Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. 1. Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. 2. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com- plete 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 tightness. TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 3. 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 Adjustments section of this manual. 1. Remove loose parts included with mower. 2, Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat. 3.
Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. 4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and Operator presence control bar Upper handle Lift up Mowing position Lower handle check carton thorougly for additional loose parts. TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflector. To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower. _CAOTION:
Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug in place or ap- proved clipping deflector or grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. Mulcher plug 5