Bolens 117-670-300 - Manual (Page 6)

When sharpening blade, follow the original angle of
grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each
cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to
prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds
and may cause damage to the mower.
NOTE
To insure safe operation of your unit,
ALL nuts and bolts must be checked
periodically for correct tightness.
Deck — The underside of mower deck should be
cleaned after each period of use as grass clippings,
leaves, dirt and other matter will accumulate. This ac­
cumulation of grass clippings, etc., is undesirable as it
will invite rust and corrosion and may cause an uneven
discharge of grass clippings at the next cutting.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower forward
or on its side and scraping clean with a suitable tool
or by washing with a stream of water from a garden
hose.
A
CAUTION
Do not direct the stream of water at a hot
engine as damage to the engine may
result.
STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
in the preceding instructions.
HANDLE STORAGE
This model(s) is so equipped to provide easy fold-
away handle storage.
1. Loosen the two plastic knobs on each side, center
of handle.
2. Pull inward on the bottom of each side of the lower
handle and pCtsh forward.
3. Fold the upper handle backward and down as
shown.
TO TAKE HANDLE OUT OF STORAGE POSITION;
1. Lift the upper handle up and towards the rear as
shown.
2. Pull the handle back until it locks into the operator's
position.
3. Tighten the two plastic knobs securely.
2. Refer to Engine Manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
3. Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent corrosion.
4. Place blocks under deck to raise tires clear of floor.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
USING YOUR ROTARY
MOWER
For the best results do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower, thus pre­
venting proper discharge of grass clippings. If wet
grass must be cut, reduce walking speed to help dis­
tribute the clippings more effectively.
New grass should be treated as wet grass, otherwise
a normal walking speed is about the right pace for
efficient mowing.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clip­
pings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn.
This permits recutting of the clippings to further pul­
verize
them. When cutting high weeds, discharge to­
wards cut portion then recut at right angles to first di­
rection.
Lawn should be cut in the
growth.
fall as long as there is