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IMPORTANT: This mower is shipped without gasoline
or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with
gasoline and oil as instructed in the Operation section
of the Engine Manual before starting or operating
your mower.
NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Lawn
Mower is observed from the operating position.
Unpacking
Opening Carton
1. Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top to
bottom.
2. Remove all loose parts:
• Grass Catcher (if equipped)
• Engine Oil
3. Remove loose packing material.
Removing Mower From Carton
1. Lift mower from the rear to detach it from
underlying carton material and roll mower out
of carton.
2. Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts.
3. Remove any packing material which may be
between upper and lower handles.
Mower Assembly
Perform the following procedures to assemble and set
up the mower:
• Handle Assembly
• Pull-Out Handle. See page 9.
• Folding Handle. See page 10.
• Recoil Starter Rope Handle Assembly
• Attaching the Grass Catcher (if equipped)
• Attaching Side Discharge Chute or Side Discharge Blower
(if equipped)
NOTE: If necessary, refer to the procedures in the
Adjustments Section after assembling the mower.
Handle Assembly
Pull-Out Handle
1. Remove knobs or wing nuts (a) and carriage bolts
(b) from the handle (Figure 1).
Do not loosen or remove hex head screws.
a
b
Figure 1
2. Remove T-bolts (c) from the handle brackets
(Figure 2).
3. While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t move, pivot
upper handle (d) up (Figure 2). Do not crimp blade
or drive control cables while lifting the handle up.
c
d
Figure 2
4. Pull upward on the handle (d) (Figure 3) until holes
in lower handle (e) line up with holes in handle
brackets (f) (Figure 3 Inset, Deck Cutaway).
NOTE: When pulling upward on handle, do not pull
handle all the way out of the handle brackets.
e
f
d
Figure 3
ASSEMBLY
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