Instructions / Assembly
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SRM’s with 2-screw front handles:
1. Position the front handle on the driveshaft and
install the barrier bar using two 5 x 35 mm
screws provided in the kit. The handle must be
at least 250 mm (10 in.) from the center of the
rear handle grip.
2. Adjust the handle position for comfortable oper-
ation, and tighten the screws securely.
Note: The barrier bar is not a handle.
Install the Shield and Gear Case Assembly
1. Install the gear case assembly on the end of
driveshaft taking care to engage the drive cable
with the gear case.
2. Align the gear case on the driveshaft and install
locating screw (N).
3. Tighten the two side clamping screws (M).
IMPORTANT: The at edge of washers (O) must be
against the driveshaft.
Install Plastic Blade Shield
Tools Required: Torx T27 L-Wrench
Parts Required:
• 3 - 5 x 25 mm screws (plastic shield to gear
case)
• 3 - 5 mm lock nuts
1. If installed remove the nylon line head, upper
xing plate, shield plate, and plastic shield.
2. Align the locking hole in the upper plate with the
notch in the edge of the gear housing and insert
head locking tool (A).
3. Remove line head (B) by turning it clockwise
until the head is completely off the driveshaft.
4. Remove the locking tool.
5. Remove the three screws holding the shield
plate and plastic shield (C) to the gear case.
6. Retain all parts for conversion back to nylon line
head operation.
M
M
N
O
O
B
A
C