ASSEMBLY
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 WITH- OUT 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 ship- ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete 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 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 corners 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 thor- ougly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Figs. 1 and 2)
IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.
1.Raise lower handle section to operating position and align holes in lower handle with holes in handle brackets.
2.Insert handle bolts through lower handles and handle brackets; secure with lower (“standard”) knobs.
3.Remove protective padding, raise upper handle sec- tion into place on lower handle and tighten both upper (“star”) knobs.
4.Remove any packing material from around control bar.
Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to “ADJUST HANDLE” in the Service andAdjustments section of this manual.
OPERATOR | MOWING |
PRESENCE | POSITION |
CONTROL |
|
BAR |
|
| LIFT |
| UP |
LIFT |
|
UP | UPPER |
| HANDLE |
| UPPER |
| HANDLE |
| “STAR” |
| KNOB |
| LOWER |
| HANDLE |
| LOWER HANDLE |
| “STANDARD” KNOB |
FIG. 1
BOLT |
KNOB |
HANDLE |
BRACKET |
FIG. 2
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