General
WARNING! Prevent unintentional starting
!
by removing the ignition cable from the
spark plug.
CAUTION! This lawn mower is shipped without oil or
gasoline in the engine.
Remove the lawn mower from the
carton.
•
Remove loose parts included with mower.
•
Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel
down flat.
•
Remove all packing materials, except padding
between upper and lower handle and padding holding
the engine brake handle to upper handle.
•
Roll the lawn mower out of the carton and make sure
that no loose parts are left within the carton.
Handle
CAUTION! Take care not to damage the cables and
wires when you unfold the handlebar.
Operating position
1
Raise the lower handle section to operating position.
Align the handle with the angled indentation in the
handle brackets.
2
Tighten the lower handlebar knobs.
3
Remove protective padding, raise the upper handle
section into place on the lower handle and tighten
both upper knobs.
4
Remove any packing material from around engine
brake handle.
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ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS
Vertical handle storage
The handle can be set in a vertical storage position.
1
Loosen the lower handle knobs.
2
Rotate the handle to vertical storage indentation on
the handle bracket.
3
Retighten the knobs.
Storage/Transport position
The handle assembly can be folded to minimize space
needed for transport and storage.
CAUTION! Take care not to damage the cables and
wires when you fold the handlebar.
1
Loosen the 2 handle knobs on the upper handle and
allow handle to fold down to the rear.
2
Loosen the 2 handle knobs on the lower handle and
pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to
rest on mower.