Bolens 111-518R000 - Manual (Page 10)

2. Open fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped). Flefer to
separate engine manual.
3. Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
4. Tecumseh engines only: Prime engine as in­
structed in the separate engine manual )acked
with your unit.
5. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade con­
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle
as shown. See figure 16.
6. Grasp the recoil starter handle and pull bac ( rapid­
ly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly to the rope
guide.
7. After engine starts, move throttle control to (iesired
engine speed.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 16.
FIGURE 16.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Move throttle control lever to SLOW posi ion.
2. Release the blade control handle to stjp the
engine and blade.
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WARNING: The blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the engine is shut
off.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and gr<iund it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
A WARNING: Never operate your unit
without either the rear deflector or entire
grass catcher assembly in place.
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, c r other
objects which could damage lawn mower or s ngine.
Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower
in any direction and cause serious personal 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.
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 damage before
restarting and operating the mower. Exten­
sive vibration of the mower during opera­
tion is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and
repaired.
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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel posi­
tion provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjusting
plate has nine height positions. Height of cut will be
changed when the thumb lever is moved from one hole
to another. Simply depress the lever towards wheel and
move wheel and lever assembly to desired position. All
wheels must be placed in the same relative position.
See figure 17.
FIGURE 17.
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