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Assembly
To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not attempt to start the
engine until all assembly steps are
completeand you have read and under-
standall of thesafety and the operating
instructionsin thisManual.
INTRODUCTION
Carefullyfollow theseassembly stepsto
correctly prepareyour machinefor use.
It is recommendedthat you readthis
Sectionin its entirety beforebeginning
assembly,
INSPECTIONAFTER DELIVERY
Inspectyour machine immediately after it
has beendelivered. Make surethat nei-
ther the carton nor the contents have
beendamaged.
If you find or suspect any damage,con-
tact the carrier (trucking company) right
away. Inform them of the specific
damageandthat you wish to file a claim.
To protect your rights, be sureto put this
in writing to thecarrier within 15 days
after your machine arrives. Pleaselet us
know if you needassistancewith this
matter.
IMPORTANT:Theengine is shipped
without motor oil in its crankcase.Motor
oil must beaddedto the engine before
starting.
NOTE:LEFTand RIGHTsides of unit are
asviewed from operator's position
behindthe handlebars.
ASSEMBLY STEPS
Tools/SuppliesNeeded:
• (1) Utility Knifeor Scissors
• (2) 1/2" (or adjustable)Wrenches
• (2) 7/16" Wrenches(one with a boxed
end)
• Motor Oil (seeengine manualfor oil
specifications and quantity required)
STEP 1: Unpack Unit
1. Removethe protective packaging
material (plastic film and cardboard) from
the handlebarsand the unit.
2. Removethe handlebarsfrom the insert
and carefully (do not pinch or kink the
attachedcables) putthem aside before
removing the unit from the shipping
carton.
3. Comparethe parts insidethe carton
with the following list:
• MachineAssembly (A, Figure2-1)
• ExtraTrimmer Line (B, Figure2-1): six
piecesof heavy-duty gauge .130"dia.
line and six piecesof extra-heavy-duty
gauge .155"dia. line.
•Thefollowing items are in a separate
package:
(3) Plastic cableties
(1) Hex Hd. Screw,1t4-20 x 2
(1) Hex Locknut, 1/4-20
(2) Hex Hd. Screw,5/16-18 x 2
(2) Hex Locknut, 5/16-18
• ElectricStart Model Only:
(1) Battery (installed on unit - see
C, Figure2-1)
(2) Ignition Keysand(1) Battery
Recharger(in separateelectric
start package)
STEP2: Install Handlebars
1. Cutthe plastictie and remove the tape
that securesthe control bail (G,Figure
2-2) to the handlebar (A).
NOTE:Do not pinch or kink the attached
cable(s)while unfolding and securing the
handlebars.
2. Carefullylift the handlebars(A, Figure
2-2) to rear of the unit and align the han-
dlebar legswith the handlebarsupport
bracket(B).
3. Routethe trimmer headcontrol cable
(C, Figure2-2) to theoutside of the han-
dlebar. On electricstart models,also
routethe electricalwire harness(O) to the
outside ofthe handlebar.
4. Selectthe low or high height setting
holesin the handlebarlegs andattachthe
legswith the two 5/16-18 x 2 hex hd.
screws (D) and 5/16-18 Iocknuts (E)
from the hardwarebag.
IMPORTANT:Adjustthe handlebarsas
close aspossible to waist levelso that
your arms are at a comfortable height.
This position will result in less pressure
on the mower wear cup, makingthe unit
easierto roll and reducingwearto the
wearcup.
5. Usetwo cableties (F, Figure2-2) to
securethe trimmer headcontrol cable (C)
andthe electricalwiring harness (O)to
the handlebar atthe locations shown.
O
Figure2*1: Unitas shipped (recoil start modelshown). Batteryforelectric start modelis
shownin inset.
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