Bolens 113-530 A - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATION ADJUSTMENT
I. B e f o r e s t a r t i n g engine, check LUBRICATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Check lockout control handle for proper operation. If
too great a pressure is needed to operate these controls,
damage can be done to both the mechanism and the
rods. Readjust so only slight pressure is needed to
operate the blade engaging control. See ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS Step 9.
3. Service engine with gasoline and oil. See engine
instructions for complete care and maintenance of
engine. READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
4. Be sure engine crankcase is filled to capacity with
proper grade of oil.
5. Move control handle to "OFF" position.
6. Move throttle control lever to "Choke" position.
7. Crank engine. Move throttle control lever to "Fast"
position as soon as engine fires. Use choke as needed to
keep engine running during warm up period.
8. Put blade into motion by moving blade control handle
to "On" position.
To engage the blade with the engine running . . .
a. Move the throttle control lever to "Fast" position.
b. Engage the blade engagement handle SLOWLY.
c. Adjust engine speed.
9. A brief break-in period is essential to insure maximum
engine and' mower life. This consists of running the
engine at half speed for a period of time required to use
one tank of gasoline. It is also recommended to change
crankcase oil after the first five hours of operation or as
operating conditions dictate. Always check oil before
operating the mower. BE SURE CRANKCASE IS
FULL.
10. Proper lubrication must be maintained at all times.
II. Appropriate clothing should be worn when cutting
brush or heavy weeds. Safety shoes and safety glasses
are highly recommended.
12. The engine is stopped by moving the throttle control
lever to "STOP" position.
1. Handles may be adjusted by changing the position of
the lower support mounting holes. When this change is
made, it may also be necessary to check the adjustment
of the control rod. See Step 9 in ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. C o n t r o l r o d adjustment is made as shown in
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 9.
3. Cutting height adjustment is made by removing and
moving axle bolts to the desired positions. All axle
bolts must be mounted in the same relative position to
the deck. When wheels are mounted to the deck, the
crown shape washers must be assembled with the crown
away from the deck. This is necessary to prevent the
axle bolts from loosening.
4. If throttle adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wire may be reset as follows:
a.
Loosen, but do not remove, screw securing throttle
control wire assembly at engine.
b. Move throttle control lever on handle to "Choke"
position.
c. Move lever to which control wire is fastened to
engine to full choke position. Retighten screw to
secure throttle control wire assembly.
LUBRICATION
Important: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug
wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of work
on the lawn mower.
1. Wheel bearings are bail bearings. Use SAE 30 engine oiK
2. Throttle — Periodically lubricate throttle control lever
and entire length of throttle wire assembly with a few
drops of SAE 30 engine oil for ease of operation.
3. E n g i n e — Follow engine manual for lubrication
instructions. Check oil level before each mowing.
4. Friction point between idler bracket assembly ( R e f .
No. 94) and deck should be greased once each season
with a multi-purpose grease.
5. Blade Spindle Assembly — The blade spindle assembly
is equipped with a grease fitting. Use grass discharge
chute for access to the fitting located under the deck.
Use multi-purpose grease. Lubricate PRIOR to initial
use and every 25 hours thereafter. CAUTION: Be sure
spark plug wire is disconnected and grounded.