Bolens 13067 - Manual (Page 31)

MAINTENANCE (Cont.)
2. Re-position plate (C) on bottom of
blade (D). Secure blade and plate with
two neur blade screws (A) and new lock
washers (B) to bottom of spindle
assembly (E). Torque screws (A) 25 -30
foot-pounds.
Mpdels 13055, 13057, 13067 &
13068
1. Re-position blade on bottom of spindle.
2. Secure with new blade bolt (F), spring
washer (G) and spindie washer (I).
Torque blade bolt (F) from 35 foot­
pounds.
33“ Blade Installation
1. Re-position blade in place.
2. Install two newouter bolts and nuts
( L ) .
3. Install new center bolt (K).
4. Torque bolts (L & K) to 30 foot­
pounds.
5. Make sure the blades are 90° from
each other (See Fig. 43, page 26).
36" Blade Installation
1. Re-position blade in blade adapter (J).
2. Secure with new blade bolt (F), spring
washer (G) and spindie washer ( I ) .
Torque blade bolt (F) from 50 to 70 foot­
pounds.
Mower Deck Blade Re>
sharpening and Baiancing
The deck blade(s) can be sharpened with a
file or a grinder. A iocal sharpening
service can also sharpen them.
To sharpen:
1. Remove equal amounts of metal from
both ends of blades along cutting edges.
Sharpen cutting edges at a 25-30° angle.
2. Check balance of blade(s) by inserting
a nail or screwdriver through center hole.
Hold nail level with ground so blade can
rotate on it. Grind or file off heavier end,
as required, to balance blade.
An unbalanced blade will cause vibration
and undue wear on component parts.
STORING YOUR RIDING
MOWER
When storing the riding mower for more
than 30 days:
1. Move unit outside and run engine until
it stops from lack of fuel.
2. After engine has cooled, store unit in a
dry, protected place.
3. Remove, clean, and re-gap spark plug.
See
Engine Owner's Manual, supplied
with the unit, for the correct gap.
4. Pour one ounce of engine oil through
spark plug hole into engine. Place a clean
rag over spark plug hole and crank engine
several revolutions to distribute oil on
cylinder walls.
5. Re-install spark plug. Leave spark plug
wire disconnected.
6. Fully charge battery once a month
during storage using only a trickle charger
(not an automotive-type charger, which
could ruin the battery). This will ensure
peak battery power.
7. Clean underside of the mower deck.
Use a hose, a wire brush or a scraper to
remove any grass buildup. (Heavy grass
buildup can seriously effect the
performance of any mowing deck,
especially the 33" mulching deck.) To
clean deck, remove it, use the optional
Model 6957 storage stand (see page 6),
available from your local Bolens® dealer,
or set the front of your unit on jackstands.
A I
WARNING!
JACKSTANDS MUST BE USED WITH
EXTREME CAUTION. ALWAYS SET
THE PARKING BRAKE AND SECURELY
BLOCK THE REAR WHEELS WHENEVER
JACKSTANDS ARE USED.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
8. Thoroughly examine entire unit for
loose hardware or any damaged or worn
parts. Replace or repair as needed.
9. Sand and re-paint any rusted areas.
10. Cover your unit with a breathable
cover.
11. Block all four wheels. (Place wooden
blocks on both sides of wheels.) This
helps prevent any accidental movement.
WARNING!
ELECTROLYTE CAN LEAK OUT OF THE
BAHERY VENT TUBE IF THE MOWER
IS TIPPED UP ON END OR ON ITS
SIDE.
REMOVE THE BAHERY BEFORE
TIPPING THE MOWER ON ITS END OR
ON ITS SIDE.
DRAIN FUEL TANK BFORE TIPPING
THE MOWER ON ITS END OR ON ITS
SIDE.
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
AND ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE.
DO NOT ADD GASOLINE TO THE TANK
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. IF
THE ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING,
ALLOW IT TO COOL FOR SEVERAL
MINUTES.
DO NOT ALLOW OPEN FLAMES,
SPARKS, MATCHES, OR SMOKING
NEARBY WHEN WORKING WITH
GASOLINE.
DRAIN THE FUEL TANK OUTDOORS IN
A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. WIPE UP
ANY SPILLS BEFORE STORING THE
UNIT.
NEVER BRING A GASOLINE CAN NEAR
THE BAHERY POSTS. A SHORT
CIRCUIT CAUSED BY TOUCHING THE
POSITIVE (•!■) POST AND ANY METAL
COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OF
GASOLINE OR BAHERY GASES.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
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