Safety and Instruction Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any
area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
ON MOWER HOUSING
(Part No. 71-1280)
Model 22171 only
ON BELT COVER
(Part No. 74-1970)
ON DISCHARGE TUNNEL
Assembly
Install Handle
1. Mount handle to outside of mower housing, using
bottom hole, with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/4" lg. capscrews,
washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 1).
2. Secure handle latches to handle with (2)
5/16–18 x 1–1/2" lg. capscrews, washers and nylon
insert locknuts (Fig. 1).
Note: Handle height is adjustable for operator comfort.
Stand behind mower handle to gauge height. To adjust
handle height, reposition capscrews and locknuts securing
handle latches to handle into other mounting holes in
latches.
3. Slide bag support rod thru top mounting holes in
handle and secure each end with a cap locknut (Fig. 1).
4. Use a cable tie to secure the control cables to left
handle below the bag support rod.
ON MOWER HOUSING
(Part No. 39-5770)
Model 22170 only
Model 22171 only
ON BELT COVER
ON BELT COVER
(Part No. 52-2610)
(Part No. 52-2620)
5
Model 22170 only
ON MOWER HOUSING
(Part No. 92-1779)
Model 22171 only
ON HANDLE
(Part No. 83-2380)
1
4
Figure 1
1. Bag support rod
2. Cap locknut
5. Pull starter rope through rope guide on handle (Fig. 2).
Note: To make the rope easier to loop, squeeze the control
bar on the handle to release the blade brake.
ON PLUG
2
3
m–3850
3. Handle
4. Handle latch