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White Outdoor 950, E960, 960, 959, 969 User Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model Series
950-959 960-969
E960-E969
Model 969D Shown
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
770-10061A.fm
(12/99)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3
Slope Gauge..................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking Instructions...................................................................................... 7
Assembling Your Lawn Mower.......................................................................... 8
Know Your Lawn Mower.................................................................................... 9
Operating Your Lawn Mower............................................................................. 11
Making Adjustments.......................................................................................... 14
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower .......................................................................... 15
Service.............................................................................................................. 21
Off-Season Storage .......................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 22
Parts List ........................................................................................................... 23
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 down 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 CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
Call 1- (800)-949-4483 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
Warning: 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 INSTRUCTION S IN THIS MA NUAL B EFORE ATTEMP TING 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.
GENERAL OPERA TION
• Read this owner’s guide 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 accidenta lly thrown by the mower in an y directi on and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area.
• 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 an y others al lowed in th e area. Pla n 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 pul l the mowe r tow ard yo u wh ile yo u are walking. If yo u must back th e mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind, and then follow these steps:
• Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms.
• Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
• Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you.
• 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.
• 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.
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• 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.
•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.
• ON MOWERS WITH CASTER WHEELS: Mow on slopes with casters unlocked since the mower has a tendency to drift down hill.
• 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.
SLOPE OPERA TI ON
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 seco nds.
• ON MODELS WITH CASTER WHEELS: Lock both front wheels so they do not pivot while mowing on the face of slopes. To turn the mower, depress the handle and raise the front wheels slightly.
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.
• Extinguis h all cigare ttes , cigar s, p ipes an d oth er 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.
• 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.
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• 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.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
Warning — Your 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. Three of the safety labels on your mower have been shown below in Figure 1. Please follow the instruction on these labels and maintain safety.
• 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
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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.
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.
Do not mow on inc lines with a slop e in exces s of 15 degrees (a rise of appro ximately 2-1/2 fee t every 1 0 feet). A riding mower
could overturn a nd cause serio us injury. If o perating a walk- behind mower on such a sl ope, it is extremel y difficult to maintain
your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
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SECTION 3: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Remove Unit From Carton
• See Figure 3.
• 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 corner’s and lay carton down flat.
• Remove packing material.
• Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
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Disconnect Spark Plug Wire
Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the engine by attaching rubber boot to a bolt or metal clip to the grounding post on the engine. See Figure 4.
Spark Plug Wire
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Spark Plug
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER
This guide covers two model series. Models 950 thru 959 have fixed front wheels; models 960 thru 969 have caster front wheels. All models are six speed, self propelled mowers. Much of this owner’s manual pertains to both models. However, there are some model-specific information too. Use only the information appropriate for your mower model.
Items Required F or Assembly
• Pair of Pliers (Not necessary, but helpful)
• Motor Oil
• Fresh Gasoline
IMPORT ANT :
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.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE in the fuel tank or OIL in the engine. Be certain to service
Setting Up Y our Lawn Mower
Follow steps 1 through 10 to set up your lawn mower.
Step 1. Lift upper handle. Align it with lower
handle.
Upper Handle
Step 2. Tighten w ing nuts
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Step 3. Raise complete handle assembly until it
clicks into place. Make sure not to kink the control cables.
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bracket with pliers.
Step 5. Move hairpin clip from outer to inner hole on
handle mounting bracket.
Inner Hole
Hairpin Clip
Pinch Here
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Step 6. Tighten the cable ties and insert pegs on ties in lower handle holes. Cut off excess.
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Step 7. Loosen the wing nut holding the rope guide to the upper handle. Step 8. Squeeze the blade control handle against the upper handle and pull out starter rope slowly. Step 9. Thread starter rope into rope guide. Step 10. Tighten w ing nut.
Blade Control Handle
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guide placement
Upper Handle
Starter Rope
Rope Guide
Wing Nut
• Your mower has been shipped in the lowest cutting position for shipping purposes. Please see the “cutting height adjustment lever” section on page 10 of this owner’s guide to adjust cutting height.
SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Blade Control Handle
Drive Clutch Control
Shift Lever
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever*
Front Wheel
Caster Locks
(969 only)
Recoil Starter
*Model 959 - adjusts all 4 wheels
Model 969 - adjusts rear wheels only
Front Wheel
Height Adjuster
(969 only)
Figure 5
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Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 5 . The blade control handle must be depressed in order to start and operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
WARNING: The blade contro l handle is a safety dev ice. Never attemp t to bypass its opera tions. The
blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running.
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.
Ignition Switch (Electric Start Unit Only)
The ignition switch is located on the left side of the handle panel. It is used for starting only. See Figure 6.
Ignition switch
Figure 6, Electric Start Unit Only
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the upper handle. See Figure 5. Stand behind the unit in the operating position to start the unit.
Drive Clutch Contr ol
Squeeze the drive clutch control to engage the drive system; release to disengage. Release the clutch control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn or stopping.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the drive clutch control housing on the upper handle. See Figure 5. This lever is used to select the forward speed of the mower. When changing mower speed, release the drive clutch control.
NOTE: Move the shift lever only when the engine is running. Changing the shift lever setting with the engine off can cause damage to the mower.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (Model 950 Thru 959)
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, pull the lever out and away from the mower. Then move it forward or back to the desired cutting height. See Figure 5.
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