If you cannot locate an authorized service dealer, contact the manufacturer as set forth on your copy of the Owner’s Registration Card. 1. The blade brake/clutch hand control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. This hand control must operate freely in both directions. 2. Striking a solid object can cause damage to the blade brake/clutch or to the engine crankshaft. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage and the unit should be inspected and repaired. 3. A leak in the lower engine crankshaft oil seal could expose the blade brake/clutch friction pads to excess oil resulting in blade or brake slippage, which could increase the stopping time of the blade. Oil collection on the floor beneath the mower during storage may be an indication of an oil seal leak. The unit should be checked by an authorized service dealer. 4. Periodically inspect the inner control cable in the area where it attaches to the hand control. It the cable becomes frayed, it could cause the blade brake/clutch to operate improperly. Also, be careful to avoid pinching the blade brake/clutch control cable when using the folding handle feature (on units so equipped). E- F- G- H- ■■ ■i ifl ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1. NOTE This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. Contents of Hardware Pack: (See Figure 1) A (2) Hand Knobs B (2) Curved Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 1.75" Long (2) Hairpin Cotters (2) Cable Ties (7) Truss Head Bolts 3/8" Long (7) External Lock Washers G (7) Hex Nuts #10-24 Thread H (2) Cotter Pins I (2) Tubing Connectors 1. Remove the lawn mower, loose parts, hardware pack and literature from the carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before the carton is discarded. 2. Extend the upper handle with control wires attached and place on the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink control wires. 4 FIGURE 2. 3. Place lower handle in position over weld pins in handle mount brackets on deck. Secure by placing two hairpin cotters (C) in inner hole on — weld pins. See figure 2. NOTE It may be necessary to bend the ends of the lower handle inward slightly to assure a snug fit against the bracket mounting area. Hoi (For Storage ms ft NOTE There are two (2) holes in the handle ■ mount brackets. Place hairpin cotter in the inner hole for operation. The outer hole is for storage. See figure 3. FIGURE 3. Controls Hand Knob (A) FIGURE 4. 4. Place upper handle in position over lower handle. Controls should be on the left side of the handle. Blade brake/clutch control wire must be assembled so that it is behind the handle as shown in figure 4. Secure with two carriage bolts (B) and hand — knobs (A) as shown in figure 4. The knobs can be either to the inside or outside of the handle. Reference to left or right side of machine is determined from operator’s position at the handle facing forward. 5 Cable Tie (D) 5. Secure throttle control cable and blade brake/clutch cable to handle with cable ties — (D) provided. See figure 5. 6. Check all nuts and bolts for correct tightness. FIGURE 5. Grass Catcher Assembly Rear Frame Front Frame Tubing Connector (I) 1. Join the front and rear frames by pushing the — ends of the rear frame into the ends of the tubing connectors (I). See figure 6. FIGURE 6. Start L Lock Was . ' and Hex Nu V&jl Leave Bottom Side Bolts Out FIGURE 7. 2. Insert frame into bag (printing on bag is the top of the bag). Fasten edges (with eyelets) to front frame with 3/8" bolts (E), lock washers (F) and hex nuts (G). Finger tighten. See figure 7. Hint: For easier assembly, Do not fasten lower bolts on sides until after step 3. 6 Cotter Pins |H) \ , /" Bag Up in Slot 3. Stand bag on end with open end up. Pull bottom of bag forward into slot. Align holes and slip cotter pins (H) into holes. Spread ends of — pins to secure bag to frame. See figure 8. Tighten all nuts and bolts securely with screwdriver. FIGURE 8. 7 To Attach Bag To Mower The doors shown in figure 9 cannot be opened to discharge the grass unless the grass catcher is in -place. Under no circumstances should the doors be opened while the engine is operating unless the grass catcher is securely in place. FIGURE 9. FIGURE 11. 1. Attach the grass catcher frame to the front of —the adapter as shown in figure 10. Tilt bag slightjy forward and slide roll pin on bag frame into slot on mower. See figure 11. Push down on bag to position on mower. 8 2. Pull cam lever back and down to lock grass catcher on mower. This automatically opens -rear discharge doors on mower. To remove the grass catcher, unlock the cam lever and lift off the grass catcher. FIGURE 12. CONTROLS THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle is located on the left side of ...