Bolens 13AG678G022 - Manual (Page 9)

Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal
must be depressed all the way and the lift lever must
be in the BLADES OFF position.
Before the unit can be shifted into reverse or if the
operator leaves the seat, the lift lever must be in the
BLADES OFF position.
INDICATOR LIGHTS (Optional)
If your unit is equipped with indicator lights, two or
three indicator lights are located in the dash panel. If a
light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, pro­
ceed as follows.
CLUTCH—Depress the clutch pedal.
PTO—Place lift lever in the BLADES OFF position.
OIL (Vanguard Engines Only)—Check the crankcase
oil level, and add oil as required.
CUTTING CONTROLS
A. LIFT LEVER
The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting deck
and to engage and disengage the blades. Pulling it all
the way back and locking it disengages the blades.
NOTE: The lift lever must be in the BLADES OFF posi­
tion when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse
and if the operator leaves the seat. See figure 9.
OPERATION
B. DECK LIFT INDICATOR (Optional Equipment)
If so equipped, the deck lift Indicator marks the posi­
tion being used for the lift lever. Select the lift lever
position desired, press the indicator lever outward,
move It to the position immediately below the lift lever
and release the indicator lever. See figure 9.
C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the position for the lift lever which gives the
desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator
(if so equipped) so that the lift lever can be
returned to the same position after it is raised.
2. Move the deck wheels (if so equipped) to the hole
location so the wheels are 1/4 to 1/2 inch above
the ground.
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WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING
HANDS OR FEET NEAR BUDE(S).
BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S),
PUCE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT
ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
NOTE: To open the hood, simply lift up on both sides
of the hood.
Check oil level and add if necessary. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the sepa­
rate engine manual packed with your tractor.
Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; how­
ever, you must check the oil level before operating.
Be careful not to overfill.
A WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or while engine is
hot.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park­
ing brake.
2. Place the lift lever in the BLADES OFF position.
See figure 9.
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system for your protection. The purpose of
the safety interlock system is to prevent the engine
from cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake pedal
is depressed and the lift lever is in the BLADES OFF
position. In addition, the lift lever must be in the
BLADES OFF position when the unit is put into
reverse or the engine will shut off. If the operator
leaves the seat with the lift lever engaged and/or with­
out setting the parking brake, the engine will shut off.
WARNING: Do not operate the lawn
tractor if the interlock system is malfunc­
tioning because it is a safety device,
designed for protection. A