Bolens 416 - Manual (Page 9)

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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare the illustrations in Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various
controls and adjustments.
Figure 9
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the
blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and
is used to start the engine.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
These levers are located on each wheel and they are
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to
be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away
from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to
warning label on the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
• Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the engine manual packed with your
mower. Read instructions carefully.
Before Starting
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If the mower is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the
spark plug wire, ensure that the metal cap at the
end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is
fastened securely over the spark plug’s metal tip.
To Start Engine & Engage Blade
• Prime engine as instructed in the engine manual.
• Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control
handle and hold it against the upper handle.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly. Repeat till the engine starts.
Blade Control Handle
Lower Handle
Upper Handle
Recoil Starter
Height Adjustment Lever
Spark Plug
Grass Catcher
WARNING: The blade control mechanism is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass it.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank (1) indoors,
(2) with engine running, or (3) until the engine
has been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.