Bolens 820 thru 829 - Manual (Page 18)

NOTE: To obtain the best, uniform cut, the deck is
designed to be suspended from the tractor at the
desired cutting height. The deck wheeis or deck
rolier should be just off the ground, to smooth out the
cut and guard against gouging.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
1. Start the engine as instructed previously.
2. Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent
strain on the engine and to operate attachments.
3. Place the shift lever in one of the two forward
positions (LOW or HIGH), or in REVERSE.
Place the speed control lever in desired position.
Use first speed position when operating the
tractor for the first time.
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WARNING: Look to the rear before
backing up.
4. Release the parking brake by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal. Release clutch-brake pedal
slowly to put unit into motion.
5. The tractor is brought to a stop by depressing
the clutch-brake pedal.
6. The cutting blades (or other attachment) may be
engaged while the tractor is moving or standing
still. DO NOT engage the cutting blades abruptly
as the sudden belt tension on the pulley may
cause the engine to stall.
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WARNING: Keep feet and hands away
from the discharge opening, the blades or
any part of the deck.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will
be little difference between the highest two speeds
until after the belts have seated themselves into the
pulleys during the break-in period. Be certain to
change oil in the crankcase after the first 5 hours of
operation.
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage tractor or
engine. For best results and to insure more even
grass distribution, do not mow when lawn is
excessively wet.
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WARNING: Before leaving the
operator’s position for any reason,
disengage the blades, place the shift lever
in neutral, engage the parking brake, shut
engine off and remove the key.
also eliminate “browning” the grass, which is caused
by hot exhaust gases from a running engine.
If unit stalls with speed control in sixth or seventh
speed, or if unit will not operate with speed control
lever in first or second speed position, proceed as
follows.
1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Restart engine.
3. Place speed control lever in highest speed
position.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6. Place speed control lever in desired position.
7. Place shift lever in one of the forward positions
(HIGH or LOW) or REVERSE, and follow normal
operating procedures.
HIGH-LOW TRANSMISSION RANGES
HIGH range position is for normal load conditions,
such as mowing or transporting.
LOW range position is for situations which require
more torque when the tractor is used under high
load conditions, such as tilling, snow removal or
hauling heavy loads.
GRASS COLLECTOR AVAILABLE
GRASS COLLECTOR Model 190-083 is available as
optional equipment for tractors with 46" mowing
decks.
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WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute deflector in place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is
subject to wear, and should be checked periodically.
Be sure to use only factory authorized replacement
bag.
SECTIONS: ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine
before performing any adjustments, repairs
or maintenance.
When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc.,
follow the instructions above. This procedure will
LEVELING THE DECK
The sides of the deck should be the same distance
from the ground. The front of the deck should be 1/4"
to 3/8" lower than the rear of the deck. If adjustment
is required, refer to “Leveling the Deck” in Assembly
Instructions.
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