Bolens 113-530 A - Manual (Page 7)

6. Protective Shield — The pivot points on the protective
shield should be lubricated periodically with oil to
prevent any rust or binding up.
7. Chute Deflector — The torsion spring and pivot point
should be lubricated periodically with oil to prevent
any rust or binding up. Deflector must work freely.
MAINTENANCE
Important: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug
wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of work
on the lawn mower.
1. Cutting Blade — Remove all nuts and bolts holding the
blade to the blade hub.
When sharpening 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 unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds
and may cause damage to the mower.
Upon reassembling, make certain all parts are assembled
properly and tightened securely.
2. Deck — The underside of mower deck should be
cleaned after each period of use as grass clippings,
l e a v e s , dirt and other matter accumulates. This
accumulation of grass clippings, etc. is undesirable as it
will invite rust and corrosion and may cause an uneven
discharge of grass clippings at next cutting.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower
backward or on its side and scraping clean with a
suitable tool or by washing with a stream of water from
a garden hose. CAUTION: Do not direct the stream of
water at a hot engine as damage to the engine may
result.
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 page 2.
n. Replace blade spindle cover.
4. Storage — The following steps should be taken to
prepare 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 blade with multi-purpose
grease to prevent rusting.
d. Place blocks under deck to raise tires clear of floor.
e. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
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.
3. Belt replacement may be made as follows:
a. Remove blade spindle cover.
b. Remove front belt guard.
c.
Remove blade tension spring.
d. Loosen belt on bracket of idler bearing assembly.
e. Remove brake lever assembly.
f. Remove damaged or worn belt.
g. Place new belt on engine pulley. Do not bend belt
guard pins. Belt should be inside of pins.