White Outdoor 54M User Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, 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). 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 LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
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READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
IMPORTANT
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
21-inch Rotary Lawn Mower — Model 54M
1/23/2006
FORM NO. 769-02347

White Outdoor 54M Specifications

General

Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Cutting Width	54 inches
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Deck Material	Steel
Engine Type	4-cycle OHV

Summary

Safe Operation Practices

Children

Safety rules specific to children's presence and interaction with the mower.

General Operation

General safety rules and best practices for operating the lawn mower.

Operating Your Lawn Mower

Know Your Lawn Mower

Identifies and describes the major components and controls of the lawn mower.

Blade Control

Explains the function and operation of the blade control mechanism as a safety device.

Cutting Height Adjustment Levers

Details how to adjust the cutting height using levers at each wheel for a uniform cut.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

Provides instructions and warnings for filling the engine with gasoline and oil before operation.

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

General Recommendations

Outlines general safety rules and recommendations for mower maintenance and warranty.

Lubrication

Details the points and frequency for lubricating moving parts of the mower with light oil.

Deck Care

Provides instructions on how to clean the underside of the mower deck after each use.

Engine Care

Refers to engine manual for care instructions and lists basic engine maintenance tasks.

Safety Labels

DANGER

Highlights critical safety warnings regarding severe injury or death from mower operation.

WARNING

Provides important safety instructions and warnings for mower operation and maintenance.

Operating Your Engine

Know Your Engine

Identifies major engine components and provides an overview of the engine.

Pre-Operation Check

Details essential checks, especially oil recommendations, before starting the engine.

Oil Recommendations

Specifies the type and viscosity of oil recommended for the engine based on ambient temperature.

Maintaining Your Engine

Maintenance Schedule

Presents a schedule for routine engine maintenance tasks and their intervals.

Oil Change

Provides step-by-step instructions for changing the engine oil, including important warnings.

Oil Service

Emphasizes regular checking of the oil level and the importance of correct oil level maintenance.