Bolens 131-410A - Manual (Page 14)

STOPPING
I WARNING J
Do not operate the rider if the inter-
iock system is malfunctioning be­
cause it is a safety device, designed
for protection.
5. Set the throttle control lever in the “CHOKE”
position.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position.
When the engine is running, let the key return
to the “O’N” position. See figure 18.
7. Slowly return the throttle to the running posi­
tion as soon as the engine starts.
8. To stop, turn the ignition key to the “OFF”
position» Remove the key when the rider is not
■ in use.
PUTTING THE RIDING MOWER IN MOTION
A CAUTION
1.
2
.
Parking brake must be disengaged
before unit is put into motion.
Advance the throttle control from % to full
throttle to prevent strain on the engine and to
operate the cutting blades.
Place the transmission lever in either the
“FORWARD” or“REVERSE” position.
A CAUTION
Look to the rear before backing up.
3. Slowly release the clutch pedal.
4. To stop, depress the clutch and the brake
pedals.
5. The blades can be engaged either while mov­
ing or while standing still. Move the blade
engagement lever forward slowly until the
blade is running.
6. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones,
sticks, .wire, or other objects which could
damage lawn mower or engine. For best
results and to insure more even grass distribu­
tion, do .hot mow when lawn is excessively
wet.
IMPORTANT
After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the dam­
age before restarting and operating
.the mower.
NOTE
Unit is equipped with separate
brake and clutch pedals. It is neces­
sary to disengage the clutch when
applying the brakes to stop ef­
ficiently.
Engine—Turn the ignition key to the left to the
“OFF” position.
Rider—Depress the clutch and brake pedals.
Blades—Pull the blade engagement lever all the
way back.
GRASS CATCHER Model No. 191-041A is
available as optional equipment for the mower
shown in this manual.
\
WARNING ^
The mower should not be operated
without the entire grass catcher or
chute deflector in place.
NOTE
Under normal usage bag material is
subject to wear, and should be
checked periodically. Be sure any
replacement bag complies with the
mower
manufacturer’s recom­
mendations.
For replacement bags, use only fac­
tory authorized replacement bag
No. 764-0189.
ADJUSTMENTS
A
CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
THROTTLE CONTROL
To Check Operation:
1. Remove air cleaner.
2. Move throttle control lever to “CHOKE” posi­
tion. The carburetor choke should be closed.
3. Move throttle control lever to “STOP” posi­
tion. Lever should make good contact with
stop switch.
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