Bolens 131-730A - Manual (Page 2)

INDEX
Safe Operation Practices............................................3
Know Your Tractor.................................................... 4
Assembly...................................................................... 5
Controls ....................................................................... 7
Operation .................................................................... 9
Maintenance............................................................. 10
Off-Season Storage .................................................. 16
Troubleshooting Engine Proglems ....................... 17
Illustrated Parts for Electrical System....................19
Illustrated Parts for Riding Mower. 20,22,24,26,28
Parts List for Riding Mower . . . . . 21,23,25,27,29
Illustrated Parts for Transaxle................................. 30
Parts List for Transaxle........................................... 31
Parts Ordering Information...................... Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either
repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm,
any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Transportation charges
for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser
unless such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse,
excessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit
has been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This
warranty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery charger or component parts
thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercialiy.
Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If
you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer vService
Department of MTD.
The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written
permission has been extended by'MTD.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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WARNING {
TO PURCHASERS
OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED
MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The equipment which you have just purchased does not have a spark arrester. If this equipment is used on
any forest covered land, brush covered land, or grass covered unimproved land in the State of California,
before using on such land, the California law requires that a spark arrester be provided. In addition, spark
arrester is required by law to be in effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the
exhaust system and comply with Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code.