Weed Eater WE1538B, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ration Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1o800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call...

Page 2: ...s for wheel weights orcounterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slowand...

Page 3: ...id starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and ba...

Page 4: ...assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring forand using you...

Page 5: ...ering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Boot 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge b 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1...

Page 6: ...ngholes in extensionand lower shaftsand install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10 12 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in d...

Page 7: ...controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tract...

Page 8: ...SH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITYPRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose part...

Page 9: ...LOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT Ixl w FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H ATFACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW...

Page 10: ...tute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades orotherattachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and Off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting a...

Page 11: ...HER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To el...

Page 12: ...mage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH...

Page 13: ...When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast position This may require an engine warm up peri...

Page 14: ...instructed in this manual 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 il Ibs maximum Do not ove...

Page 15: ...ust be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 8 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer secur ing blade Install...

Page 16: ...OIL CHANGE FIG 10 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...

Page 17: ...s of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Remove knob s and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge Wash it...

Page 18: ...uretor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fu...

Page 19: ...spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mow...

Page 20: ...ctor Measure distance 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 If lin...

Page 21: ...clutching idler Remove belt downward from around engine pulley Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Remove belt from center span...

Page 22: ...ICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES o Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the...

Page 23: ...ng cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as fellows With engine not running move throttlecontrolleverfrom slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Check that holes A in...

Page 24: ...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 ACI...

Page 25: ...on 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace...

Page 26: ...tch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator t Engine throttle control nol set at SLOWf position for 3...

Page 27: ...M DISCONNECTED RED I_ NOTE YOUR 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...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538B ELECTRICAL 27 _ _ r 21 22 I 26 40 f I f i r i I I i I I i 16 16p I z I 29 i 90 L 28...

Page 29: ...99J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 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 I...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538B CHASSIS 30 212 29 208 26 25 209 53 52 55 7 54 26 6 33 10 3 26 208 3O...

Page 31: ...Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel SIkscr Dash RH Screw Mach TRHD 5 15 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood BumperHood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 Gr 5 Washer 13...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR _ MODEL NUMBER WE1538B 77 52 30 2 i 250 6 6 52 _ 250 26 _ I 63 212 6S 116 75 34 53 i 26 27 32...

Page 33: ...228M Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 16 Ga 96 4497H Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad 112 1 091210 Rod Brake Parking LT YT 113 127285X Cap Brake Parking Black 116 72140608 Bracket Transmission 120 73900600 Bolt Fin Hex...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538B STEERING _ _36 54 I 29 68 67 67 67 4 3 8 34...

Page 35: ...6 Ga Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk LinkDrag Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Spacer earing Axle Front Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushin...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538B ENGINE _26 31 33 37 40 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 14 81 4 78 36...

Page 37: ...2 Engine B S 28U707 Order parts from engine manufacturer Muffler Exhaust B S Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Plug Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat...

Page 38: ...Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIkZi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat BIk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny KEY PART NO NO 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21...

Page 39: ...t Sch 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adj 182983 Manual Operator s English 182984 Manual Operator s French Available accessories not included with mower C38 Grass Catcher MK38 Mulch Kit w Blades LSB42...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538B MOWER LIFT 5 13 4 6 12 13 19 20 3 J 6 7 4 15 20 161718 _ 20 15 40...

Page 41: ...40600 Wire Asm Inner Sprg w plunger Shaft Asm Lift RH Pin Groove 1500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Bicycle Matte BIk Button Plunger Black Link Lift...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538B MOWER DECK 123 31 68 2 2 I 29 88 42...

Page 43: ...06736X428 Shield Deflector 153 169674 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x16 Gauge 154 169675 29 106735X Rod Hinge 155 169671 30 173984 Screw Thdrol 156 169672 31 129963 Washer Spacer 157 169669 32 153532...

Page 44: ...SERVICE NOTES 44...

Page 45: ...r rental or commercial purposes is 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 i...

Page 46: ...Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser C Securing Warranty Service Warranty service ca...

Page 47: ...greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold...

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