Final assembly of mower, Controls, Warning – Bolens 120-280R000 User Manual
Page 9: Throttle control, Recoil starter, Drive clutch control
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FINAL ASSEMBLY OF MOWER
1.
The chute deflector on your mower is held in an
upright position by a block for shipping purposes
only. This shipping block must be removed and
discarded before the mower is put into operation.
------- See figure 9.
To remove the shipping block, pull the spring-
loaded chute toward the engine. Remove the block
and carefully lower the chute into operating posi
tion, keeping fingers out of the way.
Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
2
.
CONTROLS
FIGURE 10.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
WARNING
THIS CONTROL MECHANISM IS A
SAFETY DEVICE NEVER ATTEMPT
TO BYPASS ITS O P E R A T I O N S
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. See figure 10. The blade control handle
must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
A
WARNING:
The
blade
will
be
rotating
whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of the upper
handle. It is used to regulate the engine speed.
A
WARNING:
The
throttle
control
cannot
be
used to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle. See
figure 10. Stand behind the unit in the operating posi
tion to start the unit.
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL
Squeezing the drive clutch control handle engages the
drive mechanism to the wheels. Releasing the clutch
control stops the wheels from driving. Release the drive
clutch
control
to
slow
down
when
negotiating
an
obstacle, making a turn or stopping. See figure 10.