Tire pressure, Caution, Throttle control – Bolens 131-410A User Manual

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TIRE PRESSURE

FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE TIRES ON YOUR
UNIT MAY BE OVER-INFLATED. TIRE PRESSURE

SHOULD BE REDUCED BEFORE UNIT IS PUT IN
TO OPERATION. PRESSURE SHOULD BE AP

PROXIMATELY 15 P.S.I. EQUAL TIRE PRESSURE
SHOULD BE MAINTAINED ON ALL TIRES. MAX
IMUM TIRE PRESSURE IS 30 P.S.I.

^ CAUTION

Installation of tire to rim:
1. Lubricate tire beads and rim

flanges.

2. Do not exceed 30 P.S.I. when
seating beads.

3. Adjust to recommended pres

sure after beads are sealed.

FIGURE 18. CONTROLS

CONTROLS

(See figure 18)

This manuai should be read in its entirety before
operating the Riding Mower. The more you know
and understand about the machine and its opera

tion, the better job it wiii do for you. While reading
the manuai, compare the illustrations with your

mower to familiarize yourself with the locations of

various controls, lubrication points, attachments

and adjustment features.

Study the operating instructions and safety

precautions thoroughly to insure proper function
ing of your mower and to prevent injury to yourself

and others. Be sure to save this manual for future
reference.

THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is used to regulate the engine
speed and to activate the choke on the engine. To
get maximum efficiency from cutting, the throttle
should be in the “FAST” position when operating
the mower. Pushing the throttle all the way for
ward past “FAST” will choke the engine. See

figure 18.

DECK CUTTING HEIGHT LEVER

The deck cutting height lever is used to raise and

lower the cutting deck which sets the cutting
height.

Move the lever to the right, select desired cutting
height and release lever. The lever may be set In

any one of the four cutting height positions. See
figure 19.

FIGURE 19.

IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch is located on the console.

Remove the key when the mower is not in use. See
figure 18.

BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER

The blade engagement lever is located on the left

hand side of the deck. Figure 20 shows the blade

engagement lever in the disengaged position.