Bolens 120-280R000 - Manual (Page 10)

CPERATION
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS
THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE GRASS-
CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
FIGURE 11.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area (>n cut­
ting deck. See figure 11.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can resuit in severe eye damage.
P?liiii?'-GussEsj5 Always wear safety glasses < r eye
shields. We recommend wide rision
safety mask for over spectac es or
standard safety glasses.
NOTE: Adjust the cutting height of your mower oefore
operating. See adjustment section of this manvai.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as in­
structed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit. Read instructions careful y.
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WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or untii the ( ngine
has been allowed to cool for ai least
two minutes after running.
2. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
3. Before each use, check drive clutch adjus ment.
When the clutch handle is engaged, the drive
pinions should mesh simultaneously with th a gear
tread tires. When the clutch handle is releasod, the
pinions should clear the wheels by a minin urn of
1/8". See drive clutch adjustment on page 11 for
further details.
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WARNING: When starting the unit for the
first time, face the mower against a solid
object such as a wail, fence, etc. Start the
unit, and if it shows any signs of motion
with the drive clutch control disengaged,
shut the engine off immediately. Refer to
page 11 for further instructions on the
drive clutch adjustment.
1. Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
2. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade con­
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle.
Be certain drive clutch handle is released.
3. Grasp the recoil starter handle and pull back rapid­
ly, extending rope fuliy. Return it slowly to the rope
guide bolt.
4. After engine starts, move throttle control to desired
engine speed.
NOTE: if any probiems are encountered, refer to the
Troubie Shooting Guide on page 17.
TD STDP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
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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 YDUR RDTARY MDWER
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.
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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