Bolens 116-312-000 - Manual (Page 13)

AIR CLEANER
*v Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal con­
ditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding
usually indicates that the air cleaner should be
serviced.
To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommend­
ed at the start of each mowing season; check engine
manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as describ­
ed in the lubrication instructions.
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease
to prevent rusting.
. 4. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
NOTE
When storing any type of power
equipment
in an unventilated or
metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
HANDLE STORAGE
The handle may be placed in an upright position for
storage.
Move hairpin cotters to outer hole on weld pins. See
figure 2. Press outward on the bottom of the lower han­
dle and push forward. The handle will lock in this
position.
To place the handle in the operating position, remove
the starter rope from the rope guide bolt. Grasp the
lower handle at the bottom, pul! apart slightly and tip
the handle backward. Place the cotter hairpins in the
inner holes. With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, depress the blade control handle and pull
the starter rope out from the engine. Slip the starter
rope into the rope guide bolt.
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