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 as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts 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, an 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 comers of carton and lay and 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 handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position.
2.Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3.Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to
upper handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust
Handle" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
Operator presence control bat
Upper
Liftup
Mowing
_rhandle
TO PREPARE BATTERY
NOTE; Your battery must be charged
before you can start your lawn mower.
1.Disconnect engine battery connector (male) from battery connector (female)
2.Connect battery charger connector (male) to batten/connector (female).
3.Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet.
4.Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time.
5.After charging, connect engine connector (male) to battery connector
(female).
Your engine has an integral alternator for partial charging. Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required.
IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will not charge a discharged battery.
At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter storage.
ACAUTION: Always disconnect the engine connector (male) from the battery connector (female) to prevent accidental
starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season.
Engine connector
(Male)
Battery
charger
Bakery charger connector
(Male)
Battery connector (Female)
