Bolens 1026 - Manual (Page 2)

Thank you for purchasing this product. We believe you
now own one of the finest snowthrowers available.
This is a safety, operation and general maintenance
manual which does not attempt to cover major repairs.
All information in this manual is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing.
This manual is considered a permanent part of this unit
and must stay with the unit if resold. A replacement
manual can be obtained from the factory, free of charge.
Our equipment is carefully designed, engineered and
manufactured for excellent performance if properly
operated and maintained. Read this manual to learn
about your unit, its features and operation. Review this
manual each season to refamiliarize yourself with using
and caring for your snowthrower.
Our products have passed the rigid safety standards set
by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an inde­
pendent testing laboratory.
The snowthrower’s warranty statement is included on the
back cover of this manual. Carefully read and understand
the warranty, its requirements and limitations. Also, please
complete and return the postpaid owner registration card
included with this manual to register each unit and keep
the owner informed with important product bulletins and
safety literature.
Table of Contents
Service Information ...................................... ..................... 3 SECTION 5
Identification Numbers ................................. ..................... 3 Operation ............................................... ......................... 11
SECTION 1 Pre-Start Checklist............................. ......................... 11
Safety ........................................................... ..................... 4 Filling Fuel Tank ................................ ......................... 11
Training................................................... ............. 4 Starting .............................................. .......................... 12
Preparation ............................................ ..................... 4 Testing Auger and Wheel Drive......... .......................... 12
Operation ............................................... ..................... 4 Stopping ............................................ .......................... 12
Maintenance and Storage ..................... ..................... 5 Changing Gears................................. .......................... 12
Decals ................................................... ..................... 5 Snowthrowing Tips ............................ .......................... 13
SECTION 2
Snowthrowing Patterns ..................... .......................... 14
Attachments & Kits ....................................... ..................... 6 SECTION 6
SECTION 3 Maintenance ........................................... .......................... 15
Assembly .................................................... ..................... 6 Checking and Adding Oil ................... .......................... 15
SECTION 4 Changing Oil ..................................... .......................... 15
Controls ....................................................... ..................... 9 Spark Plug ......................................... .......................... 15
Auger Drive Control Lever...................... ..................... 9 Lubrication..................................... . .......................... 16
Wheel Drive Control Lever ..................... ..................... 9 Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment ............ .......................... 16
Gear Shift Lever .................................... ..................... 9 Wheel Drive Belt Replacement ......... ......................... 17
Discharge Chute Crank & Cap............... ..................... 9 Auger Drive Belt Adjustment.............. .......................... 17
Engine Ignition Keyswitch....................... ..................... 10 Auger Drive Belt Replacement .......... .......................... 18
Throttle ................................................... ..................... 10 Slip Differential Adjustment ............... .......................... 18 .
Skid Shoes.............................................. ..................... 10 Drive Disc Clearance Adjustment... ........................... 18
Scraper Blade......................................... ..................... 10 Maintenance Chart ................................. .......................... 20
Engine Choke Knob .............................. ..................... 10 Storage ................................................. ........................... 20
Pre-Start Primer Button ......................... ..................... 10 Troubleshooting .................................... .......................... 21
Engine Recoil Starter ............................. ..................... 10 Specifications ........................................ .......................... 24
Fuel Shutoff Valve ................................. ..................... 10 Warranty ................................................ .. Outside Back Cover