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WARNING: Before doing any assembly or main-
tenance to the mower, remove the wire from the
spark plug.
NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the
location of a part with the operator standing behind the
handle.
Unpacking
The mower was fully assembled at the factory. When the
mower was put in the carton, the handle was put in the
storage position. To put the handle in the operating position,
follow the steps below.
Handle
1. Remove the mower from the carton.
2. Remove all packing material from the mower and the
handle.
3. For all models except hi-wheel models, raise the lower
handle (A, Figure 1). Make sure the lower handle is
between the locking tabs (B). Tighten the lower
wingnuts (C).
NOTE: For models M2255, NM2255, NMP2265 & NMP2265,
make sure the lower handle is in the low hole. See “Handle
Height”.
For hi-wheel models, remove the wingnut (A, Figure 2)
and bolt (B) from each handle bracket (C). Raise the
lower handle (D), and secure with the removed bolt and
wingnut.
4. Put the upper handle (D, Figure 1) in the operating
(upright) position. Tighten the upper wingnuts (E).
NOTE: The height of the handle can be set for operator
comfort. See “Handle Height”.
CAUTION: Be careful when you fold or raise the handle. Do
not damage the cables. A cable that is bent will not work
correctly. Before you use the unit, replace a bent or damaged
cable.
5. Hold the engine stop lever against the handle. (Refer to
section entitled ‘Engine Stop Lever’.) Slowly pull the
recoil-start grip (A, Figure 2). To attach the recoil-start
grip to the rope guide (B), twist the rope through the
rope guide mounted on the right side of the handle.
A
Figure 1: Unfolding the handle
Preparation
C
B
D
E
Figure 3: Attaching the recoil-start grip
A
B
A
Figure 2: Unfolding the handle (hi-wheel models only)
B
Preparation
D
C
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