Parts for WE261 — Weed Eater

We found 84 parts confirmed to fit the Weed Eater WE261.

Compatibility table

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Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on WE261: 532440855 (Brake Cable), 9159R (Lawn Tractor Ball Bearing), 431542 (Relay.40a), 428303 (Shift Link), 428146 (Deflector.26), 77010810 (Dowel Pin), 583447301 (LINK.SHIFT.FD), 427997 (Lawn Tractor Brace Carrier, Rear), 429395 (Lawn Tractor Deck Lift Assembly), 430870 (Lawn Tractor Freewheel Control Rod), 429053 (Shift.asm.ar), 428057 (Lawn Tractor Steering Shaft, Lower), 421076 (Lawn Tractor Cotter Pin), 580764901 (Lawn Tractor Battery), 435253 (Brake Rotor), 428048 (Chassis Weldment), 428347 (Foam.shaft.s), 583489001 (Lawn & Garden Equipment Fuse), 430845 (Lawn Tractor Bushing), 430645 (Lawn Tractor Drive Chain), 428241X665 (Lawn Tractor Fender), 427926 (Lawn Tractor Input Shaft), 428462 (Lawn Tractor Shift Lever), 428213 (Lawn Tractor Steering Shaft), 428035 (Lawn Tractor Tie Rod, Left), 581420601 (Lawn Tractor Wheel Assembly, 10 x 4-in), 430249 (Plate), 428019 (Plate.pad.br), 414851X498 (Steering Wheel), 428021 (Arm.brake.pm), 428078 (Body Caliper Assembly), 430588 (Decal.stdsrr), 425416 (Foam.polyure), 583629801 (Lawn Mower Battery Kit), 428500 (Lawn Tractor 26-in Deck Blade), 427995 (Lawn Tractor Brace Carrier Box), 428069 (Lawn Tractor Drive Chain).

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.

Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.

Parts in this group on WE261: 428986 (Lawn Mower Belt Keeper), 428435 (Lawn Mower Idler Arm), 433596 (Decal.belt.s).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on WE261: 429531 (Lawn Mower Extension Spring), 817490420 (Screw.hxwh.t), 428464 (Mount Bracket), 430247 (Return Spacer), 428856 (Lawn Mower Support Bracket), 428461 (Shift Bracket), 414852X498 (Cap.whl.stee), 17490406 (Craftsman Lawn Tractor Screw), 532166369 (Knob), 428016 (Caliper Cap), 428076 (Lawn Mower Brake Spring), 427873 (Lawn Tractor Axle Sprocket, 9-tooth), 427939 (Lawn Tractor Axle Weldment), 428046 (Lawn Tractor Battery Bracket), 428109 (Lawn Tractor Friction Drive Cover), 428346 (Lawn Tractor Transaxle Shield, Front), 429694 (Pedal Cover), 428968 (Support Deflector), 439816 (Weldment Support).

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Parts in this group on WE261: 532428477 (Lawn Tractor Wire Harness).

Before you buy

Match WE261 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Other models with this exact parts list

Each model below is confirmed to share the identical compatible-parts list with this one.

• 96026000201 — 102 parts
• WELRV1 — 102 parts

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