LawnMaster GT1454 Operator's Manual page 11

ASSEMBLY
FITTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
Loosen and remove the wing nut and bolt from the assist handle.
1. Place the assist handle on the upper shaft. Adjust the handle to mount on the index channel as
shown (Fig. 5).
2. Along the index channel, slide the assist handle to the most comfortable position (Fig. 6).
3. Insert the bolt in the hole on the assist handle and tighten the wing nut securely (Fig. 7).
JOINING THE UPPER SHAFT TO THE LOWER SHAFT
1. Align the upper shaft with the lower shaft.
2. Insert upper shaft into the lower shaft and locking pin button into place (Fig. 8).
NOTE:
If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked
into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.
WARNING
Never adjust the upper handle while the power head is running. Failure to
stop the motor may cause serious personal injury.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 8
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Fig. 7