Bolens 130-360A - Manual (Page 8)

Engage the
Lever slowly.
NOTE
Blade Engagement
FIGURE 13.
E. The Gear Shift Lever is used to select either
forward or reverse. See figure 11.
NOTE
Do not shift gears whiie in motion.
F. The Clutch Pedal is operated with your left
foot. The Clutch Pedal, when depressed,
disengages the engine from the transmission
so you can stop the movement of the rider
mower to shift gears. The Ciutch Pedal can be
locked in the DISENGAGED position by
depressing the Ciutch Pedal and lifting the
clutch lock with your left hand. To release the
Clutch Pedal, depress it with your foot. See
figure 13.
G. The Brake Pedal is operated with your right
foot and is used to stop the forward or reverse
motion of the rider. To engage the brake,
depress the Brake Pedal with your right foot.
To set the parking brake, depress the brake
and lift the lock. To release, depress the brake
pedal. See figure 11.
A
CAUTION
Parking brake must be disengaged
before unit is put into motion.
___ NOTE
Unit is equipped with separate
brake and clutch pedals. To effi­
ciently stop, it is necessary to dis­
engage
clutch when applying
brakes.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
1. KEEP ALL SHIELDS & GUARDS IN PLACE
2. BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION:
SHIFT CONTROLS INTO NEUTRAL
SET PARKING BRAKE
OISENGAGE ATTACHMENT DRIVE
SHUT ENGINE OFF
REMOVE IGNITION KEY
3. WAIT FOR ALL MOVEMENT TO STOP BEFORE
SERVICING MACHINE
4. KEEP PEOPLE & PETS A SAFE DISTANCE
AWAY FROM MACHINE
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE
MOWER
UNLESS
GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS
IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Be sure the crankcase is filled with oil as
recommended in the engine manaul. Put
regular gasoline in the gasoline tank.
2. Attach the wire to the spark plug.
3. Depress the Brake Pedal and lock it down with
lock. See figure 11.
4. Depress the Clutch Pedal and lock it down
with lock. See figure 13.
5. Place the Gear Shift Lever in “NEUTRAL” (N)
position. See figure 11.
6. Place the Blade Engagement Lever in the
“OFF” disengaged position. See figure 11.
7. Place the Throttle Control Lever in the
“CHOKE” position. See figure 11.
8. Turn the Ignition Key to “ON” position. See
figure 12.
9. Twist the Recoil Starter Handle until it is free
and pull it with a quick steady motion. After
the engine starts, return the Recoil Starter
Handle and twist it until it locks. See figure
12 .
10. Slowly return the throttle to the running posi­
tion as soon as the engine starts.