White LC-40, LC-106 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

18” and 20”

Mulching Push

Mowers

LC-106 and LC-40

Models

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

Warning:

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.

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

FORM NO.

770-10058A.fm

(12/99)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

Important Safe Operation Practices...................................................................3-5

Slope Gauge......................................................................................................6

Unpacking..........................................................................................................7

Assembling Your Lawn Mower...........................................................................7

Know Your Lawn Mower ....................................................................................8

Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................................................................9

Making Adjustments ..........................................................................................10

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower...........................................................................11

Service...............................................................................................................11

Off-Season Storage...........................................................................................12

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................13

Parts List............................................................................................................14

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Lawn Mower. It will help you assemble, prepare
and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the
equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on
the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or
an authorized dealer.

• You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking at
the rear of the deck. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the
model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below.

(Model Number)

(Serial Number)

WHITE OUTDOOR

PRODUCTS COMPANY

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

CALLING DEALER REFERRAL LINE

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance of this unit, please call the Dealer Referral Line.

Call 1- (800)-949-4483 to reach the dealer referral line.

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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. When you see this symbol, heed its warning.

DANGER: Your lawn mower 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. This
lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or othe r reproductive harm.

GENERAL OPERA TION

• Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety
before attempting to assemble this machine.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) before
operation. Be completely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this machine before
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.

• Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power
equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise
extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been
designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not
use it for any other purpose.

• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
a power mower. Children 14 years old and over
should only operate mower under close parental
supervision. Only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use your mower.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Stop engine
when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help
prevent blade contact or thrown object injury.
Although the area of operation should be
completely cleared of foreign objects, an object
may have been overlooked and could be
accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause serious personal injury to the operator
or any others allowed in the area.

• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close­fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover
the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are
recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, slippery
or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.

• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign
objects that may be thrown from the machine in
any direction.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys and other foreign objects which could
be picked up and thrown by the mower in any
direction and cause serious personal injury to the
operator or any others allowed in the area. Plan
your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.
To help avoid a thrown objects injury, keep
children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet
from the mower while it is in operation.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times
as the rotating blade can cause injury.

• Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being
pulled over the foot during a fall. Do not hang on to
the mower if you are falling; release the handle
immediately.

• Never pull the mower toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a
wall or obstruction first look down and behind, and
then follow these steps:

a. Step back from the mower to fully extend your

arms.

b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure

footing.

c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half

way toward you.

d. Repeat these steps as needed.

• Do not operate the mower while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on
units so equipped while starting engine.

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• The blade control handle is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes
the safety device inoperative and may result in
personal injury through contact with the rotating
blade. The blade control handle must operate
easily in both directions and automatically return to
the disengaged position when released.

• 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.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks
or roads.

• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

• Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes
to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade
continues to rotate for a few seconds after the
engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body
in the blade area until you are sure the blade has
stopped rotating.

• Never operate mower without proper guards,
grass catcher, plates or other safety protective
devices in place.

• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.

• Only use accessories approved for this machine
by the manufacturer.

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions
provided with the approved accessory.

• If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact
your dealer for assistance. Telephone [phone]­4483 for the name of your nearest dealer.

Slope Operation

• For your safety, use the slope gauge included as
part of this manual to measure slopes before
operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the
slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the
slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area
or serious injury could result.

Do:

• 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. If you feel you are
losing your balance release the blade control
handle immediately and the blade will stop in less
than 3 seconds.

Do not:

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose footing or
balance.

• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as
shown on the slope gauge.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could
cause slipping.

Children

• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the mower and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.

• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the
area.

• Before and while moving backwards, look behind
and down for small children or other objects.

• Never allow children under age 14 to operate the
mower. Children 14 years of age and above
should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual.

• Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision of a child or hazard.

Service

• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.

• Use only an approved gasoline container.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine
is running. Allow engine to cool at least two
minutes before refueling.

• Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any
spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it
may cause a fire or explosion.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.

• Never refuel machine indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate in the area.

• Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame or spark such as a
gas water heater, space heater, or furnace.

• Never run an engine inside a closed area.

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• To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool at least 5
minutes before storing.

• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the blade and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep
the wire away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.

• We do not recommend the use of pressure
washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They
may cause damage to electric components,
spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use
of water will result in shortened life and reduce
serviceability.

• Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,
visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent,
cracked or worn). Replace with blade which meets
original equipment specifications listed in this
manual.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, and
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair the damage before starting and operating
the mower.

• Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
adjustment while the engine is running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components
and replace with manufacturer’s recommended
parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds
are dangerous.

• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.

Y our Responsibility

• Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE

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Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 f eet every 10 feet). A

riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is

extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.

Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

SECTION 3: 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.,
operator’s manual, etc.).

• Cut corners and lay carton down flat.

• Remove packing material.

• Roll or slid e uni t out of ca rton. C heck c arton

thoroughly for loose parts.

SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER

IMPORT ANT :

GASOLINE or OIL. Be certain to service engine with
gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine
manual before operating your mower.

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
is observed from the operating position.

Tools Required

Pair of pliers (not necessary, but helpful)

Assembling Mower

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

• Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug and
ground it against the engine. On engines with a
rubber boot, attach rubber boot to a bolt on the
engine to ground. See Figure 1.

Spark Plug Wire

With Rubber Boot

Spark Plug

(Engine with Rubber Boot) (Engine without Rubber Boot)

• Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the
handle into the operating position. Make certain the
lower handle is seated securely into the handle
mounting brackets. Tighten the hand knobs on
each side of the handle (carriage bolts must be
seated properly on the handle). See Figure 2.

This unit is shipped WITHOUT

"V" Slot
On Engine

Figure 1

Carriage Bolt

NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the

higher height position. If you wish to lower the height of
the handle, refer to the Handle Height Adjustment
Section on page10.

• Remove the hairpin clips from the outer holes in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets.

• Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower
handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert
the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin.
See Figure 3. Repeat on other side.

Spark

Plug

Wire

Weld
Pin

Carriage
Bolt

Hand
Knob

Figure 2

Hairpin
Clip in
Inner Hole

Lower

Handle

Handle
Mounting
Bracket

Figure 3

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• Insert pos t on cable ti es into holes pr ovide d on the
lower handle. Pull the cable tie tight and trim the
excess. See Figure 4.

Cable Tie

Post

Hole on
Lower
Handle

• With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, hold the blade control handle against the
upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the
engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the
starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing
nut. See Figure 5.

• Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.

• Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To
convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the
mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side­discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug.
See Figure 6.

Figure 4

• The rope guide is attached to the right side of the
upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures
the rope guide. For location of the wing nut, see
Figure 5.

Insert starter rope into
rope guide

Wing Nut

Rope Guide

Figure 5

SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

Mulching Plug

Hinge Pin

Deflector

Hook

Figure 6

Blade Control Handle

WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypas s its
operations. The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.

The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. See Figure 7. The blade control handle
must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the engine. It is used to
regulate the engine speed.

WARNING: The throttle control cannot be
used to stop the engine. Do not adjust the
throttle control with the engine running.

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Recoil Starter

The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle. See
Figure 7. Stand behind the unit in the operating position
to start the unit.

Blade Control Handle

Recoil
Starter
Handle

SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER

Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on the
cutting deck. See safety labels on page 5.

The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields.

NOTE: For best results rais e the cutti ng posi ti on unt il it
is determined which hei ght is best for your lawn. See
Cutting Height Adjustment section.

• Prime engine as instructed in the engine manual.

• Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control

handle and hold it against the upper handle.

• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly.

• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly
to the rope guide.

Mulching Plug

Figure 7

Cutting Height

Adjustment Leve r

Spark Plug Wire

Gas And Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual. Read instructions
carefully.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engine ha s
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.

Before Starting

• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If equipped
with a rubber boot, make certain the metal loop on
the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber
boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the
spark plug.

To Start Engine And Engage Blade

• Move the throttle control on the engine to the fast
(rabbit) position.

NOTE: I f any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information.

To Stop Engine And Blade

• Release the blade control handle to stop the engine
and blade.

WARNING: The blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the engine is shut
off.

• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.

Using Y our Rotary Mower

• Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other obj ects w hich could damage lawn m ower or
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by
the mower in any direction and cause serious
personal injury to the operator and others.

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• For best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, and
could caus e you to sl ip and fall . New gras s, thic k
grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut.

• When using the side-discharge mower, the best
mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to
discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This
permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize
them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards
cut portion, then recut at right angles to first
direction.

SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

• For a healthier lawn, always cut off one-third or less
of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut
in the fall as long as there is growth.

• This mower is designed to be operated at full
throttle to give you the best cut and do the most
effective job of mowing.

WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for

any damage, and repair the dama ge before
restarting and operating the mower. Extensive
vibration of the mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be pr omptly
inspected and repaired.

WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.

Cutting Height Adjustment

Adjustment
Lever

Figure 8

An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel
position provides cutting height adjustment. Each
adjusting plate has nine height positions. Height of cut
will be changed when the thumb lever is moved from
one hole to another. Simply depress the lever towards
wheel and move wheel and lever assembly to desired
position. All wheels must be placed in the same relative
position. See Figu re 8.

For rough or uneven lawns, move the height
adjustment handles to positions which will give a higher
cutting height. Both front and rear handles must be
placed in the same relative position.

Handle Height Adjustment

Notch

Lower Handle

Figure 9

Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher
height position. To lower the handle height, proceed as
follows.

• Remove the start er ro pe fr om th e rope guid e.

• Remove the upper handle by removing the hand

knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle out
of the way, being careful not to bend or kink the
cable.

• Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the

handle brackets. Press inward on the legs of the
lower handle. Remove lower handle from the
mower.

• Turn the lower handle around so the notch on the

bottom of the lower handle is facing forward as
shown in Figure 9. Reassemble, placing the bottom
holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle
mounting bracket.

• Reassemble the upper handle.

• Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld

pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the
Set-Up Instructions.

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SECTION 8: SERVICE

WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before
cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of
work on lawn mower.

Blade Control

Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle
and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil.
See Figure 10. The blade control must operate freely in
both directions.

Wheels

Lubricate the wheel bearings (if so equipped) at least
once a season with light oil (or engine oil). Also, if the
wheels are remo ved fo r any reas on, l ubric ate t he
surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the
wheel with light oil.

Engine

Follow engine manual for lubrication instructions.

Lubrication Chart:

SECTION 9: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER

Lubricate

Lubricate Bearings

Figure 10

WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and
ground the spark plug wire before
performing any repairs or maintenance.

NOTE: When tipping the unit , empty the fuel tank and

keep engine spark plug side up.

Cutting Blade

WARNING: When removing the cutting
blade for sharpening or replacement,
protect hands by using heavy gloves or a
rag to grasp the cutting blade.

To remove blade:

• Remove the bolt and blade bell support which hold
the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft.
See Figure 11. Remove the blade and the adapter
from the crankshaft.

WARNING: Periodical ly inspect the blade
adapter for cracks, especially if you strike
a foreign object. Replace when necessary.

Blade
Adapter

Blade Bell Support

Hex Bolt

Figure 11

• When sharpening the blade, follow the original
angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important
that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of
grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration
when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage
to the mower and could break, causing personal
injury.

• The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round
shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy
side until it balances evenly. It is recommended that
the blade always be removed from the adapter for
the best tes t of bal ance.

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• Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter
to the uni t, lu bricat e th e eng ine cr anksha ft and the
inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil (or
engine oil). Lubricating the bolt holes, bolts and
inner surface of the nuts is also recommended.

To Reinstall Blade:

• Be sure to install the blade with the side of the
blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) facing
the ground when the mower is in the operating
position.

• Be certain the blade is aligned with and seated onto
the blade adapter flanges.

• Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the
notches on the blade bell support are aligned with
the small hol e in the blade .

• Replace hex bo lt.

• Tighten to torque: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max.

• To ensure safe operation of mower, check all nuts

and bolts periodically for correct torque.

Deck Maintenance

• The underside of the mower deck should be
cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of
grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this
debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust
and corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching.

• The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and
scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the
spark plug wire is disconnected). Do not use high
pressure cleaners or water.

• We do not r ecomm end th e use of pre ssu re
washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They
may cause damage to electric components,
spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use
of water will result in shortened life and reduce
serviceability.

Engine Maintenance

• Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.

• Maintain ENGINE OIL as instructed in the engine
manual.

• Service AIR CLEANER every 25 hours under
normal conditions. Clean every few hours under
extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine
performance and flooding usually indicates that the
air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the engine manual.

• The SPARK PLUG should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season;
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.

