6
Assembly
Install Handle
1.
Mount handle to outside of mower housing,
using bottom hole, with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/4” lg.
capscrews, washers, and thin nylon insert
locknuts (Fig. 2).
2.
Secure handle latches to handle with (2)
5/16–18 x 1–1/2” lg. capscrews, washers and
nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 2).
Note:
Handle height is adjustable for
operator comfort. Stand behind mower
handle to gauge height. To adjust
handle height, reposition capscrews
and locknuts securing handle latches to
handle into other mounting holes in
latches.
3.
Slide bag support rod thru top mounting holes in
handle and secure each end with a cap locknut
(Fig. 2).
4.
Use a cable tie to secure the control cables to left
handle below the bag support rod.
5.
Pull starter rope through rope guide on handle
(Fig. 3).
Note:
To make the rope easier to loop,
squeeze the control bar on the handle
to release the blade brake.
Install Gas Tank
1.
Start self–tapping screws into bottom of gas tank
and then remove screws.
2.
Hook plastic clips on front of gas tank into slots
on rear of engine (Fig. 4).
3.
Secure gas tank to tank base with (2)
self–tapping screws (Fig. 4). Do not overtighten
screws.
4.
Remove red cap from end of fuel line and from
end of elbow fitting on gas tank. Slide end of
fuel line onto elbow fitting (Fig. 5). Secure fuel
line in place with fuel line clamp.
Install Discharge Tunnel Plug
1.
Open the discharge door by pulling forward on
the handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 6).
Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the
spring–loaded door from closing while inserting
the plug.
2.
Since the plug is slightly wider than the
discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug
clockwise slightly while inserting it (Fig. 6).
Make sure the arrow on the plug decal is
pointing upwards.
3.
Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip
on the bottom of the plug clicks into place,
locking the plug securely into the discharge
tunnel (Fig. 7). Release discharge door handle to
lock top of plug.
Before Starting
Oil
Fill crankcase with SAE 30 oil until oil level reaches
FULL mark on dipstick as shown in Figure 8. The
maximum crankcase capacity is 26 ounces (0.77
liters) of oil with filter. Use any high quality detergent
oil having the American Petroleum Institute (API)
“service classification”—SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
Before each use or every five hours, ensure oil level
is between ADD and FULL marks on dipstick
(Fig. 8). Add oil if level is low.
1.
Position mower on level surface and clean
around oil dipstick.
2.
Remove dipstick by rotating cap
counterclockwise 1/4 turn (Fig. 8).
3.
Wipe dipstick and insert it into filler neck.
Rotate cap clockwise 1/4 turn. Then remove
dipstick and check level of oil (Fig. 8). If level is
