BL_ : ё' Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc. necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightnessl TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLBAR UPPER HANDLE LIFT UP MOWING POSITION Remove loose parts included with mower.
- Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat. o Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower f_andle and 3adding hotding operator presence control bar to upper handle. Roll Jawn mower out of carton and check carton thor- oughly for additional loose parts. HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER LOWER HANDLE FIG. 1 SLOTS TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1) iMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES, * Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. - Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle, remove orotective padding and t_ghten both handle knobs. / J / J / J f f / MULCHER PLATE / TABS .
Remove handle padding holding operator presence controi 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) FIG. 2 Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: * Open rear door and remove muicher plate. Store mulcher plate Jn a safe place. You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflec- [or To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plate nto discharge opening of mower. Be sure all tabs are seated property. 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.