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SECTION 3:  ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER

Removing Unit From Carton

Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut 
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open.

Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e., 
operator’s manual, oil, etc.).

Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove 
packing material.

Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton 
thoroughly for loose parts.

NOTE: 

Make sure not to crimp cables while removing

loose parts or the entire unit from the carton.

Tools Required 

Pair of Pliers 

Funnel 

NOTE: 

Reference to right or left hand side of the mower

and/or front or behind the mower is observed from the
operating position.

Hardware Pack

Please identify each piece of the 
hardware pack as shown in 
figure here. 

Disconnecting Spark Plug

Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the 
spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it 
against the engine. 

Assembling Handle

Remove grass bag from the unit and set it out of the 
way.

Remove any packing material which may be 
between the upper and lower handles for shipping 
purposes. 

Figure 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: 

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. 
Remove the hairpin clip from the outer hole of the 
weld pin. See Figure 3.

Using a pair of pliers, insert the hairpin clip into the 
inner hole on the weld pin. Repeat on other side. 
See Figure 3 .

Figure 3

Insert the carriage bolt, included in the hardware 
pack, in the upper hole on the handle mounting 
bracket (carriage bolt must go to the inside of 
handle). Secure with one plastic wing nut, also 
included in the hardware pack. Repeat on the other 
side with remaining items from the hardware pack.

Attach cables to the lower handle with the cable ties 
already on the lower handle. Insert pegs on cable 
ties into the holes on the lower handle. Pull cable 
ties tight and cut off the extra. 

Wing 

Carriage
Bolt (2)

Nut (2)

Tighten these 
wing nuts

Lower 
Handle

Upper 
Handle

Carriage Bolt

Wing Nut

Upper 

Move Hairpin Clip

Handle
Mounting

 

Brkt.

Hole

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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