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Setup and
Adjustment
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models.
Lawn Mower features vary by model. Not all features
discussed (or engines pictured) in this manual are
applicable to all Lawn Mower models.
1. Follow the steps below to position the handle.
a. Lift the upper handle up from the folded position
and pull it back to the extended position. See
Figure 3-1. Do not crimp cables. The handle
should click into this position.
b. Make sure the carriage bolt is seated properly in
the handle. Tighten star knobs to secure upper
handle to the lower handle.
2. Follow these steps to secure the handle. See Figure
3-2.
a. Remove the hairpin clip from the pivot rod. Using a
pair of pliers, insert hairpin clip into the other hole
on the rod. Repeat on other side.
b. Insert a carriage bolt from the hardware pack into
the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket.
Secure with one plastic wing nut, also included in
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. See Figure 3-3.
a. Hold the blade control against upper handle.
b. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release the
blade control.
c. Slip starter rope into rope guide.
d. Tighten wing nut.
4. Secure cables to the lower handle using the cable
ties. See Figure 3-4. Insert posts on cable ties into
holes provided on the lower handle. Pull cable ties
tight and trim excess.
NOTE: Stand behind
the mower as if you
were going to operate
it. Your right hand cor-
responds to the right
side of the mower; your
left hand corresponds
to the left side of the
mower.
IMPORTANT: For
shipping purposes
your mower is set with
the wheels in a low
cutting height position.
For best results raise
the cutting position
until it is determined
which height is best
for your lawn, refer to
Adjustment section for
instructions.
Figure 3-1: Unfold handle and tighten hardware.
Figure 3-2: Secure handle to handle mounting brackets.
Figure 3-3: Pull recoil starter through rope guide and tighten.
Figure 3-4: Use cable ties to secure cables to lower handle.
NOTE: This Operator’s
Manual covers
several models. Lawn
Mower features vary by
model. Not all features
discussed (or engines
pictured) in this manual
are applicable to all
Lawn Mower models.
A
B
Wing Nuts (2)
Hardware Pack
Carriage Bolts (2)
A
B
A
C
D
B