Manual

Section2: Assembly
Figure2-5: Unfoldingthehandlebar.
Step 3: Adjust Handlebar Height
1. Loosen one of the lower handlebar
adjustment knobs (K, Figure 2-6) and give
the knob a tap inward to free the square
shaft on the screw (N, Figure2-7) from
the keyedslot (0) in the handlebarstrut.
Repeatthis step for the other side.
2. Movethe handlebarstrut up or down
to align the square shaft (N, Figure2-7)
with one ofthe three square keyedslots
(0). The middle slot is the medium
height setting.
3. Tighten the handlebar adjustment
knobs very securely.
NOTE: Make sure that thesquare shaft
seats squarely into the slot beforetight-
ening the adjustment knobs.
Step 4: AddMotor Oil to Engine
1. Movethe mower to a levelarea.
2. Add motor oil according to the specifi-
cations and instructions provided in the
separateEngine Owner's Manual.
• Keepoil levelat the FULL mark on the
dipstick to avoid engine damage.
• Changeoil according to scheduleand
instructions in EngineOwner's Manual.
Figure2-6: Fullyassembledhandlebar
assembly.
Step 5: Perform
Final Assembly Check
1. Checkall nuts, screws,and handlebar
adjustment knobs for tightness.
2. Besure to read Section 1: Safety,
Section3: Featuresand Controlsand
Section4: Operationbefore using the
mower.
Figure2-7:Adjustinghandlebarheight.
Step 6: Set Up Mowing Mode
Your mower canbe set up for either of
two mowing modes. These mowing
modes can bag clippings or mulch
clippings. SeeSetting UpMowing Modes
in Section 4 for detailed descriptions and
instructions on how to set up each mode.
NOTE: The mower is shipped in Mulching
Mode. This meansthat the Mulching
Plug is installed into the discharge outlet
(Figure 2-1) and that the mower is ready
to mulch grass clippings.