Carburetor adjustment, Brake adjustment (see figure 16), Lubrication – Bolens TMO-3394704 User Manual
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(1/8" less than A)
FIGURE 15.
Brake
Lever
Cotter Pin
Axle'i
Housing
FIGURE 16.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
A
WARNING: If any adjustments are made
to the engine while the engine is running
(e.g.
carburetor),
disengage
all
clutches
and
blades.
Keep
clear
of
all
moving
parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and
muffler.
Minor
carburetor
adjustment
may
be
required
to
compensate
for
differences
in
fuel,
temperature,
altitude and load.
To adjust the carburetor, refer to
the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
(See figure 16)
The brake is located by the left rear wheel inside the
frame. During normal operation of this machine, the
brake is subject to wear and will require periodic
examination and adjustment.
A
WARNING: Do not have the engine run
ning when you adjurt the brake.
NOTE: Y o ' r b'ake
may
be eq pped with a
!
g
J<
nut
instead nf the castle nut and cotter pin shown in *igure
1C.
To aojust the brake, remove the cotter pin from the
castle nut (if so equipped). Adjust the nut so the brake
starts to engage when the brake lever is 1/4" to 5/16"
av/ay from the axle housing.
NOTE: Figure 1C is shown with the unit tipped up on
rear wheels for clarity only.
LUBRICATION
A
WARNING: Always stop engine and dis
connect spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of work on
lawn tractor.
STEERING GEARS
Lubricate teeth of steering gears with automotive
multi-purpose grease after every 25 hours of opera
tion or once a season.
STEERING SHAFT
Lubricate steering shaft at least once a season with
light oil.
TRANSAXLE
The transaxle is lubricated and sealed at the factory
and does not require checking. If disassembled for
any reason, lubricate with 10 oz. of grease, part num
ber 737-0148.
WHEELS
The front wheels are provided with grease fittings.
The rear wheels must be removed from the axle for
lubrication. Lubricate both front and rear wheels at
least once a season with automotive multi-purpose
grease.
PIVOT PDINTS
Lubricate all pivot poiri.i. with iigfit oil at least once a
season.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Disconnect
the
spark
plug
wire
and
ground
against
the
engine
before performing
any
ivpairs or mainte
nance.
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