Bolens 126-216-000 - Manual (Page 12)

NOTE
The engine on your unit is provided
with an auxiliary recoil starter system. To
start the engine using the auxiliary
starter system, proceed as follows.
A. Depress the blade control handle,
and hold it against the upper handle,
B. Grasp the recoil starter handle^
slowly pull the rope out from the engine
about two feet and hold rope in this
position.
C. Step behind the handle into the
operating position. With the blade control
handle
still depressed, pull recoil
starter handle using a quick, firm
motion. Repeat until engine starts.
After engine starts, return rope slowly
to the engine.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Release the blade control handle to st)p the
engine and blade.
AC
WARNING
The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the engine is shu:
off.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental .starting
while equipment is unattended.
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.
When using the side discharge mower, the best mow­
ing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge
towards the uncut part of the lawn. This permits re­
cutting of the clippings to further pulverize them. When
cutting high weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then
recut at right angles to first direction.
For best results, cut off one-third or less of the total
length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as
long as there is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle
to give you the best cut and do the most effective job
of bagging the cut grass.
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for
any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive
vibration of the mower during opera­
tion is an indication of damage. The
unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
AC
WARNING
DO NOT operate mower with the
chute door open unless the complete
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 er gine.
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.
ADJUSTMENTS
Ac
WARNING
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If the unit does not self-propel with the drive clutch con­
trol engaged, remove the plastic cap from beneath the
drive clutch control housing. Move the plastic fitting on
the control cable to the next adjustment position on the
left. Reassemble the plastic cap and retest. See figure
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