Husqvarna LC 221R Operation Manual - Page 10

ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS General WARNING! Prevent unintentional ! starting by removing the ignition cable from the spark plug. CAUTION! This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine. Remove the lawn mower from the carton. • Remove loose parts included with mower. • Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat. • Remove all packing materials, except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding the engine brake handle to upper handle. • Roll the lawn mower out of the carton and make sure that no loose parts are left within the carton. Handle CAUTION! Take care not to damage the cables and wires when you unfold the handlebar. Operating position 1 Raise the lower handle section to operating position. Align the handle bar pins with a slot in the handle bracket to set a comfortable height position for the handle. Vertical handle storage The handle can be set in a vertical storage position. 1 Loosen the lower handle knobs. 2 Rotate the handle and align the handle bar pins with the vertical slots on the handle bracket. 3 Retighten the knobs. Storage/Transport position The handle assembly can be folded to minimize space needed for transport and storage. CAUTION! Take care not to damage the cables and wires when you fold the handlebar. 1 Loosen the 2 handle knobs on the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear. 2 Loosen the 2 handle knobs on the lower handle and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower. 2 Tighten the lower handlebar knobs. 3 Remove protective padding, raise the upper handle section into place on the lower handle and tighten both upper knobs. 4 Remove any packing material from around engine brake handle. 10 - English