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Weed Eater WET17H42STA Owner's Manual

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Manual is about: 17.0 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor

Summary of WET17H42STA

  • Page 1

    Model no. Wet17h42sta 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 186913 04.16.03 tr printed in u.S.A. ® 01029-weedeater.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    2 do not: • do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • do not mow on wet grass. ...

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    3 • be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing. • never carry children. They...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    4 product specifications gasoline capacity 1.25 gallons and type: unleaded regular oil type (api-sf-sj): sae 30 (above 32°f) sae 5w-30 (below 32°f) oil capacity: w/filter: 62 oz w/o filter: 55oz spark plug: champion rn4c (gap: .030") ground speed (mph): forward: 5.2 reverse: 2.7 tire pressure: front...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    5 unassembled parts steering wheel steering wheel insert (1) large flat washer steering boot steering extension shaft steering wheel adapter (1) bolt (1) washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 gauge seat (2) keys slope sheet key (1) lock washer 1/2 (1) hex bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) locknut 1/4-28 (1) locknut 1/2-...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    6 how to set up your tractor 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- i...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    7 assembly note: you may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid . To roll tractor off skid (see op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lev...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    8 ✓che cklist before you operate and enjoy your new trac- tor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Please review the following checklist: ✓ all assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ no remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ battery i...

  • Page 9: Operation

    9 operation these symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- danger, keep hands and feet away free wheel (automatic models only) over temp light keep area clear slope hazards 15 15 15 (see safety rules section) battery reverse forw...

  • Page 10: Operation

    10 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. Our tractors conform to the safe...

  • Page 11: Operation

    11 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 trac- tor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over sp...

  • Page 12: Operation

    12 before starting the engine check engine oil level • the engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, w...

  • Page 13: Operation

    13 add gasoline • fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti...

  • Page 14: Operation

    14 00272 fig. 8 mowing tips • mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “to level mower housing” in the service and adjustments section of this manual. • the left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that h...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    15 maintenance before each use t r a c t 0 r 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 d...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    16 maintenance blade removal (see fig. 9) • raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing blade. • install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. Important: to ensure proper assembly, center hole...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    17 02463 maintenance v-belts check v-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. Transaxle cooling the transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper ...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    18 maintenance muffler inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. Spark plugs replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and ...

  • Page 19: Service and Adjustments

    19 suspension arms retainer springs (both sides) retainer spring anti-sway bar housing guide front link collar engine pulley large retainer spring clutch spring small retainer spring bracket square hole deflector shield small retainer spring clutch spring flat washer service and adjustments fig. 14 ...

  • Page 20: Service and Adjustments

    20 fig. 19 to replace mower blade drive belt (see fig. 19) the mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Belt removal - • remove mower from tractor (see “to remove mow er” in this section of this manual). • work belt off both mandr...

  • Page 21: Service and Adjustments

    21 service and adjustments transaxle motion control le ver neutral adjustment (see fig. 22) the motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. • loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • start engine and move motion ...

  • Page 22: Service and Adjustments

    22 fig. 24 service and adjustments to remove wheel for repairs (see fig. 23) • block up axle securely. • remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - do not lose). • repair tire and reassemble. • on rear wheels only: align grooves in rear w...

  • Page 23: Service and Adjustments

    23 service and adjustments fig. 26 to remove hood and grill assembly (see fig. 27) • raise hood. • unsnap headlight wire connector. • stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • to replace, reverse above procedure. To replace headlight bulb • raise h...

  • Page 24: Storage

    24 storage immediately 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 store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Points

    25 will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “choked” properly. 2. See “to start engine” in operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean/replace air fi lter. 6...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Points

    26 problem cause correction engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. Clutch engaged poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, be...

  • Page 27: Repair Parts

    27 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta schematic battery fuse ignition switch red red red black ignition unit headlights removable connections black black black white white white red black orange black brown black black black starter m seat switch (not occupied) grounding connector att...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    28 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta electrical 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 16 52 48 22 21 16.

