11-5
HRR216VKA
HANDLE PIPE/CABLES/SMART DRIVE
K10/K11 Models
This procedure is explains the removal and installation for
both left and right handle stays. If only replacing one
handle stay, follow the instructions for only that side.
1. Remove the push nut from the discharge guard shaft
by prying it off with a thin flat tipped screwdriver.
2. Remove the discharge guard shaft, left and right
guard return springs, and the discharge guard. Pull
the discharge guard shaft out from the right-hand
side of the mower.
Be careful when removing the discharge guard shaft.
The guard return springs are under tension and can
fly out and injure someone.
3. To replace the grass bag plate, remove the three
grass bag plate bolts. Removal of the grass bag plate
is not required for handle stay removal.
4. Release the handlebar locking knobs and fold the
handle pipe assembly over the lawn mower, as done
during storage or transporting.
5. Remove the two special bolts and nylon washers to
detach the handle pipe assembly from the handle
stays.
6. Remove the rear scroll (
PUSH NUT
GUARD
RETURN
SPRING (2)
DISCHARGE GUARD
GRASS BAG
PLATE BOLT (3)
HANDLE LOCKING
KNOB (2)
HANDLE STAY
(left side shown)
SPECIAL
BOLT (2)
NYLON WASHER (2)
HANDLE PIPE
ASSEMBLY