Operator’s Manual
21” Three-in-One
Self-Propelled
Mower
Model
HW-656
(12A-569I190)
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov-
ered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
ap-
plicable 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). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
770-10168A
(12/99)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal
safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol, heed its warning.
DANGER: Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As
with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This
lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
GENERAL OPERATION
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Read this operator’s manual 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
objects that may be thrown from the machine in
any direction.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys and other foreign objects which could
be picked up and thrown by the mower in any
direction and cause serious personal injury to the
operator or any others allowed in the area. Plan
your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.
To help avoid a thrown objects injury, keep
children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet
from the mower while it is in operation.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times
as the rotating blade can cause injury.
Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being
pulled over the foot during a fall. Do not hang on to
the mower if you are falling; release the handle
immediately.
operation. Be completely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this machine before
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
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Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power
equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise
extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been
designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not
use it for any other purpose.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
a power mower. Children 14 years old and over
should only operate mower under close parental
supervision. Only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use your mower.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Stop engine
when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help
prevent blade contact or thrown object injury.
Although the area of operation should be
completely cleared of foreign objects, an object
may have been overlooked and could be
accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause serious personal injury to the operator
or any others allowed in the area.
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Never pull the mower toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a
wall or obstruction first look down and behind, and
then follow these steps:
a. Step back from the mower to fully extend your
arms.
b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure
footing.
c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half
way toward you.
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Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-
fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover
the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are
recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, slippery
or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign
easily in both directions and automatically return to
d. Repeat these steps as needed.
Do not operate the mower while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on
units so equipped while starting engine.
The blade control handle is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes
the safety device inoperative and may result in
personal injury through contact with the rotating
blade. The blade control handle must operate
the disengaged position when released.
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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 handle and walk, never
run. If you feel you are losing your footing,
RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
IMMEDIATELY and the blade will stop rotating
within three seconds.
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Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as
shown on the slope gauge.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could
cause slipping.
Children
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Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the mower and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
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Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks
or roads.
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If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes
to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade
continues to rotate for a few seconds after the
engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body
in the blade area until you are sure the blade has
stopped rotating.
Never operate mower without proper guards,
grass catcher, plates or other safety protective
devices in place.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
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Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the
area.
Before and while moving backwards, look behind
and down for small children or other objects.
Never allow children under age 14 to operate the
mower. Children 14 years of age and above
should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual.
Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision of a child or hazard.
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Only use accessories approved for this machine
by the manufacturer.
Service
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions
provided with the approved accessory.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact
your dealer for assistance. Telephone 1-800-800-
7310 for the name of your nearest dealer.
Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine
is running. Allow engine to cool at least two
minutes before refueling.
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Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any
spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it
may cause a fire or explosion.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
Slope Operation
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For your safety, use the slope gauge included as
part of this manual to measure slopes before
operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the
slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the
slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area
or serious injury could result.
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Never refuel machine indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate in the area.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame or spark such as a
gas water heater, space heater, or furnace.
Never run an engine inside a closed area.
To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool at least 5
minutes before storing.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the blade and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep
the wire away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.
Do:
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
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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 control
handle immediately and the blade will stop in less
than 3 seconds.
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Do not:
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,
visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent,
embankments. The operator could lose footing or
balance.
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cracked or worn). Replace with blade which meets
original equipment specifications listed in this
manual.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, and
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair the damage before starting and operating
the mower.
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Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components
and replace with manufacturer’s recommended
parts, when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds
are dangerous.
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Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
adjustment while the engine is running.
Your Responsibility
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Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate the lawn mower safely.
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER
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Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in
Figure 2 (step 3). Tighten the wing nuts which are
already on the handle.
To Remove Unit From Carton
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Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape
at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.
Remove loose parts included with your unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.).
2. Lift lower
handle
1. Move bag
away
Cut along corners and lay carton down flat.
Remove packing material.
Roll or slide unit out of carton.
3. Lift upper
handle
Hardware Pack
1. Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x .75” (2)
2. Wing Nut with Bell Washer (2)
Tools Required
1. Pair of Pliers
2. Funnel
Figure 2
Disconnect Spark Plug Wire
NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the
higher height position. If you wish to lower the height of
the handle, refer to the Adjustment Section at this time.
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Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it
against the engine. See Figure 1.
