Assembly
Note: Determine left and right hand sides of
the unit by standing in the normal
operator's position.
Note:
To make the rope easier to loop,
squeeze the control bar on the handle
to release the blade brake.
Handle
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The mower is shipped from the factory with
filler between the upper and lower handle joints
to prevent shipping and assembly damage. Align
upper and lower handles and remove the filler
with a pliers.
The left handle knob is shipped from the factory
on the outside of the handle (Fig. 3). Remove the
left knob and bolt. Reinstall knob and bolt on
inside of handle (Fig. 4). Both handle knobs
should be positioned on the inside of the
handles. Tighten handle knobs.
Move handle latches slightly outward so they
will not be in the way when pivoting the handle
backward into the operating position (Fig. 4).
Pivot handle backward. Move handle latches
inward while snapping handle stud into center
hole of handle latch (Fig. 4). If a handle latch
does not fit tightly against the handle tube,
remove latch from handle stud, bend the latch
inward, and reattach to handle stud. Repeat as
necessary to ensure a tight fit between latch and
handle. Make sure handle knobs are securely
tightened.
Note: If handle height is not satisfactory,
adjust by placing handle stud into a
different hole.
5. Ensure control cables are to the rear and inside
of handles. Secure cables to handle with cable
ties (Fig. 4).
Discharge Tunnel Plug
Selected models only
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Open the discharge door by pulling forward on
the handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 6).
Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the
spring-loaded door from closing while inserting
the plug.
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Since the plug is slightly wider than the
discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug
clockwise slightly while inserting it (Fig. 6).
Make sure the arrow on the plug decal is
pointing upwards.
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Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip
on the bottom of the plug clicks into place,
locking the plug securely into the discharge
tunnel (Fig. 7). Release discharge door handle to
lock top of plug.
Battery
(Electric start models only)
Starter Rope
1. Pull starter rope through rope guide on handle
(Fig. 5).
1. Connect battery to wire harness (Fig. 8).
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Charge Battery. Refer to Charging Battery
section.
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