Figure 51. Left handle end 3. Pivot pin2. Support arm 4. Locknut3. Squeeze the handle ends inward and installthem on the step of the pivot pin (Figure 5).4. Secure the handle to the bolt and pivot pinwith the flange lock nut (Figure 5).5. Locate cable tie loosely securing throttlecable to wire harness. Position cable tieapproximately one inch behind transmissionand tighten cable tie.Step2Installing the Kickstand forFlex 18 Mowers OnlyParts needed for this step:1 Kickstand assembly1 Spring1 Small spacer1 Large spacer1 Large bolt (M8–1.25 x 100)1 Small bolt (M8–1.25 x 030)2 Locknut (M8 x 1.25)2 Washer (M8)Procedure1. Position the kickstand between the tabs on therear of the frame.2. Install a washer (M8) onto the small bolt(M8–1.25 x 030). Install the right side ofthe kickstand to the frame with the boltand washer, the small spacer, and locknut(M8–1.25) (Figure 6). Ensure the bolt isinstalled from the inside of the frame as shownin Figure 6.3. Install a washer (M8) onto the large bolt(M8–1.25 x 100).4. Install the spacer into the spring and install thelarge bolt (M8–1.25 x 100) into the spacer.Important: When installing the spring,place one end of the spring under the rearframe (Figure 6).5. Install the left side of the kickstand to theframe with the bolt and washer, the largespacer and spring, and locknut (M8–1.25)(Figure 6). Ensure the bolt is installed from theinside of the frame as shown in Figure 6.Figure 61. Left handle end 5. Large bolt (M8–1.25 x 100)2. Locknut (M8–1.25) 6. Spring3. Small spacer 7. Large spacer4. Washer (M8) 8. Ssmall bolt (M8–1.25 x030)6. Place a nut runner over the end of the springpointing towards the rear and move the end ofthe spring over and under the kickstand spacer(Figure 7).11