Section 2: Assembly
STEP 2: Attach Handlebar
1.Attach the two legs of the handlebar support (A, Fig.
2.Using using two
(H) and
3.There are three height adjustment holes in the two handlebar support brackets. E & F, Fig.
position the handlebars at approximately | G |
waist level when the tines are |
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the soil. Loosely attach the handlebar |
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support brackets to the outside of the |
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handlebar assembly (K) using two 5/16"- |
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18 x |
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washers (H) and |
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K
I H
F
A
G
NOTE: If a support bracket will not move, loosen attaching screw (J) and nut.
IMPORTANT: The support brackets must be assembled to the outside of the handlebar assembly.
4. Tighten all handlebar mounting hardware securely.
STEP 3: Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform
To move the tiller without the engine running, put the wheels in their FREEWHEEL position, as described below.
1.Use a sturdy block to raise one wheel off the ground.
2.Remove the hairpin cotter (L, Fig.
3.Using the handlebar as a lever, roll the tiller to a flat area.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the engine, the wheels must be placed in their WHEEL DRIVE position (pins through wheel hubs and wheel shaft). This procedure is described in “Wheel Drive Pins” in
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D
C 
J
B
Fig. 2-2: Attach handlebar.
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L
Fig. 2-3: Wheel in FREEWHEELING position (wheel drive pin through wheel shaft only).
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