Bolens 840 thru 849 - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATION
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WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS,
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AN ) BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITC ^ES) IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADI (S).
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE f LACING
HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE BIADE(S),
PLACE THE SHIF LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOG (, SHUT
ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY,
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Check oil level and add if necessary. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the S(;parate
engine manual packed with your tractor Read
instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT; Your tractor is shipped with oil; h wever,
you must check the oil level before operating. E e care­
ful not to overfill.
The gasoline tank is located under the seat. The filler
neck is behind the seat. Do not overfill.
A WARNING: Never fill fuel tank ir doors,
with engine running or while eni]ine is
hot.
STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system for your protection. The purpose of
the safety interlock system is to prevent the engine
from cranking or starting unless the clutch-brat e pedal
is depressed and the PTO lever is in the dise ngaged
position. In addition, the PTO lever must be in the dis­
engaged position when the unit is put into re' erse or
the engine will shut off. If the operator leaves he seat
with the PTO lever engaged and/or without se ting the
parking brake, the engine will shut off.
A WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if
the interlock system is malfunctioning
because it is a safety device, desic ned for
protection.
1. Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (down)
position.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park­
ing brake.
3. Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
4. Set the throttle control in the FAST position.
5. Pull out the choke control (a warm engine may not
require choking).
6. Turn the ignition key to the right to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position.
7. Slowly push in the choke as the engine warms up.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.
IMPORTANT; If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the dam­
age before restarting and operating the mower.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 22.
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
Select the position for the tractor lift lever which gives
the desired cutting height. Then move the wheels on
the deck so that the wheels are 1/4 to 1/2 inch above
the ground.
NOTE: To obtain the best, uniform cut, the deck is
designed to be suspended from the tractor at the
desired cutting height. The deck wheels or deck roller
should be just off the ground, to smooth out the cut
and guard against gouging.
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WARNING: Keep hands and feet away
from the chute area on cutting deck.
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 posi­
tions (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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