Bolens 1208 - Manual (Page 7)

4. Set throttle control in the FAST position. Pull out
the choke control.
OTE: A warm enghe may not require choking.
5. Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
6 . Turn the ignition key to the START position. As
soon as the engine starts, let the key return to the
ON position. See figure
2 .
NOTE: Do not operate the starter for more than 10
seconds af any one time, if the engine does not start
within this time, turn the key OFF and wait a few
minutes, then try again.
7. Push choke knob in gradually. Move throttle con­
trol to desired engine speed.
8 . To stop, turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Remove the key when the lawn tractor is not in use.
STOPPING * •
Engine—Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF
position.
Lawn Tractor—Depress the clutch-brake pedal.
Blades—Pull the PTO engagement lever all the way
back.
DRIVING THE REAR ENGINE UWN TRACTOR
OTE: Parking brake must be disengaged before unit
Is put into motion.
1 . Advance the throttle control to full throttle to pre­
vent strain on the engine and to operate the cut­
ting blades.
2. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
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WARNING: Look to the rear before back­
ing up.
3. Slowly release the clutch-brake pedal.
4. To stop, depress the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little
difference between the highest two speeds until after
the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys dur­
ing the break-in period.
The blades can be engaged either while moving for­
ward or while standing still. Move the PTO engagement
lever forward slowly until the blades are turning.
WARNING: When the blades are engaged,
keep feet and hands away from the
discharge opening, the blades or any part
of the deck.
Be sure that the lawn is dear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. For best results and to insure more even grass
distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.
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WARNING: Before leaving the operator's
position for any reason, disengage the
blades, place the shift lever in neutral,
engage the parking brake, shut engine off
and remove the key.
When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc.,
follow the instructions above. This procedure will also
eliminate "browning” the grass, which is caused by hot
exhaust gases from a running engine.
IMPORTANT; If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly in­
spect the mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the mower.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 27.
If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit
will not operate with speed control lever in a low speed
position, proceed as follows.
1. Place shift lever in Neutral.
2 . Restart engine.
3. Place speed control indicator and shift lever in high
speed position.
4. Slowly and with extreme caution release clutch-
brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6 . Place speed control indicator lever in desired
position.
7. Place shift iever in either forward or reverse, and
follow normal operating procedures.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
Rear bagging grass catcher model 426 is available
as optional equipment for the rear engine lawn trac­
tors shown in this manual (adapter kit model 326) is
required.
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WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute deflector in place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material Is subject to
wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure any
replacement bag complies with the mower manufac­
turer’s recommendations. For replacement bags, use
only factory authorized replacement
A 30" mulching kit model 093 is available as optional
equipment for model 800 shown In this manual.