Assembly & Set-Up

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Contents of Carton

 

 

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One Tiller

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One Handlebar Support

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One Handlebar Assembly

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One Hardware Pack

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One Operator’s Manual

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One Engine Operator’s Manual

warning! To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions.

Recommended Tools for Assembly

•3⁄8” open-end wrench

•9⁄16” open-end wrench

•7⁄8” open-end wrench

•Scissors (to trim plastic ties)

•Ruler

•Small board (to tap plastic knob on lever)

•Tire pressure gauge

•Clean oil funnel

•Clean, high-quality motor oil. Refer to the separate Engine Operator’s Manual for motor oil specifications and quantity.

Contents of Hardware pack

•3⁄8-16 x 1” Hex Hd. Screw (2)

•Keyed Washer (1)

•Wheel Gear Lever Knob (1)

•Height Adjustment Flange Screw (1)

•3⁄8” Flat Washer (2)

•#10 Lockwasher (2)

•3⁄8”-16 Nylock Lock Nut (2)

•#10-32 x 1⁄2” Round Hd. Screw (2)

•#10-32 Nut (2)

•Cotter Pin (1)

•Cable Tie (4)

4.The tiller is heavy. You should not attempt to remove it from the shipping platform until instructed to do so in these steps.

Handle

1.Cut the large, plastic cable ties that secure the handlebar ends to the handlebar mounting tabs on the transmission top cover.

2.Gently lift the handlebar (do not overstretch the attached cable) and place the handlebar cross-brace in front of the curved height adjustment bracket. See Fig. 3-1.

Keyed

Washer

shown for clarity.

Mounting

Tabs

Adjustment

Screw

Height Adjustment

 

Bracket

Handlebar Cross Brace

 

Figure 3-1

Assembly

Unpacking Instructions

1.Remove any cardboard inserts and packaging material from the carton. Remove any staples from the bottom of the carton and remove the carton.

2.Cut the large, plastic tie strap that secures the transmission tube to the shipping pallet. Leave the handlebars on top of the tiller to avoid damaging any cables.

3.The hardware pack is is inside the literature envelope. Check the contents with the list above.