White Outdoor 54M manual Setup Adjustment, Handle Bracket

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Setup and

Adjustment

1.

Remove any packing material. The first step in

 

assembly is to attach the rear wheels.

 

a.

Place rear of the mower deck on raised blocks.

 

b. Remove lock nut and washer from pivot arm

 

 

assembly, Figure 3-1. (On select models, these

 

 

may be included separately in a plastic bag).

 

c.

Slide washer followed by the wheel (both with

 

 

hollow side in) onto pivot arm, Figure 3-1.

 

d.

Secure with lock nut removed earlier.

 

e. Assemble the other side in the same manner.

 

 

Remove blocks and lower deck when complete.

2.

Follow the steps below to setup the handle.

 

a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in

 

 

Figure 3-2. Make certain the lower handle is

 

 

seated securely into the handle mounting brackets.

 

 

Do not crimp cable while lifting the handle up.

Stand behind the mower as if you were going to operate it. Your right hand cor- responds to the right side of the mower; your left hand corresponds to the left side of the mower.

Make sure to route cable outside the lower handle. Do not crimp cable while lifting the handle up.

IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower.

Figure 3-1: Attach wheels.

A

B

Handle Bracket

Figure 3-2: Unfold handle and tighten hardware.

Hardware Pack

Wing Nuts (2) Carriage Bolts (2)

B

A

b. Tighten star knobs to secure upper handle to

 

lower handle. Make sure that each carriage bolt is

 

seated properly in the handle.

3. Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of

lower handle.

a.

Remove hairpin clip from this hole. Using a pair

 

of pliers, insert hairpin clip into the hole on pin

 

closest to the bracket, Figure 3-3. Repeat on other

 

side.

b. Insert a carriage bolt from the hardware pack into

 

the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket.

 

Secure with one plastic wing nut, also included in

 

the hardware pack. Repeat on other side.

4. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the

upper handle, Figure 3-4. Loosen the wing nut which

secures the rope guide.

a.

Hold blade control handle against upper handle.

b. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade

 

control handle.

c.

Slip starter rope into rope guide.

d.

Tighten wing nut.

A

B

D

C

Figure 3-3: Secure lower handle to mounting brackets.

Figure 3-4: Pull recoil starter through rope guide and tighten.

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Contents Inch Rotary Lawn Mower Model 54M MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio23/2006 Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Slope Gauge Safe Operation Practices Your ResponsibilitySlope Operation Setup Adjustment Handle BracketOn the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug, Figure AdjustmentsAttach center top of bag from inside of bag Depress lever towards wheelOperating Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn MowerUsing the Grass Catcher Using Your Lawn MowerUsing as a Mulcher Starting EngineMaintaining Your Lawn Mower To hold the blade Blade CareOff-Season Storage Blade Adapter Blade Bell Support BoltTrouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedySafety Labels Do not remove safety or any labels from mower for any reasonCm below lowest portion of neck to allow for fuel expansion Do not choke carburetor to stop engineSafety Label Location International Symbols and MeaningsGrass, brush, etc., can catch fire Know Your Engine Ambient TemperatureOperating Your Engine Pre-Operation CheckStopping The Engine Check Oil LevelStarting The Engine Fuel RecommendationsOil Change Oil ServiceMaintaining Your Running engine until fuel tank is emptyAir Cleaner Kit Part Number Air Cleaner ServiceSpark Plug Service Maintaining Your EngineRemoving From Storage Clean EngineStorage Spark Plug Part NumberPage 5455 Parts List Engine 1P65 Illustrated Parts List Fuel TankMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage EPA-1 MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 44136-0019 Phone

54M specifications

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At the heart of the White Outdoor 54M is its robust 54-inch cutting deck, which enables users to cover large areas of grass in less time. The broad cutting width is perfect for expansive lawns, allowing the mower to tackle thick grass with ease. The deck is made of durable materials designed to withstand the wear and tear associated with regular use, providing longevity and a consistent cut.

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