Weed Eater WET2242STA Owner's Manual Page 1

|OWNER'S MANUALMODEL NO.WET2242STA22.0 HP 42 InchLawnTractorAssembly• Operation• Maintenance* Service and Adjustments• Storage• Troubleshooting•

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

OPERATIONIThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety gl

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6)Yourtractor isequipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat wi

OPERATIONCAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (calledgasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can atotract moisture which leads to separation andformation of a

MAINTENANCEF,LL,.REGULAR SERVICEVICE DATEScC_ee_C:B::p rOesP:r::iOn _V pCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock Systems IfR Check for Loose Fasteners I

MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any main-tenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping dist

MAINTENANCEOIL DRAIN VALVETO CLEAN BA'I-FERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can causethe battery to "leak"

MAINTENANCEMUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester(if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam-age.SPARK PLUGSRepl

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSi_ WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST-MENTS:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set par

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level groundor driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflate

SAFETY RULESSAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERSIMPORTANT: THIS CUTI'ING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATINGHANDS AND FEET ANDTHROWINGOBJECTS.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSIDLER PULLEYSWITH PARKINGBRAKE "ENGAGED"MANDRELPULLEYSFIG. 18TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig.19)Your tractor is eq

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-ENGINE----..L IISTATIONARY" II • II,OLER IIJ IICENTER SPAN _ l IIFIG. 20TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIF

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA]-I'ERY(See Fig. 23)&WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-erate explosive gases. Keep sparks

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINETO ADJUSTTHRO'I-FLE CONTROL CABLEThe throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be nec

STORAGEENGINEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the endof the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 daysor more.AWARNING: Neve

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoorcut-unevenMower blades

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STASCHEMATIC• I0E0 o111 BATTERY/;__ REDAMMETER(OPTIONAL)WHfTE_G AI=IGNITIONSWITCHFUSEr 1i I' 0 '

REPAIR PARTSTRACTORELECTRICAL- - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STAiIiLIIIIifII43412226I16\2928I II II I28

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STAELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1634652 747604128 17668916 17613821 17568522 4152J24 4799J25 146

SAFETY RULESA SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS ABe sure the area is clear ofother people before mowing. Stopmachine if anyone enters the ar

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STACHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2O83O312072626,l25122829 2O 232933103O3534262O8

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STACHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1746192 1765543 170606125 1552729 168336X01010 72140

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STADRIVE81" '_6919732

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STADRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION2 1466823 123666X4 120000285 121520X6 1706

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STASTEERING ASSEMBLY_ 39/// \x x_-_4,88//17476767\\1534

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STASTEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140044X4282 1751313 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 19272

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STAENGINE3138332329\I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark Arrester105136272I36

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STAENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION123170803177204084 1497235 1747036 1747048 17187710 1755631314 1484561

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STASEAT ASSEMBLYiII2312I 9'! !521KEYNO.123456789101213PARTNO.1401161405517111061619131610145006738006

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STA11DECALS1637\5610202KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 156368 Decal Oper 11 1623

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)OIL CAPACI

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STAMOWER LIFT75131311__ 4 612I19 I1322O36155_ 3132 _ 19 F 1513---o_ 31 .32.i_ 161718 2020 \4O

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STAMOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift3 105

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STAMOWER DECK68,146_47 14234\21611821292742

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STAMOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1658922 721405063 1380174 1654605 4

SERVICE NOTES44

LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturerwarrantsto the odginalconsumerpurchaserthat thisproductas manufacturedis free fromdefectsinmated-als andworkmanship.Fo

SERVICEPOLICYIssued January 1980Revised January 1991WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTIESFORNEW PEERLESS GEAR POWERTRAIN COMPONENTSA. Products WarrantedPeerless

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION"---. ..FOLONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX.A ARNING: To avoid&apos

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iCONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKSteering Wheel============= SteeringBoot- SteeringWheelInsert _ SteeringExtensionSteering WheelAdapterLocknut®(1) Large Flat

ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.To ensure safe and pro

ASSEMBLYHOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTORINSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.• Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat w

ASSEMBLYCHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factoryfor shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is importantfor best

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing.R N H L I'.,I &