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Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. Using a
pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower handle
against the handle mounting bracket. Insert the
hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin.
Repeat on the other side. See Figure 3.
NOTE: On engines with a rubber boot, attach rubber
boot to a bolt on the engine to ground.
Spark Plug
Wire
Handle Mounting
Bracket
Spark Plug
Insert hairpin
clip here
Hairpin
Clip
Weld
Pin
Figure 1
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil before operating your mower.
Figure 3
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The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper
handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the
rope guide. See Figure 4.
With spark plug wire disconnected and grounded,
hold the blade control handle against the upper
handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine.
Release blade control handle. Slip the rope into the
rope guide. Tighten the wing nut. See Figure 4.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
is observed from the operating position.
Setting Up Your Lawn Mower
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Remove the grass catcher from the unit and set it
out of the way. See Figure 2 (step 1).
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Raise the lower handle in the direction shown in
Figure 2 (step 2) till it snaps into place.
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equipped with both a mulching baffle and a mulching
plug. While the mulching baffle is located at the rear of
the mower, the mulching plug is located on the right
side of the cutting deck. Do not remove the mulching
plug from the mower even when you are not mulching
the grass.
Slip rope into
rope guide
Wing Nut
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To remove the mulching baffle, lift the rear
discharge door on the mower. Remove the
mulching baffle. See Figure 7.
Rope
Guide
Deck
Figure 4
Tighten all nuts and bolts securely.
Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the
lower handle. Pull the cable tie tight and trim the
excess. See Figure 5.
Mulching
Baffle
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Cable Tie
Post
Figure 7
IMPORTANT: Make sure cables are routed to the
outside of the handle so they are not in the way when
attaching the grass catcher.
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Lift the rear discharge door on the mower.
Place the hooks, found on both sides of the grass
catcher frame, over the chute door pivot rod at the
rear of the mower. See Figure 8. Release the rear
discharge door.
Hole on
Lower
Handle
Figure 5
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To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear
discharge door on the mower. Lift the grass catcher
up and off the pivot rod. Reinstall the mulching
baffle and release the rear discharge door. See
Figure 8.
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After you have moved the hairpin clips as shown in
Figure 3, place one carriage bolt (found in the
hardware pack included with your unit) in the upper
hole of the right handle mounting bracket from the
inside outward. See Figure 6. Secure with one
plastic wing nut. Repeat process on the left side.
WARNING: Never operate the mower
unless the hooks on the grass catcher are
firmly seated on the chute pivot rod, and
the rear discharge door rests firmly
against the top of the grass catcher.
Carriage
Bolt
Upper
Hole
Discharge Door
Wing Nut
Hairpin Clip
Figure 6
Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower
Grass Bag
NOTE: The mulching baffle is already in place on the
mower for shipping purposes. Your lawn mower is
Figure 8
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Converting To Side Discharge
Mulching Plug
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Lift the rear discharge door and install the mulching
baffle. See Figure 7.
On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug.
See Figure 9.
Hinge Pin
Slide the two hooks of the side discharge chute
under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly
as shown in Figure 9. Lower the side mulching plug.
Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time,
even when you are not mulching.
Deflector
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Hook
(Slide hooks under the two
sides of hinge pin)
Figure 9
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of controls and adjustments.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
Blade Control Handle
Drive Clutch Control
Recoil Starter
Gasoline
Fill
Grass Catcher
Oil Fill
Primer
Side-Discharge
Chute
Mulching
Plug
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Throttle
Control
Figure 10
Grass Catcher
Blade Control Handle
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is
used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another
site. Once the bag is full, it has to be removed from the
mower and emptied before any further mowing.
WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower and must be depressed in order to
operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
This lever, located at each wheel, lets you adjust
cutting height of the grass. Remember to put all four
levers at the same height to avoid uneven cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and
is used to start the engine.
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WARNING: The throttle control cannot be
used to stop the engine. Do not adjust
throttle control with the engine running.
Mulching Plug
Both the mulching baffle and the mulching plug are
used only for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting
the grass clippings in a grass catcher, your mower has
the option of recirculating the clippings back to the
lawn. This is called mulching.
Drive Clutch Control
The drive clutch control lever is located on the upper
handle and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze lever
against the upper handle to engage the drive; release
drive clutch control to slow down or stop the mower.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the side of the engine.
