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2. Remove the upper handle bar bolts (B).
3. Move the handle bars up or down to the desired height.
4. Install the upper handle bar bolts and tighten.
5. Tighten the lower handle bar mounting bolts.
Operating the Front Caster Locks
This procedure only applies to units that are equipped locking
front casters.
Note:It is recommended that the front casters should be
locked when operating on a hill side.
To lock the front casters:
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1. Align the front tires so they are facing front to back.
2. Remove the locking pin (A, Figure30 ).
3. Raise the back of the caster lock (B) up and install the
locking pin back into the hole. The locking pin will be
beneath the back of the caster lock.
4. Repeat the process for the other side of the unit.
To unlock the front casters:
1. Remove the locking pin (A, Figure30 ).
2. Press the back of the caster lock (B) down and install
the locking pin back into the hole. The locking pin will be
above the the back of the caster lock.
3. Repeat the process for the other side of the unit.
Customizing the Forward Motion Control
Lever Position
The forward motion control lever (A, Figure31) can be
operated by the pressing down on the large part of the handle
with the palm of your hand or the short part of the handle
with your thumb. The forward motion control lever is factory
installed in the position so that the large part of the handle is
depressed by the operator's right hand. The lever can be re-
positioned so that large part of the handle can be depressed
by the operator's left hand (as identified by callout B).
1. Release the blade engagement lever to stop the blades
and move the throttle control and engine shut down lever
to the OFF position to stop the engine.
2. Remove the hardware (C, D, and E, Figure31) that
secures the forward motion control lever to the upper
motion control bracket (F).
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