Assembly & Set-Up
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Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to
provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs
you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine.
Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the
machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product
information available at the time of printing. Review this manual frequently
to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and operation. Please
be aware that this Operator’s Manual may cover a range of product
specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed
and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We
reserve the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment
without notice and without incurring obligation.
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power
rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at
www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your
local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. We want to ensure
your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to
right
and
left
side of the machine
are observed from the operating position.
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with
regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service.
Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual,
packed separately with your machine, for more information.
Thank You
Contents of Carton
•
Lawn Mower (1)
•
Grass Catcher † (1)
•
Side Discharge Chute † (1)
•
Cable Clips † (2)
•
Electric Start Push Key † (1)
•
Oil (1)
•
Pouch of Fuel Stabilizer † (1)
•
Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual (1)
•
Engine Operator’s Manual (1)
•
Parts/Warranty Document (1)
•
Fast Start Guide † (1)
† If Equipped
NOTE:
This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the
model depicted may differ from yours. Handle assembly is the same on all units, however, refer to Figure 3-1 in the Controls & Operation section to
determine the handle controls your model has and page 10 for instruction on how to use them.
NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Fill up with gasoline and oil
as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual
BEFORE operating your mower.
Handle Assembly
1.
Remove any packing material which may
be between upper and lower handles
2.
Remove wing knobs (a) and carriage
bolts (b) from handle as shown in Figure
2-1. Do not loosen or remove adjacent
hex head screws.
(a)
(b)
(b)
(a)
Figure 2-1
3.
While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t
move, pivot upper handle up as shown
in Figure 2-2. Do not crimp cable while
lifting the handle up.
Figure 2-2
4.
Remove the T-bolts (a) from the handle
brackets as shown in Figure 2-3.
(a)
Figure 2-3
5.
Follow the proceeding steps to
complete handle assembly:
a.
Pull upward on the handle until
holes in lower handle (shown in
Figure 2-3 deck cutaway) line up
with holes in handle bracket.
See Figure 2-4.
A
B
B
(a)
(a)
Figure 2-4
NOTE: When pulling upward on handle,
make sure to not pull handle all the way
out.
b.
Insert the T-bolts (a) removed
in Step 4 through the handle
brackets and lower handle and
tighten securely to secure the
handle in place. See Figure 2-4.
c.
Reattach wing knobs (a) and
carriage bolts (b) removed in
Step 2 into lower holes of handle
as shown in Figure 2-5.