Safety and Instructional Decals
Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals.
Manufacturer's Mark
1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original
machine manufacturer.
1. Lock
1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual.
2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance
from the machine.
3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—remove the ignition key and read the instructions
before servicing or performing maintenance.
4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts.
5. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—do not operate up and down slopes; operate side to
side on slopes; stop the engine before leaving the operating
position; and look behind you when backing up.
94-8072
112-8867
2. Unlock
114-7982
Setup
Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic
sheet that covers the engine.
1
Installing the Handle
No Parts Required
Procedure
WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can
damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Remove the handle knobs from the machine housing
(Figure 3).
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle knobs as you install the handle.
2. Move the handle to the operating position.
3. Install and tighten the handle knobs that you removed
in step 1 (Figure 3).
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Figure 3
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