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SECTION 9:  TROUBLE-SHOOTING 

NOTE: 

For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your local authorized service dealer.

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Engine fails to start

1.

Blade control handle disengaged

2.

Spark plug wire disconnected

3.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel

4.

Blocked fuel line

5.

Faulty spark plug

6.

Engine flooded

1.

Engage blade control handle.

2.

Connect wire to spark plug.

3.

Fill up tank with fresh gasoline.

4.

Clean fuel line.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

6.

Wait a few minutes to restart. Do not prime. 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug wire loose

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel

3.

Vent in gas cap plugged

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system

5.

Dirty air cleaner

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

2.

Clean fuel line, fill tank with fresh gasoline.

3.

Clear vent.

4.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

5.

Clean air cleaner. Refer to engine manual.

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low

2.

Air flow restricted

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

2.

Clean lawn mower engine.

Occasional skip 
(hesitates) at high 
speed

1.

Spark plug gap too close

1.

Adjust gap to.030 inches.

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug faulty, or gap too wide

2.

Dirty air cleaner

1.

Reset gap to.030 inches or replace spark plug.

2.

Clean air cleaner.

Excessive vibration

1.

Blade loose or unbalanced

2.

Bent cutting blade

3.

Bent engine crankshaft

1.

Tighten blade and adapter, balance blade.

2.

Replace blade.

3.

Contact the nearest service center

Mower will not 
mulch grass 

1.

Wet grass

2.

Excessively high grass

3.

Dull blade

1.

Wait until grass is dry to cut.

2.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow 
again at desired height. 

3.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Uneven cut

1.

Wheels not at same height 

2.

Dull blade

1.

Reposition all wheels at same height.

2.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Содержание White Outdoor 12A-465E790

Страница 1: ...t 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...

Страница 2: ...oose from the options below Visit www whiteoutdoor com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here Click on the appropriate button an...

Страница 3: ...put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet 9 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injur...

Страница 4: ...seconds Do Not 1 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments you could lose your footing or balance 2 Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge 3 Do not mow on wet gra...

Страница 5: ...which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution...

Страница 6: ...E R E P R E S E N T I N G A 1 5 o S L O P E 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 A riding mower could overturn and cause...

Страница 7: ...1 Raise the lower handle as shown in Figure 1 until it snaps into place Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 1 Tighten the wing nuts which are already on the handle See Figure 2 Figure 2 NOTE Ma...

Страница 8: ...hing Grasscatcher Lift the rear discharge door and place the grass catcher on the pivot rod Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher See Figure 6 Figure 6 Converting To Mulcher L...

Страница 9: ...ch it to the mower for this purpose but remove it when the intention is to mulch the grass Mulching Plug The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes Instead of collecting the grass clippings...

Страница 10: ...hers For best results do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower For a healthy lawn always cut off one third or less of the total length of the grass Lawn should be t...

Страница 11: ...the engine periodically Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to 030 at least once a season Refer to the engine manual for correct spark plug type Inspec...

Страница 12: ...ex bolt to the recommended torque Blade Mounting Torque Center bolt 450 in lbs minimum 600 in lbs maximum IMPORTANT The bolt used to secure the blade to the engine is specially heat treated Do not sub...

Страница 13: ...ier to secure the belt tension spring to the transmission and reassemble the front drive cover Figure 12 Replacing Rear Flap To remove rear flap cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it t...

Страница 14: ...oosen the two hand knobs on the sides of the handle and let the upper handle fold down to the rear Move the hairpin clips to the outer hole in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets Spread the...

Страница 15: ...gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Clean air cleaner Refer to engine manual Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil...

Страница 16: ...8 35 30 69 42 23 48 8 22 16 7 53 31 27 74 15 17 71 49 14 19 13 1 66 64 63 62 9 10 36 44 75 70 SECTION 10 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 465 IMPORTANT For a proper working machine use Factory Approved Par...

Страница 17: ...t 40 687 02044 Pivot Plate Assembly 41 710 1257 Hex Screw 3 8 24 x 2 50 42 749 0928A Lower Handle 43 750 1166 Slev Spacer 2 1 Lg 44 732 04089A Torsion Spring LH 45 734 2042 Front Wheel 8x2 125 Gear Gr...

Страница 18: ...18 NOTES...

Страница 19: ...ng difficulties resulting from the following a Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures b Rotary mower blade striking an object c Contaminants in the fuel system d Improper fuel or fuel oil mix...

Страница 20: ...justments and normal deteriora tion of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an autho rized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for product...

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