HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
• Raise handles until lower handle
section locks into place in mowing
position.
• Remove protective padding, raise
upper handle section into place on
lower handle and tighten both handle
knobs.
• Remove handle padding holding
operator presence control bar to upper
handle.
• Your lawn mower handle can be
adjusted for your mowing comfort.
Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service
and Adjustment section of this manual.
Operator presence control bar
Upper handle
Lift up
Mowing
position
Lower
handle
TO PREPARE BATTERY
NOTE: Your battery must be charged
before you can start your lawn mower.
• Disconnect engine battery connector
(male) from battery connector (female)
• Connect battery charger connector
(male) to battery connector (female).
• Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.
outlet.
• Leave battery charger connected for 24
hours before starting your engine for
the first time.
• After charging, connect engine connec-
tor (male) to battery connector (female).
Your engine has an integral altemator for
partial charging. Connect your battery
charger to charge battery as required.
IMPORTANT: THE ENGINE
ALTERNATOR WILL NOT CHARGE A
DISCHARGED BATTERY.
At the end of the mowing season the
battery should be charged for 48 hours to
protect the battery during winter storage.
&CAUTION: Always disconnect the
engine connector (male) from the battery
connector (female) to prevent accidental
starting when transporting or storing your
lawn mower after the season.
Battery charger
Battery
Connector
(male)
Engine
Connector Battery
(male) Connector
(female)
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