Weed Eater WET1742STB, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE

BEFORE

EACH

USE

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Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Lubrication Chart

Check Brake Operation

Clean Air Filter

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Spark Plug

Check Battery Level

Check Tire Pressure

Clean Battery and Terminals

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

EVERY

8 HOURS

EVERY

25

HOURS

EVERY

50

HOURS

EVERY

100

HOURS

EVERY

SEASON

SERVICE DATES

Check for Loose Fasteners

BEFORE

STORAGE

Check Engine Oil Level

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems

Clean Air Screen

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or

in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Check Transaxle Cooling

Check V-Belts

Replace Fuel Filter

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2

2

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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 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

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1,2

2

4

5

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

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LUBRICATION CHART

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SPINDLE ZERK 

d

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING  ZERK

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SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

d

GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

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REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE”  SECTION

IMPORTANT:

  DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH 

HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.  VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL 
ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT 

EN THE LIFE OF 

THE SELF-LU 

BRI CAT ING BEARINGS.  IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST 

BE LU BRI CAT ED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW DERED GRAPHITE TYPE 
LU BRI CANT SPARINGLY.

d

SPINDLE ZERK 

d

FRONT WHEEL 

BEARING  ZERK

e

ENGINE

c

GEARSHIFT 

PIVOTS

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have 
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.  To receive 
full value from the warranty, operator must main tain tractor 
as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to 
properly maintain your tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make 
any of the adjustments described in the Service and 
Adjustments section of this manual.
•  At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, 

clean or replace air fi lter, and check blades and belts 
for wear.  A new spark plug and clean air fi lter assure 
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better 
and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•      Check engine oil level.
•      Check brake operation.
•      Check tire pressure.
•      Check operator presence and 
       interlock systems for proper operation.
•      Check for loose fasteners.