2. Attach the handle ends to the machine housing with
2 washers and 2 handle bolts (Figure 3), but do not
tighten the handle bolts.
Figure 3
1. Washer
2. Handle bolt
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle (Figure 3).
3. Rotate the handle rearward (Figure 4).
Figure 4
4. Lock the handle at your desired height. Refer to
Adjusting the Handle Height (page 10).
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3. Handle end
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5. Torque the handle bolts to 120 to 160 in-lb (14 to 17
N-m).
6. Adjust the cutting height. Refer to Adjusting the
Cutting Height (page 10).
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Installing the Starter Rope
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important: To start the engine safely and easily
whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter
rope in the rope guide.
Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the
recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle
(Figure 5).
1. Recoil-starter rope
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Figure 5
2. Rope guide