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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).
NOTE: Begin idler reassembly by inserting bolt up
through the idler bracket hole. Adjust the drive clutch
following instructions on page .
Figure 19
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
• 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.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
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
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local White Outdoor dealer.
Remove belt
Engine
Pulley
from around
pulley and
Hex Bolt
blade
Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Actions
Engine fails to
start
1. Blade control handle disengaged.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Primer button not depressed.
5. Throttle control lever not in correct position.
6. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
7. Blocked fuel line .
8. Faulty spark plug.
9. Engine flooded.
1. Engage blade control handle.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Refer to the engine manual.
4. Refer to the engine manual.
5. Move throttle lever to FAST or START position.
6. Clean fuel line.
7. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
8. Refer to the engine manual.
9. Wait for a while and crank the engine.
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. 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
overheats
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty aircleaner.
3. Air flow restricted.
4. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Refer to the engine manual.
3. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
blower housing and clean.
4. Refer to the engine manual.
Occasional skip
at high speed
1. Spark plug gap too close.
2. Carburetor adjustment improperly set.
1. Adjust gap to .030".
2. Refer to the engine manual.
Idles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.
2. Carburetor not adjusted.
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.
Mower will not
mulch grass
1. Engine speed too low
2. Wet grass.
3. Excessively high grass.
1. Set throttle between 3/4 and full throttle.
2. Wait until later to cut.
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.