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    paulm
    My WEO(WE261)has a 1/8th to 1/4 play in my steering...Answered
    Service & Maintenance Question posted July 28, 2010 by paulm, last edited February 10, 2012, tagged Weed Eater One 
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    My WEO(WE261)has a 1/8th to 1/4 play in my steering shaft. Is this normal? This is my first time owning a riding mower so I am a complete novice at this point.

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    Brandon M.

    Hello Paul,

    Thank you for using Answer Army.  We're glad to hear that you are a first time purchaser or a riding mower.  We were wanting other users to express their opinions about your current question, but it seems no one has responded.

    There is a small fractional play in the steering of most riding mowers.  My concern is that you must have more play in the steering than what is created from manufacturing.  If your steering is slipping or even exceeding a 1/4th play then you may want to inspect the problem.  First try to visible see if there are any cracks in the washers or bearings at the bottom of the steering shaft.  They are located under the steering cover at the base of the steering column.  If they are cracked then you will want to replace them before they break completely.  If no visible damage is noticed and you start to feel even more play, then I recommend you visiting a local servicing dealer.

    Thank you again for your question at Answer Army!

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    • Brandon M.

      Hello Paul,

      Thank you for using Answer Army.  We're glad to hear that you are a first time purchaser or a riding mower.  We were wanting other users to express their opinions about your current question, but it seems no one has responded.

      There is a small fractional play in the steering of most riding mowers.  My concern is that you must have more play in the steering than what is created from manufacturing.  If your steering is slipping or even exceeding a 1/4th play then you may want to inspect the problem.  First try to visible see if there are any cracks in the washers or bearings at the bottom of the steering shaft.  They are located under the steering cover at the base of the steering column.  If they are cracked then you will want to replace them before they break completely.  If no visible damage is noticed and you start to feel even more play, then I recommend you visiting a local servicing dealer.

      Thank you again for your question at Answer Army!

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