Read these instructions and this manual
in its entirety before you attempt to
assemble or operate your new lawn
mower.
IMPORTANT:
This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT
OIL OR GASOLINE
in the
engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as-
sembled at the factory with the exception
of those parts left unassembled
for
shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and
proper operation of your lawn mower, all
parts and hardware you assemble
must
be tightened securely.
Use the correct
tools as necessary to ensure proper
tightness.
All parts such as nuts, wash-
ers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the
assembly have been placed in the parts
bag.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
1. Remove
loose parts included
with
mower.
2.
Cut down two end corners
of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
3.
Remove
all packing
materials
except
padding
between
upper and lower
handle
and padding
holding
operator
presence
control
bar to upper handle.
4.
Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thoroughly
for additional
loose pans.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT:
Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
1. Raise handles until lower handle
section locks into place in mowing
position.
2. Remove protective padding, raise
upper handle section into place on
lower handle and tighten both handle
knobs.
3. Remove handle padding holding
operator presence control bar to upper
handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to
"ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
Operator r
control bar
UP
UF
Mowing
position
Lower handle
5