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Operator’s Manual
26" RIDING MOWER
SIDE DISCHARGE
ELECTRIC START
Catalog No.
IMPORTANT:
WE261
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Patents Pending
532 43 32-03 Rev. 10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ................................................. 2 Maintenance ......................................... 16 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ...................... 20 Product Specifications ............................ 6 Storage ................................................. 24 Assembly/Pre-Operation ........................ 7 Troubleshooting .................................... 25 Operation ........................
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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. WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- • Never direct discharged material toward tal starting when setting up, transporting, anyone. Avoid discharging material adjusting or making repairs, always discon- against a wall or obstruction. Material may nect spark plug wire and place wire where ri
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SAFETY RULES II. SLOPE OPERATION III. CHILDREN Slopes are a major factor related to loss of Tragic accidents can occur if the operator control and tip-over accidents, which can is not alert to the presence of children. result in severe injury or death. Operation Children are often attracted to the machine on all slopes requires extra caution. If you and the mowing activity. Never assume cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy that children will remain where you last on it, do not
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SAFETY RULES • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or • If you strike a foreign object, stop and on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, Always place containers on the ground before restarting. away from your vehicle when filling. • Never make any adjustments or repairs • Remove gas-powered equipment from the with the engine running. truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. • Check grass catcher compone
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 1.2 qt. • Read and observe the safety rules. and Type: Unleaded Regular • F ollow a regular schedule in maintaining, Oil T ype SAE 30 (above 32°F) caring for and using your riding mower. (API-SG-SL): SA E 5W - 30(below 32° F ) • F ollow the instructions under “Mainte- Oil Capacity: 20 oz. nance” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC WARNING: This ridi
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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION 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 proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 4. Slide steering shaft protective foam cover over shaft. A socket wrench set will make assembly 5. Position front wheels of the
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4. Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble WARNING: Before starting, read, un- adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. derstand and follow all instructions 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 SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Raise deck lift lever to its highest
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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 properly connected. Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely. All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory). Be sure mo
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your riding mower or in literature supplied with the prod- uct. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE SLOW IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF REVERSE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT OVER TEMP MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH ENGAGED CLU
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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. Parking Brake Pedal Brake Pedal ROS "ON" Deck Clutch Lever Ignition Lift Lever Switch Plunger Motion Control Height Lever Adjustment Lever Freewheel Control Our riding mowers conform to the applicable safety standards of
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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 00155 safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR RIDING NOTE: Under certain conditions when riding mower is standing idle with the engine run- MOWER ning, hot engine exhaust gases may cause T
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TO OPERATE MOWER REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) 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 ignition key is placed remain fully and central
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS • F or cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil WARNING: Do not drive up or down viscosity chart in the Maintenance section hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not of this manual). drive across any slope. Use the slope guide • T o change engine oil, see the Mainte- at the back of this manual. nance section in this manual. • Choose the slowest speed before starting ADD GASOLINE up or down hil
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RECOIL STARTING SYSTEM • Do not mow grass when it is wet. W et 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 to start engine. mowing. 1. Set parking Brake. • Regulate ground speed by selecting a low 2. Turn key to ON position. enough gear to give the mower cutting 3. Make sure unit is in neutral position. performance as well as the quality of cut 4. S
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS RIDING Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blade 3 MOWER Clean Battery and Terminals Lubricate Axles and Spindles Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belt Oil Drive Chains Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil E 1,2 Clean Air Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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RIDING MOWER CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • When the engine is running, any at- tempt by the operator to leave the seat BRAKE OPERATION without first setting the parking brake If riding mower requires more than four (4) should shut off the engine. feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear • When the engine is running and the on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then deck clutch lever is engaged, any at- brake mus
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02545 BLADE REMOVAL ENGINE 1. Raise mower to highest position to allow LUBRICATION access to blade. Only use high quality detergent oil rated with NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves API service classification SG-SL. Select the and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your 2. Remove blade bolt by turning counter- expected operating temperature. clockwise. 3. Install new blade with stamped "THIS SAE VISCOSITY GRADES SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel SAE 3
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4. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick CLEAN AIR SCREEN tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff approximate capacity see “PRODUCT to prevent engine damage from overheating. SPECIFICA TIONS” section of this manual. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to 5. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. checking level. For accurate reading, CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS tighten dip
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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. T urn ignition key to “STOP ” and remove key . 5. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. RIDI
