Bolens 137-360-300 - Manual (Page 12)

BELT WEAR—Belt Guards and Clips. See figure
24.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Belt guards and clips if improperly positioned will
cause premature belt wear. All belt guards and
clips must completely clear the belt when the belt
is tightened. They should also assist in freeing
the belt from the engine pulley when the belt is
loose. The belt clip on the blade Idler bracket
assembly may be checked by removing the top
belt guard. Observe belt and pulley action while
operating the blade disengage lever. The belt clip
on the drive idler bracket assembly may be
checked by removing the inspection plate under
the deck. Observe belt and pulley action while
operating the ciutch pedal.
CREEPING. See figure 24.
“Creeping” may be caused if the idler bracket
assembly does not move all the way back when
the clutch pedal is released. This may be caused
by insufficient spring pressure, a bent clutch con­
trol rod or a binding idler bracket. Check by re­
moving the inspection plate under deck. Observe
idler pulley action while operating the clutch ped­
al. If idler bracket binds, lubricate with an all pur­
pose grease.
NOTE
To insure safe operation of your unit,
ALL nuts and bolts must be checked
periodically for correct tightness.
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period
longer than 30 days, the following precautions are
recommended:
Step 1. Working outdoors, run the engine until all
the fuel is consumed. Use a clean dry
cloth to absorb the small amount of fuel
remaining in the tank.
^ WARNING ^
Do not drain fuel while smoking or if
near an open fire.
Step 2. Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this
should be done after the engine has been
operated and is still warm) and refill the
crankcase with clean new oil.
Step 3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
remove the spark plug from the cylinder.
Pour about six drops of engine oil into the
cylinder, and then pull the recoil starter
several times to spread the oil on the cyl­
inder wall. Replace the spark plug, but DO
NOT connect the wire.
Step 4. Clean the engine and the entire mower
thoroughly.
Step 5. Lubricate all lubrication points indicated
in figure 19; then wipe the entire
machine with an oiled rag in order to
protect the surfaces.
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