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White Outdoor HW-656 Operator's Manual

21” three-in-one self-propelled mower
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Operator's Manual
21" Three-in-One
Self-Propelled
Mower
Model
HW-656
(12A-569I190)
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov-
ered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
ap-
plicable 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
FORM NO. 770-10168A.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(12/99)

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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 FORM NO. 770-10168A.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Dealer Referral Line or an authorized White Outdoor dealer. • You can locate the model number by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the mower.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices

    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. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    • Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. • Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. If you feel you are losing your footing, RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE IMMEDIATELY and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds.

  • Page 5: Your Responsibility

    cracked or worn). Replace with blade which meets original equipment specifications listed in this manual. • Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

  • Page 6: Section 2: Slope Gauge

    SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate the lawn mower safely.

  • Page 7: Section 3: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

    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 included with your unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).

  • Page 8: Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower

    Slip rope into rope guide Rope Guide Figure 4 • Tighten all nuts and bolts securely. • Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle. Pull the cable tie tight and trim the excess. See Figure 5. Cable Tie Post Hole on...

  • Page 9: Converting To Side Discharge

    Converting To Side Discharge • Lift the rear discharge door and install the mulching baffle. See Figure 7. • On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug. See Figure 9. • Slide the two hooks of the side discharge chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly as shown in Figure 9.

  • Page 10: Section 5: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    Mulching Plug Both the mulching baffle and the mulching plug are used only for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher, your mower has the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is called mulching. Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the side of the engine.

  • Page 11: Section 6: Making Adjustments

    Adjusting Throttle Speed WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the engine’s throttle speed while the engine is running. Always stop releasing the blade control handle before adjusting the engine’s throttle speed. The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the engine.

  • Page 12: Cutting Height

    • Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets. Press outward on the legs of the lower handle, and remove it from the mower. • Turn the lower handle around so the notches on the bottom of the lower handle are facing forward as shown in Figure 11.

  • Page 13: Blade Care

    Engine A list of key maintenance jobs required for good performance by the mower is given below. Follow the accompanying engine manual for detailed list and instructions. • Change engine oil after the first two operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter. Always check oil level before starting engine.

  • Page 14: Replacing Drive Belt

    • Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up. Lock Nut Blade Adapter Hex Bolt Bell Hex Bolt Washer Figure 16 • Also lubricate the bolt holes, bolt and the inner surface of the nuts. •...

  • Page 15: Section 8: Off-Season Storage

    Wet grass. Excessively high grass. Uneven cut Wheels positioned incorrectly. Dull blade. NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local White Outdoor dealer. Engine Pulley Hex Bolt Figure 19 • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

  • Page 16: Section 10: Parts List For Model Hw-656

    SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL HW-656 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part, numbered 700- xxxx, is painted Oyster Gray, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0662.
  • Page 17 Model HW-656 Ref. Part No. 731-1057 Upper Drive Cover 731-0620 Drive Lever 731-1058 Lower Drive Cover 731-1059 Mounting Cap 710-1667A Screw # 10-16 x .75 746-0960 Drive Cable 647-0004 Deluxe Control Lever 749-0439B Upper Handle (Incl. Ref. No. 9) 720-0294 Foam Grip, 9”...
  • Page 18 Model HW-656 30 31...
  • Page 19 Ref. No Part No. Description 712-3025 Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .045 756-1042 Pulley, 3.82 x .313 x .68 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .045 712-0896 Lock Nut 1/4-28 736-0406 Flat Washer .442 x 1.38 x .060 782-7598 Belt Keeper 741-0124...

  • Page 20: Cleveland, Ohio

    Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a sepa- rate one year warranty. d. White Outdoor Co. does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America, its possessions and territories, except those sold through White Outdoor Co.

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