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 (_ASOLINE in the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as-
sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembl;_d for shipping purposes. All pads 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
Operator presence control bar
"Upper
Mowing position
Lower handle
tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON
Handle
pin
1.Remove loose parts included with
•mower.
2.Cut down two end comers 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 thorougly for additional loose parts.
HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.
1.Raise lower handle section to
operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards
each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three
height adjustment holes.
2.Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3.Remove any packing matedal from around control bar.
Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
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bracket
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TO INSTALL ATI'ACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to
bagging or discharging, see "To convert mower" in the OPERATION section of this
manual.
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