Bolens 131-410A - Manual (Page 12)

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Blade Engageme
Lever (Disengaged
FIGURE 20.
To engage the blade, move the blade toward the
front of the unit as shown in figure 21. Move the
iever toward the rear to disengage the blade.
FIGURE 21.
INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)
An interlock safety switch is located at the clutch
pedal, at the blade engagement lever and at the
chute.
The clutch pedal must be pressed down and
locked. The blade engagement lever must be in
the “DISENGAGED” position (ali the way back).
The chute must be in operating position or a grass
catcher must be in place before the engine can be
started. Failure to follow these instructions will
prevent starting.
TRANSMISSION LEVER
The transmission lever is located on the left hand
side of the console and has three positions,
“FORWARD,” “NEUTRAL” and “REVERSE.” The
clutch and brake pedals must be depressed and
the riding mower must not be moving when shift­
ing gears. Do not force the transmission lever.
Release the clutch pedal slightly to line up the
shifting coilar in the transmission. Then try to
shift gears. See figure 22.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
The speed control lever allows you to regulate the
ground speed of the riding mower. See figure 22. It
may be set in any one of five positions. To set,
depress ciutch pedal. Raise speed controi lever
and move forward to slow rider, move backward to
increase speed. When desired speed has been ob­
tained, place lever in that position. Whenever
clutch is engaged, rider wili automatically go to
the pre-set speed.
NOTE
The further forward the speed con­
trol lever is set, the slower the
ground speed.
Transmission
fitter.
Speed Control
Lever (5 Settings)
FIGURE 22.
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