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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER
Removing UnitFromCarton
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Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open.
•
Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e.,
operator's manual, oil, etc.).
•
Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove
packing material.
•
Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
NOTE: Make sure not to crimp cables while removing
loose parts or the entire unit from the carton.
ToolsRequired
•
Pair of Pliers
•
Funnel
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
and/or front or behind the mower is observed from the
operating position.
Hardware Pack
Please identify each piece of the
hardware pack as shown in
figure here.
Wing
Nut (2)
Carriage
Bolt (2)
Fresh
Start
TM
FreshStartTM Gas
Cartridge
(Available on Model 569)
This unit is equipped with a
FreshStart
TM
continuous fuel
preserver gas cap which automatically drips continuous
fuel preserver into your fuel tank for up to six months
depending on conditions, such as temperature, usage
patterns, fuel type and blend.
To activate the gas cap, follow the instructions below:
•
Snap the fuel preserver cartridge that comes with
your unit into the fuel cap.
•
Peel off the white tab from the cartridge.
•
Twist the FreshStart
TM
cap onto the fuel tank.
When you visually see that the fuel preserver cartridge
is empty, replacement cartridges you may purchase
through your local Troybilt service dealer
Disconnecting Spark Plug
•
Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it
against the engine.
Assembling H andle
•
Remove grass bag from the unit and set it out of the
way. See Figure 1 (step 1).
•
Remove any packing material which may be
between the upper and lower handles for shipping
purposes.
2. Lift lower
handle
1. Move bag
away
3. Lift upper
handle
Figure 1
Raise the lower handle in the direction shown in
Figure 1 (step 2) till it snaps into place.
Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in
Figure 1 (step 3). Tighten the wing nuts which are
already on the handle. See Figure 2.
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Tighten this
wtng nut
Figure 2
NOTE: Make sure to route the cables inside the lower
handle. Also do not crimp the cables while lifting the
handle up.
•
For shipping purposes, the hairpin clip is placed in
the outer hole of the weld pin on the lower handle.
Remove the hairpin clip from the outer hole of the
weld pin. See Figure 3.
•
Using a pair of pliers, insert the hairpin clip into the
inner hole on the weld pin. Repeat on other side.
See Figure 3.
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