Assembly & Set-Up - Troy-Bilt 208cc FLEX Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side
of the FLEX™ Power Base is from the operating position only.
Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped WITHOUT the engine full of
oil.
FLEX™ Power Base Parking Position
To rest the FLEX™ Power Base after unpacking it from the
shipping carton, and/or when no attachment is present, a
convenient Latch'n Lock™ kickstand has been provided on the
rear of the unit. Simply deploy the Latch'n Lock™ kickstand to
park the FLEX™ Power Base when no attachment is present. See
Figure 3-1.
Installing and Adjusting the Handle
1. Remove any packaging material from the upper handle.
2. Loosen the star knobs (A) as shown in Figure 3-2, and pivot
the upper handle assembly upwards (B) until it reaches
the optimal operating position based on the operator's
preference.
Note: The handle adjustment range is not infinate, and
can only be adjusted within a range. Once reaching the
stop point in either the upward or downward position, it is
imporant not to attempt for force the handle any further.
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Figure 3-1
B
A
Figure 3-2
3. Tighten the two star knobs (C) to firmly secure the upper
handle and support tubes. See Figure 3-3.
C
Figure 3-3
Note: The convenient star knobs, detailed in C of Figure 3-3, are
available for the operator to simply make a handle adjustment,
based on preference and/or application, quickly, and easily.
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A
C