Bolens 113-084A - Manual (Page 4)

SAFE OPERATION PR/
l
CTICES (Continued)
BLADE BRAKE/CLUTCH MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Any required repair work on the blade
brake/clutch should be performed by an author­
ized service dealer. If you cannot locate an author­
ized service dealer, contact the manufac urer as
set forth on your copy of the Owner’s Regi îtration
Card.
1. The blade brake/clutch hand control is a safe­
ty device. Never attempt to bypass it:; opera­
tion. Doing so makes the safety de/ice in­
operative and may result in personal injury
through contact with the rotating blade. This
hand control must operate freely in both direc­
tions.
2. Striking a solid object can cause damage to
the blade brake/clutch or to the engine
crankshaft. Extensive vibration of the mower
during operation is an indication of damage
and the unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
3. A leak in the lower engine crankshaft oil seal
could expose the blade brake/clutch friction
pads to excess oil resulting in blade or brake
slippage, which could increase the stopping
time of the blade. Oil collection on the floor
beneath the mower during storage may be an
indication of an oil seal leak. The unit should
be checked by an authorized service dealer.
4. Periodically inspect the inner control cable in
the area where it attaches to the hand control.
If the cable becomes frayed, it could cause
the blade brake/clutch to operate improperly.
Also, be careful to avoid pinching the blade
brake/clutch control cable when using the
folding handle feature (on units so equipped).
NOTE
This unit is'shipped WITHOUT GAS­
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for propor
fuel and engine oil recommenda­
tions.
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 1.
Inner
Hole
Lower
Handle
Outer
Hole
Weld P
FIGURE 2.
NOTE
This owner’s manual covers various
models of mowers. The unit shown
in the photographs may be different
than your unit.
Contents of hardware pack: (See figure 1)
A (2) Hand Knobs (Folding Handle Only)
B (2) Curved Carriage Bolts
C (2) Hairpin Cotters
D (2) Cable Ties
E (2) Lock Washers (Non-Folding Handle Only)
F (2) Hex Nuts (Non-Folding Handle Only)
1. Remove the lawn mower, loose parts, hard­
ware pack and literature from the carton.
Make certain all parts and literature have been
removed before the carton is discarded.
2. Extend the throttle control cable (attached to
the upper handle) and the blade brake/clutch
cable (attached to the engine) and place on
the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink con­
trol cables.
Place lower handle in position over weld pins
in handle mount brackets on deck. Make cer­
tain the instruction label on the lower handle
can be read from the operating position.
Secure by placing two hairpin cotters (C) in in-
-ner hole on weld pins. See figure 2.
NOTE
3.
Handle
Bracket
It may be necessary to bend the
ends of the lower handle outward
slightly to obtain a snug fit against
the bracket.
NOTE
There are tvvo (2) holes in the handle
mount brackets. Place hairpin cot­
ter in the inner hole for operation.
The outer hole is for storage.