11
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Before assembly,
make sure the bail handle is released and
the safety key is removed.
ATTACHING LOWER HANDLE
• Lift lower handle (4) into place making
sure the arrow (19) on the base of the
mower lines up with
1
,
2
, or
S
on the base
of the handle (20) (inset of
Figure F
)
CAUTION:
Ensure each side of the
lower handle is set on the same number.
The arrow must be lined up with
1
, or
2
for
operation.
• Close the lower handle height adjust
levers (6) as shown in
Figure F
. As you
close each, make sure the teeth are
engaged as shown in
Figure G
.
• If the connection between the handle
and lever is too tight or loose, open the
lever and adjust the depth of the lever
by turning the lever. Close it again until
the teeth are fully clasped and each
lever stays securely closed.
ATTACHING UPPER HANDLE (Figure H)
The upper handle has three different
mounting positions holes (21) to adjust
length of the handle from deck. The
first set of holes near the bottom of the
upper handle tube allows for maximum
handle length. Using the middle and top
mounting positions will shorten handle
length.
• Remove the upper-handle attachment
levers (5), nuts (22), and washers (23)
from the handle.
• Line up the holes on the bottom of the
upper handle (3) with the holes on the
top of the lower handle (4).
NOTE:
Make sure the cord is located
on the front of both handles as shown in
Figure I
. If it is not it may result in the cord
tangling and the inability to easily store
the mower.
• From the outside of the upper handle
(3), slide the lever bolt (5) through the
mounting positions holes (21).
• Slide the washer over the bolt and
loosely assemble the entire assembly
with the nut.
• Rotate the upper handle (3) into its
operating position.
• Close the lever. If the lever is too tight
or too loose, open the lever and loosen/
tighten the nut to adjust the clamping
force. Check the levers by closing
them. They should be tight enough so
the handles are held firmly, but loose
enough so the levers can be fully
closed.
H
5
23
4
3
G
F
4
20
19
I
6
21
21
22
