7
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain
to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Operation section of the
Engine Manual before starting or running your machine.
NOTE:
Reference to right and left hand side of the Lawn Mower is observed from the
operating position.
Unpacking
Opening Carton
1.
Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top to bottom.
2.
Remove all loose parts.
3.
Remove loose packing material.
Removing Unit From Carton
1.
Lift unit from the rear to detach it from underlying carton material and roll
unit out of carton.
2.
Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts.
Loose Parts In Carton
•
Grass Catcher
•
Side Discharge Cover
•
Engine Oil
Assembly
Handle Setup
1.
Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower
handles.
2.
Perform one of the following according to handles shown in Figure 1 or
Figure 2:
a. Handles with Knob and Carriage Bolts - Remove knob and carriage
bolts. Do not loosen or remove adjacent hex head screws. See
Figure 1.
Figure 1
b. EZ-Fold Handles - The EZ-Fold handle release levers are shipped in
the unlocked positions. See Figure 2. Proceed to Step 3.
Figure 2
3.
While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t move, lift the upper handle up as
shown in Figure 3. Do not crimp cable while lifting the handle up.
NOTE:
EZ-Fold handles only - When lifting the upper handle ensure the position
indicator aligns with one of three handle positions. See Figure 3 inset.
Position
Indicator
Handle Positions
b
EZ_Fold Handle Only
Figure 3
4.
Perform one of the following to secure the upper handle to the lower handle:
a. Handles with Knob and Carriage Bolts - Reattach knobs and carriage
bolts removed in Step 2a into lower holes of handle. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
b. EZ-Fold Handles - Place the release levers in the locked position. See
Figure 5.
Star Nut
Star Nut
Figure 5
