Bolens 117-030A - Manual (Page 4)

____ ^CAUTION
Pleast note that the chute deflector
on your mower is in an upright posi­
tion. It is heid in that position by a
shipping block. This block is used
for shipping purposes only. It must
be removed and discarded before
your mower is put into operation.
OPERATION
NOTE
For shipping purposes your mower
is set with the wheels in a low cut­
ting height position. For best re­
sults, raise the cutting position untii
it is determined which height is best
for your lawn. See adjustments.
1. Service engine with gas and oii. See engine
manual packed with lawn mower for complete
instructions for the care and maintenance of
engine. READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
2. When ready to start engine, place throttle
control lever in “START” position and start
engine in accordance with instructions in
engine manual. After engine starts, move
throttle control lever to desired engine speed.
The engine is stopped by placing control lever
in the “STOP” position.
3. Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks,
wire or other objects which could damage
lawn mower or engine. For best results and
to insure more even grass distribution, do not
mow when lawn is excessively wet.
ADJUSTMENTS
A CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
STANDARD CUTTING HEIGHT
Adjustment may be made by removing and
moving wheel studs to desired position. Cutting
heights will be raised as wheel studs are moved to
a lower hole and lowered as wheel studs are
moved to a higher hole in the deck. All wheel
studs must be mounted In a relative position to
the deck.
REMOTE THROTTLE (OPTIONAL)
If adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wire assembly can be reset as follows:
1. Loosen, but do not remove, screw securing
throttle control wire assembly at engine.
Move throttle control lever on handle to
“FAST” position.
Move lever, to which control wire is fastened
at engine, to full open position and retighten
screw
to secure throttle control wire
assembly.
2
.
3.
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT
Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before cleaning, lu­
bricating or doing any kind of work
on lawn mower.
Wheels—Wheel bearings require no lubrication.
Throttle (Optional)—Periodically lubricate throttle
control lever and throttle wire assembly with a few
drops of light oil (SAE No. 10 or 20) for ease of
operation.
Protective Shield—The pivot points on the
protective shield should be lubricated periodically
with light oil to prevent any rust or binding up.
Always disconnect
spark plug cable dur­
ing repairs, refueling
or changing oil. En­
gine
oil may be
drained through oil
filler opening by tilt­
ing the mower on its
side. Change oil after
first 5 hours of opera­
tion while engine is
warm.
Thereafter,
change oil every 25
hours of operation
while engine is warm.
NOTE: FILL AND
DRAIN OIL FROM OIL
FILL PLUG.
Chute Deflector—The torsion spring and pivot
point should be lubricated periodically with light
oil to prevent any rust or binding up. Deflector
should work freely.