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For shipping purposes, the hairpin clip is placed in
the outer hole of the weld pin on the lower handle.
Remove the hairpin clip from the outer hole of the
weld pin.
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Using a pair of pliers, insert the hairpin clip into the
inner hole in the weld pin. Repeat on other side.
See Figure 4.
Figure 4
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Insert post of cable ties that are on lower handle
into the holes provided on the lower handle. The
holes may be on the inside or outside. Pull cable
ties tight and cut off the extra. See Figure 5 below.
Figure 5
Attaching Starter Rope
The rope guide is already attached to the right side of
the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 6.
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With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, hold the blade control handle against the
upper handle, and pull the starter rope up to the
rope guide. See Figure 6.
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Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown
below. Tighten the wing nut holding the rope guide
to the upper handle.
Figure 6
Grass Catcher Assembly
NOTE:
Make certain the grass bag is turned right side
out before assembling (warning label will be on the
outside).
SOFT GRASS BAG
Parts for Soft Grass Bag:
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Front Frame
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Rear Frame
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Bag
Assemble soft grass bag as follows:
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Join the rear frame and front frame assembly as
shown in Figure 7A.
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Place bag over frame (black plastic side is the
bottom of bag). Slip the openings in the side of the
plastic channels on the bag over the hooks on the
grass catcher frame.
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Secure bag to frame by working the plastic
channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 7B.
All of the plastic channels except the center top of
the bag attach from the outside of bag. The center
top of the bag attaches from inside the bag.
Figure 7
Move hairpin clip to
this hole
Weld Pin
Handle
Lower
Cable Tie
Post on
Cable Tie
Wing Nut
Rope Guide
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Recoil Starter
Blade Control Handle
Drive Control Lever
Front
Frame
Assembly
Rear
Frame
Bag
Hook
Plastic
Channels
A
B