Troy-Bilt 42012, 42031, 42010, 42030 manual Assembly, Install Handlebars

Section 2: Assembly

IMPORTANT: Left and right sides of the unit are determined from the operator position, facing the direction of forward travel.

E. Install Handlebars

1.Cut the plastic cable ties securing the handlebar ends to the chassis and remove the handlebars. Remove the protective wrapping on the handlebars.

2.Attach the handlebars to the sides of the chassis as follows (use the four 3/8-16 x 3/4" hex flange screws supplied in hardware bag):

a.Install two screws in the upper mounting holes (C, Fig. 2-3) on each side. Leave screws loose enough to allow handlebar to pivot.

b.Install two screws (D) in the lower mounting holes.

c.Using light pressure, press down on the left side handlebar and tighten the two screws. Repeat on the right side handlebar.

3.There are four pre-installed screws (E, Fig. 2-3) on the inside of the handlebars that secure the control panel to the handlebars. Check each screw and tighten securely.

A		J
		H
	Hardware shown full size.
B
C	E	G
	F
D		I
Fig. 2-2
	E
		E
		C
		D
Fig. 2-3

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