3.Place one smaller cupped washer on axle bolt, with the cupped side of washer toward the deck (away from wheel).
NOTE: If the lowest cutting position (highest hole in the deck) is used, it is necessary to place the larger washer on the outside of the deck and the smaller washer on the inside.
4.Secure wheel to deck with one larger cupped washer on the inside of the deck (cupped side against the deck) and hex nut. Tighten securely.
5.Assemble the other wheels in the same manner. Remove the blocks.
ATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE
(Hardware C)
Hex Nut
Rope Guide
Starter
Rope
Figure 10
1.The starter rope is inside the top of the engine. With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, depress the blade control handle and pull the rope out of the engine.
2.Place the rope guide around the starter rope, so the opening in the rope guide is toward the front of the mower as shown. Insert the rope guide into the right side of the handle, and secure with hex lock nut. See Figure 10.
FINAL ASSEMBLY OF MOWER
Chute
Deflectable
Shipping
Chute
Retainer
Figure 11
1.The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer for shipping purposes only. This shipping retainer must be removed and discarded before the mower is put into operation. See Figure 11. To remove the shipping chute retainer, move the
2.Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely.
SECTION 7: CONTROLS
Blade Control
Handle
Recoil
Starter
Figure 12
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
WARNING: This control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 12. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and is used to start the engine. See Figure 12.
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