Setup
Loose Parts
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Procedure
Description
Qty.
Use
Handle
1
Hex-head-flange bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2
inches)
2
Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches)
2
1
Flange nut (5/16 inch)
4
Install the handle.
2
No parts required
–
Fill the crankcase with oil.
3
No parts required
–
Adjust the self-propel drive.
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
1
Installing the Handle
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Handle
2
Hex-head-flange bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches)
2
Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches)
4
Flange nut (5/16 inch)
Procedure
1.
Remove the cable guard from the handle (Figure 3) by
removing the 2 carriage bolts and 2 locknuts that hold
the cable guard to the handle.
Figure 3
1.
Cable guard
4.
Flange nut—5/16 inch (2)
2.
Locknut (2)
5.
Hex-head-flange
bolt—5/16 x 1-1/2 inches
(2)
3.
Carriage bolt—1/4 x 1-1/2
inches (2)
Note:
Save the guard, the carriage bolts, and the
locknuts so that you can install it onto the handle later
in this procedure.
2.
Install the handle ends onto the mower housing with
2 hex-head-flange bolts (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) and 2
flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 3.
3.
Set the machine to the desired cutting height; refer to
Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 11).
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