Bolens 300 Series - Manual (Page 9)

ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
1. Remove the truss machine screws, cupped
washers and hex jam nuts which are attached to
the deck next to the chute opening.
2. Place the chute deflector in position as shown in
■figure 10. Secure with hardware just removed.
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WARNING: Do not operate your unit
unless the chute deflector has been
properly installed.
CONTROLS
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THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is used to regulate the engine
speed. To get maximum efficiency from cutting, the
throttle should be in the FAST position when operating
the mower. See figure 11.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is located on the dashboard and is
operated manually. Details for the choke operation are
covered In the separate engine manual packed with
your unit. See figure 11.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
The speed control lever allows you to regulate the
ground speed of the lawn tractor. See figure 11. To
select the ground speed, depress clutch pedal. Push
speed control lever inward and move downward to slow
lawn tractor, move upward to increase speed. When
desired speed has been obtained, release lever in that
position. Whenever clutch is engaged, unit will
automatically go to the pre-set speed.
IGNITION SWITCH
Turn the key to the START position to start the engine.
When the engine Is running, let the key return to the
ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the left
to the OFF position and remove it to prevent accidental
starting. See figure 11.
LIGHT SWITCH
Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The lights
will only operate when the engine Is running. See figure
11.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the left fender and has three
positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. See
figure 12. The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed
and the lawn tractor must not be moving when shifting
gears. Do not force the shift lever. Release the clutch-
brake pedal slightly to line up the shifting collar in the
transmission. Then try to shift gears.