  • Page 29: Repair Parts

    29 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta electrical 1 163465 battery 12 volt 28 amp 2 74760412 bolt hex hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 176689 box battery 16 176138 switch interlock push -in 21 175685 harness asm light w/4152j 22 4152j bulb light #1156 24 108432x cable battery 6 ga 16”red 25 14614...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts

    30 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta chassis and enclosures 26 25 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 chassis-pl.Lt_stlt_50

  • Page 31: Repair Parts

    31 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta chassis and enclosures 1 174619 chassis 2 176554 drawbar 3 17060612 screw 3/8-16 x .75 5 155272 bumper hood/dash 9 168336x010 dash p/l 10 72140608 bolt carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 panel dash lh 12 145660 clip tinnerman 13 172105x010 panel dash r...

  • Page 32: Repair Parts

    32 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta drive 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 96 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 25 19 24 252 252 76 78 75 74 27 252 15 37 51 250 85 85 247 245 251 250 246 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 1...

  • Page 33: Repair Parts

    33 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta drive key part no. No. Description key part no. No. Description 1 - - - - - - transaxle (see breakdown) peerless lth2000 8 165619 rod shift fender adjust 10 std561210 pin cotter 1/8 x 1 cad 14 10040400 washer lock hvy helical 15 74490544 bolt hex ...

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

    34 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta steering assembly 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl.Lt_42.

  • Page 35: Repair Parts

    35 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta steering assembly 1 140044x428 wheel steering auto black 2 175131 axle asm front 3 169840 spindle asm lh 4 169839 spindle asm rh 5 6266h bearing race thrust harden 6 121748x washer 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 7 19272016 washer 27/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 ga 8 120...

  • Page 36: Repair Parts

    36 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta engine 2 1 optional equipment spark arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 62 13 4 85 78 78 81 3 16 23 45 14 38 engine-tecumseh_2 note: all component dimensions given in u.S. Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 170551 control throt /ch flag 2 17720408 screw he...

  • Page 37: Repair Parts

    37 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta seat assembly key part no. No. Description key part no. No. Description 14 72050412 bolt rdhd sht nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 15 134300 spacer split 28 x 96 yel zinc 16 121250x spring cprsn 1 27 blk pnt 17 123976x nut lock 1/4 lge flg gr 5 zinc 21 171852 bo...

  • Page 38: Repair Parts

    38 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta decals 5 11 16 6 9 12 3 10 7 14 wheels & tires key part no. No. Description key part no. No. Description 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 wheel_1 20 1 4 4 key part no. No. Description 1 59192 cap valve tire 2 65139 stem valve 3 106222x tire f ts 15 x 6 0 -...

  • Page 39: Repair Parts

    39 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta mower lift 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 1 159460 wire asm inner/sprg w/plunger 2 159471 shaft asm lift 3 105767x pin groove 4 12000002 e ring #5133-62 5 19211621 washer 21/32...

  • Page 40: Repair Parts

    40 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta mower deck 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 42_deck_man-t-path_3 152 151 153 1...

  • Page 41: Repair Parts

    41 repair parts tractor - - model number wet17h42sta mower deck 1 165892 mower deck assembly, 42" 2 72140506 bolt 3 138017 bracket asm fr. Sway bar 3/42 4 165460 bracket asm deck 42" sway bar 5 4939m retainer spring 6 178024 bar sway deck 8 850857 bolt 3/8-24 x 25 grade 8 patched 9 10030600 washer, ...

  • Page 42: Service

    42 t e c u m s e h ® 00661-tecumseh issued january 1980 revised january 1991 t e c u m s e h ® 00661-tecumse h service policy warranty limited warranties for new peerless gear power train components a. Products warranted peerless gear and machine division of tecumseh products company (“tecumseh”), s...

  • Page 43

    43 15 degrees max. Fold alo ng dotted line this is a 15 degree slo pe only ride up and down hill, not across hill suggested guide for sighting slopes for safe operation warning: to avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes gre...

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    Limited warranty the manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, wit...