Bolens 116-312-000 - Manual (Page 10)

Keep hands and feet away from the chute area Dn cut­
ting deck. See figure 16.
NOTE
For shipping purposes your mower
is set with the wheels in a low cut­
ting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position un­
til it is determined which height is
best for your lawn. See cutting
height adjustment section.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Fill sump with oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
2. Fill fuel tank, using clean, fresh, unleaded, lew-lead
or regular grade leaded gasoline. Fill tank com­
pletely!
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
3. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
4. Deluxe Briggs and Stratton engines: Op m fuel
shut-off valve. See figure 17.
FIGURE 17.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Move the throttle control lever to FAST or START
position.
BI^NOTE
On units with deluxe Briggs and
Stratton engines, move throttle con­
trol lever to CHOKE position.
2. Standing behind the unit, depress the blac e con­
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle
as shown in figure 18.
3. Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown aid pull
back rapidly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly
to the rope guide bolt.
4. After engine starts, move throttle control to desired
engine speed.
FIGURE 18.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
AC WARNING
The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the engine is shut
off.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
AC
WARNING j
DO NOT operate the mower with the
chute door open unless the com­
plete
grass catcher is properly
mounted on the 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.
Operate a new engine at intermediate speeds and light
load for the first few hours as you would a new
automotive engine.
For the best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower, prevent­
ing proper discharge of grass clippings, and could
cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or
wet grass may require a narrower cut. Blade speed
should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn.
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