It is used to regulate the engine speed.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away
Before Starting Mower
from the chute area on cutting deck. The
blade will be rotating whenever the engine
is running.
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Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over
the metal tip on the spark plug.
Be sure no one other than the operator is
standing near the lawn mower while
starting engine or operating mower.
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Check the drive clutch control for proper
adjustment. If the mower does not propel itself or
the drive wheels hesitate with the drive clutch
engaged, perform the drive clutch control
adjustment as instructed on page 12 of this manual.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
Starting Engine
When starting the unit for the first time,
face the mower against a solid object such
as a wall, fence, etc. Start the unit and if it
shows any signs of motion while the drive
clutch control is still disengaged, shut the
engine off immediately.
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Make sure that the drive clutch control is adjusted
so the drive belt is as loose as possible.
Move throttle control lever all the way back to the
“rabbit” position.
Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds
between each push. In cold weather around 55o F
or below, prime five times. Do not prime to restart a
warm engine after a short shutdown.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
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Service the mower engine with gasoline and oil
following instructions in the engine manual. If your
mower was shipped with oil in the engine, fill up the
required amount of gasoline only. Always make
sure there is adequate oil in the engine before
starting the engine.
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Standing behind the mower, depress the blade
control handle and hold it against the upper handle.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches the start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the
rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on
the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engine
has been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
To Stop Engine and Blade
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Release the blade control handle to stop the engine
and blade.
Adjusting Cutting Height
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Your mower was shipped at the highest cutting
height. For best results in mowing, keep the cutting
height position high until it is determined which
height is best for your lawn.
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after engine is shut off.
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Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
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Refer to height adjustments section of this manual
on page 12 for instruction on how to adjust the
cutting height and the handle height.
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could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick
grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut.
Blade speed should be adjusted to the condition of
the lawn.
For a healthy lawn, never cut more than one-third of
the length of the grass at any one cutting. Lawn
should be cut in the fall 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 bagging the cut grass.
Adjusting Throttle Speed
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WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the
engine’s throttle speed while the engine is
running. Always stop the engine by
releasing the blade control handle before
adjusting the engine’s throttle speed.
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The throttle control lever is located on the right side of
the engine. Adjust as follows:
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Slide the throttle control lever toward the turtle
(front of the engine) to slow the engine’s RPM.
Slide the throttle control lever toward the rabbit
(rear of the engine) to speed up the engine’s RPM.
Always operate your mower with the engine in the
full throttle (rabbit) position for the most effective
mulching or bagging of the cut grass.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug and ground it. Thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the mower again.
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Using the Mulcher
Using Your Rotary Mower
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For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass
because it tends to stick to the underside of the
deck, preventing proper mulching of grass
clippings. New or thick grass may require a
narrower cut. The ground speed should be
adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to
grow in excess of 4", mulching is not
WARNING: Never operate your unit without
either the rear deflector or entire grass
catcher assembly in place.
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Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. Such objects could be accidentally 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
recommended. Mow using the grass bag (if so
equipped) to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4"
maximum before mulching.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
Handle Height
Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher
height position.To lower the handle height for your
convenience, proceed as follows.
Carburetor
WARNING: If any adjustments are made
to the engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving
parts and heated surfaces (e.g. muffler).
Lower
Handle
Notch
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the
engine manual.
Figure 11
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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 cables.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor.
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Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the
handle brackets. Press outward on the legs of the
lower handle, and remove it from the mower.
Turn the lower handle around so the notches on the
bottom of the lower handle are facing forward as
shown in Figure 11. Reassemble, placing the
bottom holes in the handle over the weld pins in the
handle mounting bracket.
Adjusting Drive Clutch Control
The drive clutch adjustment wheel is located on the
drive clutch control handle housing and is used to
tighten or loosen tension on the drive cable. Perform
this adjustment if the following exists.
a. The mower does not propel itself with the drive
clutch engaged.
b. 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 13.
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Reassemble the upper handle.
Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld
pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the
assembly instructions.
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Cutting Height
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel
position provides cutting height adjustment. Each
adjusting plate has nine height positions. Height of cut
will be changed when the thumb lever is moved from
one hole to another.
To tighten
cable
Adjustment
Wheel
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Simply depress the lever towards wheel and move
wheel and lever assembly to desired position. All
wheels must be placed in the same relative
position. See Figure 12.
