Weed Eater WE261 Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System, Check Battery

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4.Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Flat Washer

02464

Adjustment Knob

5.Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

6.Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/ brake pedal all the way down.

7.Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

8.Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

CHECK BATTERY

Make sure battery is securely fastened, and that all wires are securely connected.

•Battery is located under the seat.

•Battery has been fully charged from the factory, before installation.

Seat

Battery

NOTE: You may now roll your riding mower off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the riding mower from the skid.

WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure riding mower is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of riding mower is clear of other people and objects.

TO ROLL RIDING MOWER OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

1.Raise deck lift lever to its highest position.

2.Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

3.Engage freewheel control. See “TO

TRANSPORT” in the operation section of this manual.

4.Roll riding mower forward off skid.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your riding mower were overinflated at the factory for shipping pur- poses. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITON OF MOWER DRIVE BELT

See the figure that is shown for replacing the mower drive belt in the service and adjustment section of this manual. Verify that the belt is routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your rid- ing mower, check to see that the brake is operating properly. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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Contents WE261 Table of Contents WarrantyGeneral Operation Safety RulesAlways wear eye protection when operat- ing machine III. Children IV. Service Safe Handling of GasolineII. Slope Operation General Service Never operate machine in a closed areaProduct Specifications Read and observe the safety rulesUnassembled Parts Customer ResponsibilitiesASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Riding Mower Install Steering Column To Remove Riding Mower from CartonCheck Battery Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Positon of Mower Drive BeltCHECKLIST Operation Know Your Riding Mower ROSHOW to USE Your Riding Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo SET Parking Brake StoppingUsing the Reverse Operation System To Operate MowerTo Stop Mower Blade Disengage deck clutch leverBefore Starting the Engine To Start EngineMowing Tips Recoil Starting SystemBefore Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Riding Mower Brake OperationTires Axle and SpindlesBelt EngineAIR Filter Service and Adjustments To Install MowerRiding Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Replacing BatteryTo Replace Fuse EngineInterlocks and Relays Battery StorageMower OtherTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues to Schematic Riding Mower -CATALOG NO. WE261Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis PAN, Seat Drive Service KIT, Transaxle Steering Wheel ASM Front Mower Deck Mandrel ASM Decals Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service
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The Weed Eater WE261 is a robust and versatile string trimmer designed to tackle a variety of lawn care tasks with ease and efficiency. Aimed at both homeowners and landscaping professionals, the WE261 is built to handle the challenges of overgrown lawns and garden beds, providing powerful performance and reliability.

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