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Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
• Every walk behind has a model plate. You can locate it by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck. • The model plate will look like Figure 1. XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 1-800-949-4483 This is where your model number will be.
SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury.
SECTION 5: UNPACKING Removing Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., Operator’s manual, etc.). See Figure 2. •...
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Assembling Handle • Raise the lower handle in the direction shown in Figure 4A till it snaps into place. Note: Make sure to route the cable inside the lower handle. Also do not crimp the cable while lifting the handle up. For shipping purposes, the hairpin clip is placed in the outer hole of the weld pin on the lower handle.
Attaching Discharge Chute Your lawn mower was shipped as a mulcher. Remove the mulching cover and attach the side-discharge chute for discharging grass clippings. • Remove three plastic wing nuts holding the mulching cover to the deck. See Figure 6A. Keep the cover in a safe place for future use.
Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit. Primer The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a warm engine after short shutdown.
Gasoline WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank. • Clean area around fuel cap. Remove cap. See Figure 8. Use a funnel to prevent spillage. • Pour approximately 1.5 quarts of fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline slowly to the fuel tank. IMPORTANT: Never mix engine oil with gasoline.
WARNING: Do not mow on slopes with casters unlocked since the mower can drift downhill. Using Your Lawn Mower Your mower is designed to operate as a mulching or a side-discharge unit. • For converting from a mulcher to a side-discharge unit, refer to instructions on page 9 of this manual. •...
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem. Engine Maintenance • A list of key maintenance jobs required for good performance by the mower over the years follows here. Follow the accompanying engine manual for detailed list and instructions.
SECTION 10: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Blade Care Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. •...
NOTE: An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and could break, causing personal injury. • Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver or a blade balancer. See Figure 11B. •...
Front Wheel Adjustment The front wheel cutting height is determined by placing the axle rod in one of the six height adjustment positions in each caster assembly on the front wheels. • To adjust, remove the wing nut from the axle bolt. See Figure 13B. •...
1. Wheels not in same height position 2. Dull blade POSSIBLE CAUSE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest White Outdoor Products dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Connect wire to spark plug.
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Ref. Part No. Code — Engine 751B281451 Engine Shroud 734-1857 Wheel, Front Caster 7 X 2 736-0105 Bell Washer .401 X .870 X .063 736-0182 Spring Washer .50 I.D. x 1.0 O.D. x .022 736-0272 Flat Washer .510 x 1.0 x .060 738-0481 Shoulder Screw...
5. The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of White Outdoor Products Company’s obligations arising from the sales of its products. White Outdoor Products Company will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
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WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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