Weed Eater WE261 User Manual

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Your riding mower has a battery charging 

sys tem which is suf fi cient for normal use.  

•  Keep battery and connectors clean.

• Only recharge battery with charger 

approved for a 12V 2.8 amp. hour battery.

•  Charging with any other charger or an 

automotive style charger can cause per-

manent damage to the battery.

• Charge battery for 24 hours for a full 

charge.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on 

your riding mower is maintenance free. Do 

not attempt to open or remove caps or cov-

 ers. Adding or checking level of elec tro lyte 

is not necessary.

WARNING:  Do not jump start battery.  

Permanent damage to the battery or personal 

injury may occur.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and 

chaff which can restrict cooling. 

Check V-belt for deterioration and wear after 

100 hours of operation and replace if neces-

sary. The belt is not ad just able. Re place belt 

if it begins to slip from wear. 

NOTE:  Al though multi-vis cos i ty oils (5W30, 

10W30 etc.) im prove start ing in cold weather, 

the oils will result in increased oil consumption 

when used above 32°F.  Check your engine 

oil level more frequently to avoid possible 

engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of 

operation or at least once a year if the 

riding mower is not used for 25 hours in 

one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting 

the engine and after each eight (8) hours 

of operation.  Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick 

securely each time you check the oil level.    

LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with 

API service classification SG-SL.  Select the 

oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your 

expected operating temperature.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 
Determine temperature range expected 

before oil change.  All oil must meet API 

service classification SG-SL.
•  Be sure riding mower is on level sur-

face.

•  Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•  Oil can be pumped from the engine with 

a mechanical or electric siphon pump.

1.  Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.  Be careful 

not to allow dirt to enter the engine when 

changing oil.

2.  Insert end of pump into oil reservoir.

3.  Pump oil from reservoir.

Oil Fill

Oil Cap

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20 0 30 40 

80 

100 

-30 

-20 0  20 30 

40 

 

F

 

C

32 

-10 

10 

60 

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1.  Raise mower to highest position to allow 

access to blade.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves 

and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

2.  Remove blade bolt by turning coun ter-

 clock wise.

3.  Install new blade with stamped "THIS 

SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel 

assembly.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly, 

center hole in blade must align with star 

on mandrel assembly.

4.  Install and tighten blade bolt securely 

(45-55 Ft. Lbs.).

IMPORTANT:   Special blade bolt is heat 

treated.

025

45

Blade

Center Hole

Star

Mandrel

Assembly

Blade Bolt 

(Special)

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Fender 

Battery

Battery 

Bracket

1.  Lift seat for bolt access.

2.  Disconnect BLACK battery cable then 

RED battery cable.

3.  Remove battery bracket bolt.

4.  Install new battery with terminals facing 

to the right, and away from seat as 

shown.

5.  Reinstall battery bracket and bolt.

6.  First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) battery terminal.

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to 

negative (-) battery terminal. 

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your 

riding mower to run poorly, stop running, or 

prevent it from starting.

•  Check wiring. Make sure all wiring and 

connectors are secure.

Replace with 4 amp. or 5 amp. automotive 

type plug-in fuse.  The fuse holder is located 

under the fender.

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do 

not attempt to increase engine speed or it 

may result in personal injury. If you believe 

that the engine is running too fast or too slow, 

take your riding mower to a qualified service 

center for repair and/or adjustment. 
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your 

engine does not operate properly due to 

suspected carburetor problems, take your 

riding mower to a qualified service center 

for repair and/or adjustment. 

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine 

governor, which is factory set for proper en-

gine speed. Overspeeding the engine above 

the factory high speed setting can be danger-

ous. If you think the engine-governed high 

speed needs adjusting, contact a qualified 

service center, which has proper equipment 

and experience to make any necessary 

adjustments.