MTD 112-638A - Manual (Page 4)

ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 1.
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
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
(
2
)
(
2
)
( 1 )
( 1 )
(
1
)
( 2 )
( 8 )
( 8 )
(4)
( 2 )
(
2
)
( 1 )
Cable Ties (Fuel Tank)
Cable Ties (Throttle Control Wire)
Hex Bolt V4-20
X 1.50" Long
Lock Washer V a " I.D.
Hex Nut V4-20 Thread
Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1.75" Long
Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.
Hex Lock Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1.50" Long
Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x .75" Long
Hairpin Cotters
Hose Clamp (For Fuel Line)
Loose Contents in Carton: (See figure 2)
M (1) Fuel Tank
N (1) Fuel Tank Bracket
O (1) Upper Handle
P (2) Upper Struts
Q (2) Lower Struts
R (1) Lower Handle
FIGURE 2.
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 obtain a snug fit against
the bracket mounting area.