Weed-eater 186391 User Manual

MODEL NO. WET1338A13 HP 38 InchLawn TractorFor Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297For Technical Assistance: ca

10OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to

11OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safe

12OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave th

13OPERATION MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled for be

14MAINTENANCEBEFORE EACH USETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterLubrication ChartCheck Brake OperationClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil (with oil fil

15MAINTENANCEBLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8)• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.• Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl

16MAINTENANCEENGINELUBRICATIONOnly use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade a

17MAINTENANCEFIG. 13CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brus

18MAINTENANCEMUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age.SPARK PLU

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST-MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully an

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:•

20TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 20) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 21FIG. 22TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- MENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheel

22REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 25 and 26)WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 27)• Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in fro

24STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING: Never

25TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel.

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

27TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338ASCHEMATICBATTERYFUSEIGNITIONSWITCHREDREDREDBLACKIGNITIONUNITHEADLIGHTSREMOVABLECONNECTIONSBLACKBLACKBLACKWHITEWHITE

28282926244243272725412727403390308212748162221REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338AELECTRICAL5216

291 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery16 17

3WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug

30REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338ACHASSIS323532633526331034120811172928208131251575352545524262526253124302098209616915209209209551453737

31REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338ACHASSISKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE: All component dimension

32REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338ADRIVE29281121441383957517475787677252619242533534373635623664655956212556311670776122272661131851518652

33REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338ADRIVEKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO.

34445154595779433243643810401186946468692474726302814142373637381239686767671365858568151515292982887117294391steering_pl.lt_42REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - -

351 140044X428 Wheel Steering2 175131 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH4 169839

3621OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester294446323133373340621348578788131623451438engine-tecumseh_2REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338AENGINE

37KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170864 Control Th/ch Flag 2 17720408 Sc

38REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338ASEATKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 127426X Seat2

39REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338ADECALSKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 181249

4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SF-sj): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below

40REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338AMOWER LIFT15201617182020152045623165478121131323132191913131313lift-rh.1piece_3

41REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338AMOWER LIFT1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger2 159471 Shaf

42REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338AMOWER DECK198638422151413111098121296972927232628252421878821146314015045323369555636368912311353301098

43REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338AMOWER DECKKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170280

44SERVICE NOTES

45LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als an

46TECUMSEH®00661-tecumsehIssued January 1980Revised January 1991TECUMSEH®00661-tecumsehSERVICEPOLICYWARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTIESFOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR PO

4715 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

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5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelSteering Wheel InsertSteeringBootSteering Wheel Adapter(1) Bolt(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 GaugeSeat(2) KeysSlope

6ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(2) 1/2" wrenches Plier

7ASSEMBLYTO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols)• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachmen

8ASSEMBLY✓CHE CKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.DANGER, KEEP HANDSA