Bolens 111-051R372 - Manual (Page 8)

CfPERATION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY. 00 NOT
OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING
SHIELD AND THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
FIGURE 9.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting
deck. See figure 9.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can -esult in
severe eye damage. Always wrar safe­
ty glasses or eye shields. We recom­
mend wide vision safety mask for over
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
GAS AND OfL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as inst ucted in
the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read
instructions carefully.
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WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoc rs, with
engine running or until the engine has been
allowed to cool for at least two minu ies after
running.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Attach spark plug wire securely to spark plu().
2. Move the throttle control lever to FAST o’ START
position.
3. Tecumseh engines only: Prime engine as ins:ructed in
the separate engine manual.
4. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade co itrol han­
dle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in
figure 10.
5. Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and pull back
rapidly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly to the rope
guide bolt.
6. After engine starts, move throttle control lever i o desired
engine speed.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the Trouble
Shooting Guide on page 11.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and
blade.
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WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the engine is shut off.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment
is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other ob­
jects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such ob­
jects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick
to the underside of the mower, preventing proper discharge
of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New
grass or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to
discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This permits
recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them. When cut­
ting high weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then recut
at right angles to first direction.
For best results, cut off one-third or less of the total length
of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there
is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give
you the best cut and do the most effective job of bagging the
cut grass.
A WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug,
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive vibration of the
mower during operation is an indication of
damage. The unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.