Attaching the starter rope (hardware c), Final assembly of mower, Ciontrols – Bolens 122-282R000 User Manual
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FIGURE 8.
Shipping
Block
FIGURE 9.
ATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE (Hardware C)
1. The starter rope is inside the top of the engine.
Additional rope may be wound around the starter
handle. If so, unwind the rope from the handle.
2. With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, depress the blade control handle and
pull the rope out of the engine.
3. Place the rope guide around the starter rope, so
the rope guide is positioned as shown (bends
downward slightly). See figure 8. Insert the rope
guide through the right side of the upper handle,
the cable bracket, and secure with hex lock nut.
FINAL ASSEMBLY OF MOWER
1. The chute deflector on your mower is held in an
upright position by a block for shipping purposes
only. This shipping block must be removed and
discarded before the mower is put into operation.
----- See figure 9.
To remove the shipping block, move the spring-
loaded chute toward the engine by pushing
above the shipping block. Remove the block and
carefully lower the chute into operating position,
keeping fingers out of the way.
2. Make certain
all
nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
CiONTROLS
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
A
WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper han
dle of the mower. See figure 10. The blade control
handle must be depressed in order to operate the
unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
A
WARNING: The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of the upper
handle. It is used to regulate the engine speed.
A
WARNING: The throttle control cannot be
used to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle.
See figure 10. Stand behind the unit in the operating
position to start the unit.
ORIVE CLUTCH CONTROL
Squeezing the drive clutch control handle engages
the drive mechanism to the wheels. Releasing the
clutch control stops the wheels from driving. Release
the drive clutch control to slow down when negotiating
an obstacle, making a turn or stopping. See figure 10.