Operating, Instructions, Starting the engine – Bolens 137-465A User Manual
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING THE ENGINE
Be sure to follow the instructions for the oil and
gasoline as described in the engine manual.
Step 1. Be sure the fuel shut-off valve is open.
See figure 14.
Step 2. Place the clutch lockout in the START
position. See figure 10.
Step 3. Place the lift and disengagement lever in
the DISENGAGED position. See figure 9.
Step 4. Set the throttle control in the CHOKE
position. See figure 7.
Step 5.
Recoil Starter.
a.
Turn the ignition key to the ON
position. See figure 15.
b. Grasp the recoil starter, unlock it by
twisting it
V
a turn and pull it out
sharply and hold it in the out position.
c. Slowly release the recoil starter and
lock it into the dashboard as shown in
figures 15 and 17.
Electric Start
See figures 17 and 19. Turn the ignition
key to the START position. When the
engine is running, let the key return to
the ON position.
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S T A R T
FIGURE 16. STARTER SWITCH
FIGURE 15. RECOIL STARTER
To stop either model, turn the key to the left to the
OFF position and remove the key to prevent
accidental starting.
NOTE
A brief break-in period is essential
to ensure 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 2
hours of operation.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF
position and remove the key to prevent accidental
starting.
OPERATING THE MOWER
Step 1. Set the desired cutting height.
Step 2. Start the engine as outlined on page 6.
Step 3. Select gear and shift.
NOTE
As you become familiar with the
operation of the mower you can
move the stop lever to a faster posi
tion.
Step 4. While holding down the clutch pedal,
move the clutch lockout lever forward.
Step 5. Put the gear shift lever into either
FORWARD or REVERSE.
NOTE
DO NOT force the gear shift lever! If
the lever cannot be moved from
NEUTRAL to one of the drive posi
tions, release the clutch pedal slow
ly, depress it again, and then move
the gear shift lèveras required.