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Weed Eater One WE261 Operator's Manual

26" riding mower side discharge electric start
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Operator's Manua_
26" RUDmNG MOWER
SiDE DmSCHARGE
ELECTRIC START
Catalog No,
WE261
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rulesand Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Patents Pending
433203

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manua_ 26" RUDmNG MOWER SiDE DmSCHARGE ELECTRIC START Catalog No, WE261 IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rulesand Instructions before operating this equipment. Patents Pending 433203...
  • Page 2 Warranty ........... Maintenance .......... Safety Rules ..........Service and Adjustments ....... Product Specifications ......Storage ........... Assembly/Pre-Operation ......Troubleshooting ........Operation ..........Repair Parts .......... Maintenance Schedule ......LBiViITEDWARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in mated-...
  • Page 3 DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of am putaU ng hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- . Never direct discharged material toward anyone.
  • Page 4 ll. SLOPE OPERATBON HI. CHILDREN Slopes are a major factor related to loss of Tragic accidents can occur if the operator control and tip-over accidents, which can is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine result in severe injury or death, Operation on all slopes requires extra caution_ If you...
  • Page 5 o Never fill containers inside a vehicle If you strike a foreign object, stop and on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. inspectthe machine. Repair, if necessary, Always place containers on the ground before restarting. away from your vehicle when filling.
  • Page 6 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITBES Gasoline Capacity 1,2 qL • Read and observe the safety rules_ and Type: Unleaded Regular , Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) caring for and using your riding mower, (API-SG-SL): o Follow instructions under "Mainte-...
  • Page 7 Your new riding mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your riding mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
  • Page 8 Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble NOTE: roll your riding adjustment knob and flat washer loosely_ mower off the skid. Follow the appropriate Do not tighten. instruction below to remove the riding mower from the skid. WARNING: Before starting, read, derstand and follow...
  • Page 9 _CHI=CKLIST Before you operate your new riding mower, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: assembly instructions have been completed, v" No remaining loose parts in carton. Battery is properly connected.
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your riding mower or in literature supplied with the prod- ucto Learn and understand their meaning, SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE Ohl ENGINE START PARK|FIG BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED...
  • Page 11 KNOW YOUR RiDiNG MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR RIDING MOWER Compare the illustrations with your riding mower to familiarize yourseff with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. Parking Brake Pedal Brake...
  • Page 12 The operation of any riding mower result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your riding mower or performing any adjustments or repairs° We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard...
  • Page 13 TO OPERATE MOWER REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your riding mower is equipped with an Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse operator presence sensing switch. Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by attempt by the operator to leave the seat the operator to travel in the reverse direc- with the engine running and the deck clutch tion with the deck clutch engaged wilt shut...
  • Page 14 TO OPERATE ON HILLS " For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil _WARNING: Do not drive up or down viscosity chart in the Maintenance section hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not of this manual), drive across any slope.

  • Page 15: Recoil Starting System

    RECOIL STARTING SYSTEM ° Do not mow grass when it is wet. grass will plug mower and leave undesir- This unit is equipped with an engine recoil starting system. If the battery is too weak able clumps. Allow grass to dry before to start engine.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake 0pBration ...... Check Tire Pressure Check Oparat0r Presence & ROS Syetems V" Choo Ro.!.c M°w ,rBlod Check,orLoesE.steners _ - --- Lubricate Axles and Sptndlee Check Mower Levelness Check V-BEtI ..
  • Page 17 CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE RIDING MOWER SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. ° When the engine is running, any at- tempt by the operator to leave the seat BRAKE OPERATION without first setting the parking brake If riding mower requires more than four (4) should shut off the engine.
  • Page 18 ENGBNE BLADE REMOVAL 1. Raise mower to highest position to allow LUBRICATION access to blade. Only use high quality detergent oit rated with NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves API service classification SG-SL Selectthe and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your...
  • Page 19 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour stowty_ Do not overfill, Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff approximate capacity see "PRODUCT to prevent engine damage from overheating. SPECIFICATtONS"section ofthis manual, Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to Use gauge...
  • Page 20 SERVICE ARNING: OR ADJUSTMENTS: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING 1o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position, Place deck clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
  • Page 21 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Nut "G" Adjust the mower while riding mower Nut "H" parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See side of tire for proper PSt). if tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower, Trunnion SIDE-TO-SIDE...
  • Page 22 TO ADJUST BRAKE REAR WHEEL Your riding mower is equipped with an Block up Rear axle securely, adjustable brake system which is mounted Remove dust cover, retaining ring, wash- on the right side of the transaxte, If riding er, and square key while pulling tire off.
  • Page 23 1. Lift seat for bolt access. ENGINE Disconnect BLACK battery cable then Your engine speed has been factory set° Do RED battery cable_ not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury, If you believe Remove battery bracket bolt.
  • Page 24 Immediately prepare your riding mower for • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine storage at the end of the season or if the and letting it run until the fuel lines and riding mower will not be used for 30 days carburetor are empty.
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: PROBLEM CAUSE ,,,1 I cORRECTION ,....i, ii i,i i ll,l.,u,., .J. ,,,, Fill fuel tank. Wtll not start Out of fuel, Replace spark plugo Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter_ Clean/replace air fi{tero Water infuel, Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Faulty operator-s--af-e'{y'presence Check wiring, switches and Engine continues control system., connections,, If not corrected, operator run when contact a qualified service center° leaves seat with affa- engaged chment clutch Worn, bent or loose blade. Poor cut - uneven Replace blade Tighten blade bolt, cuffing Mower deck not level°...
  • Page 27 RiDiNG MOWER-,-CATALOG WE261 SCHEMATIC STARTER RELAY STAKTER cl,oN,T,oN ,o 1--0 o SPA_ P[ UG _fgo DIODE STATOR SAFELY ffI',"_R'] ' MODULE © V'/BWEDFROM MATING SIDE REMOVAB[ IGNITION SWI_CH CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS M+C__-A 1 WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF NON-REMOVABLE _Ut_oV_ B+A!

