Weed Eater WE261 Lawn Mower User Manual


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NOTE: You may now roll your riding
mower off the skid. Follow the appropriate
instruction below to remove the riding mower
from the 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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Adjustment Knob
Flat Washer
4. Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble
adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
Do not tighten.
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.
Battery
Seat
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.
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