Bolens 116-312-000 - Manual (Page 4)

NOTE
This unit is Shipped WITHOUT GAS­
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manuai for propei
fuei and engine oil recommenda­
tions.
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FIGURE 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
• NOTE
Reference to right or left hand side
of the mower is observed from the
operating position.
Contents of hardware pack: (See figure 1)
A (1) Rope Guide Bolt
B (2) Hairpin Cotters
C (2) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.
(2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
E (1) Curved Head Carriage Bolt
F (2) Cable Ties
G (2) Cable Anchors
H (2) Plastic Plugs
I (1) Cable Clamp (Not Shown)
1. Remove lawn mower and loose parts from carton.
Make certain all parts and literature have been
removed from the carton before the carton 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.
3. Attach the lower handle by placing the bottom
holes in the lower handle over the weld pins on the
handle mount brackets. Make certain the instruc­
tion label on the lower handle can be read from
the operating position. Secure with hairpin cotters
— (B) in inner holes on weld pins. See figure 2.
NOTE
There are two (2) holes in the handle
mount brackets. Place the hairpin
cotter in the inner hole for operation.
Outer hole is for storage.
NOTE
It may be necessary to bend the
ends of the lower handle inward
slightly to obtain a tight fit against
the handle mount brackets.
4. Place the upper handle in position over the lower
handle. The control housing must be on the left
hand side of the handle. Secure the left hand side
of upper handle using the curved head bolt (E),
lock washer (C) and hex nut (D) as shown in figure
■3.
• NOTE
FIGURE 3.
The right hand side of the handle
will be secured with the rope guide
bolt. However, left handed operators
may assemble the rope guide bolt to
the left side of the handle for easier
starting.