Weed Eater WET1338A, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...eration Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 ForTechnical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 WIlD EAT R NIN _l w_d_tnr 186391 Rev 1 03 26 03 JH TR PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...ndations forwheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grasscatchers orotherattachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes s ow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction 2 Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do ...

Page 3: ...e slope If machine stops whilegoing uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible WARNING In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not ...

Page 4: ...e you to 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 for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on...

Page 5: ...teering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter O 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 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Bolt 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 5 ...

Page 6: ...nd remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATI ACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mountingholes inextensionand lowershafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iooknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLTAND NUT SECURELYTO 10 t2 FT LBSTORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTA...

Page 7: ...ctor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of 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 tractor forward off skid Remove ban...

Page 8: ... ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEANDSAT SFACTIONFROMTHIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLL OW NG CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely 4 All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinf...

Page 9: ...ld result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury J_ and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoi...

Page 10: ...n National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locksclutch brake pedal intothe brake posi...

Page 11: ...hrottle offersthe best bagging and mower perfor mance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 5 The direction and speed of movement is controlled bythe gearshift lever Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral N position Move gearshift lever to desired position Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start move ment IMPORTANT BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE S...

Page 12: ...ect hood from damage 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 MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and complywith specificationsof the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slo...

Page 13: ...ow 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 posi tion This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can also be used during the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temp...

Page 14: ...ghten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does notcover items that have been subjected to operator abuse ornegligence To receive 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this...

Page 15: ... mower blades must 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 Ioskwasber andflat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble blade bol...

Page 16: ... FIG 10 NOTE Although multi viscosityoils 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 once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one y...

Page 17: ...reather tube and gaskets are in place AIR CLEANER COVER HOUSING_ _ SCREWS J CYLINDER HEAD COVER BREATHER TUBE SPARK PLUG CARBURETOR TUBE MUFFLER FIG 12 AIR FILTER See Fig 13 Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Remove cartridge every 25 hours of operation and tap to clean Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100 hours of operation more often if used in very dust...

Page 18: ...er 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 fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP CLAMP FUEL _J________ FILTER FIG 14 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil ...

Page 19: ...brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise liftlever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 15 Raise attachment liftlever to its ...

Page 20: ... on right sideof tractor Measu re 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 links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to...

Page 21: ...ION DRIVE BELT See Fig 22 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Remove belt downward fr...

Page 22: ...S TO A N ACH JUMPER CABLES 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 tothe NEGATIVE terminal 3 of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable firstfrom chassis a...

Page 23: ...ed below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Check that hole in throttle lever and hole in plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttlecable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CARB...

Page 24: ...G IN ESSENTIAL FUELSYSTEM 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 M ETHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTUREWHICH LEADSTO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OFACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGETHE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until...

Page 25: ...section 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 end carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline end replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replaceair filter 2 Replacesparkplug 3 Rechargeo...

Page 26: ...ty light switch 4 Loose or damaged widng 5 Blown fuse t Bad batterycell s 2 Poorcableconnections 3 Faultyregulator ifso equipped 4 Faultyalternator 1 Engine b_roftiecontrol not set at SLOW posif_onfor 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Check widng switches and connecf_ons If not corrected onntact an authorized service center department I Replace blade _ghten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean ...

Page 27: ...J J_ J LIGH_NG SYSTI_I OUTPUT I ORANG_ SAMPAC e _oo _DIOOE ALTERNATOR I IGNITION SWITCH osmoN ICIRCUIT I MAKE I OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L START B S AI NONE RUN B A1 NONE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATI ERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED ...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET1338A ELECTRICAL 22 I I I I I 43 I 41 25 I 21 I I I I I 48 26 I t I 27 ll l II I I I I 28 ...

Page 29: ...ery 6 Ga 6 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 Ign 33 140401 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 42 131583 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Terminal Batter...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET1338A CHASSIS 212 3O 29 26 26 25 5 5 2O9 12 28 53 55 54 26 10 3 chassis pl lL23 i 26 38 05 208 3O ...

Page 31: ... On Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille RL Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Private Label Fender Bracket Fender Rep1109873x Footrest Pnt LH Footrest Pnt RH Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 Sc...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET1338A DRIVE 18 113 5 38 _ I 5230 J 18 250 77 150 _477 _ j_151 51 _ _ t _2_ 25 6 53 drive saddle_24 32 ...

Page 33: ...8M Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 96 4497H Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 112 19091210 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 113 127285X Rod Braise Parking LT YT 116 72140608 Cap Brake Parking Black 120 73900600 Bracket Transmission 145 74490540 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 150 175456 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot Nibbed 151 19133210 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 170 178394 Washer21 32x1 x16Ga 202 72110614 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 212 145...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET1338A STEERING r t_12 _ 39 t I 1 I l _ _ J i I I I i 54 67 67 67 34 ...

Page 35: ... 8 x 16 Ga Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Spacer earing Axle Front Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Ayp Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 Nut...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET1338A ENGINE 78 3 13 62 37 33 23 38 81 78 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine tecumseh 2 36 ...

Page 37: ...ne Tec OHV135 Order parts from engine manufacturer Muffler Exhaust Gasket Eng Order parts from engine manufacturer Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 Washer 9132 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washer Loc...

Page 38: ...inged 21 171852 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 22 73800500 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 23 71110814 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat BIk 26 10040800 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl DESCRIPTION Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A Nut Lock Hex w Ins 5 16 18 Bol...

Page 39: ...H Decal Caution Battery Decal Oper Sdl P L Decal V Belt Sch Decal Handle Lft Height Adj Manual Owner s English WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO 1 _ I 59192 2 5 8 2 65139 4 10 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 11 DESCRIPTION 8 106108X624 9 124635X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 Cap Tire valve Stem Valve Tire Front Tube Front Service item only Rim assembly 6 front Fitting Grease Front wheel on...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET1338A MOWER LIFT 7 13 19 5 13 4 6 12 13 3 2 6 5 20 t _O 161718 20 15 20 32 _ 19 15 13 _ 31 32 lift rh lpiece_3 4O ...

Page 41: ...540600 Wire Asm Inner Sprg w plunger Shaft Asm Lift RH Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Bicycle Matte Bik Button Plunger Black Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Nut Lockw Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3 8 ...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET1338A MOWER DECK 157 C_ 67 4O 89 10 I _148 153 154 156 21 68 9 8 42 ...

Page 43: ...l Vented 146 165891 Bearing Ball Mandrel 148 169022 Stripper Vented Mower Deck 149 165898 Bolt Shoulder 150 19091216 Nut 151 169670 Bracket Mower Deflector 152 172758 Cap Sleeve 153 169674 Spring Torsion Deflector 154 169675 Nut Push 155 169671 Shield Deflector Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 156 169672 Rod Hinge 157 169669 Screw Thdrol 158 17720408 Washer Spacer 130794 Pulley Mandrel Nut Toplock Pu...

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Page 45: ...al 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 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 we...

Page 46: ...n 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 can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distdbutor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor or...

Page 47: ...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 page before you so that Its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold wi...

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