Setup
Loose Parts
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Step
Description
Qty.
Use
Handle
1
Bolt (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches)
2
Washer
4
Thin locknut (5/16 inch)
2
Bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches)
2
Locknut (5/16 inch)
2
Bag support rod
1
Cap locknut
2
1
Cable tie
1
Install the handle.
Self-tapping screw
2
2
Fuel tank
1
Install the fuel tank and fuel line.
3
Discharge tunnel plug
1
Install the discharge tunnel plug.
4
No parts required
–
Fill the crankcase with oil.
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Step
1
Installing the Handle
Parts needed for this step:
1
Handle
2
Bolt (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches)
4
Washer
2
Thin locknut (5/16 inch)
2
Bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches)
2
Locknut (5/16 inch)
1
Bag support rod
2
Cap locknut
1
Cable tie
Procedure
1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn
mower housing (using the bottom hole) with 2
bolts (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches), washers, and thin
locknuts (5/16 inch) (Figure 3).
Figure 3
1. Handle latch
3. Cap locknut (2)
2. Bag support rod
4. Handle
2. Secure the handle latches to the handle with
2 bolts (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches), washers, and
locknuts (5/16 inch) (Figure 3).
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.
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