To loosen
cable
Height
Adjustment
Lever
Figure 13
Figure 12
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Replacing Rear Flap
Deck Care
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To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire
rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 14.
Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending
the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure
washers or garden hose to clean your unit.These may
cause damage to electric components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
shorten life of the mower and reduce its serviceability.
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Rear Discharge
Door
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The 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
debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust
and corrosion, and may cause an uneven
discharge of grass clippings at the next cutting.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and
scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the
spark plug wire is disconnected).
Handle
Bracket
Handle
Bracket
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Rear
Flap
Figure 14
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you disassemble the transmission for any reason,
refill with two ounces of Alvania grease (part # 737-
0168) as part of reassembly.
Engine
A list of key maintenance jobs required for good
performance by the mower is given below. Follow the
accompanying engine manual for detailed list and
instructions.
Engine
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Follow engine manual for instruction and schedule
of lubrication.
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Change engine oil after the first two operating
hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter.
Always check oil level before starting engine.
Clean the engine periodically. Remove dirt and
debris with a cloth or brush. We do not recommend
the use of pressure washers or garden hose to
clean your unit.These may cause damage to
electric components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or
the engine. The use of water will shorten life of the
mower and reduce its serviceability.
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and
keep engine spark plug side up.
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•
•
Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to .030” at
least once a season or every 50 hours of operation.
Spark plug replacement is recommended at the
start of each season. Refer to the engine manual
for correct spark plug type.
Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if
necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters
can create a fire hazard.
Lube
WARNING: Make sure to avoid muffler and
surrounding areas while the mower engine
is hot because temperature of these areas
of the engine may exceed 150o F.
Lube
Lubrication
(Refer to Lubrication Chart in Figure 15.)
Lube
Figure 15: Lubrication Chart
WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before
cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of
work on lawn mower.
Blade Care
•
Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley
for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object.
Replace when necessary.
Blade Control
•
Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control
handle and the brake cable at least once a season
with light oil. The blade control must operate freely
in both directions.
WARNING: When removing the cutting
blade for sharpening or replacement,
protect hands by using heavy gloves or a
thick rag to grasp the cutting blade.
Rear & Side Discharge Doors
•
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
•
The torsion springs and pivot points should be
lubricated periodically with light oil to prevent any
rust or binding. Door must work freely.
To Remove Blade
•
Remove the bolt and bell washer which hold the
blade-pulley assembly to the engine crankshaft.
See Figure 16. Remove assembly from crankshaft.
Remove the two bolts and lock nuts from the blade
assembly.
Wheels
The wheels 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 oil. Engine oil may also be used.
Remove the blade from the blade adapter and
pulley.
Transmission
The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at
To Replace Blade:
•
•
Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the
unit, lubricate engine crankshaft and inner surface
of the blade adapter with light oil or engine oil.
the factory and does not require lubrication on a
regular basis as part of maintenance. However, if
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Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter
and the carburetor are up.
•
The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round
shaft screwdriver. See Figure 17. Remove metal
from the heavy side until it balances evenly. It is
recommended that the blade always be removed
from the adapter for the best test of balance.
Pulley
Lock Nut
Assembly
1. Insert screw driver through hole
Blade
Adapter
Lock Nut
Blade
2. Blade should be parallel to ground
Screw
Blade
Driver
Hex Bolt
Hex Bolt
Ground
Bell
Washer
Hex Bolt
Figure 17
Blade Mounting Torque:
Figure 16
Blade adapter bolts: 120 in.lbs. minimum, 150 in.lbs.
maximum.
•
•
•
Also lubricate the bolt holes, bolt and the inner
surface of the nuts.
Install the blade adapter on the pulley with the “star”
away from the pulley. See Figure 16.
Place the new blade on the blade adapter with the
side marked bottom (or with part number) facing
away from the adapter.
Secure the blade to the assembly with two hex
bolts and lock nuts. Tighten the hex bolts to the
recommended torque. Refer to ‘Blade Mounting
Torque’ section on this page.
Install the blade assembly on the crankshaft. See
Figure 16. Secure with the hex bolt and bell washer
(cupped side of washer to blade) and tighten to the
recommended torque. Refer to ‘Blade Mounting
Torque’ section on this page.
Center bolt: 450 in.lbs. minimum, 600 in.lbs. maximum.
