Off-season storage, Handle storage – Bolens 115-500-000 User Manual
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When
replacing
the
blade,
be
sure
to
install
the
blade with the side of the blade marked “Bottom”
(or with part number) facing the ground when the
mower is in the operating position.
Blade Mounting Torque
3/8" Dia. Bolt 375 in. lb. min., 450 in. lb. max.
5/16" Dia. Bolt 150 in. lb. min., 250 in. lb. max.
To insure safe operation of your unit,
all
nuts and
bolts
must
be
checked
periodically
for
correct
tightness.
DECK
The
underside
of
mower
deck
should
be
cleaned
after each period of use as grass clippings, leaves,
dirt
and
other
matter
will
accumulate.
This
ac
cumulation
of
grass
clippings,
etc.,
is
undesirable
as it will invite rust and corrosion and may cause
an uneven discharge of grass clippings at the next
cutting.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower for
ward
or
on
its
side
and
scraping
clean
with
a
suitable tool or by washing with a stream of water
from a garden hose.
NOTE
Do not direct the stream of water at
a
hot
engine
as
damage
to
the
engine may result.
ENGINE OIL
Check
oil
level
before
starting
engine
and
after
every 5 hours of operation. ADD oil as necessary
to
keep
level
to
full
mark
on
dipstick.
Before
removing
dipstick,
clean
area
around
dipstick
to
prevent
dirt
from
entering
oil
fill
tube.
Engine
should be in a level position when checking oil.
Change
oil
after
first
5
hours
of
operation.
Thereafter
change
every
25
hours.
Change
oil
while engine is warm. Oil may be drained thru oil
drain
on
bottom
of
the
engine.
Oil
capacity
VA
pints.
AIR CLEANER
Service
air
cleaner
every
25
hours
under
normal
conditions.
Clean
every
few
hours
under
extreme
ly
dusty
conditions.
Poor
engine
performance
and
flooding
usually
indicates
that
the
air
cleaner
should be serviced.
To
service
the
air
cleaner,
refer
to
the
separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
SPARK PLUG
The
spark
plug
should
be
cleaned
and
the
gap
reset
once
a
season.
Spark
plug
replacement
is
recommended
at
the
start
of
each
mowing
season;
check
engine
manual
for
correct
plug
type and gap specifications.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The
following
steps
should
be
taken
to
prepare
lawn mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
described in the lubrication instructions.
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis
grease to prevent rusting.
4. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
NOTE
When
storing
any
type
of
power
equipment
in
an
unventilated
or
metal
storage
shed,
care
should
be
taken
to
rustproof
the
equipment.
Using
a
light
oil
or
silicone,
coat
the
equipment,
especially
cables
and all moving parts.
HANDLE STORAGE
The handle may be placed in an upright position
for storage.
Move hairpin cotters to outer hole on weld pins.
See figure 2. Press inward on the bottom of the
lower
handle
and
push
forward.
The
handle
will
lock in this position.
To
place
the
handle
in
the
operating
position,
remove the starter rope from the rope guide bolt.
Grasp the lower handle at the bottom, pull inward
slightly
and
tip
the
handle
backward.
Place
the
cotter hairpins in the inner holes. With the spark
plug
wire
disconnected
and
grounded,
depress
the blade control handle and pull the starter rope
out from the engine. Slip the starter rope into the
rope guide bolt.
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