Bolens TMO-3394704 - Manual (Page 10)

AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg­
ing side when starting the engine. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run­
ning in the fast position until the battery is completely
charged. With a fully charged battery or with the
engine idling, the ammeter will not show a charge.
INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)
Interlock safety switches are located by the clutch-
brake pedal, the lift and disengagement lever, the
shift lever and under the seat.
Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal
must be depressed all the way and the lift and disen­
gagement lever must be in the disengaged position.
Before the unit can be shifted into reverse or if the
operator leaves the seat, the lift and disengagement
lever must be in the disengaged position.
OPERATION
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WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
60 UP AND DOWN SLOPES. NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
DO NGT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
LOOI'v DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING
HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S),
PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT
ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TIRE PRESSURE
Tne tires on your unit may be over-inflated for ship­
ping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before oper­
ating the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure
is approximately 12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire
manufacturer’s recommended pressure).
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WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained on all
tires.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
NOTE: To open the hood, simply lift up on both sides
of the hood.
Service the engine with gasoline, and check oil
level as Instructed In the separate engine manual
packed with your unit. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; how­
ever, you must check the oil level before operating
and add if necessary. Be careful not to overfill.
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WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or while engine is
hot.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park­
ing brake.
2. Place the lift and disengagement lever in the DIS­
ENGAGED position. See figure 8.
NOTE: This unit is equipped with a safety interlock
system for your protection. The purpose of the safety
interlock system is to prevent the engine from crank­
ing or starting unless the clutch-brake pedal is
depressed and the lift and disengagement lever is in
the disengaged position. In addition, the lift and disen­
gagement lever must be in the disengaged position
when the unit is put into reverse or the engine will
shut off. If the operator leaves the seat with the lift
and disengagement lever engaged and/or without set­
ting the parking brake, the engine will shut off.
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WARNING: Do not operate the lawn trac­
tor if the interlock system is malfunction­
ing because it is a safety device,
designed for protection.
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4.
6,
Set the throttle control in the FAST position. See
figure 7.
Pull out choke knob to choke engine. (A warm
engine may not require choking.)
Turn the ignition key to the START position.
When the engine is running, let the key return to
the ON position. See figure 7.
Push choke knob in gradually. Move ♦he throttle
control to desired engine speed.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.
IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the dam­
age before restarting and operating the mower.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to ths
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 19.
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