  • Page 28: Riding Mower Assembly

    RiDiNG MOWER --CATALOG WE261 ELECTRICAL LRV1...
  • Page 29 RIDING MOWER = =CATALOG WE261 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 423264 BATTERY, 12V, BAH 425416 FOAM, POLYURETHANE 193350 SWITCH, IGN, DLTA, P-IN, ROS 411934 KEY, MOLDED 433330 FUSE, 5A 425937 FUSE, 40A 16O784 SWITCH, PLUNGER, NO, OLIVE 431542 RELAY, 40A I09553X SWITCH, INTLK,CL, MWR, GRY 176138 SWITCH, INTERLOCK, NONC,GRAY 431846...
  • Page 30 RIDING MOWER =-CATALOG WE261 CHASSIS LRV,-Chasstsj j1...
  • Page 31 RiDiNG MOWER ,.-CATALOG WE261 CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 428048 WELDMENT, CHASSIS 428247 SUPPORT, AXEL LH 428244 SUPPORT, AXEL RH 428346 SHIELD, TRANSAXLE FRONT 428! 10 BRACE, AXLE CROSS 428109 COVER, FRICTION DRIVE 428040 PLATE, ENGINE 428576 BRACKE_, CHASSIS FRONT 428856 BRACKE'_, STEERING SUPPORT 195530...
  • Page 32 RIDING MOWER = =CATALOG WE261 DRIVE LRV,Orivej j1...
  • Page 33 RIDING MOWER -.=CATALOG WE261 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 426268X613 WASHER, LOCK WHEEL ASM (REAR) t0040400 121748X WASHER FLAT WASHER, 16 GA, 19091210 12000001 E-CLIP 166002 WASHER, SERRATED !23583X KEY SQUARE 73680400 NUT, CROWN LOCK 114-20 427939 WELDMENT, DRIVE AXLE 17490436 SCREW 1/4-20 X 2 114 428069...
  • Page 34 RiDUNG MOWER -=CATALOG WE261 STEERING...
  • Page 35 RIDING MOWER -=CATALOG WE261 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 428269X613 WHEEL ASM (FRONT) 12000001 E-CLIP 188967 WASHER, HARDENED 121749X WASHER, 1/4 X 3/4 428034 SPINDLE, RH 6266HW ASHER, HARDENED THRUST 3366R B USHING, STEERING COLUMN 421076 PiN, 5/64 X 3/4 COTTER 19131414 WASHER 428057...
  • Page 36 RiDiNG MOWER., =CATALOG NO. WE261 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 37 RiDiNG MOWER --CATALOG WE261 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 428193 DECK, 28" 192870 MANDREL ASM 432520 KEEPER, BELT 432594 PULLEYS, M ANDREL 428578 BELT 428242 COVER, MANDREL 429395 LIFT ASM, DECK 429195 LINK, DECK LIFT 429397 LINK, ADJUSTABLE 428146 DEFLECTOR 428966 SUPPORT, DEFLECTOR 131491 ROD, HINGE...
  • Page 38 RiDRNG MOWER = =CATALOG WE261 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 430588 DECAL, STEERING WHEEL 433596 DECAL, V-BELT SCH 30" 425113 DECAL, WARN. DEFLECT/CTFGR 430589 DECAL, DECK/DEFLECTOR 424102 DECAL, SPARK ARRESTOR 432479 DECAL, BYPASS 433203 MANUAL OPERATOR ENGLISH 433633 MANUAL OPERATOR FRENCH 433632 MANUAL OPERATOR SPANISH NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.So inches 1 inch = 25°4 mm...
  • Page 39 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTaNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. II illii I down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 40 12.14.09 Printed in the U.S,A,...

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