Bolens 139-402A - Manual (Page 8)

A CAUTION
Parking brake must be disengaged
before unit is put into motion.
NOTE
Unit is equipped with separate brake
and ciutch
pedais. To efficientiy
stop, it is necessary to disengage
the ciutch when appiying the brakes.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Be sure the crankcase is fiiled with oii as
recommended in the engine manual and put
regular gasoline in the gasoline tank.
2. Attach the wire to the spark plug.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and lock it down.
4. Move the lift and disengagement lever back to
the disengaged position and lock it.
5. Set the throttle control lever in the CHOKE
Dosition.
6. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
Twist the recoil starter handle until it is free
and pull it with a quick steady motion. After
the engine starts, return the recoil starter
handle. Twist it until it locks. See figures 10
and 11.
NOTE
If these instructions are not followed
the engine will stop running when
the clutch or blade are engaged.
7. Slowly return the throttle to the running
position as soon as the engine starts.
8. To stop either model, turn the ignition key to
the OFF position. Remove the key when the
rider is not in use.
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FIGURE 11. RECOIL HANDLE
FIGURE 10. RECOIL HANDLE
FIGURE 12. STARTER SWITCH
PUTTING THE RIDING MOWER IN MOTION
1. Advance the throttle control from % to full
throttle to prevent strain on the engine and to
operate the cutting blades.
2. Place the gear shift lever in either the
FORWARD or REVERSE position.