Bolens 132-698A - Manual (Page 12)

3. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the
parking brake. See figure 17.
4. Place the lift and disengagement lever in the
DISENGAGED position. See figure 17.
NOTE
This unit is equipped \«ith a safety
interlock system for your protec­
tion. The purpose of the safety inter­
lock system is to prevent the engine
from cranking or starting unless the
clutch-brajce pedal is depressed
and the lift and disengagement
lever is in the disengaged position.
In addition, the lift and disen­
gagement lever must be in the dis­
engaged position when the unit is
put into reverse or the engine will
shut off.
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Do not operate the lawn tractor if
the interlock system is malfunction­
ing because it is a safety device,
designed for protection.
5. Set the throttle control in the CHOKE posi­
tion. See figure 16.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position.
When the engine is running, let the key return
to the “ON” position. See figure 16.
7. Move the throttle control lever to desired
engine speed.
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the unit
for any damage, and repair the dam­
age before restarting and operating
the mower.
OPERATING THE MOWER
1. Set the desired cutting height.
2. Start the engine as instructed on page 11.
3. Move throttle control to desired engine speed.
4. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and shift into
first gear or reverse.
5. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit
into motion.
6. Depress the clutch-brake pedal when shifting
gears.
NOTE
Do not force the gear shift lever!
7. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by
depressing the clutch-brake pedal. The drive
belt will be disengaged and the brake will be
applied.
/|\ CAUTION
If the unit is not to be used for a
long period, place the gear shift
lever in NEUTRAL, stop the engine,
set the parking break and remove
the key. DO NOT leave the machine
on an incline.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the “OFF” posi­
tion. Remove the key to prevent accidental start­
ing.
NOTE
A brief break-in period is essential
to ensure maximum engine and
mower life. The break-in consists of
running the engine at half speed for
a period of time required to use one
tank of gasoline. It is also recom­
mended to change crankcase oil
after the first 5 hours of operation.
OPERATING THE CUTTING BLADES
The cutting blades may be engaged while the lawn
tractor is moving or standing still. DO NOT engage
the cutting blades abruptly as the sudden belt ten­
sion on the pulley may cause the engine to stall.
t warning j
When the blade drive is engaged,
keep feet and hands away from the
discharge opening, the blades or
any part of the deck.
Move the lift and disengagement lever into the
DISENGAGED position to raise the deck and
disengage the blades.
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