Bolens 138-784-401 - Manual (Page 13)

A t WARNING t
Do not operate the tractor if the in­
terlock system is malfunctioning be­
cause it is a safety device, designed
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 hydrostatic control lever in the NEUTRAL
(N) position.
4. Set the throttle control in the FAST position.
5. Pull out the choke control. A warm engine requires
less choking.
6. Turn the ignition key to the right to the START posi­
tion. 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.
8. Depress the clutch-brake pedal so the parking
brake is released and then release the clutch-brake
pedal.
9. Move the hydrostatic control lever fonvard. The far­
ther forward you move the hydrostatic control lever,
the faster you will travel.
10. To stop the tractor, pull the hydrostatic control lever
into NEUTRAL (N) or depress the clutch-brake
pedal.
11. To shut off the engine, turn the ignition key to the
left to the OFF position. Remove the key to pre­
vent accidental starting while equipment is unat­
tended.
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for
any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the mower.
NOTE
If any problems are encountered, refer
to the Trouble Shooting Charts on pages
20 and 21.
ADJUSTMENTS
AC“
WARNING i
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground
against the engine before
performing any adjustments, repairs
or maintenance.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the four self­
tapping screws on the bottom of the seat. See figure
3. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired.
Retighten the self-tapping screws.
HYDROSTATIC CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
The hydrostatic transmission control is in correct ad­
justment when the tractor does not move with the
engine running, the clutch engaged and the hydrostatic
control lever in the neutral position.
If adjustment is necessary, follow these steps:
1. Raise both rear wheels off the ground by placing
blocks under the rear frame.
2. Loosen both lock nuts on both ends of the connect­
ing rod. See figure 13.
3. Place the hydrostatic control lever in the neutral
position.
4. Start the tractor.
5. Release the clutch-brake pedal.
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