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SECTION 3: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Remove Unit From Carton
NOTE: Reference to the right or left hand side of the
mower is observed from the operating position.
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Remove staples, break glue on the top flaps, or cut
the tape at carton end and peel along top flap to
open the carton.
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Remove any loose parts included with the unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.).
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Cut the corners and lay the carton down flat.
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Remove packing material.
Roll or slide the unit out of carton. Check the carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
Figure 1
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Loose Parts in Carton
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Side discharge deflector.
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Operator’s Manual.
Tools Required
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A pair of pliers.
Assembling Handle
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Remove any packing material which may be
between the upper and lower handles for shipping
purposes.
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Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the
handle into the operating position. Make certain the
lower handle is seated securely into the handle
mounting brackets. Refer to the steps in Figure 2.
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The upper handle may be adjusted to three
different height positions. To adjust the handle at
the desired position, align one of the three marks
on the top of the lower handle insulators with the
mark on the upper handle insulators. See Figure 3.
Figure 2
Figure 3
WARNING: The handle insulators are not only
used to adjust handle height, but are also a
safety device and should never be altered in
any way. If replacement is necessary, use
original equipment parts as shown in the parts
list on page 16.
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Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle.
Make sure that carriage bolts are seated properly
into the handle insulators.
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Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. Refer
to Figure 4.
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Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower
handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert
the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin.
Repeat on the other side.
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Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
PUSH
REMOVE MANUAL & LOOSE PARTS
1
2
3
Lower
Handle
Upper Handle
Insulator
Hand Knob
(Align marks here)
