Weed Eater WET2242STA Owner's Manual

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FIG. 20
ADJUSTMENT 
BOLT
NEUTRAL 
LOCK GATE
GEARSHIFT LEVER
FIG. 21
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE 
PULLEY
STA TION ARY 
IDLER
CLUTCHING 
IDLER
ENGINE 
PULLEY
CENTER SPAN
KEEPER
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL-
ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 21)
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift 
lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment 
is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, 
proceed as follows:
•      Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the 
transaxle is in neutral.
•     Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear 
wheel.
•     Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) posi-
tion.
•      Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE:  If additional clearance is needed to get to ad just ment 
bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) 
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
 ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly 
section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on 
your tractor.  If damage has occurred to affect the front 
wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized 
service center/department.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 
(See Fig. 22)
•      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 wheel hub 
and axle.  Insert square key.
•      Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in 
axle groove.
•      Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to 
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local 
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and 
corrosion.
FIG. 22
RE TAIN ING 
RING
WASH ERS
SQUARE KEY (REAR 
WHEEL ONLY)
AXLE 
COVER