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Operator’s Manual
26" RIDING MOWER
SIDE DISCHARGE
ELECTRIC START
PARTS AND SERVICE
This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all
mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit.
For Parts and service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
• For replacement parts, have available the following information:
a. Model Number/Manufacturer's I.D. Number
b. Desc
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FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold p
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RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 SAFETY RULES DECALS DANGER: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. 1 WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den- • Do not operate machine without the entire tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, grass catcher, discharge chute, or other ad just ing or making repairs, always dis con- safety devices in place and w
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RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 SAFETY RULES MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 42 81-93 DECK, 26" • Choose a low ground speed so that you • Be alert and turn machine off if a child 2 532 19 28-70 MANDREL ASM 3 532 43 25-20 KEEPER, BELT will not have to stop or shift while on the enters the area. 4 532 43 25-94 PULLEY, MANDREL slope. • Before and while backing, look behind 5 532 42 85-78 BELT • Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose and down for small children. 6 532 42 82-4
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RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 SAFETY RULES MOWER DECK 44 • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change cloth- • Check grass catcher components and the ing immediately. discharge chute frequently and replace 43 with manufacturer’s recommended parts, • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap when necessary. and tighten securely. • Mower blade is sharp. Wrap the blade or GENERAL SERVICE wear gloves, and use extra caution when 7 • Never operate machine in a closed area. servicing them. 45
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RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS STEERING WARNING: This riding mower is Gasoline Capacity 1.5 qt. equipped with an internal com bus tion en- and Type: Unleaded Regular gine and should not be used on or near any Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F) or grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s Oil Capacity: 20 oz. exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting app
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RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION STEERING Your new riding mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those 27 parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your riding mower all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the 25 correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness. 24 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 4. Slide steering shaft protective foam cover 26 over shaft. A socket
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4. Pivot seat and pan forward and as sem ble RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 W ARNING: Before starting, read, un- adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. DRIVE der stand and follow all in struc tions in the Do not tighten. 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. Flat Washer TO ROLL RIDING MOWER OFF KEY PART KEY PART SKID (See Op er a tion section for NO.
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RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 DRIVE ✓CHECKLIST Before you operate your new riding mower, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. 67 Please review the following checklist: ✓ All assembly instructions have been 61 com plet ed. 68 ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. 65 69 63 58 64 ✓ Battery is properly connected. ✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- 62 ened securely. 66 ✓ All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- pin
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RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 OPERATION CHASSIS These symbols may appear on your riding mower or in literature supplied with the prod- uct. Learn and understand their meaning. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 42 80-48 WELDMENT, CHASSIS FAST REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE SLOW 2 532 42 82-47 SUPPORT, AXEL LH IGNITION SWITCH 3 532 42 82-44 SUPPORT, AXEL RH 4 532 42 83-46 SHIELD, TRANSAXLE FRONT P 5 532 42 81-10 BRACE, AXLE CROSS 6 532 42 81-09 COVER, FRICTION DRIVE ENGINE ON ENGINE START
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RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 KNOW YOUR RIDING MOWER CHASSIS READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR RIDING MOWER Compare the illustrations with your riding mower to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. 44 Parking Brake Pedal Brake 35 Pedal 36 18 ROS 10 "ON" 42 52 39 43 34 52 42 39 37 27 17 38 12 28 40 11 40 Deck Clutch 41 29 41 Lever 45 30 45 Ignition 49 31 33 Lift Lever Switc
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RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 The op er a tion of any riding mower can result in foreign objects thrown ELECTRICAL into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while op er at ing your riding mower or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vi sion 00155 safe ty mask over spec ta cles or stan dard safety glass es. HOW TO USE YOUR RIDING NOTE: Under certain conditions when riding mower is standing idle
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TO OPERATE MOWER REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 ELECTRICAL Your riding mower is equipped with an Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse operator presence sensing switch. Any Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by attempt by the operator to leave the seat the operator to travel in the reverse direc- with the engine running and the deck clutch tion with the deck clutch engaged will shut engaged will shut off the engine. You must off the engine unless
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STARTER RELAY TO OPERATE ON HILLS • For cold weather operation you should RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 change oil for easier starting (See the oil SCHEMATIC WARNING: Do not drive up or down viscosity chart in the Main te nance sec tion hills with slopes great er than 15° and do not of this man u al). drive across any slope. Use the slope guide • To change engine oil, see the Main te- at the back of this manual. nance section in this manual. • Choose the slowest speed before
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RECOIL STARTING SYSTEM • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: This unit is equipped with an engine recoil grass will plug mower and leave undesir- starting system. If the battery is too weak able clumps. Allow grass to dry before PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION to start engine. mowing. 1 Faulty operator-safety presence 1 Check wiring, switches and Engine continues to 1. Set parking Brake. • Reg u late ground speed by se lect ing a low control system. connections. If not c
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: MAINTENANCE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1 Out of fuel. 1 Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2 Bad spark plug. 2 Replace spark plug. 3 Dirty air filter. 3 Clean/replace air filter. 4 Water in fuel. 4 Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 5 Loose or damaged wiring. 5 Check all wiring. 6 Engine valves out of adjustment. 6 Contact a qualified se
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RIDING MOWER CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE STORAGE SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. • When the engine is running, any at- Immediately prepare your riding mower for • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine tempt by the op er a tor to leave the seat stor age at the end of the season or if the and letting it run until the fuel lines and BRAKE OPERATION without first setting the parking brake riding mower will not be used for 30 days carburetor are empty.
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02545 BLADE REMOVAL 1. Lift seat for bolt access. ENGINE ENGINE 1. Raise mower to highest position to allow 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then Your engine speed has been factory set. Do LUBRICATION access to blade. RED battery cable. not attempt to increase engine speed or it Only use high quality detergent oil rated with NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves 3. Remove battery bracket bolt. may result in personal injury. If you believe API service classification SG-SL. Select the and/or
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TO ADJUST BRAKE REAR WHEEL 4. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick CLEAN AIR SCREEN Your riding mower is equipped with an 1. Block up Rear axle securely. tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff adjustable brake system which is mounted 2. Remove dust cover, retaining ring, wash- approximate capacity see “PRODUCT to prevent engine dam age from overheating. on the right side of the transaxle. If riding er, and square key while pul
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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Nut "G" Adjust the mower while riding mower is Nut "H" parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See side WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY of tire for proper PSI). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: your mower. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Trunnion SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT 2. Place motion control lev
