Bolens 115-500-000 - Manual (Page 7)

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CAUTION
Please note that the chute deflector
on your mower is in an upright posi­
tion. It is held in that position by a
-shipping block. This block is used
for shipping purposes only. It must
be removed and discarded before
your mower is put into operation.
See figure 10.
CONTROLS
FIGURE 11.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the right side of
the upper handle. It is used to reguiate the engine
speed. The engine should be started with the
engine in the FAST or START position.
AC
WARNING
The throttle control cannot be used
to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle Is attached to the handle.
See figure 11. Stand behind the unit in the
operating position to start the unit.
WARNING
THIS CONTROL MECHANISM IS A
SAFETY DEVICE. NEVER ATTEMPT
TO BYPASS ITS O P E R A T I O N S
The blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See figure 11. the blade con­
trol handle must be depressed in order to operate
the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop
the engine and blade.
AC
WARNING
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The blade will be rotating whenever
the engine is running.
OPERATION
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 12.
NOTE
For shipping purposes your mower
is set with the wheels in a low cut­
ting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position un­
til it is determined which height is
best for your lawn. See cutting
height adjustment section.