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Read these instructions and the Operator's Manual in its
entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your
new lawn mower.. Your new lawn mower has been as-
sernbled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassernbled for shipping purpose&
To ensure safe and
proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hard-
ware you assemble must be tightened securelyv Use the
correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
All
parts such as nuts, washers,
bolts, etc., necessary to
complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag
TO REMOVE
LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
-
Remove loose parts included with mower.
°
Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel
down flat..
•
Remove all packing materials except padding between
upper and lower handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle_
•
Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor-
oughly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD
HANDLE
(See Fig. 1)
IMPORTANT:
UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS
NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES
o
Raise handles
until lower handle section locks into
place in mowing position.
o
Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle,
remove protective
padding and tighten both handle
knobs..
°
Remove handle padding holding operator presence
control bar to upper- handle.,
•
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your
mowing comfort,
Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the
Service and Adjustment section of this manual,
TO INSTALL
ATTACHMENTS
(See Fig. 2)
Your lawn mower" was shipped ready to be used as a
mulchero To convert to bagging or discharging:
•
Open rear door and remove mulcher plate,
Store
rfiulcher plate in a safe place..
•
You can now install Latchetor optional clipping deflec-
tor',
°
To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plate
into discharge opening of mower_ Be sure all tabs are
seated properly,
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without
mulcher plate in place or ap-
proved
clipping
deflector
or grass
catcher in place, Never attempt to op-
erate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROLBAR
UPPER HANDLE
LIFT UP
LOWER HANDLE
FIG. 1
SLOTS
MOWING POSITION
MULCHER
PLATE
FIG, 2
TABS
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