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0Insert the right side lower handle section into the mounting channel between the fine shield and the engine casting (see Fig 3) Push the mounting screws through the tine shield, handle and approxi- mately half way into the engine casting Be sure a washer is on each mounting screw (see Fig 4) It may be necessary to rotate the lower handle to align the mounting holes. To allow proper mounting of the upper handle section be sure the flat portion of the lower handle is facing inward

@Position the left side lower handle section into the mounting channel between the tine shield and the engine casting Alig n the holes inthe handle with the engine casting and the tine shield, then push the mounting screws completely through the engine casting, handle and fine shield Install awasher onto the mounting screws and secure the lower handle sections using two Iocknuts previously removed (see Fig. 4).. Finger tighten the focknuts at this time

OPlace the upper handie between the Iower handles (see Fig 5) and secure with two curved head car_ riage bolts, two formed washers, two 11/32 inch flatwashers and two tee knobs on the inside of the handle. You must insert a hex nut into each tee knob.. Finger tighten only. Pull back on the tee knob to engage the hex opening with the hex nut Tighten the tee knob. The nut will be pulled intothe cavity and locked. The lower handles have two holes at the top end to allow the upper handle to be positioned at two different heights.

@Using two 7/16 inch wrenches, tighten the locknuts on the screws in the lower ends ot the lower handles just enough to hold the tower handles firmly in place

IMPORTANT: OVERTIGHTENING THE SCREWS ENOUGH TO CHANGE THE SHAPE OF THE HANDLES CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CASTING

OHold the curved head carriage bolt against the ouF side of the lower handle while tightening the tee knobs securely (see Fig 5)

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SHIELD

LOWER END

OF HANDLE

MOUNTING

CHANNEL

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LOCKNUTS

WASHERS

WASH

TNESHIELD

COVER

MOUNTING SCREWS

FIG., 4

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