User manual MTD 10261S

[. . . ] 1904540 1904539 1111608 1100799 1100242 1186230 Description Qty. 2 6 5 Figure 1 Bumper, Front . . . . . . . . 1 Bumper, Side . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2. . . . 1 Washer, Spring Lock, 5/16. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 . . . . 5 3 4 Installation Steps CAUTION TO PREVENT INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS OR HOT SURFACES: • Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. [. . . ] • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and allow the muffler to cool. 1. On the right side (muffler side) of the engine, position the rear leg of the side bumper on the top edge of the engine support bracket as shown in Fig. Then insert the new 1-1/2" long screw (A) up through the holes in the support bracket and the rear leg. Add a new spring lockwasher and hex nut and tighten finger-tight. NOTE: If engine is equipped with a throttle cable, route the cable above the legs of the bumper. Do not attach the front leg of the bumper at this time, but do check that the mounting hole in the front leg is aligned with the front hole in the engine support bracket (where front of engine is attached to support bracket). If not, move the rear leg to another hole (if so equipped) in the support bracket and re-check the alignment. Rear leg Align front leg with front mounting screw. Preparation • Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect the spark plug wire. Loosely add a spring lock washer and hex nut. On the left side of the engine, insert two new 2-1/2-in. 7) up through the holes in the bumper leg, the engine support bracket and the engine base. Add spring lock washers and hex nuts and tighten securely. Tighten all of the bumper/guard mounting screws securely. Place leg below engine support bracket C B Figure 4: Remove engine mounting screws (B) from left side of engine. Front Bumper Figure 5: Insert screw (C) down through engine base, engine support bracket and leg of front bumper. Loosely add a lockwasher and nut. Front leg D Figure 6: Insert screw (D) up through front bumper, engine support bracket, engine base and front leg of side bumper. Loosely add a lock washer and nut. E Figure 7: Install screws (E), lock washers and nuts on right side. [. . . ] Loosely add a lock washer and nut. E Figure 7: Install screws (E), lock washers and nuts on right side. Then tighten all remaining screws. Front of engine Figure 8: If left and right side engine support brackets have multiple holes, be sure to note which holes are used to mount the engine. [. . . ]