MTD 114-050-000 - Manual (Page 4)

NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for propei
fuel and engine oil recommenda
tions.
FIGURE 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions in this manual cover various
models of mow/ers. Follow only those instructions
which pertain to your unit.
NOTE
Reference to right or left hand side
of the mower is observed from the
operating position.
-CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK: (See figure 1)
Hardware for Lower Handle Installation
A (2) Shoulder Bolts (050 and 060)
B (2) Belleville Washers 5/16" I.D. (050 and 060)
C (2) Hex Lock Nuts 5/16-18 Thread (050 and
060)
D (2) Hairpin Cotters (062)
Hardware for Upper Handle Installation
E (1) Rope Guide Bolt
F (1) Curved Carriage Bolt
G (2) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.
H (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
I (2) Cable Ties
Hardware for Installation of Wheels (if unassem­
bled)
J (2) Shoulder Bolts 2 1 / 4 " Long
K (2) Shoulder Bolts 2-5/8" Long
L (2) Spacers
M (4) Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D. x 7/8" O.D.
N (4) Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D. x 1-1/8" O.D.
(050)
O (4) Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thread (050)
1. Remove lawn mower and loose parts from car­
ton. Make certain all parts and literature have
been removed from the carton before the car­
ton is discarded.
2. Extend the throttle control cable (attached to
the upper handle) and the brake cable
(attached to the engine) and place on the
floor. Be careful not to bend or kink control
cables.
LOWER HANDLE INSTALLATION
The lower handle is mounted to the deck by one of
-two methods. See figure 2.
A. Models 050 and 060—Shoulder bolts,
belleville washers and hex lock nuts secure
the handle directly to the deck.
B. Model 062— Handle is secured to handle
mount brackets on top of the deck with hair­
pin cotters.