White Outdoor 933E manual

Operator’ s Man ual WIDE CUT MO WER Model Series 933R (12A-751-190) 933E (12AE751-190) (Model 933R Shown) IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the en[...]

T able of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ..................................... 1 General Operation ....................................................... 1 Slope Operation .......................................................... 2 Children ...................................................................... 2 Service ..............................[...]

1 1 Section Safety Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered land, or on land covered with grain, hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an engine spark arrester in continu[...]

2 15. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. 16. Disengage the Wheel Drive Lever on self-propelled models before starting the engine. 17. If the unit should start to vibrate ab- normally, stop the engine and dis- connect the spark plug wire. Then check immediately for th[...]

3 10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 11. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. 12. Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool completely before in- specting, cleaning or repairing the mower. 13. To access t[...]

4 2 Section Assembly INTRODUCTION Please carefully follow these assembly steps to properly prepare your machine for use. We recommend that you read this Section in its entirety before begin- ning assembly. NOTE: All references to left, right, front and rear of the machine are determined by standing behind the handlebars and facing the direction of [...]

5 Section 2: Assembly Contents of Hardware Bag (Parts are shown at actual size unless noted otherwise) Flat Washer, 5/16" Qty: 4 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 5/8" Qty: 6 Hex Flange Lock Screw, 5/16"-18 x 3/4" Qty: 2 Shift Link - Gear Select Lever (shown reduced size) Qty: 1 Hex Flange Lock Screw, 1/4"-20 x 1/2" Qty: 2 Hex [...]

6 Section 2: Assembly C. Charge the Battery Charge a new battery for 24-48 hours to ensure a full charge. If the mower must be used immediately, the battery may have enough of a charge to start the en- gine. If not, the engine can be started with the rope pull starter. NOTE: Charge the battery after the initial use of the mower to help ensure it is[...]

7 Section 2: Assembly B. Attach Operator Presence Control Rod 1. Locate control rod (E, Figures. 2-6 and 2-7) attached at upper end to Operator Presence Control lever (W, Figure 2-7). 2. At bottom of control rod, insert swivel block (G, Figures 2-6 & 2-7) into control arm (T, Figure 2-6). 3. Add one 5/16" washer and attach with cotter pin.[...]

8 Section 2: Assembly 5. Hold lower part of gear select lever (I, Figure 2-9) against bracket (M). Position retaining plate (N) from parts bag in place as shown in Figure 2-9 (plate below bracket). Secure plate with two 1/4"-20 x 1/2" screws (O) and 1/4”-20 locknuts. 6. Slide grip (B, Figure 2-8) back onto gear select lever (I). 7. Rota[...]

9 3 Section Featur es and Contr ols IMPORTANT: THE MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH A BLADE-BRAKE- CLUTCH CONTROL SYSTEM WHICH IS DESIGNED TO STOP THE MOWER BLADES WITHIN THREE (3) SECONDS AFTER RELEASE OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL. THIS SYSTEM WILL STOP THE BLADES BUT NOT THE ENGINE. THEREFORE, YOU CAN DISEN- GAGE THE BLADE DRIVE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT HAVI[...]

10 Section 3: Features and Controls Gear Select Lever Use this lever (C, Figure 3-1) to select any of four forward ground speeds (1 - Slow, 2 and 3 - Medium, 4 - Fast), N (Neutral) and R (Reverse). The gear shift pattern is shown in Figure 3-2. To avoid damaging the transmis- sion, do not shift gears when the mower is moving. For forward travel, us[...]

11 Engine Throttle Control This lever (G, Figure 3-6) is used to adjust engine speeds and to stop the en- gine. Always run engine at fast speed setting for best mower performance. The throttle settings are shown below. Ignition/Starter Switch - (Electric Start Model) This three-position switch (H, Figure 3-6) is used to start and stop the engine on[...]

12 4 Section Operation BEFORE OPERA TING MOWER 1. Pre-Operation Checklist With the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug, perform the follow- ing checks and services before each use: 1. Review Section 1: “Safety” and Section 3, “Features and Controls” in this Manual. Read the separate Engine Owner’s Manual provided with the uni[...]

13 3. T est Blade-Brake-Clutch Control System The mower is equipped with a blade- brake-clutch which is designed to stop the mower blades within three (3) seconds after release of the Operator Presence Control or the Blade Drive Control. Never tamper with, or attempt to defeat the purpose of this safety device. The control system is a mechanical de[...]

14 Section 4: Operation 4. To start engine using recoil starter: A. Stand on left side (as viewed from be- hind handlebars) of machine. Be sure your feet are safely away from the underside of the mower deck and all mower controls are released. Place one foot on top of tire. B. Grasp starter rope handle (Figure 3-7) and pull slowly until rope pulls [...]

15 Section 4: Operation C. Put the Gear Select Lever (C, Figure 4- 2) in R (reverse) setting by first mov- ing lever to N (neutral). Then pull lever up, turn it to R position, and re- lease lever. D. To start the wheels, slowly squeeze Wheel Drive Control (D, Figure 4-2). To avoid sudden acceleration, slowly squeeze the lever. E . TO STOP THE WHEEL[...]

16 Section 4: Operation first, and then mow the bottom. When mowing ditches, watch out for cans, bottles, or other debris. BLADE BRAKE CONTROL TEST When the Operator Presence Control is released during operation of the mower, the engine does not stop, but the blades should stop within three (3) sec- onds. The following test provides a vi- sual test[...]

17 Carefully read this Section on mower and engine maintenance and service. Performing the required maintenance ac- cording to schedule will ensure the proper performance and long life of your machine. NOTE: All references to left, right, front and rear of the machine are determined by standing behind the handlebars and facing the direction of forw[...]

18 Section 5: Maintenance ENGINE CLEANING • Stop engine, wait for parts to stop moving, disconnect spark plug wire, and allow engine to cool before in- specting or cleaning engine. • Daily or more often, before running en- gine, remove grass and chaff from recoil finger guard or rotating screen to prevent engine damage caused by overheating. Al[...]

19 ENGINE STORAGE If engine will be unused for 30 days or more, prepare it for storage by following the recommended procedures found in the Engine Owner’s Manual. MOWER SERVICE The following maintenance/repair proce- dures can be performed by either the owner or an authorized service dealer. See an authorized service dealer for complete mower ser[...]

20 Section 5: Maintenance W ARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dama[...]

21 Section 5: Maintenance W ARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dama[...]

22 Section 5: Maintenance W ARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dama[...]

23 Section 5: Maintenance W ARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dama[...]

24 Section 5: Maintenance W ARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dama[...]

25 Section 5: Maintenance W ARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dama[...]

26 Section 5: Maintenance W ARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dama[...]

27 Section 5: Maintenance W ARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property dama[...]

28 Engine does not turn over. Engine turns over but will not start. Engine starts only after repeated tries. Engine runs roughly. Engine stalls in a few seconds. Engine runs but unit does not move. Wheel drive always engaged. Engine stalls when hot. Engine overheats. Engine does not shut off. Blade drive inoperative. Blade drive always engaged. Bat[...]

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MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 war[...]