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Owner’s Manual
M200 AND 28463 STRING MOWER
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M-F 8-5 CST
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
•
Owner’s Manual
•
Engine Manual
•
Warranty Card
•
Replacement Mower Line
•
“L”-Handle Allen Wrench
•
Spark Plug Wrench
WARNING
USE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION. WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS WHILE ASSEMBLING OR
OPERATING THE STRING MOWER.
REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE
DOING ANY ASSEMBLY OR MAINTENANCE TO THE STRING
MOWER
FIGURE 2
TO REMOVE THE MOWER FROM THE CARTON
1. Remove any of the loose parts in packaging, including the
parts bags, from the carton.
2. Remove the packing material positioned around the unit.
3 Cut down all four corners of the carton and lay the side panels
flat.
4. Pull the mower out of the carton. SEE FIGURE 2.
HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE
1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle
adjustment knobs until the ratchet teeth are disengaged.
Do not remove the handle adjustment knobs.
2. Raise the handle to the operating position.
3. Stand in the operator’s position behind the mower. Put
the handle in a comfortable position. Make sure both
sides of the handle are level.
NOTE: Make sure the cables are not caught between the
upper and lower handle.
4. Tighten the handle adjustment knobs. Make sure the
handle pivots are locked in place.
NOTE: The handle height is adjustable. See “How To Adjust
The Height/Angle Of The Handle” in the Maintenance,
Service and Storage Section.
FIGURE 3
HANDLE
ADJUSTING
KNOB
WARNING
BE CAREFUL AROUND MOVING PARTS. THE MOWER HEAD
WILL CONTINUE TO ROTATE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER
THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED.
