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3.5 Install casters to front of deck using appropriate
hardware from the bolt bag (eight 3/8 x 3/4" bolts
and eight 3/8" whizlock nuts); tightening the lower
four bolts first, then the top four.
3.6 Loosen the 5/16" hardware at the two (2) discharge
deflector hinge points so that the deflector is snug,
but can be moved up and down freely.
3.7 Mount the fuel tank on the tank support.
Apply retaining adhesive Fel-Pro Pro-Lock ‘Retaining Type I or
Retaining II’ or Loctite RC 609 or 680 on the two threaded
studs from the bolt bag and install into the two left holes
underneath fuel tank. Install the fuel tank on top of the
fuel tank support with the studs going through the slots in
the support. Install two 5/16 x 3/4 screws with a 5/16”
flatwasher and 5/16” lockwasher into the threaded holes in
the right side of the fuel tank.
Do not over tighten
. Place
a 5/16” flatwasher, then a spring, and a 5/16 nyloc nut over
each of the studs. Completely tighten nyloc nut then back off
a 1/2 turn. This will allow for normal fuel expansion and
contraction with changes in temperature and fuel levels.
Do not over tighten
.
3.8 Install Handle Assembly
Position the lower end of the handle assembly on the
outside of the upper rear section of the fuel tank &
handle support. Install one 3/8-16 x 1" bolt (from
the outside in) in the upper hole on each side of the
handle.
Loosely secure each screw with a 3/8" nyloc nut. The
handle can now be pivoted to allow positioning in one
of the three holes allowing various adjustments for
operator comfort (See Figures 1 & 2). Once a proper
position is found, install one 3/8 x 1" bolt in the
bottom mounting holes on each side of the handle.
Secure each bolt with a 3/8" nyloc nut. Tighten all
hardware.
FIG. 1
UPPER HANDLE MOUNTING
IMPORTANT: If the mower has been
completely assembled
and
the handle position
is
changed
, it will be necessary to
readjust the drive and brake linkage.