Section 2: Assembly
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WEED DIVERTER INSTALLATION
NOTE: The weed diverter (V, Fig. 2-16) is
designed to vibrate from cutter bar
motion and the vibration helps clear
debris away from the front of the unit.
1. Thread a 1/4"–20 flange nut (W,
Fig. 2-16) onto the upper hook (X).
Secure the hook to the fender (as shown)
with a second 1/4"–20 flange nut (W)
located below the fender.
2. Insert a 1/4–20 x 1-1/4" screw (Y)
through a 1/4" washer (Z) and one end of
the weed diverter (V). Secure the screw to
the threaded post on the end of the eccen-
tric arm.
3. Stretch and hook the other end of the
weed diverter over the upper hook (X).
Fig. 2-16
X
W
W
Z
V
Y
ENGINE OIL
DO not add oil past FULL mark on dip-
stick. See the engine manual for details.
1. Squeeze the four control levers and
move the unit to a level area.
2. Unscrew the dipstick (A, Fig. 2-17).
3. Insert a clean funnel into oil fill hole
and slowly add correct amount and type
of oil specified in engine manual.
WARNING
4. While adding oil, pause frequently,
remove the funnel, replace the dipstick
and check the oil level.
5. When the oil level reaches the FULL
mark, replace and tighten the dipstick.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
BATTERY CHARGING
(for electric start models only)
Risk of serious personal injury or
property damage.
• Use only the battery charger supplied
with the unit. Use of any other battery
charger may damage the battery.
• Do not short circuit the battery by
touching the connectors or wires
together, or by touching metal objects
against the connectors.
• Remove all metal jewelry when
working near the electrical system.
• Do not charge the battery for more
than 48 hours.
NOTE: All units can be started using the
starter rope (B, Fig. 2-17) if the battery is
not charged.
Remove the battery charger (A, Fig. 2-18)
from the main shipping carton.
NOTE: The battery charger is designed
for indoor use only. Do not get the battery
charger wet. Keep the battery charger
away from water, rain, snow, etc.
Initially, charge the battery for 24 to 48
hours (24 hours minimum) before using
the electric starter.
Battery charging:
1. Plug the connector lead from the bat-
tery (B, Fig. 2-18) into the mating con-
nector (C) on the battery charger.
3. Plug the battery charger into a
grounded, 120-volt AC wall outlet.
4. Charge the battery for 24 to 48 hours
(24 hours minimum).
5. Unplug the battery charger from the
wall outlet first, then unplug the connec-
tors (B and C, Fig. 2-18).
WARNING
6. After initially charging the battery,
store the battery charger in an easily
remembered location out of the reach of
children.
7. Remember to charge the battery at the
start and end of each mowing season for
24 to 48 hours (24 hours minimum).
TIRE PRESSURE
Check tire pressure. Inflate both tires
equally to 10-17 psi.
Fig. 2-18
A (to grounded
wall outlet)
C (from battery
charger)
B (from battery)
Fig. 2-17
B
A
