Weed Eater WE261, 96024000100 manual HOW to USE Your Riding Mower, To SET Parking Brake, Stopping

The operation of any riding mower can 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

00155 safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR RIDING MOWER

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your riding mower is equipped with an opera- tor presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

1.Depress brake pedal all the way down and hold.

2.Depress parking brake lever and release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold riding mower secure.

Parking Brake	Motion	Mower Height
	Control
Pedal-Push Down
	Lever	Adjustment
to "Engage"

	Deck Clutch
Brake Pedal	Lever
	"Disengaged"
"Engaged"	Position
Position	Deck Clutch
Brake Pedal	Lever
"Drive"	"Engaged"
Position	Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADE -

•To stop mower blade, move deck clutch lever to disengaged position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal all the way down.

ENGINE -

•Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and re- movekey.Alwaysremovekeywhenleaving riding mower to prevent unauthorized use.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go dead.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when riding mower is standing idle with the engine run- ning, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this pos- sibility, always stop engine when stopping riding mower on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop riding mower completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

1.Start riding mower with clutch/brake pedal depressed and motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

2.Move motion control lever to desired position.

3.Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring riding mower to a com- plete stop before shifting or changing gears. Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the mower height deck lift lever determines the cutting height.

•Grasp lift lever.

•Press lift lever plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil condi- tions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass over

6" in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

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