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SECTION 3: UNPACKING
Removing Unit From Carton
• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open
carton.
• Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, bottle of oil, etc.).
• Cut corners and lay carton down flat.
• Remove packing material.
• Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual
before operating your mower.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
is observed from the operating position.
Tools Required
Pair of pliers (not necessary, but helpful)
Assembling Mower
• Remove any packing material which may be
between the upper and lower handles for shipping
purposes.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug and
attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to
ground. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
• Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the
handle into the operating position. Make certain the
lower handle is seated securely into the handle
mounting brackets. Tighten the hand knobs on
each side of the handle (carriage bolts must be
seated properly into the handle). See Figure 3.
NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the
higher height position. If you wish to lower the height of
the handle, refer to the Handle Height Adjustment
Section on page 9.
Figure 3
• Remove the hairpin clips from the outer holes in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets.
• Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower
handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert
the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin.
See Figure 4. Repeat on other side.
Figure 4
• The rope guide is attached to the right side of the
upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures
the rope guide. For location of the wing nut, see
Figure 5.
Spark Plug
Rubber Boot
Carriage Bolt
Hand
Knob
Carriage
Bolt
Hairpin
Clip in
Inner Hole
Weld
Pin
Handle
Mounting
Bracket
Lower
Handle