MTD 111-638A - Manual (Page 4)

ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS­
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
operating section of this manual for
proper fuel and engine oil recom­
mendations.
-Contents of Hardware Pack: (See figure 1)
A (2) Cable Ties (Gas Tank)
(2) Cable Ties (Throttle Control Wire)
(1) Hex Bolt V4-20 X 1.50" Long
FIGURE 1.
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
(1) Lock Washer V4" I.D.
(1) Hex Nut 1/4-20 Thread
(2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1.75" Long
(8) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.
(8) Hex Lock Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
(4) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1.50" Long
(2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x .75" Long
(2) Hairpin Cotters
(1) Hose Clamp (For Gas Line)
-Loose Contents in Carton: (See figure 2)
M (1) Gas Tank
N (1) Gas Tank Bracket
0 (1) Upper Handle
P (2) Upper Struts
Q (2) Lower Struts
R (1) Lower Handle
FIGURE 2.
Handle Mount
Bracket
FIGURE 3.
1. Remove the lawn mower, loose parts, hard­
ware pack and literature from the carton.
Make certain all parts and literature have been
removed before the carton is discarded.
2. Extend the throttle control which is attached
to the mower and place on the floor. Be
careful not to bend or kink control wire.
■3. Place lower handle In position over weld pins
in handle mount brackets on deck. Secure by
placing two hairpin cotters (K) in inner hole on
weld pins. See figure 3.
NOTE
It may be necessary to bend the
ends of the lower handle inward
slightly to assure a snug fit against
the bracket mounting area.