Push Lawn Mower Operator's Manual

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SECTION 3: UNPACKING
Removing Unit From Carton
• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape
at carton end and peel along top flap to open
carton.
• Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
operator's manual, etc.).
• Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove
packing material.
• Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
NOTE: Make sure not to crimp the cables while
removing the loose parts or the entire unit from the
carton.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
is observed from the operating position.
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Tools Required
• Pair of Pliers
• Funnel
• Set of adjustable wrenches
Disconnecting Spark Plug
• Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it to
a bolt, retaining post or V-slot on the engine. See
Figure 1.
Figure 1
Assembling Handle
• Remove grass bag from the unit and set it out of the
way. See Figure 2 (step 1).
Figure 2
• Raise the lower handle in the direction shown in
Figure 2 (step 2) till it snaps into place.
• Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in
Figure 2 (step 3). Tighten the wing nuts which are
already on the handle. See Figure 5.
Figure 3
NOTE: Make sure to route the cables outside the lower
handle. Also do not crimp the cables while lifting the
handle up.
All Engines Tecumseh
Boot
With Rubber
Briggs & Stratton
Engines
Engines
Spark Plug Wire
With Rubber Boot
Spark
Plug
Wire
V-Slot
on Engine
Spark
Plug
Retaining
Post
Spark Plug Wire
Spark Plug
1. Move bag away
3. Lift upper
handle
2. Lift lower handle
Tighten
Lower Handle
Upper Handle
Wing Nut