• CLEAN the engine regularly with a cloth or brush.
Keep the cooling system (blower housing area)
cleaned to permit proper air circulation which is
essential to engine performance and life. Be certain
to remove all grass, dirt and combustible debris
from muff ler area.

SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.

• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
in the lubrication instructions.

• We do not recommend the use of pressure
washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They
may cause damage to electric components,
spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. THe use
of water will result in shortened life and reduce
serviceability.

• Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.

• Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.

• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal sto rage shed, care shou ld be
taken to rust-proof the equi pment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, e specially cab les and all
moving parts.

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SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Actions

Engine fails to
start

Engine runs
erratic

Engine
overheats

Occasional
skip
(hesitates) at
high speed
Idles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty o r gap

Excessive
vibration

Mower will not
mulch grass

Uneven cut 1. Wheels positioned incorrectly.

1. Control handle dis engaged.

2. Spark plug wire disconnected.

3. Dirty air cleaner.

4. Primer button not de pressed.

5. Throttle control lever no t in
correct starting position .

6. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

7. Blocked fuel line .

8. Faulty spark plug.

9. Engine flooded.

1. Unit running in START position.

2. Spark plug wire loose.

3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

4. Carburetor out of adj ustment.

1. Engine oil level low.

2. Dirty aircleaner.

3. Air flow restricted.

4. Carburetor not adjusted.

1. Spark plug gap too close.

2. Carburetor idle mixture
adjustment improperly set.

too wide.

2. Carburetor not adjusted.

1. Cutting blade loos e or
unbalanced.

2. Bent cutting blade.

1. Engine speed too low

2. Wet grass.

3. Excessively high grass.

2. Dull blade.

1. Engage blade cont rol handl e.

2. Connect wire to spar k plug .

3. Refer to the engine manual p acked wit h your un it.

4. Refer to the engine manual.

5. Move throttle lever to FAST o r START positi on.

6. Clean fuel line.

7. Clean, adjust gap or replace .

8. Refer to the engine manual.

9. Wait for a while and crank th e engine.

1. Move throttle lever t o FAST positio n.

2. Connect and tighten s park plug wire. Check spa rk plug
for fouling.

3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fre sh gaso line.

4. Refer to the engine manual p acked wit h your un it.

1. Fill crankcase with proper oil .

2. Refer to the engine manual.

3. Stop engine and di sconnec t spark p lug wi re. Remove
blower housing and clean.

4. Refer to the engine manual.

1. Adjust gap to .030 ".

2. Refer to the engine manual.

1. Reset gap to .030" or replac e spark p lug.

2. Refer to the engine manual.

1. Tighten blade and ad apter. Ba lance b lade.

2. Replace blade.

1. Set throttle between 3/4 and full throttle.

2. Wait until later to cu t.

3. Mow once at a hig h cutting height, t hen mow again a t
desired height .

1. Place all four wheels in same height position.

2. Sharpen or replace blade.

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SECTION 12: PARTS LIST FOR MODELS LC-106 AND LC-40

1

2

3

8

19

14

28

22

7

13

15

4

21

6

26

25

5

17

23

16

15

20

16

14

17

18

6

5

27

9

24

12

29

22

19

10

7

Ref.

No.

1 17098 Hinge Clip
2 731-0872A Rear Flap†

3 682-3025 Handle Bracket Ass’y LH†

4 682-3024 Handle Bracket Ass’y RH†

5 736-0356 Bell Washer .39” ID x 1.38”
6 712-0798 Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thd.
7 731-0981A Hub Cap: Grey
8 682-0139 Deck Assembly†

9 753-0588 Blade Adapter Kit
10 736-0524A Blade Bell Support
11 710-1044 Hex Bolt 7/16-20 x 1.5”
12 742-0740 20” Mulch Blade†

13 738-0213 Axle Bolt†

14 736-0105 Bell Washer .400” ID x .88”

Part No. Description

731-1028 Rear Flap††

682-3001A Handle Bracket Ass’y LH ††

682-3000A Handle Bracket Ass’y RH ††

682-0018B Deck Assembly††

742-0738 18” Mulch Blade††

11

Ref.

No.

15 738-0507B Shoulder Bolt
16 14832 Spring Lever Ass’y w/Knob
17 15262B Pivot Bar
18 15261A Height Adj. Plate
19 734-1978 Wheel Assembly
20 14578 Height Adj. Ass’y. Comp. R.F.

