MTD 260 Series Setup and Adjustments, WARNING Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as

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WARNING: Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as

Ainstructed in the separate engine manual.

Setup and

Adjustments

Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. NOTE: Each end of the lower handle must be placed in the same relative position.

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Figure 3-1

1.The chute deflector on your mower may be held in an upright position by a block for shipping purposes only. This shipping block must be removed and discarded before the mower is put into operation. See Figure 3-1.

a.Pull the chute deflector up towards engine.

b.Remove the block and carefully lower the chute into operating position, keeping fingers out of the way.

2.Perform the following sequence for handle setup:

a.Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle from position A into the operating position B. See Figure 3-2.

b.Make sure the carriage bolt is seated properly in the handle. Tighten knobs securing upper handle to the lower handle.

3.If satisfied with height of handle, tighten knobs at the ends of the lower handle shown in Figure 3-3. For convenience of operating, you may adjust the handle height as follows:

a.Remove the knobs shown in Figure 3-3 and remove the lower handle.

IMPORTANT	A
This unit is shipped
WITHOUT GASOLINE
or OIL. After assem-
bly, service engine
with gasoline and	B
oil as instructed in
the separate engine
manual packed with
your unit.	Figure 3-2

NOTE: This owner’s manual covers various models of lawnmowers. The units illustrated may vary slightly from your unit. Follow only those instructions which pertain to your model lawnmower.

b.Position each handle bracket stud into the top hole in the lower handle. See Figure 3-3 inset.

c.Tighten the knobs.

4.Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. See Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4