Bolens TMO-37478A - Manual (Page 13)

When using the side discharge mower, the best mow­
ing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge
towards the uncut part of the lawn. This permits recut­
ting of the clippings to further pulverize them. When
cutting high weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then
recut at right angles to first direction.
For best results, cut off one-third or less of the total
length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as
long as there is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle
to give you the best cut and do the most effective job
of bagging the cut grass.
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for
any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and
operating the mower.
Striking a solid object can cause
damage to the blade brake/clutch or
to the engine crankshaft. Extensive
vibration of the mower during opera­
tion is an indication of damage. The
unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
ADJUSTMENTS
Ac
WARNING \
Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire,
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If the unit does not self-propel with the drive clutch con­
trol engaged, remove the plastic cap from beneath the
drive clutch control housing. Move the plastic fitting on
the control cable to the next adjustment position on the
left. Reassemble the plastic cap and retest. See figure
17.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The height adjustment handle is located on the left side
of the deck. The handle may be placed in one of nine
cutting height positions. Push the handle to the left and
then either forward to lower the cutting height or
backward to raise the cutting height. See figure 18.
For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment
handle to a position which will give a higher cutting
height.
Height
Adjustment
Handle
FIGURE 18.
THROTTLE
The throttle control wire assembly can be adjusted if
necessary. Loosen the screw on the cable clamp shown
in figure 5. Adjust as instructed in steps 1 and 4 of “At­
taching the Throttle Control Cable’’ in Assembly In­
structions.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
A
II warning \
If any adjustments are made to the
engine white the engine is running
{e.g.
carburetor), disengage all
clutches and blades. Keep clear of
alt moving parts. Be careful of
heated surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load. Refer to the separate engine manual
packed with your mower.
NOTE
If a warm engine falters or stalls
when attempting to engage the blade,
the carburetor mixture should be adjusted
1/8 turn richer (counterclockwise). See
figure 19.
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