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NOTE
Reference to right or left hand side
of the mower is observed from the
operating position.
FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 2.
Curved
Bolt
Lock Washer (C)
Hex Nut (D)
FIGURE 3.
^ead
E)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS¬
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommenda¬
tions.
-«—Contents of hardware pack: (See figure 1)
A (1) Rope Guide Bolt
B (2) Hairpin Cotters
C (2) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.
D (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
E (1) Curved Head Carriage Bolt
F (2) Cable Ties
1. Remove lawn mower and loose parts from car¬
ton. Make certain all parts and literature have
been removed from the carton before the car¬
ton is discarded.
2. Extend the throttle control cable (attached to
the upper handle) and the brake cable
(attached to the engine) and place on the
floor. Be careful not to bend or kink control
cables.
3. A ttach the lower handle by placing the bottom
holes in the lower handle over the weld pins
on the handle mount brackets. Make certain
the instruction label on the lower handle can
be read from the operating position. Secure
with hairpin cotters (B) in inner holes on weld
— pins. See figure 2.
NOTE
There are two (2) holes in the handle
mount brackets. Place the hairpin
cotter in the inner hole for operation.
Cuter hole is for storage.
NOTE
It may be necessary to bend the
ends of the lower handle inward
slightly to obtain a tight fit against
the handle mount brackets.
4. P l ace the upper handle in position over the
lower handle. The control housing must be on
the left hand side of the handle. Secure the
left hand side of upper handle using the
curved head bolt (E), lock washer (C) and hex
— nut (D) as shown in figure 3.
NOTE
The right hand side of the handle
will be secured with the rope guide
bolt. However, left handed operators
may assemble the rope guide bolt to
the left side of the handle for easier
starting.
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