Bolens 82-0629 - Manual (Page 8)

BEFORE STARTING
1 . Read all the instructions carefully before
operating the mower.
Attach extension cord (not provided with unit)^
to the power source and the motor/blade con­
trol.
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WARNING
To prevent electric shock, use only
with a 100 foot long extension cord
having No. 16. AWG conductors,
suitable for outdoor use. Extension
cord is available from your dealer.
Order Part No. 780-0364.
3. Form a small loop in the extension cord. Slip
the loop through the slot on the bottom of the
cord restraint, and up over the tab, to prevent
disconnection from the motor/blade control
during operation. Keep the cord restraint as
close to the motor/blade control as possible.
See figure 7.
TO START MOTOR AND ENGAGE BLADE
Standing behind the unit, push the button and
hold it in, and then squeeze the motor/blade con­
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle as
shown in figure 9.
FIGURE 9.
TO STOP MOTOR AND BLADE
1. Release the motor/blade control handle to
stop the engine and blade.
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WARNING
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The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the motor is shut
off.
2. Disconnect the power source to prevent
accidental starting while equipment is un­
attended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower
or engine. Such objects could be accidently
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
To prevent electric shock, do not operate the
mower in damp or wet locations.
Begin mowing at the point nearest the electrical
outlet, keeping the cord close to the outlet and
out of the way of the mower. Cut grass moving
away from the outlet so that the cord lies in the
cut portion of the lawn. Be sure that the clippings
are discharged on the cut portion of the lawn.
To cut heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow
more effective cut and distribution of the clip­
pings. For best results, cut off one-third or less of
the total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut
in the fall as long as there is growth.
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the motor. Disconnect the power
source,
thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive
vibration of the mower during opera­
tion is an indication of damage. The
unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
A CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping motor and disconnecting
the power source.
Adjustment may be made by removing and moving
axle bolts to desired position. Cutting heights will
be raised as axle bolts are moved to a lower hole
and lowered as axle bolts are moved to a higher
hole in the deck. All axle bolts must be mounted in
the same relative position. Belleville washers
must be assembled on the inside and outside of
the deck so that the cupped side of the washers
are against the deck. The larger belleville washer
should be assembled on the inside of the deck,
except when lowest cutting position (highest hole
in the deck) is used. The spacers must be
assembied between the rear wheels and the
belleville washers. Refer to illustration on page 10.