Operating instructions

6. Attach the Deck to the Power Unit following the directions in the next

section. The Belt is stored below the black Pulley Cover.

7. If assembling the Lawn Deck, mount the front Caster Wheels before

attaching the Deck to the Power Unit.

NOTE: Find the Safety and Operating Instructions and the Caster Wheels for the

Lawn Deck (if ordered) tucked in one of the cardboard corner supports.

To Install the Brush Deck

1. Remove the black Belt Guard by unscrewing the black Knob, lifting the Cover

and pulling up and back to remove it. The Belt shipped wrapped around the

Pulley.

2. Slide the Power Unit shaft into the Brush Deck and install the Collar and Pin

(Figure 2).

3. Install the Belt on the Pulley and Clutch (Figure 3) and route the Belt per the

label on the Spindle Housing (Figure 4). The Tension Lever may have to be

released where the Lever is secured into slot. (Figure 5).

4. Tighten the Belt Tensioner (Figure 5) onto the Belt with the Lever secured in

the slot.

5. Replace the Belt Guard and secure in place with the black Knob.

Connecting the Battery Wire

We ship all Electric-Starting Mowers with the negative terminal Battery wire

disconnected. This prevents the Battery from discharging during shipment.

Before using your Mower,

you must connect the

Battery wire.

Tools Needed:

• Two 5/16" Wrenches or

Sockets

1. Connect the negative

wire to the negative

terminal on the Battery

(Figure 6).

Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug wire(s).

Before attaching the deck, be sure the spark plug wire(s) is disconnected.

Collar

Figure 2

Belt

Figure 3

Pulley

Figure 4

Belt Tension Lever

Figure 5

Battery Wire

Figure 6