Yard-Man 263 Setup and Adjustment, IMPORTANT This unit is, shipped without gasoline, mower

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Setup and

Adjustment

WARNING

The chute retainer must be removed and discarded before operating the mower.

Each end of the lower handle must be attached to the handle mounting brackets at the same position.

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Figure 3-1: Remove retainer from underside of chute.

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Figure 3-2: Unfold handle and tighten hardware.

1.Before assembling, remove the unit from the carton.

a.Open carton and remove loose parts included with unit. Do not crimp cables while removing loose parts or the entire unit from the carton.

b.Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.

2.For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Remove the retainer as follows:

a.Pull chute deflector up and back towards engine. Holding deflector in this position, remove the retainer and discard, Figure 3-1.

b.Lower the chute deflector carefully keeping your fingers out of the way.

c.If wanting to side discharge grass clippings, remove the mulch plug. Refer to the Adjustment section on the following page for instructions.

WARNING: The chute retainer must be removed and discarded before operating the mower.

3.Perform the following sequence for handle setup:

a.Lift the upper handle up from the folded position and pull it back to the extended position, Figure 3-2. The handle should click into this position.

b.Make sure the carriage bolt is seated properly in the handle. Tighten star knobs to secure upper handle to the lower handle

4.Follow the steps below to secure the lower handle to the handle mounting brackets:

a.Position each handle bracket stud into the top or bottom hole in the lower handle, Figure 3-3.

b.Tighten the star knobs.

Note: The handle height may be adjusted at anytime by moving the stud on each bracket to the other hole on each side of the lower handle.

IMPORTANT: This unit is	�
shipped without gasoline
or oil in the engine. Fill
up gasoline and oil as
instructed in the accom-
panying engine manual
BEFORE operating your
mower.

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Figure 3-3: Secure lower handle to mounting brackets. Figure 3-4: Use cable tie to secure cables to lower handle.

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