MTD 08M Lawn Mower User Manual


 
9sectiOn 3 — asseMbly & set-up
If satisfied with the height of the handle, tighten the star
knobs at the ends of the lower handle shown in Fig. 3-3.
For convenience of operation, you may adjust the handle
height as follows:
NOTE: Each end of the lower handle must be placed in the
same position on the mounting brackets.
Remove the star knobs shown in Fig. 3-3 and remove
the lower handle.
Position each handle bracket stud into the top hole
in the lower handle.
Tighten the star knobs.
2.
a.
b.
c.
Position the recoil starter by following the steps below:
Hold the blade control against the upper handle.
Slowly pull the starter rope out of the engine. See
Fig. 3-4.
Slip the starter rope into the rope guide.
Tighten the rope guide wing nut.
Use the cable tie provided to secure cable to the lower
handle. Pull the cable tie tight and trim excess. See Fig. 3-5.
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
Figure 3-3
A
C
D
B
Figure 3-4
Figure 3-5