User manual WHITE OUTDOOR 969

[. . . ] 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 forestcovered, 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). A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P. O. [. . . ] (The mower is designed to be operated at full throttle. ) · NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING Section of this manual. 12 To Stop Engine And Blade · Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade. WARN IN G: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Using Your Rotary Mower Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. 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 cause you to slip and fall. For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut in the fall season 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 or mulching. Wa rnin g: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired. Side Discharge Grass Clippings This mower can side discharge grass clippings. Follow steps 1 and 2 to ready this mower for side discharge operation. Replace with side discharge chute and three plastic wing nuts. 13 SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Wa rnin g: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. Handle Height Adjustment Lower Handle Notch Figure 8 Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. · · · · · · Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. 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 cables. Turn the lower handle around so that the notch on the bottom of the lower handle is facing forward as shown in Figure 8. Reassemble placing the bottom holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket. Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the Set-Up Instructions. Drive Clutch Control Adjustment The drive clutch control adjustment wheel is located in the drive clutch control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will have to adjust the drive clutch control if any of the following happens: · The mower does not propel itself with the drive clutch engaged. · The mower's drive wheels hesitate with the drive clutch engaged. To resolve the above problems, rotate the adjustment wheel with your fingers--clockwise to tighten the cable and counter-clockwise to loosen the cable. See Figure 9. Bottom View Adjustment wheel Figure 9 NOTE: For some operators, the drive clutch handle may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the handle by tightening or loosening the adjustment wheel. 14 Shift Lever Cable Adjustment Periodic adjustment of the six-speed shift cable may be required due to normal wear on the cable. [. . . ] 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 installation 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. [. . . ]