Bolens TMO-33920A - Manual (Page 15)

STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.
^ NOTE
A brief break-in period is essential
to ensure maximum engine and
mower life. The break-in consists of
running the engine at half speed for
a period of time required to use one
tank of gasoline. It is also recom­
mended to change crankcase oil
after the first 5 hours of operation.
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn tractor or
engine. For best results and to insure more even grass
distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug,
thoroughly inspect the unit
for any damage, and repair the dam­
age before restarting and operating
the mower.
■I^NOTE
If any problems are encountered, refer
to the Trouble Shooting Chart on page
23.
OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR
1. Set the desired cutting height.
2. Start the engine as instructed in previous column.
3. Move throttle control to 3/4 or full throttle to prevent
strain on the engine and to operate the cutting
blades.
4. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
A CAUTION
Look to the rear before backing up.
5. Release the parking brake by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal, pressing outward on the speed
control lever and moving to desired position.
NOTE
Use first speed position when
operating the lawn tractor for the
first time.
6. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into
motion.
7. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depress­
ing the clutch-brake pedal.
A
CAUTION
If the unit is not to be used for a
long
period, place the gear shift
lever in NEUTRAL, stop the engine,
set the parking brake and remove
the key. DO NOT leave the machine
on an incline.
If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit
will not operate with speed control lever in a low speed
position, proceed as follows.
1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Restart engine.
3. Place speed control lever in high speed position.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
Place speed control lever in desired position.
Place shift lever in either FORWARD or
REVERSE, and follow normal operating pro­
cedures.
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7.
OPERATING THE CUTTING BLADES
The cutting blades may be engaged while the lawn trac­
tor is moving or standing still. DO NOT engage the cut­
ting blades abruptly as the sudden belt tension on the
pulley may cause the engine to stall.
AC
WARNING
t
When the blade drive is engaged,
keep feet and hands away from the
discharge
opening, the blades or
any part of the deck.
Move the lift and disengagement lever into the
DISENGAGED
position to raise the deck and
disengage the blades.
NOTE
When the machine is used for other
than
mowing operations, the blade
drive should be disengaged.
GRASS CATCHER Model 190-064 is available as op­
tional equipment for the lawn tractors shown in this
manual.
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