Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Your'new lawn mower has been assembled at the
factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc. necessary to complete 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.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON
oRemove loose parts included with mower.
oCut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flaL
oRemove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.
oRoll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor- ougHy for additional loose parts_
HOW TO SET U P YOU R LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1)
IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.
•Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position,.
. | Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle, |
| remove protective padding and tighten both handle |
| knobs.. |
,,Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.
oYour lawn mower handle can be adjusted for'your mowing comfort° Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual,
OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLBAR
UPPER HANDLE
LIFT UP
MOWING POSITION
LOWER HANDLE
FIG. t
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TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
(See Fig. 2)
Your' lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher, To convert to bagging or discharging:
oOpen rear door' and remove mulcher plug, Store mulcher plug in a safe place,
°You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflec- tor.
oTo return to mulching operation, install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower,.
MULCHER PLUG
FIG. 2
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug in place or ap- proved clipping deflector or grass
catcher in place, Never'attempt to op- erate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or'propped open.
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