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PERATOR'S
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
M
ANUAL
21" M
ULCHING
P
USH
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ODEL
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LC-436
FORM NO. 770-10059
(10/98)
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- Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Every lawn mower has a model plate. You can locate it by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the cutting deck. A sample model plate is shown below. XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131... -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 3: 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. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Your Responsibility
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. -
Page 5: Section 4: Slope Gauge
SECTION 4: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. -
Page 6: Unpacking
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., owner's manual, etc.). See Figure 1. •... - Page 7 Assembling Handle • Raise the lower handle in the direction shown in Figure 3 till it snaps into place. Note: Make sure to route the cables inside the lower handle. Also do not crimp the cables while lifting the handle up. For shipping purposes, the hairpin clip is placed in the outer hole of the weld pin on the lower handle.
- Page 8 Attaching Side-Discharge Chute Your lawn mower was shipped as a mulcher. Remove the mulching cover and attach the side-discharge chute to discharge grass clippings. • Lift the hinged mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly.
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Page 9: Controls
SECTION 7: CONTROLS ‘ Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 7 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes thus causing severe eye damage. -
Page 10: Operation
SECTION 8: OPERATION Gas And Oil Fill-Up Oil: • Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Use SAE30 oil; do not use 10W40 oil. • Fill oil sump and check the oil level following steps below. a. -
Page 11: Height Adjustment
• 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. •... -
Page 12: Cleaning Mower
Pivot Points • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle, brake cable and the cutting height adjustment lever at least once a season with light oil. The blade control handle must operate freely in both directions. The cutting height adjustment lever should be able to move easily. -
Page 13: Adjusting Handle Height
• Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft. To Replace Blade: • Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. • Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the “star” away from the engine. See Figure 9A. Blade Crankshaft Adapter... -
Page 14: Adjusting Cutting Height
• Turn the lower handle around so the notch on the bottom of the lower handle is facing forward as shown in Figure 10. Reassemble, placing the bottom holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket. -
Page 15: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area. Mower • Clean underside of the mower following instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. •... -
Page 16: Trouble-Shooting Guide
1. Wheels not in same height position 2. Dull blade POSSIBLE CAUSE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest White Outdoor dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. -
Page 17: Section 12: Repair Parts
SECTION 12: REPAIR PARTS 21 22... - Page 18 736-0105 738-0102 720-0190 732-0417A * For faster service, please obtain standard fasteners locally. If these are not available, please order at White Outdoor by the part number given here. NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation Ref. Description...
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Page 19: Cleveland, Ohio
5. The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of White Outdoor Products Company’s obligations arising from the sales of its products. White Outdoor Products Company will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage. - Page 20 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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