Bolens 123E898E190 - Manual (Page 6)

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 8 .
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 8.
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.
NOTE: For best results raise the cutting position until
it is determined which height is best for your lawn.
See cutting height adjustment section.
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.
BEFORE STARTING
A WARNING: The battery contains corro­
sive fluid and toxic material—HANDLE
WITH CARE. Keep away from children.
Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate
or incinerate. Explosive gases could be
vented during charging or discharging.
Use in a well-ventilated area, away from
sources of ignition.
1. Charging Instructions: Charge battery for 16
hours before initial use. DO NOT CHARGE
LONGER THAN 20 HOURS.
IMPORTANT: Use only the battery charger sup­
plied with this mower.
To charge the battery, first remove the protective
cap from the end of the battery pack lead. Always
plug charger lead into battery pack lead before
inserting battery charger plug into 120 volt stan­
dard household outlet.
After charging, disconnect battery charger plug
from household outlet first, then disconnect
charger lead from battery pack lead.
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WARNING: Do not remove the battery
pack from the handle panel for any rea­
son other than replacement. When
replacing the battery pack, refer to
Instructions in Maintenance section.
2. Before each use, check for proper drive clutch
operation by performing the following before start­
ing the engine:
With the drive clutch control released, push
mower fonvard. It should move freely. Pull mower
backward. It should move with only a small
amount of resistance.
If it does not and the rear wheels tend to lock up,
the clutch may not be releasing completely. Do
not start the engine until corrections have been
made. Check the control cable for severe bend,
kinks and binding, or grass build-up around the
belt. Correct and adjust as required. Refer to
instructions under “Drive Clutch Control
Adjustment” in Adjustment Section for loosening
the drive belt.
3. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make cer­
tain 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 9.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Rubber Boot
FIGURE 9.