Bolens 130-360A - Manual (Page 14)

BLADE PULLEYS
Raise front of mower approximately a foot off the
ground and support it with blocks. Sight down
blade belt from front of mower. Note if blade idler
pulley is in line with blade spindle pulley and top
section of engine pulley. If alignment is
necessary, bend idler bracket assembly up or
down as needed. Do not damage or bend belt clip
on idler bracket assembly.
BELT WEAR—Belt Guards and Clips. See figure
24.
Belt guards and clips if improperly positioned will
cause premature belt wear. All belt guards and
clips must completely clear the belt when the belt
is tightened. They should also assist in freeing the
belt from the engine pulley when the belt is loose.
The belt clip on the blade idler bracket assembly
may be checked by removing the top belt guard.
Observe belt and pulley action while'operating the
blade disengage lever. The belt clip on the drive
idler bracket assembly may be checked by remov­
ing the inspection plate under the deck. Observe
belt and pulley action while operating the clutch
pedal.
CREEPING. See figure 24.
“Creeping” may be caused if the idler bracket
assembly does not move all the way back when
the clutch pedal is released. This may be caused
by insufficient spring pressure, a bent clutch con­
trol rod or a binding idler bracket. Check by remov­
ing the inspection plate under deck. Observe idler
pulley action while operating the clutch pedal. If
idler bracket binds, lubricate with an all purpose
grease.
NOTE
To insure safe operation of your
unit, ALL nuts and bolts must be
checked
periodically for correct
tightness.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period
longer than 30 days, the following precautions are
recommended:
Step 1. Working outdoors, run the engine until all
the fuel is consumed. Use a clean dry
cloth to absorb the small amount of fuel
remaining in the tank.
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Do not drain fuel while smoking or if
near an open fire.
Step 2. Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this
should be done after the engine has been
operated and is still warm) and refill the
crankcase with clean new oil.
Step 3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
remove the spark plug from the cylinder.
Pour about six drops of engine oil into the
cylinder, and then pull the recoil starter
several times to spread the oil on the
cylinder wall. Replace the spark plug, but
DO NOT connect the wire.
Step 4. Clean the engine and the entire mower
thoroughly.
Step 5. Lubricate all lubrication points indicated
in figure 19; then wipe the entire machine
with an oiled rag in order to protect the
surfaces.
GRASS CATCHER Model No. 190-015A is
available as optional equipment for the mowers
shown in this manual.
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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 any
replacement bag complies with the
mower manufacturer’s recommen­
dations.
For replacement bags, use only fac­
tory authorized replacement bag.
No. 764-0121.
The manufacturer DCES NCT recommend the use
of any accessory on these riding mowers other
than those manufactured by MTD Products Inc.
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