Weed Eater WET1742STB, Owner'S Manual

7

ASSEMBLY

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID  (See Op-
 er a tion section for location and func tion of 
con trols)

•      Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever 

to its highest po si tion.

•      Release  parking  brake  by  depressing  clutch/brake 

ped al.

•      Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion.
•      Roll tractor forward off skid.
•     Remove banding holding defl ector shield up against 

tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-
 er a tion sec tion for lo ca tion and func tion of 
con trols)

  WARNING:

 Before starting, read, un der stand and follow 

all in struc tions in the Operation section of this manual. Be 
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in  
front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
•      Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-

pleted.

•      Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline.
•      Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake 

pedal and set the parking brake.

•      Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
•      Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever 

to its highest position.

•         Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle 

control to idle position.

•      Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position 

and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•     Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive 

tractor off skid.

•         Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place 

gearshift lever in neutral position.

•      Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.

FIG. 3

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

•      Lift seat pan to raised position.
•      If this battery is put into service after month and year 

indicated on label (label located between terminals) 
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. 
(See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this 
manual for charging instructions).

02602

SEAT PAN

LABEL

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

NOTE: 

You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. 

Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the 
tractor from the skid.

02616

ADJUSTMENT BOLT

FLAT WASHER

LOCK 
WASHER

02617

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER 
BOLTS

SEAT

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
•      Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and fl at washer 

se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for 
as sem bly of seat to tractor.

•         Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack-

ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•      Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are 

positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.

•      Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots 

and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•      Pivot  seat  and  pan  forward  and  as sem ble adjust-

ment bolt, lockwasher and fl at washer loosely. Do not 
tight en.

•      Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.
•     Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached 

which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the 
way down.

•      Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
•      Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

FIG. 2