SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Removing Unit From Carton
•Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and open carton.
•Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.)
•Cut along corners, lay the carton down flat, and remove all packing material.
•Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton
thoroughly for loose parts. | Spark Plug |
Loose Parts in Carton
Spark Plug
Wire
•Grass Bag
•Side Discharge Chute
•Rear Wheels
•Hardware Pack
•Bottle of Oil
Hardware Pack
Figure 2
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position.
Setting Up Your Lawn Mower
Assembling Handle
Please identify each piece of the hardware pack as | • |
shown in Figure 1. |
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Carriage Bolt | Wing Nut |
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| Group A |
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| Wave Washer |
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| Flat Washer | • |
Shoulder Screw | Spring Washer |
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| Group B |
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Figure 1
Lift up and pull back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position. See Figure
3.Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle bracket assemblies.
| Lower Handle | |
Upper | Handle | |
Bracket | ||
Handle | ||
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Figure 3
Tighten wing nuts on each side of the handle making sure that the carriage bolts are seated properly into the handle. See Figure 4.
Before Assembly
•Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground against the engine. See Figure 2.
Tighten this wing nut
Carriage
Bolt
Figure 4
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