Weed Eater 173487 Owner's Manual

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Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut “F”

Ground Line

Bottom edge of
mower to ground

Suspension Arm

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

Bottom edge of
mower to ground

A

A

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT:  Deck must be level side-to
side. If the following front-to-back
adjustment is necessary, be sure to
adjust both front links equally so mower
will stay level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower housing should be adjusted so
that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in
its highest position.

Trunnion

Front Links

Nut “E”

“D”

“D”

Mandrel

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Measure distance “D” directly in front
and behind the mandrel at bottom edge
of mower housing as shown.
• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are
equal in length.  Both links should be
approximately 10-3/8".

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut “E”

on both front links an equal number of
turns.

• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nuts “F”
against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F”

from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut “E” on both front links an
equal number of turns.

• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut “F”
against trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway.  Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See “PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this
manual).   If tires are over or
underinflated, you will not properly
adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
• Raise mower to its highest position.
• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of
mower to ground.   Distance “A” on
both sides of mower should be the
same or within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE:

Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".
• Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

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• Frozen idler pulley.

• Replace idler pulley.

• Frozen blade mandrel.

• Replace blade mandrel.

  Poor grass discharge • Engine speed too slow.

• Place throttle control in “FAST”

   position.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Shift to slower speed.

• Wet grass.

• Allow grass to dry before

   mowing.

• Mower deck not level.

• Level mower deck.

• Low/uneven tire air

• Check tires for proper air

    pressure.

   pressure.

• Worn, bent or loose 

blade.

• Replace/sharpen blade.

    Tighten blade bolt.
• Buildup of grass, leaves

• Clean underside of mower

    and trash under  mower.     housing.
• Mower drive belt worn.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Blades improperly

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

   installed.

   down.

• Improper blades used.

• Replace with blades listed

   in  this manual.

• Clogged mower deck

• Clean around mandrels to

    vent holes from buildup

   open vent holes.

    of grass, leaves, and
    trash around mandrels.

• Switch is “OFF”.

• Turn switch “ON”.

• Bulb(s) burned out.

• Replace bulb(s).

• Faulty light switch.

• Check/replace light switch.

• Loose or damaged

• Check wiring and connections.

   wiring.
• Blown fuse.

• Replace fuse.

  Battery will not charge • Bad battery cell(s).

• Replace battery.

• Poor cable connections.

• Check/clean all connections.

• Faulty regulator (if so

•  Replace  regulator.

   equipped).
• Faulty alternator.

•  Replace  alternator.

• Engine throttle control

• Move throttle control to

    not set at “SLOW”

    “SLOW” position and allow

    position for 30 seconds

    to idle for 30 seconds 

before

    before stopping engine.

    stopping engine.