Bolens 122-282R000 - Manual (Page 10)

For best results, cut off one-third or less of the total
length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as
long as there is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle
to give you the best cut and do the most effective job
of bagging the cut grass.
A WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for
any damage, and repair the d image
before restarting and operating the
mower. Extensive vibration of the mower
during operation is an indication (if dam­
age. The unit should be prcimptly
inspected and repaired.
ADJUSTMENTS _____
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to lawn mower withojt first
stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at eacfi wheel
position provides cutting height adjustmen:. Each
adjusting plate has nine height positions. Height of cut
will be changed when the thumb lever is mov3d from
one hole to another. Simply depress the lever owards
wheel and move wheel and lever assembly to desired
position. All wheels must be placed in the same rela­
tive position. See figure 12.
For rough or uneven lawns, move the whe els to a
position which will give a higher cutting height.
A
FIGURE 12.
DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
The drive pinions should be a minimum of 1/8” from
the drive wheels when the clutch is disengaged
(clutch control handle is not squeezed against upper
handle). Refer to figure 6. When the clutch control is
engaged, the drive pinions should mesh with the tires.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the screw which
secures the cable bracket on the handle. Adjust until
there is at least 1/8" of clearance. If additional adjust­
ment is required, unhook the cable from the clutch
handle, and move it to the higher hole to obtain less
clearance. Using the lower hole gives more clear­
ance. Retighten the cable bracket when the correct
adjustment is reached.
THRDTTLE CONTRDL ADJUSTMENT
If the throttle control needs adjustment or if it has
been replaced, adjust as follows.
1. Remove the screw shown in figure 13A. Remove
the cable clamp from the cable.
NOTE:
If you have a Tecumseh engine, simply loosen
the screw shown in figure 13B so the cable will move
freely beneath the clamp. It is not necessary to
remove the screw and damp completeiy.
2. Push the throttle control lever on the handle all
the way forward as far as it will go, then back it off
one “click”. Make certain the throttle control
lever remains in this position.
Push the control lever on the engine as far toward
the rear of the engine as it will go. Secure the
cable in this position with the cable clamp and
screws.
Cable
Clamp
3.
Control
Lever
On Engine
Screw
FIGURE 13A.—Briggs & Stratton Engines
Control Lever
!On Engine
FIGURE 13B.—Tecumseh Engines
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