ASSEMBLY
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3. Insert the right lower handle into the
mounting channel (see Figure 3). Make
sure the flat end at the top of the handle
is facing inward.
4. Mount a washer on each screw. Push
the screws through the tine shield, the
lower handle, and half way through the
engine casting (see Figure 4).
5. Insert the left lower handle into the
mounting channel (see Figure 3). Make
sure the flat end at the top of the handle
is facing inward.
6. Push the screws through the engine
casting, the lower handle, and the tine
shield. Secure with washers and lock-
nuts as shown in Figure 4. Do not tight-
en as this time.
7. Remove the fasteners from the upper
handle (see Figure 5).
8. Assemble the upper handle to the lower
handles with the fasteners.
9. Tighten the knobs.
NOTE: To tighten the knobs, hold the
curved carriage bolt head against the
outside of the lower handle as you
tighten the knobs.
10. Tighten the locknuts that hold the ends
of the lower handles (see Figure 4).
Tighten only enough to firmly hold the
handles.
CAUTION: Over tightening the lock-
nuts can change the shape of the han-
dle and damage the engine casing.
Figure 3
Left Lower
Handle
Right Lower
Handle
Mounting Channel
Screw
Washer
Washer
Locknut
Tine Shield
Figure 4
Figure 5
Carriage
Bolt
Flat Washer
Curved
Washer
Knob
Upper Handle