Bolens 840 thru 849 - Manual (Page 15)

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WARNING: Look to the rear before back­
ing up.
4. Release the parking brake by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal. Release clutch-brake pedal
slowly to put unit into motion.
5. The tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the
ciutch-brake pedal.
6. The cutting blades (or other attachment) may be
engaged while the tractor is moving or standing
stili. DO NOT engage the cutting blades abruptly
as the sudden belt tension on the pulley may
cause the engine to stall.
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WARNING: Keep feet and hands away
from the discharge opening, the blades or
any part of the deck.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be
little difference between the highest two speeds until
after the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys
during the break-in period. Be certain to change oil in
the crankcase after the first 5 hours of operation.
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage tractor or engine.
For best results and to insure more even grass distri­
bution, do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.
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WARNING: Before leaving the operator’s
position for any reason, disengage the
biades, piace the shift iever in neutrai,
engage the parking brake, shut engine off
and remove the key.
When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc., fol­
low the instructions above. This procedure will also
eliminate “browning” the grass, which is caused by hot
exhaust gases from a running engine.
If unit stalls with speed control in sixth or seventh
speed, or if unit will not operate with speed control
lever in first or second speed position, proceed as
follows.
1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Restart engine.
3. Place speed control lever in highest speed posi­
tion.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6. Place speed control lever in desired position.
7. Place shift lever in one of the forward positions
(HIGH or LOW) or REVERSE, and follow normal
operating procedures.
HIGH-LOW TRANSMISSION RANGES
HIGH range position is for normal load conditions,
such as mowing or transporting.
LOW range position is for situations which require
more torque when the tractor is used under high load
conditions, such as tilling, snow removal or hauling
heavy loads.
GRASS COLLECTOR AVAILABLE
GRASS COLLECTOR Model 190-083 is available as
optional equipment for tractors with 46" mowing decks.
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WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute defiector in piace.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to
wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure to
use only factory authorized replacement bag.
ADJUSTMENTS
A WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine
before performing any adjustments,
repairs or maintenance.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the four
screws on the bottom of the seat. See figure 2. Slide
the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the
four screws.
SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (See figure 18)
NOTE: When operating the unit initially or after replac­
ing the belts, there will be little difference between the
highest two speeds until after the belts have gone
through a break-in period and have seated themselves
into the pulleys.
If speed control adjustment is needed, adjust the
speed control links as follows. (A 3/4" shim or suitable
spacer is required.)
1. Start the engine.
2. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL position.
3. Place the speed control lever in highest speed
position.
4. Release the clutch-brake pedal completely, then
slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park posi­
tion). Hold the pedal In this position.
5. Turn the engine off.
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