Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................
Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION
3 SECTION 1: 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. Failur...
Page 5 - Your Responsibility
5 • Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace with man...
Page 6 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE
6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate the lawn mower safely. 15° SIG H T AND H O L D T H IS L E V E L WIT H A VE RT IC AL TR EE A PO WE R PO L E A C O RNER OF A BU IL DIN G O R A F E N C E PO S T F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E...
Page 7 - SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; To Remove Unit From Carton; Disconnect Spark Plug Wire; Setting Up Your Lawn Mower
7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER To Remove 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.). • Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. Re...
Page 8 - Assembling Grass Catcher; Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower; Converting To Side Discharge
8 Assembling Grass Catcher NOTE: Make certain bag is turned right side out beforeassembling (warning label will be on the outside). Parts for Soft Grass Bag: 1. Front Frame & Rear Frame 2. Grass Bag Assemble grass bag as follows: • Join the rear frame and front frame assembly as shown in Figure ...
Page 9 - SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Before Starting
9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustration in Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye ...
Page 10 - SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
10 To Start Engine and Engage Blade WARNING: Never run engine indoors or inenclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engineexhaust contains carbon monoxide, anodorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet,hair and loose clothing away from anymoving parts on engine and lawn mower. • Move throttle control lever ...
Page 11 - Handle Height; SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Replacing Rear Flap
11 wheels must be placed in the same relative position. See Figure 10. Figure 10 Handle Height Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position.To lower the handle height for your convenience, proceed as follows. • Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. • Remove the upper ha...
Page 12 - Deck Care; Lubrication
12 NOTE: An unbalanced blade will cause excessivevibration when rotating at high speeds and may causedamage to the mower and/or personal injury. • The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. See Figure 14. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. It is rec...
Page 13 - SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
13 SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. • Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. • Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis gre...
Page 16 - 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 ...