SECTION 3: UNPACKING
Removing Unit From Carton
•Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.
•Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).
•Cut corners and lay carton down flat.
•Remove packing material.
•Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position.
Tools Required
Pair of pliers (not necessary, but helpful)
Assembling Mower
•Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes.
•Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground it against the engine. On engines with a rubber boot, attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground. See Figure 1.
"V" Slot
On Engine
Spark Plug Wire
With Rubber Boot
| Spark |
Spark Plug | Plug |
Wire |
(Engine with Rubber Boot) (Engine without Rubber Boot)
Figure 1
•Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets. Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle (carriage bolts must be seated properly on the handle). See Figure 2.
Carriage
Bolt
Carriage Bolt
Hand
Knob
Figure 2
NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. If you wish to lower the height of the handle, refer to the Handle Height Adjustment Section on page10.
•Remove the hairpin clips from the outer holes in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets.
•Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin.
See Figure 3. Repeat on other side.
Hairpin
Clip in
Inner Hole
Weld
Pin
Lower
Handle
Handle
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 3
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