White HW-615 - Manuals

6 SECTION 4: SLOPE GAUGE 1 5 o S IG H T A N D H O L D T H IS L E V E L W IT H A V E R T IC A L T R E E A P O W E R P O L E A C O R N E R O F A B U IL D IN G O R A F E N C E P O S T 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 o S L O P E W A R N IN G D o n o t m o w o n i n c lin e ...

7 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. FIGURE 2 • Cut along dotted lines and lay carton dow...

8 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 thehandle up. For shipping purposes, the hairpin clip is placed in the outer hole of the we...

9 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. ...

10 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 awarm engine after short shutdown. Blade Control...

11 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 ...

12 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. • For c...

13 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 fol...

14 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 ...

15 NOTE: An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to themower and could break, causing personal injury. • Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver or a blade balancer. See Figure 11B. • If the blade is not balanced, remove m...

16 Front Wheel Adjustment The front wheel cutting height is determined by placing the axle rod in one of the six height adjustment positions ineach caster assembly on the front wheels. • To adjust, remove the wing nut from the axle bolt. See Figure 13B.• Slide the axle bolt and spring washer from th...

18 SECTION 13: PARTS LIST 9 10 8 14 5 1 3 2 2 4 4 12 13 6 Ref. No. Part No. Code Description 1. 714-0104 Hairpin Clip 2. 720-0241 Wing Nut 3. 726-0240 Cable Tie 4. 736-0451 Saddle Washer 5. 749-0907A Lower Handle 6. 749-0438B Upper Handle 7. 647-0004 Control Handle 8. 720-0295 Foam Grip 9. 710-1205 ...

23 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories, White Outdoor Products Company will,at its option, repair or replace, for the originalpurchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to bedef...

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.