Troubleshooting - Weed Eater One WE261 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
PROBLEM
Engine continues to 1
run when operator
leaves seat with atta-
chment clutch engaged
Poor cut - uneven 1
cutting 2
3
4
5
Mower blade will 1
not rotate 2
3
4
Poor grass 1
discharge 2
_3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Battery will not I
charge 2
3
Loss of drive 1
2
1
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
CAUSE
Faulty operator-safety presence
control system.
Wow, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash
under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent from
i build-up of grass, eaves, and
trash around mandrel.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
Worn/damaged mower drive belt
Frozen idler pulley.
Frozen btade mandrel,
Travel speed too fast. ................
Wet grass.
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven tire air pressure,
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower_
Mower drive belt worn,
Blade improperly installed.
Improper blade used.
Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Bad battery ceil(s).
Poor cabie connections.
Faulty alternator.
Freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position.
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
7
B
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
CORRECTION
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a qualified service center,
Replace blade,'Ti'ghien
blade boll
Level mower deck,
Ciean underside of mower
housing.
Contact a qualified service center
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive belt,
Replace idler pulley.
Contact a qualified service center.
shi. t os,ower
AUow grass to dry before mowing
Level mower deck,
Check tires for proper PSI.
Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt,
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blade sharp edge down,
Replace with blade listed in
this manual.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes,
1 Replace battery.
2 Check/clean all connections,
3 Replace alternator.
1 Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED" position,
Axle key missing,
Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
2 Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
1 " Turn ignition key to Ros "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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