Bolens TMO-37478A - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS
THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE GRASS-
CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
BEFORE STARTING
Before each use, check for proper drive clutch opera­
tion by performing the following before starting the
engine;
With the drive clutch control released, push mower for­
ward. tt should move freely. Pull mower backward. It
should move freely.
If it does not and the rear wheels tend to lock up, the
clutch may not be releasing completely. Do not start
the engine until corrections have been made. Check
the control cable for severe bend, kinks and binding,
or grass build-up in the pulley grove. Correct and ad­
just as required.
FIGURE 14.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cut­
ting deck. See figure 14.
NOTE
For shipping purposes your mower
is set with the wheels in a low cut­
ting height position. For best re­
sults raise the cutting position un­
til it is determined which height is
best for your lawn. See cutting
height adjustment section.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your
mower. Read instructions carefully.
NOTE
Your unit has been shipped without oil;
however, a small amount of oil may be
present from the factory. Do not overfill.
A
Never fill fuel tank indoors, with en­
gine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
TO START ENGINE
A
i WARNING
When starting the unit for the first
time, face the mower against a solid
object such as a wall, fence, etc.
Start the unit, and if it shows any
signs of motion with the drive clutch
control disengaged, shut the engine
off immediately. Check the position
of the drive clutch control cable.
The plastic fitting must be assem­
bled in the first adjustment position
inside the housing, all the way to the
right, as shown in figure 6.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
{inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over
the metal lip on the spark plug. See figure 15.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Rubber Boot
FIGURE 15.
2. The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel
tank. The fuel shut-off valve should be in the open
position. See figure 16. Open fuel shut-off valve
if it is closed. It may be necessary to remove the
discharge chute.
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