21 710-0654A Hex Lock Wash. Hd. Screw 3/8-

22 736-0504 Wave Washer
23 682-7002 Mulching Plug
24 731-1409 Chute Deflector
25 736-0270 Bell Washer
26 710-0599 Hex Wash. Hd. TT Screw 1/4-

27 731-1948 Cover: Front End†
28 750-0535 Spacer††
29 738-0102 Axle Bolt

Part No. Description

14579 Height Adj. Ass’y. Comp. L.F.

16 x 1.0” Lg.

20 x .5” Lg.

† Model LC-106 Only
†† Model LC-40 Only

14

Models LC-106 and LC-40

1

7

6

2

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add the
applicable color code, wherever needed, to
the part nu mber to o rde r a r epl acem ent par t.
For instance, if a part, numbered 700-xxxx,
is painted Oyster Gray, the part number to
order would be 700-xxxx-0662.

Oyster Gray: 0662

Powder Black: 0637

Red Metallic: 0650

5

8

11

20

17

9

15

10

21

10

18

11

12

13

Ref. No. Part No. Description

1 647-0004 Control Handle Ass’y.
2 710-1270 Oval C-Sunk Screw
5 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut
6 746-0883 Control Housing
7 720-0295 Foam Grip
8 749-0705 Upper Handle

9 710-1205 Rope Guide
10 720-0314 Hand Knob
11 710-1174 Carriage Bolt
12 726-0240 Cable Tie
13 749-0928 Lower Handle
14 714-0104 Hairpin Clip
15 746-0550 Control Cable 39” Lg.†

† Model LC-106 Only
†† Model LC-40 Only

14

Ref. No. Part No. Description

746-0554 Control Cable 40.5” Lg. ††
17 720-0279 Handle Knob
18 - Engine
19 735-0639 Spark Plug Boot
20 710-1256 Hi-Lo Screw†
21 751B281451 Engine Shroud†

751B281866 Engine Shroud††

- 777D00299 Hub Cap Label

- 777D003382 LC-106 Engine Shroud

- 777D003381 LC-40 Engine Shroud

- 777S30118 Danger Label (Cut Hand)

- 777S30277 Discharge Door

15

19

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limite d warrant y set for th be low is gi ven by White Out­door Products Co. with respect to new merchandise pur­chased and used in the United States, its possessions and
territories.

White Outdoor Products Co. warrants this product against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2)
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 material or workmanship. This lim­ited warranty shall only apply if this product has been oper­ated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s
Manual furnished with the product, and has not been sub­ject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident,
improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire,
water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster.
Damage resulting from the installati on or use of any acces­sory or attachment not approved by White Outdoor Prod­ucts Co. for use with the product(s) covered by this manual
will void your warranty as to any resulting damages.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or compo­nent failures will be covered on the product for a period of
90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the
two year period, normal wear par t failures will be covered
ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of
OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and compo­nents include, but are not limited to, belts, blades, blade
adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow
thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are
covered by a 90-day limited replacement warranty.

HOW T O OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL
WHITE OUTDOOR DEALER. To locate the dealer in your
area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or con­tact the Customer Dealer Referral Line of White Outdoor
Co. by calling 1-330-225-8883 or writing to P.O. Box
361131, Clev e la nd, Ohio 44136-0019.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the
following cases:

a.The engine or component par ts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Please refer
to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these
items.

b.Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such
as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck
adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior
finish due to use or exposure.

c. 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. authorized
channels of export distribution.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
applies after the applicable period of express written
warranty above as to the par ts as ident ified. No o ther
express war ranty or guaranty, whether wri tten or or al,
except as mentioned above, given by any person or
entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any
product shall bind White Outdoor Co. During the
period of the Warranty, the exclusive r emedy is repair
or replacement of the product as set forth above.

(Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.)

The provisions as set f orth in this W a rranty pr o vide the
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales.
White Outdoor Co. shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential loss or damages including, without limi­tation, expenses incurred for substitute or replace­ment lawn care services, for transportation or for
related expenses, or for rental expenses to temporarily
replace a warranted product. ( Some sta tes do not allow

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not
apply to you.)

In no event shall recover y of any kind be greater than the
amount of the purchase price o f the pro duct sold . Alter ati on
of the safety features of the product shall void this War­ranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or
injury to you and your property and/or to others and their
property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use
the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than
the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for
whom it was purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.