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White Outdoor 76G Operator's Manual

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Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Lawn Tractor — Model 76G
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
769-04839
P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONT. N2G 4J1
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
2/4/09

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  • Page 1 Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Lawn Tractor — Model 76G IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. 769-04839 P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONT. N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an WHITE OUTDOOR CANADA authorized service dealer. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

  • Page 3: Slope Gauge

    Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    Slope Operation a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. accidents which can result in severe injury or death.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other frequently check components and replace immediately with sources of ignition. original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original f. Never fuel machine indoors. equipment specifications may lead to improper performance g.
  • Page 7 This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description Safe READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting Symbols to assemble and operate DANGER—...

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor

    Gas and Oil Fill-up NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated capacity of 1-1/2 gallons. Do not overfill. in this manual may not be applicable to all models.
  • Page 9 Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor WARNING Figure 3-2 Figure 3-4 Attaching the Hood Scoop Make sure the riding If so equipped) mower’s engine is If the hood scoop was not secured to the hood of your off, remove the igni- tractor at the factory, you will find it in a plastic bag, tion key, and set the hanging from the throttle lever.

  • Page 10: Tire Pressure

    Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor Figure 3-6 Figure 3-5 WARNING Attaching The Seat Tire Pressure If the seat for your tractor did not come attached, refer WARNING: Maximum tire pressure un- Before operating this to Figure 3-5, Figure 3-6, and Figure 3-7 to identify your der any circumstances is 30 psi.
  • Page 11 Identifying the Mulch Plug (if so equipped) On tractor models so equipped, a mulch plug can either be found within the cutting deck’s discharge opening or packed separately with your unit. Setting Up NOTE: Refer to Mulching in the Operation section of this Your Lawn manual for more detailed information.

  • Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Tractor

    Know Your Lawn Tractor Operating † Your Lawn Tractor NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. For shipping reasons, seats are either fastened to the tractor seat’s pivot bracket with a plastic tie, or mounted backward to †...

  • Page 13: Throttle Control Lever

    Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, on some models, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.

  • Page 14: Safety Interlock Switches

    Clutch-Brake Pedal The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along the running board. Depress the clutch- FORWARD brake pedal part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds (Refer to Speed Control Lever). Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc brake and Operating bring the tractor to a complete stop.

  • Page 15: Setting The Cutting Height

    WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. Reverse Caution Mode (If Equipped) WARNING: Use extreme caution while Operating operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and Your Lawn behind before and while backing.
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START WARNING position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR 6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control DEATH and place the throttle control in the FAST position.

  • Page 17: Driving On Slopes

    If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 14. will not operate with speed control lever in a low speed Using the Deck Lift Lever position, proceed as follows: To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to 1.
  • Page 18 • Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings. • Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total height of the grass or approximately 1-1/2 inches. Doing so will cause the clippings to clump up Operating beneath the deck and not be mulched effectively.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor

    WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual. Leveling the Deck Adjusting NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before perform- ing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page Your Lawn 24 for information regarding tire pressure.

  • Page 20: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor

    Lubrication WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Maintaining Engine Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Your Lawn Engine Owner Manual packed with your unit.

  • Page 21: Cutting Deck Removal

    Deck Wash System™ (If equipped) Your tractor’s deck may be equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the Deck Wash System™ (sold separately) to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of cor- rosive chemicals.
  • Page 22 6. Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side. NOTE: The deck support rod on the right side of the tractor is secured using hair pin clip as opposed to a cotter pin, which you might had noticed was used on the left side.

  • Page 23: Cutting Blades

    IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor’s dead battery with the battery of a running vehicle. 1. Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery, then the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery. 2.

  • Page 24: Inch Deck

    IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade Idler pulleys spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot-pounds and 90 foot-pounds. Changing the Deck Belt WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect Maintaining the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unin- Your Lawn tended starting before removing the...

  • Page 25: Changing The Transmission Drive Belts

    Changing the Lower Deck Belt (46” Decks) NOTE: Several components must be removed in order to change the tractor’s lower deck belt. See an authorized Service Dealer to have your lower drive belt replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for informa- tion on ordering a Service Manual.

  • Page 26: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Before Every 10 Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Prior to Each Use Hours Hours Hours Hours Storing Clean Hood Louvers Maintaining Check Engine Oil Level Your Tractor Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil &...

  • Page 27: Off-Season Storage/Attachments

    Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 6: Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage & MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 19 of Specifications section of the Engine Operator/Owner this manual before storing for an extended period. Manual for proper engine care prior to storing your tractor.

  • Page 28: Trouble Shooting

    Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO engaged. 1. Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). 2. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Trouble 4.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 30: Emission Control Warranty Statement

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
  • Page 31 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Shift-On-The-Go Lawn Tractor ® Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 38” Deck 754-04062 For parts and/or Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 42” Deck 754-04060B accessories refer to Upper Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 46” Deck 754-04142 customer support on Lower Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 46” Deck 754-0349 page 2.
  • Page 33 NOTES: For parts and/or ac- cessories please call an authorized dealer. Appelez le service après-vente au pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou acces- soires.

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