User manual WHITE OUTDOOR 969D

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. Remove three plastic wing nuts and mulching cover. 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. To lower the handle height, proceed as follows. · · · · · · 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. Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets. Press out on the legs of the lower handle. 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. Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle. 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. Adjustment is needed if all six speeds do not work. The adjustable cable bracket is located beside the engine on the left side of the mower. [. . . ] Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or component 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 components 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. [. . . ]