MTD 26M warranty Setup Adjustment, Handle in the higher height position

3

Setup and

Adjustment

WARNING

The chute retainer

must be removed and

discarded before

operating the mower.

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Lawn Mower features vary by model. Not all features discussed (or engines pictured) in this manual are applicable to all Lawn Mower models.

A

B

Figure 3-1

A

B

Figure 3-2

A

B

Figure 3-3

1.For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Remove the retainer as follows:

a.Push chute deflector up towards engine. Holding deflector in this position, remove the retainer and discard. See Figure 3-1.

b.Lower the chute deflector carefully keeping your fingers out of the way.

WARNING: The chute retainer must be removed and discarded before operating the mower.

2.Perform the following sequence for handle setup:

a.Lift the upper handle up from folded position A and pull it to extended position B following the arrow in Figure 3-2. The handle should click into this position.

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

3.If satisfied with height of handle, tighten wing nuts at the ends of the lower handle shown in Figure 3-3. For convenience of operating, you may adjust the handle height by removing the wing nuts and removing the lower handle.

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

b.Tighten the wing nuts.

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 3-4