Operator's Manual

7
Assembly
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Loose Parts
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Handle
Bolts, 5/16–18 x 1-1/4 in.
Bolts, 5/16–18 x 1-1/2 in.
Carriage bolt
Washers
Locknuts
Thin nylon insert locknuts
Bag support rod
Bag aligning plate
Cap locknuts
Cable tie
1
2
2
1
4
2
2
1
1
3
1
Installing the handle
Installing the Handle
1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower
housing (using the bottom hole) with two 5/16–18 x
1–1/4 in. bolts, washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts
(Fig. 2).
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1
3
4
7
2
5
6
9
8
10
11
12
Figure 2
1. Bag support rod
2. Carriage bolt
3. Bag aligning plate
4. Cap locknuts (3)
5. Handle
6. Bolt, 5/16–18x1-1/4 in. (2)
7. Handle latch (2)
8. Thin nylon insert
locknut (2)
9. Bottom hole in housing
10. Washer (4)
11. Locknut (2)
12. Bolt, 5/16–18x1-1/2 in. (2)
2. Secure the handle latches to the handle with two
5/16–18 x 1-1/2 in. bolts, washers, and nylon insert
locknuts (Fig. 2).
Note: You can adjust the handle height for comfortable
operation. Stand behind the handle to determine the
height. To adjust the handle height, position the bolts and
the locknuts that secure the handle latches to the handle
into the other mounting holes in the handle latches.
3. Slide the bag support rod through the bag aligning
plate and into the second from the top mounting holes
in the handle, and secure each end with a cap locknut
(Fig. 2).
4. Insert the carriage bolt through the bag aligning plate
and the top hole on the left side of the handle, and
secure it with a cap locknut (Fig. 2).
5. Use a cable tie to secure the control cables to the left
handle below the bag support rod.