Bolens 130-527-000 - Manual (Page 13)

The grass catcher can be removed to dump the
clippings by grasping both handles and lifting the rear
handle first to tip the catcher slightly, and then remove
it completely. To attach, hook the hinges on the catcher
over the rear pins on the back of the lawn tractor. See
figure 14.
To dump the grass without leaving the operating posi­
tion, grasp the rear handle and pull it towards you.
FIGURE 14.
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WARNING: The blade engagement lever
must be in the disengaged position or the
engine shut off before dumping or remov­
ing the grass catcher.
IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly in­
spect the mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the mower.
NOTE: Under normal usage the grass catcher is sub­
ject to wear, and shouid be checked periodicaily. Be
sure any repiacement compiles with the mower
manufacturer’s recommendation.
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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
After the first five hours of operation, the initial slack
should be removed from the chain. The chain should
be tight enough so that it deflects approximately V
2
inch
when it is depressed with the thumb.
1. To tighten the chain, loosen the two nuts on each
side of the frame holding the differential bracket
to the frame. See figure 15.
NOTE: These are located under the frame.
2. Remove the rear chute baffle (if so equipped). See
reference number 102 on page 27.
Differential
Bracket
FIGURE 15.
3. Tighten the adjusting nuts as shown in figure 16
until you have the proper tension.
4. Tighten the nuts holding the differential bracket to
the frame.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
During normal operation of this machine, the brakes
are subject to wear and will require periodic examina­
tion and adjustment.
To adjust the brake, tighten the lock nut one-half turn
and then test the brake. The brake stops the lawn trac­
tor by gripping the sprocket on the rear axle. See figure
17.
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