Controls, Bude control handle, Throttle control – Bolens 112-428R372 User Manual
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CONTROLS
BUDE CONTROL HANDLE
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WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper han
dle of the mower. See figure 15. The blade control
handle must be depressed in order to operate the
unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
A
WARNING: The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of the upper
handle or on the engine. It is used to regulate the
engine speed.
A
WARNING: The throttle control cannot be
used to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle.
See figure 15. Stand behind the unit in the operating
position to start the unit.
OPERATION
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U R Y , D O N O T
O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S R E A R T R A I L I N G
S H I E L D A N D T H I S G U A R D O R E N T I R E
G R A S S C A T C H E R I S I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E .
FIGURE 16.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 16.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in for
eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields. We recommend wide vision
safety mask for over spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your
mower. Read instructions carefully.
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WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engine
has been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the
spark plug wire, make certain the metal loop on
the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber
boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on
the spark plug. See figure 16.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Rubber Boot
FIGURE 16.