Bolens TMO-37478A - Manual (Page 12)

FIGURE 16.
3. Move throttle control lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE
A warm engine may not require choking.
4. With the blade brake/clutch handle released,
crank engine by pulling recoil starter with a quick
firm pull. Do not pull out so far that rope stops with
a jerk as this will cause rope failure. Do not allow
rope and handle to snap back into place.
5. After engine starts, move throttle control to desired
engine speed.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine to prevent accidental
starting while equipment is unattended.
NOTE
If any problems are encountered, refer
to the Trouble Shooting Chart on page
22
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A
i WARNING 1
Never operate your unit without
either the side chute deflector or entire
top discharge chute and catcher panel
assembly in place.
TO ENGAGE THE BLADE
1. Start engine as instructed previously. Allow the
engine to warm up for one minute before at­
tempting to engage the blade.
2. To engage the blade, pull the side release lever
away from the unit. Pull the blade brake/clutch con­
trol handle down against the upper handle.
Release the side lever. See figure 13.
NOTE
If a warm engine falters or stalls when
attempting to engage the blade, refer
to Carburetor Adjustment Section of
this owner’s manual.
3. Release the blade brake/clutch control handle to
stop the blade from turning.
NOTE
Always release the blade brake/clutch control han­
dle before stopping the engine. If the engine begins
to stall, release the blade brake/clutch control handle
immediately.
Should the engine stall with the blade brake/clutch con­
trol in the operating position (control handle not re­
leased), difficulty may be encountered in pulling the
starter rope to restart the engine. Proceed as follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug.
2. Move the throttle lever to STOP position.
3. Hold the blade brake/clutch control in the engaged
position.
4. While holding the blade brake/clutch control han­
dle in this position, pull the starter rope.
5. As the starter rope is being pulled, release the
blade brake/clutch control handle.
The starter rope should now operate correctly. Recon­
nect the spark plug wire for normal operation.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
A
WARNING
DO NOT operate the mower with the
chute door open unless the com­
plete
grass catcher is properly
mounted on the 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 accidently thrown by the mower
in any direction and cause serious personal injury to
the operator and others.
Operate a new engine at intermediate speeds and light
load for the first few hours as you would a new
automotive engine.
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.
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