Bolens 112-340A - Manual (Page 11)

AIR CLEANER
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normai
conditions. Clean every few hours under extreme­
ly dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner
should be serviced.
To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended
at the start of each mowing
season; check engine manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period
longer than 30 days, the following procedures are
recommended:
1. Working outdoors, drain all fuel from the fuel
tank. Use a clean dry cloth to absorb the small
amount of fuel remaining in the tank. Then run
the engine until all fuel in the carburetor is ex­
hausted.
(D
I WARNING }
Do not drain fuel while smoking, or
if near an open fire.
2. Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this
should be done after the engine has been
operated
and is still warm). Refill the
crankcase with clean new oil.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove
the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour about 2
or
3 tablespoons of engine oil into the
cylinder. Turn the engine over several times to
spread out the oil. Replace the spark plug, but
do not connect the wire.
4. Clean the engine and the entire mower
thoroughly.
5. Lubricate all lubrication points.
HANDLE STORAGE
The handle may be placed in an upright position
for storage.
Move hairpin cotters to outer hole on weld pins.
See figure 2. Press outward on the bottom of the
lower handle and push forward. The handle will
lock in this position.
Reverse the above procedure to place the handle
in the operating position.
On units with folding handles, the handle may be
folded away completely for storage.
1. Remove hairpin cotters from inner hole on
weld pins on handle mount brackets. Place in
outer hole. See figure 2.
2. Loosen the two hand knobs on each side of
the handle.
3. Push outward on the bottom of each side of
the lower handle and push forward.
4. Fold the upper handle back and down.
To take the handle out of storage position:
1. Lift the upper handle up and towards the rear.
2. Pull the handle back until it locks into the
operator’s position.
3. Tighten the two hand knobs securely.
4. Move the hairpin cotters to the inner hole on
the weld pins.
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