Weed Eater 178704, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...UAL MODEL NO S165H42C 16 5 HP 42 Inch LawnTractor For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 178704 Rev 1 4 16 01 TR PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...facturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope Iftireslosetraction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT D...

Page 3: ...s for Ride On Mowers SAFETY RULES SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 15 18 ASSEMBLY 6 8 OPERATION 9 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 19 23 STORAGE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 26 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR 28 41 WARRANTY 42 TABLE OF CONTENTS Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOMEALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED C...

Page 4: ...ls to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining caringforand using your tractor Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibili ties and Storage sections of this ow...

Page 5: ...asher 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Bolt 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use ...

Page 6: ... securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straightforward Removesteeringwheeladapterfromsteeringwheeland slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Positionsteeringwheelsocrossbarsarehorizontal left to right and ...

Page 7: ...erenginehasstarted movethrottle control to idle position Releaseparkingbrake Slowlymovethemotioncontrolleverforwardandslowly drive tractor off skid Applybraketostoptractor setparkingbrakeandplace motion control lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow FIG 3 ADJUSTMENT BOLT LOCK WASHER NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the ...

Page 8: ...th fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline 3 Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine 3 Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition 3 Itisimportanttopurgethetransmissionbeforeoperating your tractor for the first time Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions See TO START ENGINE and PURGETRANSMISSION intheOpera t...

Page 9: ...ARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED P KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION ...

Page 10: ...UTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL FIG 4 FREE WHEEL CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushi...

Page 11: ...PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ENGINE Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowingenginetoidlebeforestoppingmaycauseengineto backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorizeduse PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED PO...

Page 12: ... slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting yourtractoronatruckoratrailer besurehoodisclosedand secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc DEFLECTOR SHIELD TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 7 Yourtractor ...

Page 13: ...k on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual To change engine oil see the Customer Responsibili ties section in this manual TO START ENGINE See Fig 4 Whenstartingtheengineforthefirsttimeoriftheenginehas run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to ...

Page 14: ...attachments select a ground speed thatwillsuittheterrainandgivebestperformanceofthe attachment being used OPERATION Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengageclutch brakepedal Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to f...

Page 15: ...y 7 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not overtighten 1 12 3 2 5 5 6 7 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor ...

Page 16: ...inte nance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted See TOADJUSTBRAKE intheServiceandAdjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintainproperairpressureinalltires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps ...

Page 17: ... 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least onceayearifthetractorisnotusedfor2...

Page 18: ...fromoverheating Hoodandengine blower housing must be removed to clean engine cooling fins Remove hood See TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY intheServiceandAdjustmentssectionof this manual Removescrewssecuringaircleanerbodyandremove Cover carburetor opening to prevent entry of dirt Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent entry of dirt Removescrewsfromblowerhousingandlifthousingoff eng...

Page 19: ... adjustment nut on that side TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 16 Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push hou...

Page 20: ...ractor Measuredistance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link Tolowerfrontofmowerloosennut E onbothfrontlinks an equal number of turns Whendistance ...

Page 21: ...er deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps Loosen the adjustment bolt Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep Tighten adjustment bolt securely Start engine and test If tractor still creeps repeat above steps unti...

Page 22: ... snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion FIG 25 RETAINING RING WASHERS SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY AXLE COVER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 26 CAUTION Lead acidbatteriesgenerate expl...

Page 23: ...heck adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows Withenginenotrunning movethrottlecontrolleverfrom slowtochokeposition Slowlymoveleverfromchoketo fast position Checkthatholeinthrottleleverandholeinplatelineup If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw securely FAST IDLE SPE...

Page 24: ...NG IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run ...

Page 25: ...lty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery not start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty s...

Page 26: ... Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades us...

Page 27: ...UR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY...

Page 28: ...28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 16 16 52 D C AM PE RE S 45 22 21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER S165H42C ELECTRICAL 81 81 81 ...

Page 29: ...16 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign 40 178437 HarnessIgn 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 X 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter 52 141940 ProtectionWireLoop 81 109748X Relay Asm KEY PART NO ...

Page 30: ...MODEL NUMBER S165H42C CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 37 37 3 2 35 3 26 3 35 26 33 10 34 1 208 11 17 29 28 208 13 207 20 207 23 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 24 26 25 26 25 3 31 24 30 209 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 5 5 145 18 205 205 38 38 206 212 ...

Page 31: ... Lock Hex w Insert 3 8 16 UNC 28 150407 Grill Lens Asm 29 150209X599 LensQuadra 30 169467X550 Fender Asm 31 136619 BracketFender 33 105476X550 Footrest Lh 34 105475X550 Footrest Rh 35 72110606 Bolt RdHd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 1 4 20 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 144697 Bracket...

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Page 33: ...rew 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 x 4 Gr 5 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 69 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Unc 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 71 169183 Strap Torque Lh 73 169182 Strap Torque Rh 74 137057 Spacer Axle 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 76 12000001 Ring E 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washe...

Page 34: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER S165H42C STEERING ASSEMBLY 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 29 17 29 43 91 ...

Page 35: ... 36 155099 Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 133742X428 Insert Cap Strg 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12Ga 40 7810H LocknutCenter 41 100711L Adaptor Wheel Strg 640 635id 42 145054X428 Boot Dash Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga 44 153720 ExtensionSteeringNon Adjust 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 47 6855M FittingGrease 51 73800500 Nut Lock ...

Page 36: ...Tank Fuel 2 00 Fr 32 161493 Cap Asm Fuel w Gauge REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER S165H42C ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 62 13 4 85 78 78 81 3 16 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 23 45 14 38 40 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 17670412 ScrewHexwshThdrol1 4 20x3 4 45 17000612...

Page 37: ...g KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER S165H42C MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rea...

Page 38: ... Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 26 10040800 Lockwasher 26 23 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 2 6 22 21 5 10 5 14 1 140116 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat blk 3 71110616 Bolt 4 19131610 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 5 145006 ClipPush InHinged 6 73800600 Nut 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 ...

Page 39: ...E All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 10 157002 DecalDangerEnglish 11 4900J Decal Clutch brake English 12 177430 DecalFender 14 160396 Decal V belt Schematic 42 16 145005 DecalBatteryDanger Poison 20 64 1733 29 Decal HP Engine 138311 Decal Lift Handle 169210 Decal Bypass 178704 ManualOwner sEnglish 1 156868 Decal Instruc...

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Page 41: ...52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 53 131845 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59 141043 Guard TUV Idler 67 106932X Knob 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 90 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 91 175746 Bracket Asm Noseroller Lh 93 19171416 Washer 17 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 94 132264 RollerNose38 50 95 175747 Bracket Asm Noseroller Rh 111 179292 Bracket Gaug...

Page 42: ...s limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and main tained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 6 Exclusi...

Page 43: ...IDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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