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White Outdoor HW-615 manual

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    O PER AT OR’S M AN UAL 21” M U L CH I N G P U S H M O W E R M O D E L N O : HW-615 F A C T O R Y N O : 11A-599B190 IMPOR TANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFUL LY WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COM PANY P .O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should no[...]

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    2 Content Page Finding Model Number ............................................................................. 3 Safe Operation Practices ......................................................................... 4 Slope Guage ............................................................................................ 6 Unpacking ................[...]

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    3 SECTION 1: CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any question regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line. You can reach them by calling: 1-800-949-4483 Before calling your local dealer, make sure that you have your model and se[...]

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    4 1. GENERAL OPERATION • 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 pla[...]

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    5 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 c[...]

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    6 SECTION 4: SLOPE GAUGE 15 o SIGHT AN D HOLD THIS L EVEL WITH A V ERTICAL TREE A POWER POL E A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POS T F O L D O N D O T T E D L I N 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 s lope in excess of 15 degrees (a ri se of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 fe et). A riding mower co[...]

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    7 SECTION 5: 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.). See Figure 2. FIGURE 2 • Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. • Roll [...]

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    8 Assembling Handle • Raise the lower handle in the direction shown in Figure 4A till it snaps into place. Note: Make sure to route the cable inside the lower handle. Also do not crimp the cable 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 hair[...]

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    9 Attaching Discharge Chute Your lawn mower was shipped as a mulcher. Remove the mulching cover and attach the side-discharge chute for discharging grass clippings. • Remove three plastic wing nuts holding the mulching cover to the deck. See Figure 6A. Keep the cover in a safe place for future use. Save the wing nuts. • Place the side-discharge[...]

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    10 Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit. Primer The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a warm engine after short shutdown. Blade Control Handle WARNING: This control mechanism is a safe[...]

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    11 Gasoline WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank. • Clean area around fuel cap. Remove cap. See Figure 8. Use a funnel to prevent spillage. • Pour approximately 1.5 quarts of fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline slowly to the fuel tank. IMPORTANT: Never mix engine oil wi[...]

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    12 WARNING: Do not mow on slopes with casters unlocked since the mower can drift downhill. Using Your Lawn Mower Your mower is designed to operate as a mulching or a side-discharge unit. • For converting from a mulcher to a side-discharge unit, refer to instructions on page 9 of this manual. • For converting from a side-discharge unit to a mulc[...]

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    13 WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem. Engine Maintenance • A list of key maintenance jobs required for good performance by the mower over the years follows here. Follow the accompanying engine manual[...]

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    14 SECTION 10: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Blade Care Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. • Disconnect spark plug wire from[...]

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    15 NOTE: An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and could break, causing personal injury. • Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver or a blade balancer. See Figure 11B. • If the blade is not balanced, remove metal from the heavy side until it balances ev[...]

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    16 Front Wheel Adjustment The front wheel cutting height is determined by placing the axle rod in one of the six height adjustment positions in each caster assembly on the front wheels. • To adjust, remove the wing nut from the axle bolt. See Figure 13B. • Slide the axle bolt and spring washer from the assembly and select a cutting height. • [...]

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    17 SECTION 12: TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE C AUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 3. Throttle control lever not in fast position 4. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 5. Blocked fuel line 6. Faulty spark plug 7. Engine flooded 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Conne[...]

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    18 SECTION 13: PARTS LIST 9 10 8 14 5 1 3 2 2 4 4 12 13 6 Ref. No. Part No. Code Description 1. 714-0104 Hairpin Clip 2. 720-0241 Wing Nut 3. 726-0240 Cable Tie 4. 736-0451 Saddle Washer 5. 749-0907A Lower Handle 6. 749-0438B Upper Handle 7. 647-0004 Control Handle 8. 720-0295 Foam Grip 9. 710-1205 Rope Guide 10. 720-0279 Handle Knob 11. 746-0883 H[...]

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    19 6 4 5 59 3 11 18 20 17 16 13 12 21 26 22 24 32 33 34 23 25 3 59 53 54 57 56 56 7 10 8 9 40 50 49 46 55 2 41 2 58 40 46 46 51 41 48 52 44 45 47 43 14 19 29 37 39 42 34 30 15 51 Handles for reference only 27 1 36 38 38 35 31[...]

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    20 Ref. No. Pa rt N o. Code Description 1. — 751B281451 Engine Engine Shroud 2. 734-1857 Wheel, Front Caster 7 X 2 3. 736-0105 Bell Washer .401 X .870 X .063 4. 736-0182 Spring Washer .50 I.D. x 1.0 O.D. x .022 5. 736-0272 Flat Washer .510 x 1.0 x .060 6. 738-0481 Shoulder Screw .500 x 2.62: 3/8 -16 7. 748-0377C Blade Adapter 8. 736-0524A Blade B[...]

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    21 Your Notes Date Comments[...]

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    22 Date Comments[...]

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    23 MANU FA CTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, White Outdoor Products Company will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This w[...]

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