Set-Up; Contents Of Hardware Pack; Tools Required For Assembly; Attaching The Lower Handle - MTD 20 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: SET-UP
NOTE: This operator's manual covers various models of mowers. Follow instructions pertaining to your unit only.
It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this manual in
a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right, left, front or back of the lawn mower is from the operating position only, unless otherwise
stated.

Tools Required for Assembly

(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(1) 7/16" Wrench
NOTE: Locknuts cannot be threaded onto a bolt by hand, a wrench is required for assembly. This type of nut is used
where vibrations occur.
Remove the lawn mower and all parts from the carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed from
the carton before the carton is discarded.
Refer to "Contents of Hardware Pack", Figure 1, for hardware identification.

Contents of Hardware Pack

A

ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE

Shoulder Scr.
.438 x .160: 5/16-18
(738-04033)
Hex Bolt
5/16-18 x .75
(712-3004A)
(710-3008)
D
ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
Carriage Bolt
1/4-20 x 1.0
(710-0932)
E
INSTALLATION OF WHEELS
(1) 9/16" Wrench
(1) 3/4" Wrench
B
ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE
C
ATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE
Hex Flange
Locknut
5/16-18
Flat Washer
(736-0173)
Axle Bolts
(738-0533)
Hex Nut
3/8-16
(712-3017)
Hex Nut
5/16-18
(712-3010)
Lockwasher
5/16" ID
(736-0119)
Carriage Bolt
(710-0262)
Hex Locknut
1/4-20
Rope Guide
(712-0324)
(710-1205)
Hex Locknut
1/4-20
(712-0324)
Cupped Washer .375 ID x
.87 OD x .063 (736-0105)
Cupped Washer .39 ID
x 1.13 OD (736-0331)
Figure 1
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F
SECURING THE CABLE
Cable Tie
(726-0240)