Troy-Bilt 34020C Owner's/Operator's Manual page 10

Assembi.y
Figure 2-2: Unfold lower handlebar
assembly.
Step 3: Unfold and Secure
Upper Handlebars
NOTE: On some models the
upper adjustment knobs (A, Figure
2-3) are located on the inside of
the handlebars.
A. Loosen the upper adjustment
knobs (A, Figure 2-3) until the
adjustment teeth are disengaged.
Push outward on the sides of the
upper handlebars, and swing the
handlebars upward to the desired
height setting.
B. Align the adjustment teeth and
tighten the knobs.
C. Remove the plastic tie strap
and any cardboard wrapping from
the handlebars.
Figure 2-3: Handlebar position
adjustment (Model 34022 shown).
CAUTION
Sharp cutting blades can
cause serious personal in-
jury. When working near the
mower blade, wear heavy
leather gloves to protect
yourself from the sharp
edges.
Step 4: Connect Battery
Wires and Charge Battery
(Models 34023, 34023C,
34323 and 34323C)
A. Carefully lift right side of
mower so mower rests on left side.
B. Two wires (A and B, Figure 2-
4) are located inside the right rear
corner of the deck.
NOTE: Be sure both wires are
above wheel axle before snapping
the two connectors together.
C. Connect wire lead from battery
(A, Figure 2-4) to wire lead from
main wire harness (B). Position
wires toward top of deck.
D. Gently lower mower to the
ground.
E. Initially charge battery for 24
hours before using electric starter.
See battery charging instructions
on Page 41.
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Figure 2-4: Battery wiring harness
connection.
Step 5: Attach Blade Brake
Control Lever (Models
34311,34313 and 34328)
A. Remove the screw (A, Figure
2-5), nut (B) and two washers (C)
from the right handlebar.
B. Position the washers against
the hole in the handlebar.
C. Rotate the lever mounting
bracket forward (see arrow in fig-
ure) until the slot (D) is aligned
with the washers.
D. Reinstall the screw and nut and
tighten them securely.
E. Tighten the screw and nut (E)
at the upper part of the lever.
D
Figure 2-5: Attach Blade Brake
Control Lever.
Step 6: Add Oil To Engine
A. The mower was shipped with-
out oil which must be added
before the engine is started.
B. See the Engine Owner's
Manual shipped with the mower
for filling instructions and for the
correct oil specifications and
amount for your engine.
Step 7: Perform Final
Assembly Check
A. Check all nuts and bolts for
tightness.
B. Be sure to read Section 3,
"Features and Controls," and
Section 4, "Operation," before
using the mower.