Weed Eater WE261 Lawn Mower User Manual


  Open as PDF
of 40
 
15
MOWING TIPS
• Mowershouldbeproperlyleveledforbest
mowingperformance.See“TOLEVEL
MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
• Thelefthandsideofmowershouldbe
used for trimming.
• Drivesothatclippingsaredischargedonto
the area that has already been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the riding mower.
This will result in a more even distribution
of clippings and more uniform cutting.
• Whenmowinglargeareas,startbyturning
to the right so that clippings will discharge
away from shrubs, fences, driveways,
etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the
opposite direction making left hand turns
until finished.
• If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and possible
fire hazard from dried clippings. Make
first cut relatively high; the second to the
desired height.
RECOIL STARTING SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with an engine recoil
starting system. If the battery is too weak
to start engine.
1. Set parking Brake.
2. Turn key to ON position.
3. Make sure unit is in neutral position.
4. Set deck to disengaged position.
5. Pull recoil cord to start engine.
Recoil Starter
Handle
Gasoline Filler
Cap
• Donotmowgrasswhenitiswet.Wet
grass will plug mower and leave undesir-
able clumps. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Regulategroundspeedbyselectingalow
enough gear to give the mower cutting
performance as well as the quality of cut
desired.
• When operating attachments, select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain and
give best performance of the attachment
being used.
 previous next