Storage, Using your rotary mower – Bolens 117-530A User Manual
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g. Place new belt on engine pulley. Do not
bend belt guard pins. Belt should be inside
of pins.
h. Work belt to front and mount on blade
spindle pulley. Replace front belt guard.
i. Replace brake lever assembly.
j. Slip belt on idler pulley between pulley and
belt bracket.
k. Replace blade tension spring.
l
.
Move blade lockout handle to “ON”
position.
m. Position belt bracket on idler pulley to
clear the tightened belt. Secure belt
bracket in position. See drawing on page
2.
n. Replace blade spindle cover.
NOTE
To insure safe operation of your
unit, ALL nuts and bolts must be
checked
periodically
for
correct
tightness.
STORAGE
to
4. The following steps should be taken
prepare the lawn mower for storage:
a. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
described in the preceding instructions.
b. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
c. Coat mower’s cutting blades with multi
purpose grease to prevent rusting.
d. Place blocks under deck to raise tires clear
of floor.
USING YOUR ROTARY
MOWER
For best results do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower, thus
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings. If
wet grass must be cut, reduce walking speed to
help distribute the clippings more effectively.
New grass should be treated as wet grass,
otherwise a normal walking speed is about the
right pace for efficient mowing.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the
clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of
the lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings
to further pulverize them. When cutting high
weeds, discharge towards cut portion then recut
at right angle to first direction.
Lawns should be cut in fall as long as there is
growth.
BLADE IDLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY DETAIL
Brake Shoe 754-0647
Rivet 728-0649
Idler Bracket Assembly 12278
BELT WEAR
Belt clips improperly positioned will cause
premature belt wear. The belt clip must
completely clear the belt when the belt is
tightened. It should also assist in freeing the belt
from the blade spindle pulley when the belt is
loose. This may be checked by removing the blade
spindle cover.
Idler Bearing 756-0199
Hex Lock Nut
712-0262
Belt Clip
04563