Bolens 117-530A - Manual (Page 3)

NOTE: FOLLOW ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IN NUMERICAL ORDER!
7. Assemble lockout bracket
as shown.
8. Fasten lockout lever to
lockout bracket assembly
with hex screw, lockwash-
er and hex nut.
3.
5.
I. Assemble throttle
control to handle
panel.
II. Slip hand grips on
the upper end of
each handle. They
will slip on more
easily if you first
soak
them in
warm soapy
water.
b.
d.
e.
f.
Blade Engagem^ Assembly,
a. Remove blade spindle cover by
removing three screws.
Move brake lever to rear posi­
tion so belt is slack.
Insert ferrule into blade bracket
assembly from the left.
Screw rod into ferrule.
Assemble
control handle to
control rod as shown.
Adjust
control rod. A slight
pressure should be needed to
operate
lockout lever. Too
much pressure can break lever
assembly or control rods. Re­
adjust control rods if pressure
is too great.
Replace blade spindle cover.
Assemble two upper handles. Use this bolt only
Position upper handle assembly on lower
handle. Adjust handle supports as desired.
Fasten upper handle assembly and handle sup­
ports to lower handle.
2. Assemble lower handle to mower.
4. Assemble two handle supports to mower.
12. Check ALL nuts and bolts for correct tightness.
10
. Assemble handle
panel to handle.
6. Assemble clamp to upper handle
assembly. Assemble speed nut.
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NOTE
It may be necessary to bend the ends of the lower
handle inward slightly to assure a snug fit against
the deck mounting area.