Read these instructions in their en- tirety before you attempt to assem- ble or operate your new equipment. Your new equipment has been as- sembled at the factory with the ex-

ASSEMBLY

ception of those parts left unassem-

bled for shipping purposes. To en- sure safe and proper operation of your machine, all parts and hard- ware you install or adjust must be

tightened according to the assem- bly instructions. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness..

Tools NeededForAssembly:

(1) 7/16" Wrench

(1) 3/8" Wrench

(2) 1/2" Wrenches

(1) Needle-nose Pliers

(1) Wire Cutter Pliers

(1) Tire.Gauge

(1) Scissors or Pen Knife

UNPACKING

INSTRUCTIONS

Inspect your machine immediate- ly. Be sure neither the carton nor contents have been damaged. If you find or have reason to sus-

pect damage, contact your near- est Sears Service Center/Depart- ment for assistance.

Cut plastic banding with scissors. Open box flaps and remove any packing material from around the machine. Remove any staples securing bottom of carton to wood pallet. Lift off carton. Cut metal straps secudng unit to base.

Leave unit on base of pallet dur- ing assembly steps (to safely re- move unit from base, wait until you have completed assembly steps 1-2). Before disposing of the carton or any of the packing materials, be sure to check them thoroughly for any small parts.

Cut plastic tie straps holding three long control rods to handlebars. Also remove any packaging around the handlebars.

Perform the assembly on a clean, level surface. If you need to move the machine, be careful not to severely bend any of the con- trol cables on the equipment.

ASSEMBLYSTEPS

Before starting any assembly steps, disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug.

STEP1: AttachHandlebars

• If applicable, cut and remove any

 

 

plastic ties holding wheel drive

rod

 

 

(F, Figure 2-5) to left handlebar and

B

Y ,

blade ddve rod (C, Figure 2-5)

,

to

 

 

right handlebar. Put rods aside.

Figure 2-2: Attach handlebars.

Handlebars (A, Figure 2-2) are shipped partially assembled with two screws (Y, Figure 2-2) loosely in-

stalled. It may be necessary to loosen screws (Y) further to allow the

handlebars to clear the engine air cleaner.

• Rotate handlebars over engine and position as shown in Figure 2-2.

Be careful that the handlebars clear the unit while unfolding. Also, put end of control rod (E, Figures 2-3 and 2-5) into cut-out (W, Figures

2-2 and 2-3) in back of frame while rotating handlebars into position.

Install two 5/16"-18 x 3/4" hex flange screws (B, Figure 2-2).

Tighten all four screws (B and Y).

Secure the engine throttle cable to the left handlebar with a cable tie

from the hardware bag. Clip off any excess tie length.

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987.889 specifications

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