White-outdoor 960-969 User Manual

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYWHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722Model Series950-959960

10Blade Control HandleThe blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 5 . The blade control handle must be depressed

11Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (Model 960 Thru 969)The rear wheel cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To adjust t

12Figure 7To charge the battery, remove the protective cap from the end of the battery pack lead. Plug charger lead into battery pack lead and then in

13To Stop Engine And Blade• Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds

14SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTSWarning: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine anddisconnecting spark plu

15Shift Lever Cable AdjustmentPeriodic adjustment of the six-speed shift cable may be required due to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment is needed i

16DeckThe underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a build-up of grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this

17When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount

18Step 8. Using a 3/8” socket, remove three hex screws holding the baffle to the deck. Step 9. Tilt the transmission forward and loosen the idler pull

19Step 13. Squeeze the belt together and push belt forward. Press the control arm inward towards the deck and remove the six speed cable from the sl

2TABLE OF CONTENTSContent PageImportant Safe Operation Practices ... 3Slope Gauge ...

20Step 23. Pinch belt together so that it is not in the pulley groove, and the lower pulley can be pushed towards the engine. Step 24. Pivot the contr

21SECTION 9: SERVICEWARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doingany kind of work on the lawn mowe

22SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Refer to separate engine manual packed with your mower for more engine related information.NOTE: For repairs bey

23Ref.No.Part No. Description1 712-3025 Hx. Jam Nut 5/16-242 736-0425 Bell Wash. .325 x .930 x .0453 756-0656 Pulley4 736-3084 Fl. Wash. .510 x

24Models 950 thru 959158Pulley Assembly forreference onlyTransmission and pulleyfor reference only72

25Ref.No.Part No. Description1 710-0134 Scr. Carr. 1/4-20 x .622 710-0654A Scr. TT:3/8-18:1.003 710-0703 Scr. 1/4-20 x .7504 712-0397 Wing Nut 1/4-205

26Models 960 thru E969848Pulley Assembly forreference onlyTransmission and pulley for reference only

27Ref.No.Part No. Description1 710-0134 Scr. Carr. 1/4-20 x .622 710-0654A Scr. TT:3/8-18:1.003 710-0703 Scr. 1/4-20 x .7504 712-0397 Wing Nut 1/4-205

28Model E9693940513729162118202322171924A2625A28271043141530224735153912114241475546385054474445521351

29Model E969Ref.No.Part No. Description1 710-1174 Bolt Cur. Carr. 5/16-18 x 2.0 2 714-0104 Cotter Pin .072 x 1.12 Lg.3 720-0241 Knob Assembly 4 726-

3SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESWarning: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOTFOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE

30Models 950 thru 96976A28272913141530224153153118162118202322171924A2625Ref.No.Part No. Description1 710-1174 Bolt Curv. Carr. 5/16-18 x 2.0 2 714-01

31Models 950 thru E969Ref.No.Part No. Description1 746-0939 6 Spd. Cable2 656-0613 Pulley Ass’y Mult - Spd.3 710-0167 Scr. 1/4-20 x .50 Carr.4 710-089

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:The limited warranty set forth below is given by White Out-door Products Co. with respect to new merchandise pur-c

4• 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 ha

5• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the w

6SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE15°SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEA CORNER OF A BUILDINGOR A FENCE POSTFOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESE

7SECTION 3: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONSRemove Unit From Carton• See Figure 3.• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel

8SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWERThis guide covers two model series. Models 950 thru 959 have fixed front wheels; models 960 thru 969 have caste

9• Your mower has been shipped in the lowest cutting position for shipping purposes. Please see the “cutting height adjustment lever” section on page