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Setup and
Adjustment
This Operators Manual covers a range of product
specifications for various models. Characteristics and fea-
tures discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not
be applicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right
to change product specifications, designs, and equipment
without notice and without incurring obligation.
1. Remove any packing material which may be between
upper and lower handles.
a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in
Figure 3-1. Make certain the lower handle is seated
securely into the handle mounting brackets.
b. Tighten star knobs securing upper handle to lower
handle, Figure 3-1. Make sure that each carriage
bolt is seated properly in the handle.
2. Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side
lower handle.
a. Remove hairpin clip from this hole. Using a pair
of pliers, insert hairpin clip into the hole on pin
closest to the bracket, Figure 3-2. Repeat on other
side.
b. Insert a carriage bolt from the hardware pack into
the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket,
Figure 3-2. Secure with one plastic wing nut, also
included the hardware pack. Repeat on other side.
3. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the
upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the
rope guide, Figure 3-3.
a. Hold blade control handle against upper handle.
b. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade
control handle.
c. Slip starter rope into rope guide.
d. Tighten wing nut.
4. Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the
lower handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess,
Figure 3-4.
Stand behind the mower
as if you were going to
operate it. Your right hand
corresponds to the right
side of the mower; your
left hand corresponds to
the left side of the mower.
Figure 3-1: Unfold handle and tighten hardware.
IMPORTANT
This unit is shipped with-
out gasoline or oil in the
engine. Fill up gasoline
and oil as instructed in
the accompanying engine
manual BEFORE operat-
ing your mower.
Make sure to route cable
outside the lower handle.
Do not crimp cable while
lifting the handle up.
Figure 3-2: Secure lower handle to mounting brackets.
Figure 3-3: Pull recoil starter through rope guide and tighten.
Figure 3-4: Secure cable to handle using cable ties.