White Outdoor 83M, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... 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 0019 MTD ...

Page 2: ...Outdoor dealer or retailer visit www whiteoutdoor com or phone our Dealer Locator line at 1 800 949 4483 Safety 4 Setup and Adjustments 6 Operation 8 Maintenance 10 Troubleshooting 14 Safety Labels 15 Engine Appendix Engine Safety 16 Engine Operation 18 Engine Maintenance 20 Part Lists 26 Warranty back cover BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT please locate the model plate on the equipment and co...

Page 3: ...alk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely Do not operate your lawn mower on such s...

Page 4: ...oed shoes are recommended Never operate this machine in bare feet sandals slippery or light weight e g canvas shoes 8 Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under cutting deck Contact with blade can amputate hands and feet 9 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries 10 Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot duri...

Page 5: ...wo minutes before refueling 10 Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion 11 Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely 12 If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting engine 13 Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame spark or pilot lig...

Page 6: ...ching the grass catcher the mulching baffle must be removed Figure 3 5 a Lift rear discharge door b Remove mulching baffle 6 Follow steps below to install the grass catcher Figure 3 4 a Lift rear discharge door b Place grass catcher on the pivot rod Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher Stand behind the mower as if you were going to operate it Your right hand corresponds t...

Page 7: ...ar discharge door is closed a On the side of the mower lift the mulching plug b Slide two hooks on side discharge chute under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly Figure 3 6 Lower side mulching plug Do not remove side mulching plug at any time even when you are not mulching WARNING Cutting Height The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left wheel Figure 3 7 a Pull the lever ou...

Page 8: ...hoke knob to activate the choke on the engine Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine is warm or the air temperature is high Gas and Oil Fill Up 1 Check oil level and add oil if necessary Figure 4 1 Refer to the Engine Operation section for more information 2 Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the Engine Operation section See Figure 4 1 for location of gas fill WARNING U...

Page 9: ...he engine and blade 2 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine WARNING Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on the mower or to remove the grass catcher Using Your Lawn Mower WARNING Never operate your mower without either the rear door or the entire grass catcher assembly firmly secured Be sure lawn is clear of stones sticks wire or other...

Page 10: ...ht oil to prevent rust Figure 5 1 4 The transmission is pre lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication 5 Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrica tion schedule and instruction for engine lubrication Deck Care 1 Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap 2 Tip mower so that it rests on the housing Keep ...

Page 11: ...etal from the heavy side until it balances evenly WARNING An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds It may cause damage to mower and could break causing personal injury 5 Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft Place the blade on the adapter such that the side ...

Page 12: ... securing deck baffle loosened earlier 9 Replace blade blade adapter and associated hardware Follow instructions in Blade Care section for proper assembly 10 Tip mower back onto its wheels and remove piece of plastic from under gas cap if applicable Off Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the...

Page 13: ...13 NOTES ...

Page 14: ...unning with CHOKE applied Engine overheats 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Remove blower housing and clean 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted Occasional skips hesitates at high speed 1 Adjust gap to 030 1 Spark plug gap too close Idles poorly 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug 2 Refer to engine maintenance section 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too wide 2 Dirty air cleaner Mo...

Page 15: ... from mower for any reason Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Read and follow Operating Instructions before running engine Gasoline is flammable Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling Engines emit carbon monoxide DO NOT run in enclosed area ...

Page 16: ...ipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill Do not choke carburetor to stop engine When transporting equipment transport with fuel tank EMPTY When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in tank store away from furnaces stoves water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors Starting engine creates spark ing Sparking can ig...

Page 17: ...arting engine pull cord slowly until resis tance is felt then pull rapidly Remove all external equipment engine loads before starting engine Direct coupled equipment components such as but not limited to blades impellers pulleys sprockets etc must be securely attached Safety Label Location This label warns you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury Read it carefully Refer to Figure 8 1...

Page 18: ...ght Know Your Engine 1 Single Viscosity 2 Multi Viscosity IMPORTANT Using non detergent oil or 2 stroke engine oil could shorten the engine s service life Read this section before starting your lawn mower engine Compare the illustration in Figure 9 1 with your lawn mower engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Ambient Temperature IMPORTANT This engine i...

Page 19: ...kin or breathing of vapor Check Fuel Level 1 Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel 2 Fill tank to approximately 1 inch below lowest portion of neck to allow for fuel expansion Be careful not to overfill IMPORTANT Before refueling allow engine to cool 2 minutes Starting The Engine WARNING Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts Do not use a pressurized starting fluid...

Page 20: ... oil saturation of air cleaner Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life The required service intervals and the kind of mainte nance to be performed are described in the table below Follow the hourly or calendar intervals whichever occur first More frequent service is required...

Page 21: ... operating the engine in extremely dusty areas WARNING Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element A fire or explosion could result IMPORTANT Never run the engine without the air cleaner Rapid engine wear will result 1 Remove the wing bolt and the air cleaner cover Remove the elements and separate them Figure 10 2 Carefully check both elements for holes or t...

Page 22: ...omponents serviced or replaced 1 Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel 2 Change oil See Oil Change section 3 Remove spark plug and pour about 1 2 an ounce of engine oil into cylinder Replace spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil 4 Clean grass and debris from around engine under finger guard and under around and behind muffler Touch up any damaged pain...

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Page 24: ...24 Shown for reference Shown for reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ...

Page 25: ...17 04192A Spur Gear 14T RH 16 736 3084 Flat Washer 17 782 7551A Wheel Dust Cover 18 748 04073C Transmission Bearing Support 19 750 04317 Clip Spacer 20 716 0198 Retaining Ring 875 21 687 02199 Rear Bracket Assembly 22 732 0320 Extension Spring 23 756 04151A Pulley 3 36 OD 24 736 0105 Bell Washer 375 x 870 x 063 25 712 0411 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 24 26 687 02205 Handle Bracket Assembly LH 27 715 0221 Do...

Page 26: ...26 46 2 41 1 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 26 25 27 28 29 26 30 31 34 35 36 32 33 31 37 40 42 38 39 47 10 43 44 45 48 5 4 6 ...

Page 27: ...41 21 inch Mulching Blade 21 736 0513 Spring Washer 890 x 1 70 x 048 22 750 1071 Sleeve Spacer 23 710 0653 TT Screw 1 4 20 x 375 24 731 05463 Deck Baffle 25 710 0260A Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 62 26 712 04063 Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 27 731 05462 Trail shield 28 731 05157 Mulch Plug 29 731 05017A Rear Door 30 710 1241 Screw 1 4 15 x 1 00 31 720 04072 Star Knob 32 732 04264 Torsion Spring RH 33 711 04...

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Page 29: ...0307 Flywheel Key 16 951 10306 Air Cleaner Housing Assembly Complete 17 951 10342 Muffler Stud Assembly 18 951 10364 Fuel Line Kit Inc hoses clamps filter 19 951 10358 Fuel Filter 20 951 10300 Fuel Cap Assembly 21 951 10299 Recoil Starter Assembly 22 951 10298 Air Cleaner Kit 23 951 10297 Air Cleaner Thumb Screw 24 951 10386 Muffler Guard 25 951 10295 Muffler 26 951 10294 Muffler Gasket Heat Shiel...

Page 30: ...s Warranty Coverage MTD must warrant to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is 1 Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2 Part 5 Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code and 2 Free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of ...

Page 31: ...use of any non exempted add on or modified parts shall be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article The engine manufacturer shall not be liable under this article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of non exempted add on or modified part c MTD will include a copy of the following emission warranty parts list with each new engine using those...

Page 32: ...vice completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution e Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts f Transportation charges and service calls No implied warranty including any impli...