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, 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 tightnes& All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc,, necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
1.Remove loose parts included with mower° 1, Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
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3. | Remove | all packing | materials | except |
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| padding | between | upper and | lower | 2, | Slip | vinyl | bindings over | frame, | ||||||
| handle | and padding | holding | operator | NOTE: | If vinyl bindings | are | too | stiff, hold | ||||||
| presence control bar to upper handle. | them in warm water for a few | minutes. If | ||||||||||||
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4, | Roll lawn | mower | out of carton | and | bag | gets wet, | let | it dry | before | using, | |||||
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER |
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IMPORTANT: | Unfold |
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as not to pinch or damage control cables° |
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1, Raise handles until lower handle sec- |
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2, Remove protective padding, raise up- |
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Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted |
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JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust- |
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| MOWING | Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be | |||||||||
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Handle knob
Lower handle
