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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 excep-
tion of those parts left unassembled for
shipping pur pos es. To ensure safe and
proper op er a tion of your lawn mower, all
parts and hard ware you assemble must be
tight ened securely. Use the correct tools
as nec es sary to ensure proper tightness.
All parts such as nuts, wash ers, bolts, etc.,
nec es sary to complete the as sem bly have
been placed in the parts bag.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
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 be tween upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton 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 control cables.
1. Raise lower handle section to operat-
ing position and align hole in handle
with one of the height positioning holes
in handle bracket.
2. Insert handle bolt through handle and
bracket and secure with knob.
3. Repeat for opposite side of handle.
4. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
5. Remove any packing material from
around control bar.
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.
Mowing
position
Lower handle
LIFT
UP
Operator presence
control bar
Upper handle
LIFT UP
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type: 0,94 Litres (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Capacity: 0,5 Litres
Oil Type (API SG–SL): SAE 30 (above 0°C/32°F) or SAE 10W-30
Spark Plug (Gap: 0,76 mm) NGK BPR6ES
Valve Clearance (± 0.04 mm): Intake: 0.015 mm; Exhaust: 0.020 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 lawn mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
