Tire pressure, Controls, Warning – Bolens 131-730A User Manual

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2. Place the washer with the cupped side down

over the steering column and secure with a

hex nut 5/16".

3. Place the cap over the center of the steering

wheel and seat it with your hand.

TIRE PRESSURE

Reduce the rear wheel tire pressure to 15 p.s.i. for
operation. The tires have been over-inflated for
shipping. Equal tire pressure should be main

tained on all tires. Maximum tire pressure is 30

p.s.i.

CAUTION

Pull the lift lever back to the

raised position before taking the
tractor off the skid.

CONTROLS

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is located in the center of the

dashboard. Turn the key to the “START” position
to start the engine. When the engine is running
leave the key in the “ON” position. To stop the
engine turn the key to the "OFF" position. See
figure 5.

^ WARNING

Remove the key from the tractor

when the tractor is not in use to pre
vent accidental starting.

Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the left side of
the dashboard and is used to regulate the engine
speed. See figure 5. The engine should be operated

from 3/4 to full throttle (FAST) when operating
any equipment that uses the tractor engine as a

source of power such as the mowing deck, snow
thrower or rotary tiller. See figure 5.

Light Switch

The head lamps are operated by pushing the light

switch located on the dashboard. The head lamps
will only operate when the engine is running. See

figure 5.

Ammeter

The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge

or discharge. The ammeter should register on the
plus (-

-) side when the engine is running in the

FAST position until the battery is completely

charged.

With a fully charged battery or with the engine

idling, the ammeter may not show a charge.

The maximum charging rate is 3 amps. The head

lamps operate directly from the engine alternator

and do not register on the ammeter. See figure

Gasoline Tank

The gasoline tank is located on the engine. Raise the
ho-^d forward to fill the tank.

FIGURE 5.

Seat Adjustment

The tractor seat is adjustable to four positions. To

change positions, tip the seat all the way forward
and lift it out of the slots on each side. See figure

FIGURE 6.

This manual is related to the following products:

131-050A