Weed Eater 184404 Owner's Manual
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FIG. 28
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 27)
(See Fig. 27)
• Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
• 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.
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FIG. 27
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
WIRE
CONNECTOR
HOOD
GOVERNOR
CONTROL LEVER
CONTROL LEVER
GOVERNOR
CONTROL PLATE
CONTROL PLATE
THROTTLE
CABLE
CABLE
HOLES “A”
TO AD JUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment
should not be necessary. However, minor ad just ment may be
required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment,
see engine manual.
should not be necessary. However, minor ad just ment may be
required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment,
see engine manual.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - dam-
age may result.
age may result.
IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR,
WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
OVER SPEED ING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH
SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE
ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING,
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/
DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIP
SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE
ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING,
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/
DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIP
MENT AND
EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS.
CLAMP
SCREW
SCREW
ENGINE
TO AD
JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
(See Fig. 28)
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
ad just ment should not be necessary. Check adjustment
as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment
is necessary, proceed as follows:
• With engine not running, move throttle control lever
ad just ment should not be necessary. Check adjustment
as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment
is necessary, proceed as follows:
• With engine not running, move throttle control lever
from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from
choke to fast position.
choke to fast position.
• Check that holes “A” in governor control lever and hole
in governor plate line-up. If holes “A” are not aligned,
loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes
are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.
loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes
are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
• Raise hood.
• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
• Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
fuse holder is located behind the dash.