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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower.
IMPORTANT:
This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled
at the factory with the exception of those
parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
nec es sary to complete the as sem bly have
been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe
and proper operation of your lawn mower, all
parts and hard ware you assemble must be
tightened securely. Use the correct tools as
necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CAR TON
1. Remove loose parts included with mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down fl at.
3. Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check car-
ton thor ough ly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOW ER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT
: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage con trol cables.
1. Raise handles until lower handle sec-
tion locks into place in mowing position.
2. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle sec tion into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. Remove handle padding holding opera-
tor pres ence control bar to upper handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to “AD-
JUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER
1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.
2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE
: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging, see “TO CON VERT MOW ER” in
the Operation section of this man u al.
Mowing
position
Lower handle
LIFT
UP
Operator presence
control bar
Upper handle
LIFT UP
Catcher
frame
handle
Vinyl
bindings
Frame
opening
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,5 Liters (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C)
Oil Capacity: 0,58 Liters
Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (Gap: 0,76 mm)
Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. lbs. / 47-54 N-m
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS