Weed Eater One WE261 - Troubleshooting: Operational and System Issues; Operational Issues and Cutting Quality; System and Drive Issues

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
PROBLEM
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with affa-
chment clutch engaged
Poor cut - uneven
cuffing
Mower blade will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
CAUSE CORRECTION
1 Faulty operator-s--af-e'{y'presence 1 Check wiring, switches and
control system., connections,, If not corrected,
contact a qualified service center°
1 Worn, bent or loose blade.
2 Mower deck not level°
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash
under mower,
4 Bent blade mandrel..
5 Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrel,
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt,
2 Level mower deck,
3 Clean underside of mower
housing,
4 Contact a qualified service center,,
5 Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3 Frozen idler pulley,
4 Frozen blade mandrel,
1 Travel speed too fast,
2 Wet grass,
3 Mower deck not level,
1 Remove obstruction,
2 Replace mower drive belt.,
3 Replace idler pulley,,
4 Contact a qualified service center,
1 Shift to slower speed,
2 Allow grass to dry before mowing,
3 Level mower deck.
4 Low/uneventireair pressure_
5 Worn, bent or loose blade°
6 Buildupof grass,leavesand
trash undermower°
7 Mower drive beltworn.
8 Blade improperlyinstalledo
9 Improper blade used.
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Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
4 Check tires for proper PSI o
5 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt,
6 Clean underside of mower
housing
7 Replace mower drive belt,
8 Reinstall blade sharp edge down,
9 Replace with blade listed in
this manual,
10 Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Battery will not 1
charge 2
3
Loss of drive !
2
Bad battery cell(s),
Poor cable connections,
Faulty alternator,
Freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position,
Air trapped in transmission during
shipment or servicing.
1 Replace battery°
2 Check/clean all connections°
3 Replace alternator,
1 Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED" position.,
2 Purge transmission.
tErng!nedies when
actor IS shifted
Into reverse
3 Axle key missing. 3 Install axle key at rear wheel. See
'q-O REMOVE WHEEL" in the
I .....................S,e,,rv,ic,,,e,,and Adjustments section::,,u
1 Reverse operation system (ROS) 1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
is not "ON" while mower or other position, See Operation section,,
attachment is engaged,.
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