Hello, This is my first post and new here. Back in late April of this year I purchased a brand new Weedeater One mower and thought I got value for my money but I have had problems with it. The first time I used it the seat fell off with me in it, the bolt rattled away. I have only used it about 10 times and after the third time using it the brake cable plastic clip broke and I had to truck it 30 miles to a service center per the customer help line and they had it about 3 weeks to fix it. When I got it back the battery was dead, most likely the service center was negligent and left the key on or something so I can't blame the mower itself. While using it the blade belt came off do to a hooked metal gaurd coming loose. The problem now is the odd size 10x4.00-4 tire has blown out from the inner sidewall and is currently in the shop for that. The customer service line after questioning them finally lets me know all along that their is a warranty service rep only 8 miles away that they never told me the first time about. My question is does anybody else have one of these little riders and have experienced the same problems or have some insight for me as what to expect next. Unfortunately I beleive I got what I paid for. I cannot reccomend this model to anyone else now.
Weed eater is a bad brand, very poor quality... Last year I bought a weed eater whipper snipper and after 3 uses a part of the motor broke, when I called they claimed they didn't have a replacement part for it... It's worth the extra money to buy brand name.
Yes that is true weed eater are not good quality mower any more, not sure they where to good when they first came out so it can only get worse.Sorry to hear you got a lemon.
There is a replacement to the brake cable for sale on the auction place... It is kit that will replace the cable and last forever.
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Dangeroustoys56
Last brand new tractor i bot was way back in '92, a White LT12 - i bot it from a local JD dealer- i didnt really have any reason to look it over when i bot it - i pretty much mowed with it for 4 years before any issues popped up.
Unfortunately today with cheep materials, build low, sell high ideals - i wouldnt buy anything brand new , UNLESS i took it apart myself and went over it with a fine tooth comb.
I have a older '99 weedeater tractor( craftsman based)- i bot it well used, it needed a total rebuild, but its a darn good mowing machine today .
I googled a pic of one - dang it looks like a cross between a snapper RER ( tube frame) , push mower and go kart...... you could most likely use air filled tires for a 2 wheeled cart as a replacement - my 70 toro 550 uses tires that small.
Dangeroustoys56 you are right about the newer ones. I always wanted a new J.D. but I would have to buy it from a box store so I might try to find an older used one, I dont need it really....my old M.T.D just keeps trucking along. Some people swear by the Weedeater Ones some swear at them so I guess luck plays a part in owning one.
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Walleteater1
Since I got the new tire, under warranty, there has been no new issues yet.
Walleteater1, one of my friends I worked with at W.M bought one from there and she loves everything about her Weedeater 1. She is single and could not afford to spend a couple thousand just to mow her grass, used two seasons now and just reg. maintenance and tightening of some bolts.:thumbsup:
I bought two of the Weed Eater Ones. My daughters the Brake cable broke and the rear Tube when the Air Valve broke off.
So then on mine both rear tires same thing. Yesterday right front same thing Air Valve.
Then I cant get them into reverse. I had them at the shop and now again the reverse is hard to get it into reverse.
These things are junk and I cant find any tubes for 10X4.00-4. So I bought a 3.50 and over inflating it to make it work. The wires are also coming out of the tire from the inside.
Any help.
#11
reynoldston
I have seen a lot of negative on the weedeater. Looks like a cheaper made mower. I would say pay now for a brand name mower or pay later for repairs on the Weedeater. I say keep buying the Weedeater or MTD and give me money to fix them.
I just bought them so they are under warranty. I am going to run the hell out of them until it cant be fixed under warranty. I retired from the military and you bet they will no longer be for Sale in The Military BX or PX ever again.
Once out of warranty I will take the worse one and replace it then use the parts to fix the other one. I just don't like the time frame in the shop. It can take up to 3 or 4 weeks to get parts and no where on the internet can you find the tires or tubes for the front 4.00.
#13
Walleteater1
You can forget about getting a tire from anywhere else than the manufacture. Last year I took the blown out tire to the place that does their service and they had to order a new one for me. Apparently that is the only machine on the face of the earth ( I'm not jokin') that uses this size and type of tire. The only thing you could do if a tire goes and your machine is not on warranty anymore is to either pay up to the manufacture for new ones or look into replacing both front wheels rims and all to the next size up, the good news is they can usually be had at the Tractor supply type places etc. off the shelf. It may throw your mowing off being higher up in the front if you go that route. I haven't tried this but it's an idea of mine for down the road if need be.
Good luck with Ya'll machines 'cause you'll need it!
I didn't I bought 4.10/3.50-4 and it worked fine. You can find these anywhere. I bought mine at Tractor Supply and RKO also has them. This is really a common tube and tire. Good Luck.
Bill
I also bought one of these mowers new, mid-summer 2010. Here it is two years later and the thing is dead, transmission died. Before that the steering stripped, the brakes had failed, the tread had worn off all the tires, and one of the tires went flat. I agree with others, this thing is not built to last. First came disposable pens, now I suppose disposable riding mowers.
Hi Walleteater1 .....Ah you're my kind of guy I have had so much trouble with this (WE1) too much to write about in this one post
ah mostly tires on this &%^&* thing so I ended up replacing ..the front wheels with some old hard solid rubber wheels that fixed that
:laughing: couldn't find solid rubber ones for the rear so I had to buy two new ones for the back well even that is a long story in itself.
I'll add to this if you want on reply
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Normf
Despite jbxtex's advice not to remove engine on the riding mowerWE126 ....I did anyway.
It was easier to completely dismantle the transmission and clean it up.
So now that I have dismantled it ....I can see that the main problem is the part
that looks like a large jar lid with a rubber "tire" on the edge.
.....So if anyone can give me a good link on where to buy a low priced replacement?
thank you!
this old one is really chewed up !
Normf
Despite jbxtex's advice not to remove engine on the riding mowerWE126 ....I did anyway.
It was easier to completely dismantle the transmission and clean it up.
So now that I have dismantled it ....I can see that the main problem is the part
that looks like a large jar lid with a rubber "tire" on the edge.
.....So if anyone can give me a good link on where to buy a low priced replacement?
thank you!
this old one is really chewed up !
Normf
