_CAUTION: Do not operate this mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Commission.
ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug.
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower.
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in
the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com- plete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1)5/16" Wrench (1) Adjustable Wrench
(1)7/16" Wrench (1) 9/16" Wrench
(1)1/2" Wrench (1) 3/4" Wrench
When right hand or left hand is men- tioned in this manual, it means when you
are standing in the operating position, behind the handle.
UNPACKCARTON
1.Remove all loose parts from carton.
2.Examine all items. Compare with list of unassembled parts and hardware.
3.Remove lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching blade under housing. Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or
lifting mower.
ASSEMBLE LOWER HANDLE
NOTE: For ease of lower handle assem- bly, raise rear of deck and block securely.
1.Position lower handle on deck so cut- off flat is forward as shown.
2.Align holes in handle with holes in deck as shown and assemble
3/4 hex bolts, flat washers, and
Iocknuts. Tighten securely.
3. Repeat for opposite side of mower.
Flat washers | Locknuts |
Hex
bolts
ASSEMBLE UPPER HANDLE
1.Position upper handle over lower handle with small hole for mounting
ASSEMBLE UPSTOP BRACKET
2.Position upstop bracket on the right inside of upper handle as shown.
3.Install the hex washer head screw into the hole in
AS VIEWED FROM FRONT OF MOWER
Hex |
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washer |
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head |
| \ /- |
screw | - \ | \ |
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| Lockouts |
ASSEMBLE | WHEELS |
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Cutting height is determined by assem- bling the wheels in one of four possible positions on the mower housing. All wheels must be in the same height position for even cutting.
1.For each wheel, assemble shoulder bolt and spacer as shown
2.Assemble
(rear wheels only) and
6 tighten securely.