ASSEMBLY
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety
before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the
factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping 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
Remove loose parts included with mower.
Cut down two end corners of carton and fay end panel down flat.
Remove alt packing materials except padding between upper and lower handIe and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.
Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor° ough!y for additiona! loose parts.
HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. i)
IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.
Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position.
Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle,
remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs.
Remove handle padding hetding operator presence control bar to upper handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual.
TO iNSTALL ATTACHMENTS (See Fig. 2)
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
Open rear door and remove mufcher plate. Store mulcher plate in a safe place.
You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflec- tor.
To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plate into discharge opening of mower. Be sure all tabs are seated properly.
OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLBAR
UPPER HANDLE
LIFT UP
MOWING POSITION
LOWER HANDLE
F_G. 1
SLOTS
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MULCHER PLATE | TABS |
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FiG, 2
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate in place or ap-
catcher in piece. Never attempt to op- proved clipping deflector or grass erate the tawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
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