MTD 18A-212B Operator's Manual page 9

5.
4.
Place the upper handle onto the lower handle, keeping the
motor cord over the handles. See Fig. 3-3.
a. Forthe Iowestsetting, line upthetop holes ofthe upper
handle with the holes on the lower handle.
b. Forthe medium setting, line upthe middle holes ofthe
upper handle with the holes on the lower handle.
c. For the highest setting, line up the bottom holes
of the upper handle with the holes on the lower
handle.
NOTE: Make certain the clips on the clamp retainers are
inside the grooves of the clamp seats. See Fig. 3-3 inset.
Figure 3-3
Inserttoggleclampspackedseparatelywiththe mowerintothe
holes for the selected height. See Fig. 3-3.
5.
Tighten the clamps. See Fig. 3-4.
NOTE: Leave space between clamp and clamp seat. If
clamp will not tighten, loosen wing knob half turn. If clamp
is not firmly seated when engaged, tighten wing knob half
turn until clamp is firmly seated when engaged.
Figure 3-4
CordGuide
Make sure the cord between the motor/blade control lever
and the mower sits in the cord holders on the upper and lower
handles.
1. Snaponecord guideontothelower handleandtheothercord
guide onto the upper handle. See Fig. 3-5.
2. Secure the motor cord in the cord guide clamps.
Figure 3-5
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