Husqvarna WEED EATER WE261 Guide

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Specifications
Model Plate
Maintenance Schedule
Spindle and Front Axle
Oil Change Note
Position Of Controls
Parking Brake
Freewheel Control
Recoil Start Information
Ignition Switch
Electric Start Information
Motion Control Lever & Adjustment
Brake Adjustment
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine: 3100 ±100 RPM
Gasoline Capacity: 1.2 qt.
Gasoline Type: Unleaded Regular
Oil Type: SAE 30 (above 32°F) (API-SG-SL)
SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: 20 oz.
Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030")
Ground Speed: Forward: 0-4 mph
Reverse: 0-1 mph
Blade Bolt Torque: 45 - 55 Ft. Lbs.
Mandrel Pulley Nut Torque: 65 - 70 Ft. Lbs
Brake Puck Clearance: .020"
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Model Plate
• Use the product number and the maintenance level for the complete
model number, 96022000900.
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GENERAL INFORMATION – Maintenance Schedule
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AXLE AND SPINDLES
• Front wheel axles and front spindles
should be properly lubricated.
• Wheel Axles should be lubricated
with a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant.
• Spindles should be lubricated with a
spray type silicone base lubricant.
FRONT WHEEL AXLE
FRONT SPINDLE
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GENERAL INFORMATION: Oil Change Note
The LRV does not have a location for
an oil drain.
The proper way to remove the engine
oil is through the dipstick tube,
using a siphon pump or an oil
extractor.
DIPSTICK
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CONTROLS DECK CLUTCH LEVER
- Used to
engage the mower blade.
BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking
the riding mower and starting the
engine.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER -
Used to adjust mower cutting
height.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for
starting and stopping the engine.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to re
lease height adjustment lever
when changing its position.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER -
Selects the speed and direction of
the riding mower.
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Parking Brake
• Fully depress the clutch/brake
pedal with left foot.
• Depress the parking brake pedal
with right foot.
• Release the clutch/brake pedal.
• Release the parking brake pedal
• The parking brake should now be
engaged.
CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL
(FULLY DEPRESSED)
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(DEPRESSED)
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Parking Brake
• These pictures show the position of the clutch/brake pedal and the
parking brake rod that sets the parking brake.
BRAKE CABLE
PARKING BRAKE ROD
ENGAGED
PARKING BRAKE ROD
DIS-ENGAGED
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
(FULLY DEPRESSED)
ENGAGED POSITION
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Freewheel Control
• At left is the disengaged position of the freewheel control so the drive system
will move the rider.
• At right is the engaged position of the freewheel control so the rider can be
pushed.
FREEWHEEL CONTROL ENGAGEDFREEWHEEL CONTROL DIS-ENGAGED
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Freewheel Control
• Use your foot to engage the freewheel control.
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Freewheel Control
• When disengaging the drive system, you are pushing against this spring.
SPRING
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Freewheel Control
• This decal will be on the rear plate
of the LRV to instruct the operator in
the operation of the freewheel
control.
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Recoil Starting
This unit is equipped with an engine
recoil starting system. If the battery
is too weak to start engine:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn ignition key to the ‘ON’
position.
3. Make sure the motion control
lever is in the neutral position.
4. Set deck to disengaged position.
5. Pull the recoil starter handle
to start the engine.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
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Ignition Switch
• The ignition switch is located
in front to the seat.
• The same ignition switch
used on tractors is used
on the LRV.
• The LRV has a Reverse
Operating System (ROS)
like tractors from
Husqvarna.
• The operator can temporarily move the ignition switch to the
‘ROS’ position to allow the LRV to move backwards with the
mower engaged.
‘ROS’ POSITION
RUN POSITION
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Electric Starting
1. Be sure freewheel control is in the
transmission engaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and
set parking brake.
3. Place motion control lever in
neutral (N) position.
4. Move deck clutch to disengaged
position.
5. Insert key into ignition switch and
turn key clock wise to start
position and release key as soon
as engine starts.
Do not run starter continuously for
more than fifteen seconds per
minute.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER
DECK CLUTCH LEVER
IGNITION SWITCH
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Motion Control Lever
• The motion control lever is used to select the fender location for
three forward speeds, one reverse speed, or neutral.
• It is necessary to clutch when shifting to or from neutral.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
1 ST
2 ND
3 RD
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Motion Control Lever
There is an adjustment for
the motion control lever:
• Drive the LRV on a level surface
without obstacles.
Move the lever through the slot in
the fender until you find the position
where the transmission is in neutral.
• For an accurate adjustment,
you will need to clutch each
time you move the control lever.
• Once you find neutral, do not clutch
again.
• Note the position of the lever.
• Turn the engine off and remove the
ignition key during adjustment.
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Motion Control Lever
• Loosen the adjustment
screw.
• Move the lever to the
neutral position.
• Tighten the adjustment
screw and retest.
• Securely tighten the
adjustment screw when
done.
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
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Brake Adjustment
The tools required to adjust the brake are:
• .020” feeler gauge
• 7/16” open end wrench
• If riding mower requires more than (4) feet stopping
distance in highest gear on a lever dry paved
surface, then brake must be adjusted.
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