Replacing Drive Belt
Idler
Bracket
Drive
Belt
•
•
Bolt
Lock Nut
Belt
Keeper
Pulley
IMPORTANT:The bolt, used to secure the blade to the
engine, is specially heat-treated. Do not substitute. To
order replacement bolt, refer to the parts list in the back
of this manual.
Idler
Shoulder
Screw
Front Drive
Cover
WARNING: To ensure safe operation of
your lawn mower, check all nuts and bolts
periodically and tighten if necessary.
The wheels have been moved forward in this picture for clarity. Do
not remove the wheels away from the mower housing while
performing the job.
To Sharpen Blade:
Figure 18
•
The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a
grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen the
blade while it is still on the mower.
•
Remove the two shoulder screws which secure the
front drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 18.
Remove the front drive cover from the unit by lightly
pressing inward on the sides of the front drive
cover. This will release the tabs that secure the
front drive cover to the height adjuster brackets.
Remove the idler from the idler bracket using 7/16”
wrench and socket. See Figure 18.
•
•
Follow the original angle of grind as a guide. Make
sure that each cutting edge receives an equal
amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade.
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.
•
•
•
Remove the belt from the transmission pulley as
shown in Figure 18.
Lift and stabilize the front of the deck.
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Loosen the center hex bolt and lower the blade and
engine pulley until there is adequate clearance to
move the belt past the belt keeper.
•
•
Remove the belt from the engine pulley and around
the blade. See Figure 19.
Reassemble in reverse order with new belt (part #
754-0465).
Engine
Pulley
Remove belt
from around
pulley and
blade
NOTE: Begin idler reassembly by inserting bolt up
through the idler bracket hole. Adjust the drive clutch
following instructions on page .
Hex Bolt
Figure 19
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
•
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
•
•
•
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
in the lubrication instructions.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Actions
Engine fails to 1. Blade control handle disengaged.
1. Engage blade control handle.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Refer to the engine manual.
4. Refer to the engine manual.
start
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Primer button not depressed.
5. Throttle control lever not in correct position. 5. Move throttle lever to FAST or START position.
6. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
7. Blocked fuel line .
6. Clean fuel line.
7. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
8. Faulty spark plug.
8. Refer to the engine manual.
9. Engine flooded.
9. Wait for a while and crank the engine.
1. Move throttle lever to FAST position.
2. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Check for fouling.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Refer to the engine manual.
Engine runs
erratic
1. Unit running in START position.
2. Spark plug wire loose.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Engine oil level low.
Engine
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
overheats
2. Dirty aircleaner.
2. Refer to the engine manual.
3. Air flow restricted.
3. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
blower housing and clean.
4. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
4. Refer to the engine manual.
Occasional skip 1. Spark plug gap too close.
1. Adjust gap to .030".
at high speed
Idles poorly
2. Carburetor adjustment improperly set.
1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.
2. Carburetor not adjusted.
2. Refer to the engine manual.
1. Reset gap to .030" or replace spark plug.
2. Refer to the engine manual.
Excessive
vibration
1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
2. Bent cutting blade.
1. Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.
2. See an authorized service dealer.
1. Set throttle between 3/4 and full throttle.
2. Wait until later to cut.
Mower will not 1. Engine speed too low
mulch grass
2. Wet grass.
3. Excessively high grass.
3. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at
desired height.
Uneven cut
1. Wheels positioned incorrectly.
2. Dull blade.
1. Place all four wheels in same height position.
2. Sharpen or replace blade.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local White Outdoor dealer.
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SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL HW-656
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
77
12
8
11
27
9
26
13
15
79
14
10
17
31
19
17
76
30
16
22
46
45
75
25
20
29
22
74
46
73
60
72
78
71
23
69
70
21
28
68
52
56
57
53
54
61
58
32
24
65
66
53
33
35
86
84
85
34
67
55
59
62
18
36
63
64
83
80
38
82
39
37
40
81
41
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color
codes below. Please add the applicable color code,
42
43
wherever needed, to the part number to order
a
replacement part. For instance, if a part, numbered 700-
xxxx, is painted Oyster Gray, the part number to order
would be 700-xxxx-0662.
44
Oyster Gray: 0662
Powder Black: 0637
Red Metallic: 0650
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Model HW-656
Ref.
Ref.
No
Part No.
