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Figure 4a
Figure 4b
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE ASSEMBLY, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Attaching the Top Shield/Upper Handle Assembly
Tools Needed:
•
(2) 7/16" Wrench or Socket
•
(2) 1/2" Wrench or Socket
NOTE:
Reference the previous page for a description of the hardware.
Tip:
For ease of assembly, you may want to remove the Debris Bag prior to attaching the Top Shield/Upper
Handle Assembly by releasing the two (2) Rubber Flexible Latches and sliding the Debris Bag out of
the Top Shield Assembly Channel (reference
Figure 8
, in the reverse order, on page 18).
NOTE:
The hardware required for the next steps is shipped already installed in the Lower Handle Brace. Remove
this hardware, noting the orientation, before proceeding.
1. Place the Top Shield/Upper Handle Assembly on the Lower Housing (
Figure 4b
) and then place the Left
Upper Handle Brace (
Figure 4a
) against the outside of the Left Lower Handle Brace and line up the
mounting holes.
2. Install a 5/16"-18 x 1-3/4" Bolt with a 5/16" Flat Washer through the Upper and Lower Handle Braces
from the outside (
Figure 4a
).
3. Attach the Right Upper Handle Brace to the Right Lower Handle Brace at this time. This will hold the
Handle Assembly in place.
4. Install a 5/16" Flat Washer followed by a 5/16"-18 Lock Nut to each of the Left and Right 5/16" Bolts
(
Figure 4a
) and only finger tighten at this time.
5. Install a 1/4"-20 Bolt with a 1/4" Flat Washer through the front mounting hole in the Top Shield. Thread
the Bolt into the Captive Nut in the Lower Housing (
Figure 4b
). Do not tighten at this time.
6. Now you can safely roll the machine out of the shipping carton.
Left Upper
Handle Brace
Left Lower
Handle Brace
5/16" Washer and
5/16"-18 Lock Nut
5/16"-18 x
1-3/4" Bolt
and 5/16"
Washer
Top Shield/Upper
Handle Assembly
Lower Housing
1/4"-20 Bolt
and Washer
