Reassembling top of lawnmower

[UI_Paddy]

Hi all,

I had to dismantle my lawnmower to fit it into a saloon, can anyone give me advice on how to put the top part back together?

Pic attached for everyone's convenience.

Thanks.

 

[Burnerman]

The handle which is at the front of the pic has the two 'dead man' handles with cables attached......that is the higher of the two when they are fixed together. That's the one you can grip when mowing.
Usually the lower handle is bolted to the machine, and the quick release (plastic handles) are used to bolt the two pieces of handle together are half way up - so these locking handles can be released quickly and the handle folded in two.
Either way, you are a couple of bolts short, unless they are stashed somewhere.
I hope I haven't confused the issue!
John

 

[jj4091]

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[UI_Paddy]

Thanks all,

I have the bolts for screwing on the loose handle but I can't move it up any higher as the hole the part you pull for turning on the lawnmower is stuck to it tight and I don't want to risk breaking it. I may bring it back to the store and ask if they can help then and there.

 

[Diver Fred]

The 'front' lever on the upper part of the handle - pull that lever to the handle as that will release the engine 'brake'. Allow the starter cord to pull away from the mower.
Fix the lower part of the handle first with the upper part of the handle laid to the front of the mower.

 

[UI_Paddy]

Thanks for all the advice,

I've managed to get the starter cord loose by bringing the handles together, and put the top half of the long handles back on.

Got my lawn cut now and happy to relax the rest of the day.