ASS LY 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- 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 complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, a!! parts and hard- ware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLBAR UPPER HANDLE LIFT UP MOWING POSiTiON Remove loose parts included with mower. o Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down fiat. o Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. Roii lawn 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, I) IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES. * Raise handles untit lower handle section locks into place in mowing position.
Raise upper handle section into place on _owerhandle, remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs. o Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. o 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 MULCHER PLATE TABS FIG.2 CATCHER FRAME (See Fig, 2) Your lawn mower was shipped ready .to be used as a mutcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: o Open rear door and remove muncher plate. Store mulcher plate in a safe place. - You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflect tor.
o To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plate into discharge opening of mower. Be sure all tabs are seated properly. TO ASSEMBLE & ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs, 3 & 4) o Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is o_Jtsideof the bag top. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: tf vinyl bindings are too stiff, hoid them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. Lift the rear door of the tawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the handle bracket hooks. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
FRAME OPENING REAR DOOR GRASS CATCHER FRAME CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mutcher pmate in peace or ap- proved ctipping deflector or grass catcher in ptace. Never attempt to op- erate the {awn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. 6