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. All parts such as nuts,
washers,
bolts, etc., necessary to com-
plete the assembly
have been placed in
the parts bag. 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.
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 thorougly
for additional
loose parts.
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 "AD-
JUST HANDLE"
in the Service and
Adjustments
section of this manual.
Operator
control bar
Upper handl,
LIFT
UF
Mowing
position
Lower handle
TO PREPARE
BATTERY
NOTE: Your battery must be charged
before you can start your lawn mower.
1. Disconnect engine battery connector
(male) from battery connector (female)
2. Connect battery charger connector
(male) to battery connector (female).
3. Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.
outlet.
4. Leave battery charger connected
for
24 hours before starting your engine
for the first time.
5. After charging,
connect
engine
connector
(male) to battery connector
(female).
Your engine has an integral alternator for
partial charging.
Connect your battery
charger to charge battery as required.
IMPORTANT:
The engine alternator will
not charge a discharged
battery.
At the end of the mowing season the
battery should be charged for 48 hours to
protect the battery during winter storage.
_I_CAUTION:
Always disconnect the
engine connector (male) from the battery
connector (female) to prevent accidental
starting when transporting or storing your
lawn mower after the season.
Charger
connector
Battery connector
(female)
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to
be used as a mulcher. To convert to
bagging, see TO CONVERT
MOWER" in
the Operation section of this manual).
Engine
Battery
5 connector
(male)
charger