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Page 3 - Slope Gauge; IN; WA

3 Slope Gauge 15° S IG H T A ND HO L D THIS LE V E L W ITH A VE RTICA L T R E E A POW E R PO LE A CORNE R OF A BU ILD ING OR A F E N C E PO ST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E USE THIS PAGE AS A G U ID E TO DE TERMI N E SLO PES WHE R E YO U MAY NOT OP ERAT E ...

Page 4 - SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION

4 SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELFAND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTINGTO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER....

Page 7 - SECTION 4: UNPACKING; TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CRATE; SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; Reference to right or left hand side of; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; *Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing; WARNING

7 SECTION 4: UNPACKING TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CRATE 1. Remove all screws from the top of the crate. 2. To remove ends, grasp top board on the end,and pull towards you in a downward motion. (A hammer may be helpful). 3. Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures. 4. Repeat procedure for each side of the cr...

Page 8 - TYPE “B” BATTERY ONLY); To obtain the maximum life from; ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL

8 BATTERY IDENTIFICATION Compare the battery in your lawn tractor (locatedunder the seat) with the illustration above. Type “A”batteries are activated and are ready to use. Type“B” batteries must be filled with battery fluid (acid)and charged before they are put into service. Followthe instructions ...

Page 9 - ATTACHING THE SEAT; ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR; Seat

9 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 ATTACHING THE SEAT Pull out tab on seat stop and hold open while slidingseat out of seat pivot bracket. See Figure 4. Turn theseat around and line up plastic seat spacers with theslots in seat pivot bracket. Slide seat in until frontseat spacer engages the seat stop. See...

Page 10 - TIRE PRESSURE; LEVELING THE DECK

10 Figure 7 Figure 8 INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) 1. Remove the mulching plug from the box packedwith your lawn tractor (If not already removedfrom the deck). 2. Remove the wing nut from the bolt on themulching plug. 3. Lift up the chute deflector and insert themulching plug thr...

Page 11 - right

11 Figure 9 Figure 10 INSTALLING THE BATTERY (TYPE “A” BATTERY) NOTE: If battery is put into service after date shown on top of battery, charge for minimum of 1hour at 6-10 amps 1. Lift the seat. 2. Remove the plastic cover from the negativeterminal. 3. Remove the hex bolt and nut from the negative(...

Page 13 - PARKING BRAKE; INDICATOR LIGHTS; B. DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB; SECTION 7: OPERATION; AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH; READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL

13 PARKING BRAKE The speed control lever is used to set the parkingbrake. To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake pedal. Move the speed control lever out of thenotches to the parking brake position. Release thespeed control lever and the clutch-brake pedal. To release the parking brake, d...

Page 14 - STARTING THE ENGINE; STOPPING THE ENGINE; OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR; If unit stalls

14 GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Check the oil level and add if necessary. Servicethe engine with gasoline as instructed in theseparate engine manual packed with yourtractor. Read instructions carefully. IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; however you must check the oil level beforeoperating. Be care...

Page 15 - SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS

15 1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL. 2. Restart engine. 3. Place speed control lever in high speed position. 4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully. 5. Depress clutch-brake pedal. 6. Place speed control lever in desired position. 7. Place shift lever in either FORWARD orREVERSE, and follow normal operat...

Page 16 - NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT; WHEEL ADJUSTMENT; Hex Nut

16 Check the adjustment by placing the lift lever in theBLADES STOP position. The deck should move upand forward, allowing the belt to become loose.Start and test for disengagement. Repeat procedureas necessary. Figure 15 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 1. Place the transmission in neutral. (The unit willmove fr...

Page 18 - SECTION 9: LUBRICATION

18 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 20) The brake is located by the right rear wheel inside theframe. During normal operation of this machine, thebrake is subject to wear and will require periodicexamination and adjustment. WARNING: Do not have the engine running when you adjust the brake. To adjust the...

Page 19 - SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

19 SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine beforeperforming any adjustments, repairs ormaintenance. TROUBLE SHOOTING Refer to the trouble shooting chart in section 14 forengine problems. ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for enginemainte...

Page 20 - CHECK FLUID LEVEL; To charge the battery:; CLEAN THE BATTERY; These failures do not constitute; TIRES

20 BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE (TYPE “A” BATTERY) Type “A” batteries are sealed and are maintenancefree. BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE (TYPE “B” BATTERY) CHECK FLUID LEVEL Check fluid level inside each cell of the battery everytwo weeks and before and after charging. Alwayskeep level between maximum...

Page 21 - DECK BELT; REAR DRIVE BELT

21 DECK BELT 1. Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the wayforward) position. 2. Disconnect the spring which is attached to abracket on the transaxle, inside the right rearwheel. Use a spring puller or other suitable tool. NOTE: When reassembling, make certain belt keeper pins are assembled in ...

Page 22 - FRONT DRIVE BELT; Charge battery fully.

22 Figure 26 FRONT DRIVE BELT 1. To remove the front drive belt, first remove therear drive belt from the idler pulley and variablespeed pulley. 2. Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOPposition. 3. Remove the belt keeper pins from the enginepulley belt guard. Refer to Figure 23. NOTE: Make certain...

Page 24 - SECTION 14: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble

24 SECTION 14: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine will not crank Safety switch button not depressed.Battery installed incorrectly. Battery is dead or weak.Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Engine ground wire loose. There are two switches in the starting circuit of...

Page 25 - Notes

Page 40 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by White Out-door Products Co. with respect to new merchandise pur-chased and used in the United States, its possessions andterritories. White Outdoor Products Co. warrants this product againstdefects in material and ...