112-8759
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 wire from the spark plug, 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.
112-8867
1. Lock
108-4791
Electric-start models only
115-2896
Model 20089 only
2. Unlock
Setup
Important: Remove and discard the protective
plastic sheet that covers the engine.
1. Unfolding the Handle
Procedure
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. Carefully move the upper handle forward until the
handle halves are in line and nest together as shown
(Figure 3).
2. Tighten the handle knobs (Figure 4).
3. Rotate the handle rearward (as shown) until it clicks
into place (Figure 5).
5
Figure 3
Figure 4