Bolens 132-698A - Manual (Page 11)

CUTTING CONTROLS
A. LIFT AND DISENGAGEMENT LEVER
The lift and disengagement lever is used to raise
and lower the cutting deck. Pulling it all the way
back and locking it disengages the blades. The lift
and disengagement lever must be in the disen­
gaged position when starting the engine and
when shifting into reverse. See figure 16,
B. DECK LIFT INDICATOR
The deck lift indicator marks the position being
used for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position
desired, press the indicator lever outward, move it
to the position immediately below the lift lever
and release the indicator lever. See figure 17.
C. WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTER
Move the lever towards the wheel and set it in the
desired height. See figure 18.
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OPERATION
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CAUTION
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5.
Keep all shields in place.
Before leaving operator’s position;
a. Shift transmission to neutral
b. Set parking brake
c. Disengage attachment clutch
d. Shut off engine
e. Remove ignition key
Wait for all movement to stop before
servicing machine.
Keep people and pets a safe distance
away from machine.
Look to the rear before backing up.
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TIRE PRESSURE
For shipping purposes, the tires on your unit may
be over-inflated. Tire pressure should be reduced
before unit is put into operation. Pressure should
be approximately 15 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained on all tires. Maximum tire
pressure is 30 p.s.i.
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE
To open the hood, simply lift up on
both sides of the hood.
1. Service the engine with oil and gasoline as
described in the engine manual.
2. Open the fuel shut-off valve (turn counter­
clockwise). See figure 19.
FIGURE 18.
D. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the position for the lift lever which
gives the desired cutting height. Move the
deck lift indicator so that the lift lever can be
returned to the same position after it is raised.
2. Set the wheel height adjusters on the deck so
that the wheels are V4 to Vz inch above the
ground.
FIGURE 19. FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
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