White 83M - Manuals

5 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 blade has stopped rotating. 20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle, or ...

6 3 Setup and Adjustment 1. Remove grass catcher and any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Remove hand knobs from handle mounting brackets and pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 3-1. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mou...

7 CUTTING HEIGHT For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help prevent scalping of the grass. DRIVE CONTROL For some people the drive control may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the handle by tightening the adjustment wheel. 3 Setup...

8 4 Operating Your Lawn Mower Now that you have set up your lawn mower for operation, read this section to become acquainted with its controls and features. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. Blade Control The blade control is attached to the upper hand...

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...

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. IMPORTANT: We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or a garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause...

11 5 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotat-ing at high speeds. It may cause damage to mower, and could break causing per-sonal injury. When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement or when sliding the belt around it, protect your ha...

14 For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6 Trouble Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged.2. Spark plug boot disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. CHOKE not activated. 5. Faulty spark plug.6. ...

15 7 Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower �� ������ ��� ���� �� ������� �� ��� ������� ������ ��������� ����� �� ����� ������� �� �� ��� ������ ������ �� �������� ������� ������������ � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ...

17 Running engine produces heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc., can catch fire. • Allow muffler, engine cylinder, and fins to cool before touching. • Keep children away from ho...

18 9 Operating Your Engine Pre-Operation Check Oil Recommendations IMPORTANT : This engine is shipped without gaso- line or oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. • Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-f...

19 Check Oil Level IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. 1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean, Figure 9-2. 2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in. 3. If the level is low, slowly add oil to the upper lim...

20 Oil Change IMPORTANT : Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining. 1. Remove oil fill cap and drain oil by either removing drain plug or turning mower on its side (air cleaner side up) and ...

22 3. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as necessary by bending side electrode, Figure 10-4. The gap should be set to 0.030 in. 4. Check that the spark plug washer is in good condi- tion and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading. 5. After the spark plug is seate...

25 Parts List To order replacement parts, call 1-800-800-7310 or visit www.whiteoutdoor.com 1 754-04093 V-Belt 2 732-04338 Spring Lever 3 720-0230 Foam Grip 4 717-04184A Spur Gear, 14T - LH 5 710-0599 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.50 6 750-04305A Spacer 7 749-04267 Cross Bracket 8 687-02204 Front Bracket Ass...

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.“MTD” warrants the engine on this product for a period of three (3) years and all other aspects of the product for a period of two...