Bolens 13067 - Manual (Page 18)

CONTROLS AND OPERATION (Coni.)
neutral, or one of five forward gears.
(See SPECIFICATIONS on page 6 for
average speeds in some of these
gears). Until you become familiar with
the riding mower, use only the lower gears
— either 1,2, or 3. See Fig. 27 for detailed
shifting pattern.
I — MOWER LIFT LEVER. (Fig. 28) While
in the UP position, the mower deck is in
transport position. In the DOWN position,
the mower deck is in the mowing position.
The Mower Lift Lever should be in the UP
position whenever the riding mower is not
actually mowing.
NOTE: THIS RIDING MOWER HAS
INTERLOCK SWITCHES AT THE BRAKE.
MOWER CLUTCH. AND SEA T THE
UNIT WILL NOT START UNLESS THE
BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED (OR THE
PARKING BRAKE IS SET). AND THE
MOWER BLADE DRIVE LEVER IS IN THE
DISENGAGED POSITION.
THE ENGINE WILL AUTOMATICALLY
STOP IF THE OPERATOR LEAVES THE
SEAT WHEN EITHER THEMOWER BLADE
IS ENGAGED OR THE BRAKE PEDAL IS
NOTDEPRESSED.
A l
DANGER!
THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH
SHOULD SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE
WITHIN A FEW SECONDS AFTER THE
OPERATOR LEAVES THE SEAT. IF
THIS SWITCH FAILS TO
OPERATE,HAVE THE MOWER
SERVICED IMMEDIATELY BY AN
AUTHORIZED BOLENS® DEALER.
SEVERE INJUR Y COULD RESULT
FROM NOT FOLLOWING THIS
INSTRUCTION.
4—'3 3
•IWIIIKTION
Fig. 27
VIEW OF SHIFT PATTERN DECAL
FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION
OPERATION
Pre-Start Checklist
□ 1. Review Section 1: SAFETY.
□ 2. Check the engine oil level.
□ 3. Fill the fuel tank. (See Filling
Fuel Tank, below.)
Fig. 28
□ 4. Check the unit for any loose or
missing hardware. Tighten or
replace as necessary.
□ 5. Inspect the battery for;
a. Proper electrolyte level.
b. Clean cables and battery terminals.
□ 6. Clean any debris off engine
flywheel screen.
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