Bolens 122-282R000 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INIURT. DO NOT
OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING
SHIELD AND THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
FIGURE 11.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 11.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in for­
eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
«■Bmm can result in severe eye damage.
fisAFr^LAMEsj] Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields. We recommend wide vision
safety mask for over spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
NOTE: Adjust the cutting height of your mower before
operating. See adjustment section of this manual.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit. Read instructions carefully.
A WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engine
has been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
2. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
3. Before each use, check drive clutch adjustment.
When the clutch handle is engaged, the drive pin­
ions should mesh simultaneously with the gear
tread tires. When the clutch handle is released,
the pinions should clear the wheels by a minimum
of 1/8". See drive clutch adjustment on page 10
for further details.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
A WARNING: When starting the unit for the
first time, face the mower against a solid
object such as a wall, fence, etc. Start the
unit, and if it shows any signs of motion
with the drive clutch control disengaged,
shut the engine off immediately. Refer to
page 10 for further instructions on the
drive clutch adjustment.
1. Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
2. If unit is equipped with a primer, prime engine as
instructed in the separate engine manual.
3. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade con­
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle.
Be certain drive clutch handle is released.
4. Grasp the recoil starter handle and pull back
rapidly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly to
the rope guide.
5. After engine starts, move throttle control to
desired engine speed.
NOTE:
If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 16.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Move throttle control lever to SLOW position.
2. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
A
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the engine is shut
off.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by
the mower in any direction and cause serious person­
al injury to the operator and others.
For the best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower, prevent­
ing proper discharge of grass clippings, and could
cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or
wet grass may require a narrower cut. Blade speed
should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clip­
pings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn.
This permits recutting of the clippings to further pulver­
ize them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards
cut portion, then recut at right angles to first direction.