No
Description
Upper Drive Cover
Drive Lever
Lower Drive Cover
Mounting Cap
Screw # 10-16 x .75
Drive Cable
Deluxe Control Lever
Upper Handle (Incl. Ref. No. 9)
Foam Grip, 9”
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20
Throttle Housing
Oval C-Sunk Screw 1/4-20 x 1.31
Handle Knob
Part No.
Description
731-1057
1.
2.
731-1058
3.
4.
710-1667A
5.
6.
647-0004
7.
8.
720-0294
9.
10.
746-0883
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
736-0452
710-0606
710-1257
749-0907A
710-0703
712-0798
736-0356
712-3005
710-0896
682-3056A
682-3057A
736-0270
710-0599
17488A
Flat Washer .516 x 1.5 x .134
Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.50
Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50
Lower Handle
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x .75”
Hex Nut 3/8-16
Bell Washer .39 I.D. x 1.38 O.D.
Hex Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16
Hex Scr. w/Washer 1/4-14 x .625
RH Handle Bracket
LH Handle Bracket (Not Shown)
Bell Washer .265 x .75 x .062
Hex Screw TT 1/4-20 x .500
RH Pivot Bar
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
—
731-0620
731-1059
746-0960
749-0439B
712-0234
710-1270
720-0279
720-0314
710-1205
746-0550
710-1174
682-3058
57.
58.
59.
—
Handle Knob
Eye Bolt
17489A
LH Pivot Bar (Not Shown)
Height Adj. Lever
732-0866
720-0312
738-0507B
736-0105
734-1861
736-0182
736-0456
738-0481
732-0700
731-1236
747-0996
732-0809
782-7599A
747-0995A
712-0271
711-1293
782-5007
731-0066
782-9050
710-1348
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.
—
Control Cable, 39”
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0
RH Bracket Ass’y
(Incl. Ref. 54, 56, 59, 60 & 62)
LH Bracket Ass’y (Not Shown)
Cable Tie
Cotter Pin
Self-Tapping Screw
Wing Knob
Foam Grip
Shoulder Scr .500 Dia. x .434
Washer .401 x .870 x .063
Wheel, 14 x 2 Gray (Link Trd.)
Spring Washer .50 I.D. x 1.0 O.D.
Flat Washer .510 x 1.373 x .04
Shoulder Screw
—
682-3059
726-0240
714-0104
710-1007
712-0397
664-0084
7510042824
631-0075
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
Wire
Grass Bag
Screw # 12 x .457
Engine Spacer
Rear Trailing Shield
Pivot Rod
Torsion Spring
Rear Discharge Door
Grasscatcher Frame
Hex Nut
751B213146 Clamp Casing
710-1237
782-0082A
782-5004
710-1017
782-5003
710-0216
736-0331
712-0798
731-2101A
782-5002
754-0465
712-0324
756-1146
748-0411
742-0741
Hex Screw TT #10-32 x .625
21” Deck
RH Rear Baffle
Screw AB: 1/4-14: .625
LH Rear Baffle
Hex Screw 3/8-16 x .75
Bell Washer .39 x 1.13 x .062
Hex Nut 3/8-16
Transmission Cover (Gray)
Front Baffle
V-Belt, 3/8 x 35.68”
Hex Nut 1/4-20
Drive Pulley
Screw
Plastic Mulching Baffle
Hardtop w/ logo
Grassbag Mtg. Bracket
Screw, 1/4-20
751B281451 Engine Shroud (Not Shown)
682-7000
731-1409
732-0731
747-0710
710-0599
736-0270
782-7006
Mulching Plug (Hinged)
Chute Deflector
Torsion Spring
80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
Hinge Pin
Tapp Scr. 1/4-20 x .500
Bell Washer .265 x .75 x .062
Hinged Mtg. Bracket
Blade Adapter
21” Mulching Blade
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Model HW-656
1
2
51
3
5
55
39
40
45
4
48
7
43
8
42
46
6
41
38
9
52
53
47
13
36
11
10
14
35
33
32
49
31
30
31
30
19
32
39
33
47
12
15
52
40
53
16
51
46
17
20
34
36
20
41
37
42
21
43
19
44
22
23
24
25
29
54
50
26
28
27
28
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Ref. No
Part No.
