Warning, Maintenance – White Outdoor 100 User Manual

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WARNING

Always stop engine,

disconnect spark

plug, and ground

against engine before

cleaning, lubricating

or doing any kind of

maintenance on your

machine.

Figure 10

General Recommendations
1. Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive full

value from warranty, operator must maintain

the lawn mower as instructed here.

3. Changing of engine-governed speed will void

engine warranty.

4. All adjustments should be checked at least

once each season.

5. Periodically check all fasteners and make

sure these are tight.

Lubrication

1. Lubricate the pivot points on the blade

control handle at least once a season with

light oil. The blade control must operate

freely in both directions. See Figure 10.

2. If your mower is equipped with ball bearing

wheels, lubricate at least once a season

with a light oil, all other types require no

lubrication. However, if the wheels are

removed for any reason, lubricate the

surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface

of the wheel with light automotive oil.

3. Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point

periodically with light oil to prevent rust. See

Figure 10.

4. Follow the accompanying engine manual for

lubrication schedule and instruction.

,UBRICATE

POINTS

REASSEMBLY

Engine
1. Refer to the separate engine manual for

engine maintenance instructions.

2. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the

separate engine manual packed with your unit.

Read and follow instructions carefully.

3. Under normal conditions service air cleaner

as instructed in the separate engine manual

packed with your unit. Clean every few hours

under extremely dusty conditions. Poor

engine performance and flooding usually indi-

cates that the air cleaner should be serviced.

4. 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.

NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all

requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Causing Equipment Regulations.

5. Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or

brush. Keep the cooling system (blower hous-

ing area) clean to permit proper air circulation

which is essential to engine performance and

life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and

combustible debris from muffler area.

Deck
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).

NOTE: If unit is tipped for easier access to

blade or belt, tip mower as specified in separate

engine manual. If it does not specify turn mower

on its side making sure that the air filter and the

carburetor are up.

We do not recommend

the use of pressure

washers or garden

hose to clean your

unit. These may cause

damage to electrical

components, spindles,

pulleys, bearings, or

the engine. The use

of water will result in

shortened life and

reduce serviceability.

Maintenance

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