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Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Model Number; Table of Contents; Customer Support; White Outdoor; Engine Information

2 Finding and Recording Model Number Model Number Serial Number Table of Contents BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the...

Page 3 - WARNING; Do not operate; your lawn mower on such slopes.

3 1 Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you...

Page 4 - Children; Your Responsibility

4 2 Safe Operation Practices Children Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Children are often attracted to mower and mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 1. Keep children out of th...

Page 5 - Safe Handling Of Gasoline:; Safe

5 19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-ging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blad...

Page 6 - IMPORTANT

6 3 Setup and Adjustment 1. For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Remove the retainer as follows:a. Push chute deflector up towards engine. Holding deflector in this position, remove the retainer and discard. See Step 1. b. Lower the c...

Page 7 - Setup and

7 WHEEL INSTALL Step 6 On select models, the front wheels may also need to be installed. Install these in the same manner as the rear wheels. CUTTING HEIGHT Step 7 All wheels must be placed in the same relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjust- ment lever to a higher posit...

Page 8 - Blade Control; Know Your Lawn Mower; Mulching Baffle; Never; fuel

8 4 Operating Your Lawn Mower Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera-tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. Blade Control The blade control...

Page 9 - Starting Engine

9 4 Operating Your Lawn Mower WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Be sure no one other than t...

Page 10 - Lubrication; General Recommendations

10 5 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. Lubrication 1. Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a season with light oil. The blade con...

Page 11 - Blade Care

11 5 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotat-ing at high speeds. It may cause damage to mower,...

Page 12 - Trouble; Cause

12 For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6 Trouble Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged.2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. Engine not primed. 5. Faulty spark plug.6. Bloc...

Page 13 - Owner Responsibilities; General Conditions

13 Conditions and Products Coveredunder The Tecumseh Two-Pull Promise In addition to all other terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty applicable to the engine on your new mower, Tecumseh Power Company (“Tecumseh”), the manufacturer of your White Outdoor brand engine hereby warrants that your m...

Page 15 - DO NOT remove safety

15 8 1. 747-1161A Blade Control 2. 749-1092A Upper Handle 3. 746-0946 Blade Control Cable - 48.25” 4. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 5. 720-0279 Wing Nut 6. 720-04072 Wing Nut 7. 736-0504 Wave Washer, .510 x .750 x .017 8. 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 9. 725-0157 Cable Tie 10. 749-04037 Lower Handle 11. ...

Page 16 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-sions and territories.“MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original ...