Bolens 111-518R000 - Manual (Page 9)

CONTROLS
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FIGURE 13.
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 13. The blade control han­
dle 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 13. Stand behind the unit in the operating posi­
tion to start the unit.
OPERATION
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING
SHIELD AND THIS GUARD GR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
FIGURE 14.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cut­
ting deck. See figure 14.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields. We recommend wide vision
safety mask for over spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheeis in a low cutting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position until it is determined
which height is best for your lawn. See cutting height
adjustment section.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your
mower.
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.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the
spark plug wire, make certain the metal loop on
the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber
boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the
spark plug. See figure 15.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Rubber Boot
FIGURE 15.