Controls, Operation, Note – Bolens 191-658 User Manual
Page 9: Lubrication
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CONTROLS
Throttle Control — The engine speed is regulated by moving the throttle control. Use a high RPM for
maximum snow removal. Keep engine operating from 3/4 to full RPM.
Gear Shift Lever — Use first gear for maximum snow removal and safest operation.
Clutch Control Rod — Used to engage and disengage the auger. Clutch Clontrol Rod should be all the
way out when starting your tractor. To engage the auger push the clutch control rod in until it
hooks behind the bracket.
Elbow and Deflector — Turn elbow crank to change direction of discharge. Ellbow will rotate 180°.
Lift Lever — Depress thumb button on top of lift lever and pull lift lever back to raise the snow thrower
off the ground for transporting.
OPERATION
1. After your tractor engine has warmed up . . .
A. Depress clutch-brake pedal on your tractor.
B. Shift into first gear.
C. Increase engine speed to at least 3/4 RPM.
D. Engage clutch control rod to start auger rotating.
E. Slowly release clutch-brake pedal on tractor.
NOTE
Do not try to clear auger or stack while the engine is run
ning. Always stop engine when cleaning snow from snow
thrower.
Do
not
discharge
snow
towards
people
or
buildings.
2. Do not discharge snow into the wind if possible.
3. If auger or elbow freezes, stop the engine before trying to free it.
4. Overlap each pass to remove all snow.
5. If conditions allow, make your first pass down the center of the area to be cleared. Do not change
direction of elbow and plow from one end of the area to the other discharging snow to the right
and left.
6. Adjust deflector up or down to increase of decrease the distance the snow is thrown.
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the following parts
with a grease gun using an automotive
multi-purpose type grease before each
season and after every 25 hours of operation.
A. Elbow Collar See Fig. 16
B. Idler Bracket See Fig. 16
C. Jackshaft Housing See Fig. 16
Pivot Points — Lubricate all pivots
points with SAE 30 oil to maintain
smooth operation and to prevent rust.
Chain — Lubricate drive chain after each
25 hours of operation. Use SAE 30 oil.
Wipe excess oil from chain.
Auger Bearings and Idler Bearings — The
Auger bearings and idler bearings are
self-lubricating and require no addi
tional lubrication.