Bolens 544 - Manual (Page 7)

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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Removing Unit From Carton
• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and open carton.
• Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.)
• Cut along corners, lay the carton down flat, and
remove all packing material.
• Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
Loose Parts in Carton
• Grass Bag
• Side Discharge Chute
• Rear Wheels
• Hardware Pack
• Bottle of Oil
Hardware Pack
Please identify each piece of the hardware pack as
shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Before Assembly
• Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground
against the engine. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
is observed from the operating position.
Setting Up Your Lawn Mower
Assembling Handle
• Lift up and pull back on the upper handle to raise
the handle into the operating position. See Figure
3. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely
into the handle bracket assemblies.
Figure 3
• Tighten wing nuts on each side of the handle
making sure that the carriage bolts are seated
properly into the handle. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
Group A
Carriage Bolt Wing Nut
Group B
Shoulder Screw
Wave Washer
Flat Washer
Spring Washer
Spark Plug
Spark Plug
Wire
Upper
Handle
Lower Handle
Handle
Bracket
Tighten this
wing nut
Carriage
Bolt