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Step 6. Tighten the cable ties and insert pegs on ties in lower handle holes. Cut off excess.
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Step 7. Loosen the wing nut holding the rope guide to the upper handle.
Step 8. Squeeze the blade control handle against the upper handle and pull out starter rope slowly.
Step 9. Thread starter rope into rope guide.
Step 10. Tighten wing nut.
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guide placement
•Your mower has been shipped in the lowest cutting position for shipping purposes. Please see the “cutting height adjustment lever” section on page 10 of this owner’s guide to adjust cutting height.
SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
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Drive Clutch Control |
| Adjustment Lever* | Caster Locks |
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*Model 959 - adjusts all 4 wheels Model 969 - adjusts rear wheels only
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