Bolens 117-530A - Manual (Page 4)

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CAUTION
Please note that the chute deflector
on your mower is in an upright posi­
tion. It is held in that position by a
shipping block. This block is used
for shipping purposes only. It must
be removed and discarded before
your mower is put into operation.
Chute Deflector
Shipping Block to be Removed
NOTE
For shipping purposes your mower
is set with the wheels in a low cut­
ting height position. For best re­
sults raise the cutting position until
it is determined which height is best
for your lawn. See adjustments.
OPERATION
1. Before starting engine, check LUBRICATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Check lockout control handles for proper
operation. If too great a pressure is needed to
operate these controls, damage can be done
to both the mechanism and the rods.
Readjust so only slight pressure is needed to
operate both the blade engaging control and
the
self-propelled lockout control. See
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 9.
3. Service engine with gasoline and oil. See
engine instructions for complete care and
maintenance of engine. READ DIRECTIONS
CAREFULLY.
4. Be sure engine crankcase is filled to capacity
with proper grade of oil.
5. Move both control handles to “OFF” position.
6. Move throttle control lever to “CHOKE”
position.
7. Crank engine. Move throttle control to
“FAST” position as soon as engine fires. Usé
choke as needed to keep engine running
during warm up period.
8. Put blade into motion by moving blade
control handle to “ON” position.
To engage the blade with the engine
running...
a. Move the throttle control lever to “FAST”
position.
b. Engage the blade engagement handle
SLOWLY.
c. Adjust engine speed.
9. A brief break-in period is essential to insure
maximum engine and mower life. This
consists of running the engine at half speed
for a period of time required to use one tank of
gasoline. It is also recommended to change
crankcase oil after the first five hours of
operation or as operating conditions dictate.
Always check oil before operating the mower.
BE SURE CRANKCASE IS FULL.
10. Proper lubrication must be maintained at all
times.
11. Appropriate clothing should be worn when
cutting brush or heavy weeds. Safety shoes
and safety glasses are highly recommended.
12. The engine is stopped by moving the throttle
control lever to “STOP” position.
ADJUSTMENT
1. Handles may be adjusted by changing the
position of the lower support mounting holes.
When this change is made, it may also be
necessary to check the adjustment of control
rod. See Step 9 in ASSEMBLY INSTRUC­
TIONS.
2. Control rod adjustments are made as shown
in ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Steps 9 and
12
.
3. Cutting height adjustment is made by
removing and moving axie bolts to the desired
positions. All axle bolts must be mounted in
the same relative position to the deck. When
wheels are mounted to the deck, thé crown
shape washers must be assembled with the
crown away from the deck. This is necessary
to prevent the axle bolts from loosening.
4. If throttle adjustment becomes necessary, the
throttle control wire may be reset as follows :
a. Loosen, but do not remove, screw
securing throttle control wire assembly at
engine.
b. Move throttle control lever on handle to
“CHOKE” position.
c. Move lever to which control wire is
fastened to engine to full choke position.
Retighten screw to secure throttle control
wire assembly.