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MODEL NO. WET1742STA
17.0 HP 42 Inch
Lawn Tractor
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
®
186843 Rev. 1 6.9.03 JH/MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS . FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac- I. GENERAL OPERATION tion, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the down the slope. manual and on the machine before
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop WARNING: In order to prevent ac- machine if anyone enters the area. ci den tal starting when setting up, • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- off. pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways wire and place wire where it can not look down an
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat Steering Boot (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Steering (1) Lock Insert Extension Washer 1/2 Shaft (1) Bolt Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 5
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife 1/2 HEX NUT (2) 3/4" wrench Tire
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR SEAT PAN INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. LABEL • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se curing seat to cardboard pac king and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- TERMINAL ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. TERMINAL • Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. • Pu
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PER FOR MANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT QUALITY PROD UCT. SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly in
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST IGNITION REVERSE HIGH LOW SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE BATTERY OVER TEMP FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RU
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH ATTACHMENT POSITION CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER THROTTLE/ PLUNGER CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HEIGHT CLUTCH/ ADJUSTMENT BRAKE LEVER PEDAL PARKING BRAKE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FIG. 4 Our tractors conf
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per forming an y adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing”
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing lift control. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift shut off the engine. lever is in neutral (N) position. • Select desired height of cut. • Do not push or tow tractor at
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- fo r mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the tract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and Service and Adjustments section of this manual. forma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- in storage. To avoid engine
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T Check for Loose Fasteners R 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION FLAT WASHER If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance LOCK WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. STAR (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). BLADE BOLT (GRADE 8)* TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATE
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS OIL DRAIN VALVE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. CLOSED • Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- AND ter y cable and remove battery from tractor. LOCKED POSITION • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. DRAIN YEL LOW CAP TUBE • Reinstall batte
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MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 12) The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel fi lter 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 C
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. IMPORTAN
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground links. or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See • To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an tires are over or underinfl ated, you
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLER PULLEYS WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” 1-1/2" NUT “A” JAM NUT MANDREL PULLEYS FIG. 18 OPERATING ARM TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 19) FIG. 19 Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20) If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved Park the tractor on level surface. En gage
