Assembly


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not crimp or damage control cables.

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1. Loosen knob (A) on each side.

2. Remove knob (B) and bolt from each side.

3. Carefully unfold handlebar assembly.

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4. Pivot upper handle to a straight position.

5. Tighten knob (A) on each side.

6. Hold handle and install bolt through square hole of bracket (C) and handle. Install knob (B) on outside of handle.

7. Repeat Step 5 on other side.

NOTE: Don't pull starter handle without blade control lever engaged.

NOTE: When you pull starter handle, blade also turns and engine may start.

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1. Pull starter handle (A) to rear and install rope in bracket (B).

2. Pivot bracket forward.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. You must add oil before you run engine.

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1. Turn dipstick (A) to the left 1/4 turn and remove it.

2. Add 0.6 L (20 oz.) oil through dipstick tube.

3. Check oil level:

· Install dipstick, turn it to the right 1/4 turn and tighten it.

· Remove dipstick.

· Check oil level: Oil should be between ADD and FULL MARKS on dipstick. Close to FULL MARK. If not, add oil.

4. Install and tighten dipstick.

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5. Remove RED NO OIL tag from top of engine.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not operate mower unless grass bag, chute (optional), or mulch plug (optional) is held in place by door.

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1. Lift and hold door (A).

2. Grasp handle (B). Install bag.

3. Lower door to hold bag in place.

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1. Put enough fuel in tank to test mower operation.

2. Press primer bulb (A) three times to prime engine.

3. Move throttle lever to the fast r position.

4. Start engine and check mower operation. (See Operating section).