Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Product Specifications ............................ 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ........................ 7 Operation ........................................
Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; I. GENERAL OPERATION; Wash hands
3 SAFETY RULES DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions on the machine and in the man...
Page 4 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
4 SAFETY RULES II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. • Mow up and down sl...
Page 5 - GENERAL SERVICE
5 SAFETY RULES • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refu...
Page 6 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
6 UNASSEMBLED PARTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your riding mower. • Follow the instructions under “Mainte- nance” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual. WARNING: This r...
Page 7 - UNPACK CARTON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR RIDING; INSTALL SEAT
7 Your new riding mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your riding mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure pr...
Page 8 - CHECK BATTERY; Battery
8 N O T E : Yo u m a y n o w r o l l y o u r r i d i n g 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 import...
Page 9 - CHECKLIST
9 CHECKLIST Before you operate your new riding mower, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: All assembly instructions have been completed. No remaining loose parts in carton. Battery is prope...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your riding mower or in literature supplied with the prod- uct. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENG...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR RIDING MOWER; American National Standards Institute.
11 KNOW YOUR RIDING MOWER 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Our riding mowers conform to ...
Page 12 - TO SET PARKING BRAKE
12 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 safety mask over spectacles...
Page 14 - ADD GASOLINE; TO START ENGINE; TO TRANSPORT; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
14 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities ...
Page 15 - MOWING TIPS; Recoil Starter
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 c...
Page 16 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; RIDING; MAINTENANCE
16 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lu- bricant sparin...
Page 17 - Use only a replacement
17 RIDING MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If riding mower requires more than four (4) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adj...
Page 18 - ENGINE
18 BATTERY Your riding mower has a battery charging system which is sufficient 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 da...
Page 19 - AIR FILTER; NOTE; Cover Knob
19 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting a...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; RIDING MOWER; TO REMOVE MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place deck clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 4. Turn ignition key to “STOP” a...
Page 23 - INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
23 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 RE...
Page 24 - STORAGE; MOWER; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; IMPORTANT
24 STORAGE Immediately prepare your riding mower for storage at the end of the season or if the riding mower will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the riding mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool ...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
25 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1 Out of fuel. 1 Fill fuel tank. 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...
Page 27 - SCHEMATIC
27 RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE-40A RED RED WHITE BLACK/WHITE RED GREEN YELLOW BLACK/WHITE BLACK BLACK GRAY BLACK RELAY M STARTER CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION UNIT S M B G A1 A2 L REVERSE SWITCH SPARK PLUG GAP NOT IN REVERSE SHORTING CONNE...
Page 28 - ELECTRICAL
28 RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 ELECTRICAL 11 LRV1 10 9 8 12 13 7 1 2 3 4 6 5
Page 29 - KEY PART
29 RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 ELECTRICAL 1 532 43 70-70 BATTERY 2 532 42 54-16 FOAM, POLYURETHANE 3 532 19 33-50 SWITCH, IGN, DLTA, P-IN, ROS 4 532 41 19-33 KEY, MOLDED ENGLISH/SPANISH - - 532 41 19-35 KEY, MOLDED ENGLISH/FRENCH/INTERNATIONAL 5 532 43 33-30 FUSE, 5A 6 532 42 59-37 FUSE, 40A 7...
Page 30 - CHASSIS
30 RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 CHASSIS 10 11 3 4 5 7 9 8 1 2 12 13 49 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 43 44 45 45 50 50 45 45 45 45 45 45 6 46 46 45 45 45 46 48 46 48 46 46 47 LRV-Chassis_1_r2
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 DRIVE LRV-Drive_1_r3 10 11 11 3 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 72 8 8 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 73 8 12 13 13 70 70 14 14 15 71 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 38 38 38 39 40 41 42 43 70 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 58 58 70 70 70...
Page 34 - STEERING
34 RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 STEERING 10 11 2 2 4 6 6 7 7 9 9 9 1 2 30 3 1 2 30 3 4 4 5 29 8 8 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 28 23 24 25 26 27 LRV-Steering_1_r2
Page 36 - MOWER DECK
36 RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 MOWER DECK 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 8 12 13 41 14 15 16 16 17 17 17 40 17 45 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 42 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 38 39 39 LRV-Deck_1_r4 44 43 46 6 36
Page 38 - DECALS
38 RIDING MOWER - -CATALOG NO. WE261 DECALS 1 532 43 05-88 DECAL, STEERING WHEEL 2 532 43 35-96 DECAL, V-BELT SCH 30" 3 532 42 51-13 DECAL, WARN. DEFLECT/CTFGR 4 532 43 05-89 DECAL, DECK/DEFLECTOR 5 532 43 44-57 DECAL, WARNING ENGINEGUARD 6 532 43 53-48 DECAL, STRBRCKT INSTALL BOOT - - 532 43 24...
Page 39 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
39 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mo w slopes grea...
Page 40 - PARTS AND SERVICE
10.04.10 CL Printed in the U.S.A. This product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. 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 distri...