712-3025
736-0425
756-1042
736-0425
712-0896
736-0406
782-7598
741-0124
721-0457
750-1050
682-0028
741-0682A
732-0849A
710-0299
736-0570
741-0699
721-0325
618-0300A
721-0329
741-0673
611-0105
736-0520
717-1492
736-0314
736-0569
618-0299A
741-0672
710-1276
Description
Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24
Ref. No
Part No.
Description
618-0298A
Transmission Assembly
(Includes Ref. # 1to Ref. #30)
1.
29.
Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .045
Pulley, 3.82 x .313 x .68
Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .045
Lock Nut 1/4-28
2.
732-0708
741-0604
748-0355
736-0447
782-0512B
782-0511A
682-0509
732-0706
732-0707
720-0190
710-0216
736-0474
716-0102
782-7551
717-1534
717-1533
734-1983
731-0981A
682-0512A
682-0511A
682-0030
715-0221
736-3013
714-0101
738-1002
754-0465
Bearing Retainer
Bearing Sleeve .50 I.D.
Bearing Support
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
3.
4.
5.
Wave Washer 1.5 x 1.0 x .029
RH Height Adj. Plate
LH Height Adj. Plate
Pivot Plate Assembly
RH Front Lever
Flat Washer .442 x 1.38 x .060
Belt Keeper
6.
7.
Ball Bearing
8.
Oil Seal
9.
Flange Spacer
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
LH Front Lever
Idler Bracket Assembly
Bearing Sleeve
Knob
Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x .75
Washer DD 1.5” O.D.
Snap Ring 1.0 dia.
Wheel Dust Cap
Extension Spring
Hex Cap Screw 1/4-28 x 1.00
Flat Washer .865 x 1.145 x .030
Needle Bearing .438 x .625 x .500
Plug 1/4 x .437
Gear 14T RH FWD
Gear 14T LH FWD
Wheel, 8x2 Black
Hubcap: Gray
Upper Housing
Oil Seal .500 x .687 x .094
Flange Bearing
RH Height Adj. Complete
LH Height Adj. Complete
Cable Idler Bracket
Dowel Pin
Output Shaft
Flat Washer .504 x .700 x .030
Pinion Shaft 10T
Thrust Washer .375 x .70 x .030
Thrust Washer .388 x .625 x .062
Lower Housing
Flat Washer 1/2 x 1.00 x .063
Cotter Pin .08 x 1.42
Screw
Flange Bearing .378 x .531 x .370
Hex Screw w/Washer 1/4-20 x .750
Belt
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
c. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a sepa-
rate one year warranty.
The limited warranty set forth below is given by White Out-
door Products Co. with respect to new merchandise pur-
chased and used in the United States, its possessions and
territories.
d. White Outdoor Co. does not extend any warranty for
products sold or exported outside of the United States
of America, its possessions and territories, except
those sold through White Outdoor Co. authorized
channels of export distribution.
White Outdoor Products Co. 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 lim-
ited warranty shall only apply if this product has been oper-
ated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s
Manual furnished with the product, and has not been sub-
ject 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 acces-
sory or attachment not approved by White Outdoor Prod-
ucts Co. for use with the product(s) covered by this manual
will void your warranty as to any resulting damages.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
applies after the applicable period of express written
warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other
express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral,
except as mentioned above, given by any person or
entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any
product shall bind White Outdoor Co. During the
period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair
or replacement of the product as set forth above.
(Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.)
Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or compo-
nent failures will be covered on the product for a period of
90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the
two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered
ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of
OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and compo-
nents include, but are not limited to, belts, blades, blade
adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow
thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are
covered by a 90-day limited replacement warranty.
The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales.
White Outdoor Co. shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential loss or damages including, without limi-
tation, expenses incurred for substitute or replace-
ment lawn care services, for transportation or for
related expenses, or for rental expenses to temporarily
replace a warranted product. (Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not
apply to you.)
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL
WHITE OUTDOOR DEALER. To locate the dealer in your
area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or con-
tact the Customer Dealer Referral Line of White Outdoor
Co. by calling 1-330-225-8883 or writing to P.O. Box
361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration
of the safety features of the product shall void this War-
ranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or
injury to you and your property and/or to others and their
property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use
the product.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the
following cases:
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than
the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for
whom it was purchased as a gift.
a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items
carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Please refer
to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these
items.
b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,
blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such
as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck
adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior
finish due to use or exposure.
How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
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