Maintenance - White Outdoor HW-615 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
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 converting from a side-discharge unit to a mulcher, replace the side-discharge chute with the mulching
cover. Do not operate the mower without the mulching cover or the discharge chute properly installed
and tightly secured.
• Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to the operator and others.
• For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing
proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass
may require a narrower cut. Blade speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn.
• The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This
permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards cut
portion, then recut at right angles to first direction.
• For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be trimmed in
fall as long as there is growth.
• This mower is designed to run at full throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of bagging
the cut grass.
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of
damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.
Height Adjustment
Refer to height adjustments section of this manual on page 15 for instruction on how to adjust the cutting height and
the handle height.
• For best results in mowing, keep the cutting height position high until it is determined which height is best for
your lawn.
SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any
maintenance or adjustments.
Cleaning Mower
The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent any build-up of grass clippings,
leaves, dirt, or other debris. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will result in rust and corrosion.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
• Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold the mower
firmly.
• Scrape clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool.
• Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put plastic under the gas cap, make sure to
remove it now.
Do not mow on slopes with casters unlocked since the mower can drift downhill.
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