Bolens 115-500-000 - Manual (Page 9)

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IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug,
thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive
vibration of the mower during opera­
tion is an indication of damage. The
unit
should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
ADJUSTMENTS
AC WARNING
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Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment
to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment may be made by removing and moving
axle
bolts to desired position. Cutting heights will
be raised as axle bolts are moved to a lower hole
and lowered as axle bolts are moved to a higher
hole in the deck. All axle bolts must be mounted in
the
same relative position to the deck. Cupped
side of belleville washers must be against the
deck. See figures 14 and 15.
Front Belleville
THROTTLE
If adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wire assembly can be reset as follows:
1. Loosen, but do not remove, screw securing
throttle control wire assembly at engine. See
figure 8.
2. Move throttle control lever on handle to
“FAST” position.
3. Move control lever on engine to full open posi­
tion. Retighten screw to secure throttle con­
trol wire assembly.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
^ WARNING I
If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all
moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load.
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with
your mower for carburetor adjustment informa­
tion.
LUBRICATION
Ac
WARNING
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FIGURE 14.
Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
work on lawn mower.