ASSEMBLY
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 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
1.Remove loose parts included with mower.
2.Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat.
3.Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.
4.Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor- ougly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Figs. 1 and 2)
IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.
1.Raise lower handle section to operating position and align hole in handle with one of three height positioning holes.
2.Insert handle bolt through handle and bracket and secure with knob.
3.Repeat for opposite side of handle.
4.Remove protective padding, raise upper handle sec- tion into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.
5.Remove any packing material from around control bar.
OPERATOR | MOWING |
PRESENCE | POSITION |
CONTROL |
|
BAR |
|
| LIFT |
| UP |
LIFT |
|
UP | UPPER |
| HANDLE |
| HANDLE |
| KNOB |
| LOWER |
| HANDLE |
FIG. 1 | 4 |
Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to “ADJUST HANDLE” in the Service andAdjustments section of this manual.
BOLT |
KNOB |
HANDLE |
BRACKET |
FIG. 2
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 3)
1.Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top.
2.Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
FRAME
HANDLE
VINYL | FRAME |
BINDINGS | OPENING |
FIG. 3
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see “TO CONVERT MOWER” in the Operation section of this manual.