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Assembly
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Installing the Handle
1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower
housing (using the bottom hole) with 2 5/16–18 x
1–1/4 in. cap screws, washers, and thin nylon insert
locknuts.
2. Secure the handle latches to the handle with 2 cap
screws (5/16–18 x 1-1/2 in.), washers, and nylon insert
locknuts (Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1.
Cable ties
2.
Bag support rod
3.
Cap locknut
4.
Handle
5.
Handle latch
Note: You can adjust the handle height for comfortable
operation. Stand behind the handle to determine the
height. To adjust the handle height, position the cap
screws and the locknuts that secure the handle latches to
the handle into the other mounting holes in the latches.
3. Slide the bag support rod through the second from the
top mounting holes in the handle and secure each end
with a cap locknut (Fig. 2).
4. Use a cable ties to secure the control cables to the
handle.
Installing the Starter Rope
Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle
(Fig. 3).
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Figure 3
1.
Starter rope
2.
Rope guide
Note: To make the rope easier to install, squeeze the
control bar on the handle.
Installing the Fuel Tank and the
Fuel Line
1. Start the two self-tapping screws into the bottom of the
fuel tank and then remove the screws (Fig. 4).
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Figure 4
1.
Tank base
2.
Fuel tank bracket
3.
Plastic clips
4.
Fuel tank
5.
Self-tapping screw (2)
2. Hook the plastic clips on the front of the fuel tank onto
the fuel tank bracket (Fig. 4).
3. Secure the fuel tank to the tank base with the two
self-tapping screws (Fig. 4). Do not overtighten the
screws.