Bolens 132-698A - Manual (Page 15)

FIGURE 25.
TRANSAXLE
The transaxle is lubricated and sealed at the fac­
tory and does not require checking. If disassem­
bled for any reason, lubricate with 24 oz. of E.P.
Lithium grease.
PIVOT POINTS
Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least
once a season.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING J
Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine be­
fore performing any repairs or main­
tenance.
CRANKCASE OIL
Check the oil level in the crankcase before each
use of the machine and after every five hours of
operation. Oil level should be maintained as in­
structed in the separate engine manuai.
After the first five hours of operating a new
engine, drain the oil from the crankcase while
engine is still hot and refill crankcase with new
oil; thereafter change the oil every 25 hours of
operation. Refer to the engine manual.
AIR CLEANER
Under normal operating conditions, the air
cleaner, located on top of the carburetor, must be
serviced after every ten hours of use. Under ex­
tremely dusty operating conditions, the air
cleaner must be serviced after every hour of
operation. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
CLEANING ENGINE AND BLADE HOUSING
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be
wiped off promptly. Grass, leaves, and other dirt
must not be left to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any part of the machine.
Clean the underside of the blade housing after
each mowing.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing
season; check engine manual for correct plug
type and gap specification.
CUTTING BLADE
A. Removal for Sharpening or Replacement
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Be sure to disconnect and ground
the spark plug wire and remove
ignition key before working on the
cutting blade to prevent accidental
engine starting.
1. Remove the large bolt and lock washer which
holds the blade and adapter to the blade spin­
dle.
2. Remove the blade and adapter from the spin­
dle. Be careful not to lose the key on the spin­
dle.
3. If the blade or blade adapter needs replacing,
remove the two small bolts, lock washers and
nuts which hold the blade to the adapter.
B. Sharpening
Remove the cutting blade by following the direc­
tions of the preceding section.
When sharpening the blade, follow the original
angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important
that each cutting edge receives an equal amount
of grinding to prevent an unbaianced blade. An un­
balanced blade will cause excessive vibration
when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage
to the mower and could break, causing personal
injury.
The blade can be tested for balance by balancing
it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal
from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
NOTE
It is recommended that the blade
always be removed from the adapter
for the best test of balance.
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