Bolens 126-216-000 - Manual (Page 11)

4. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
5. The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel
tank. An access hole is provided in the catcher
panel. The fuel shut-off valve should be in the open
position. See figure 20. Open fuel shut-off valve
using a wrench if it is closed. See figure 21.
FIGURE 21.
6. Before each use, check for proper drive clutch
operation by performing the following before start­
ing the engine:
With the drive clutch control released, push mower
forward. It should move freely.
Pull mower
backward. It should move freely.
If it does not and the rear wheels tend to lock up,
the clutch may not be releasing completely. Do not
start the engine until corrections have been made.
Check the control cable for severe bend, kinks and
binding, or grass buildup in the pulley groove. Cor­
rect and adjust as required.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
AC
WARNING I
When starting the unit for the first
time, face the mower against a solid
object such as a wall, fence, etc.
Start the unit, and if it shows any
signs of motion with the drive clutch
control disengaged, shut the engine
off immediately. Check the position
of the drive clutch control cable.
The plastic fitting must be assem­
bled in the first adjustment position
inside the housing, all the way to the
right, as shown in figure 8.
1. Move the throttle control lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE
A warm engine may not require
choking.
2. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade con­
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle.
3. Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and pull
back rapidly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly
to the rope guide bolt.
4. After engine starts, move throttle control to FAST
or desired engine speed.
AC
WARNING
Never operate your unit without
either the side chute deflector or
entire
top discharge chute and
catcher panel assembly in place.
FIGURE 22.
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