Figure 5
1. Left handle end
3. Pivot pin
2. Support arm
4. Locknut
3. Squeeze the handle ends inward and install
them on the step of the pivot pin (Figure 5).
4. Secure the handle to the bolt and pivot pin
with the flange lock nut (Figure 5).
5. Locate cable tie loosely securing throttle
cable to wire harness. Position cable tie
approximately one inch behind transmission
and tighten cable tie.
Step
2
Installing the Kickstand for
Flex 18 Mowers Only
Parts needed for this step:
1
Kickstand assembly
1
Spring
1
Small spacer
1
Large spacer
1
Large bolt (M8–1.25 x 100)
1
Small bolt (M8–1.25 x 030)
2
Locknut (M8 x 1.25)
2
Washer (M8)
Procedure
1. Position the kickstand between the tabs on the
rear of the frame.
2. Install a washer (M8) onto the small bolt
(M8–1.25 x 030). Install the right side of
the kickstand to the frame with the bolt
and washer, the small spacer, and locknut
(M8–1.25) (Figure 6). Ensure the bolt is
installed from the inside of the frame as shown
in Figure 6.
3. Install a washer (M8) onto the large bolt
(M8–1.25 x 100).
4. Install the spacer into the spring and install the
large bolt (M8–1.25 x 100) into the spacer.
Important:
When installing the spring,
place one end of the spring under the rear
frame (Figure 6).
5. Install the left side of the kickstand to the
frame with the bolt and washer, the large
spacer and spring, and locknut (M8–1.25)
(Figure 6). Ensure the bolt is installed from the
inside of the frame as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6
1. Left handle end
5. Large bolt (M8–1.25 x 100)
2. Locknut (M8–1.25)
6. Spring
3. Small spacer
7. Large spacer
4. Washer (M8)
8. Ssmall bolt (M8–1.25 x
030)
6. Place a nut runner over the end of the spring
pointing towards the rear and move the end of
the spring over and under the kickstand spacer
(Figure 7).
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