Scotts 62016S Owner's Manual page 9

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figures 2 - 3
Fig. 2
A
D
To install lower handle:

Locate the lower handle locks (A) and handle lock bolts
(B).
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Place the upper handle assembly (C) behind the mower
as shown.

Align the lower handle with the slot on the motor
housing.
NOTE: Make sure the power cord is located inside and on top of
the handle.

Insert the lower handle lock bolt through the lower handle
lock and thread into the mower housing until the lower
handle lock is approximately 1/4 in. from the mower housing.

To secure the lower handle in place, close the lower
handle lock.

Repeat for the other side.
Fig. 3
D
To install upper handle assembly:

Position the upper handle assembly over the lower handle as
shown in Fig.3, then insert the upper handle lock bolt (D)
through the holes in both handles.
NOTE: The lower handle has three hole settings for height
adjustment. Make sure you use the same height setting for each
side.

Thread the upper handle lock wingnut (E) onto the lock bolt.

Repeat for other side.

Pull up on the upper handle to raise it into operating
position. Make sure that the upper handle is seated in the
grooves at the top of the lower handle.
ASSEMBLY
C
C
B
A
E
D

To secure the upper handle in place, tighten the upper
handle wingnuts. Avoid pinching or trapping any power
cords.
NOTE: If the upper handle is loose or separated from the lower
handle, tighten the wingnuts on the upper handle locks by
turning them clockwise.
DANGER:
Do not allow any part of the power cord on the mower or
extension cord to become pinched or trapped when
assembling or raising the handles. A pinched live power cord
can cause the handles to become electrically energized.
Contact with electrically live conductive parts will result in
death by electrocution, electric shock, and/or serious personal
injury.
B
To lower the handle assembly:

Loosen the upper handle lock wingnuts.
NOTE: Loosen the wingnuts on the upper handle by turning
them counterclockwise.

Lower the upper handle. Avoid pinching or trapping any
power cords.

Release the lower handle lock.

Push outward on each side of the lower handle until it
is free from the slot.Then, fold the handle to the front
of the unit. Avoid pinching or trapping any power cords.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(For Mulching Operation)
See figure 4
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the grass
catcher.

Remove switch key and battery pack.

Lift and hold the rear discharge door (A).

Grasp the mulching plug (C) by its handle and insert it at a
slight angle, as shown.

Push the mulching plug securely into place (B).

Lower the rear discharge door.

Reinstall switch key and battery pack when you are
ready to mow.
Fig. 4
C
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Model 62016S
A
B