Bolens 120-270A - Manual (Page 13)

USING YOUR ROTARY
MOWER
For the best results, do not cut wet grass because
it tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
thus preventing proper discharge of grass clip­
pings. If wet grass must be cut, reduce walking
speed to help distribute the clippings more effec­
tively.
New grass should be treated as wet grass, other­
wise a normal walking speed is about the right
pace for efficient mowing.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the
clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of
the lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings
to further pulverize them. When cutting high
weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then recut
at right angles to first direction.
Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is
growth.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare
lawn mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower throughly as
described in the lubrication instructions.
2. Refer to Engine Manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis
grease to prevent rusting.
4. Place blocks under deck to raise tires clear of
floor.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
HANDLE STORAGE
To place the handle in an upright position for
storage, proceed as follows.
1. Remove hairpin cotter from the ferrule on the
clutch rod.
2. Remove the ferrule from the handle.
3. Move the hairpin cotters to the outer hole on
weld pins. See figure 3.
4. Press inward on the bottom of the lower han­
dle and push forward. The handle will lock in
this position.
Reverse the above procedure to place the handle
in the operating position. Be certain to check the
clutch rod adjustment.
The handle may also be folded away completely
for storage.
1. Remove hairpin cotter from ferrule in handle.
2. Pull ferrule out of the handle.
3. Replace hairpin cotter.
4. Remove hairpin cotters from inner hole on
weld pins on handle mount brackets. Place in
outer hole.
5. Loosen the two hand knobs on each side of
the handle.
6. Pull inward on the bottom of each side of the
lower handle and push forward.
7. 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.
5. Reassemble the clutch rod. Check clutch rod
adjustment.
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