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SECTION 3: UNPACKING
Removing Unit From Carton
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Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open
carton.
•
Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
operators manual, bottle of oil, etc.).
•
Cut corners and lay carton down flat.
•
Remove packing material.
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Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for
loose parts.
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil.
Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual before
operating your mower.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
is observed from the operating position.
Tools Required
Pair of pliers (not necessary, but helpful)
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting. Leave safety key in
locked position.
Assembling Mower
•
Remove any packing material which may be
between the upper and lower handles for shipping
purposes.
•
Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug and
ground it against the engine.
•
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. Tighten the hand knobs on
each side of the handle (carriage bolts must be
seated properly on the handle). See Figure 1.
Figure 1
NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the
higher height position. If you wish to lower the height of
the handle, refer to the Handle Height Adjustment
Section on page11.
•
Remove the hairpin clips from the outer holes in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets.
•
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.
See Figure 2. Repeat on other side.
Figure 2
•
Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the
lower handle. Pull the cable tie tight and trim the
excess. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
Carriage Bolt
Hand
Knob
Carriage
Bolt
Hairpin
Clip in
Inner Hole
Weld
Pin
Handle
Mounting
Bracket
Lower
Handle
Cable Tie
Lower
Handle
Hole on
Post
