Bolens 112-413R352 - Manual (Page 10)

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoiine and oii as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your mower. Read instructions carefuliy.
WARNING: Never fiil fuei tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engine
has been ailowed to cool for at le 3St two
minutes after running.
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TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
A WARNING: When starting the unit for the
first time, face the mower against a solid
object such as a wali, fence, etc. Start the
unit, and if nt shows any signs of motion
with the drive clutch control diser gaged,
shut the engine off immediateiy.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
2. Move throttle control lever all the way forward.
3. Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
4. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade con­
trol handle and hold it against the upper handle
as shown. See figure 15.
5. Grasp the recoil starter handle and pi II back
rapidly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly to
the rope guide.
6. After engine starts, move throttle control to
desired engine speed.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 13.
FIGURE 15.
TD STDP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Move throttle control lever to SLOW position.
2. Release the blade control handle to s:op the
engine and blade.
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WARNING: The blade continues td rotate
for a few seconds after the engine is shut
off.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
USING YDUR RDTARY MDWER
A WARNING: Never operate your unit with­
out either the rear defiector or entire
grass catcher assembiy in place.
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by
the mower in any direction and cause serious person­
al injury to the operator and others.
For the best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower, prevent­
ing proper discharge of grass clippings, and could
cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or
wet grass may require a narrower cut. Blade speed
should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn.
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.
A WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from spark
piug, thoroughiy inspect the mower for
any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the
mower. Extensive vibration of the mower
during operation is an indication of dam­
age. The unit shouid be promptly
inspected and repaired.
ADJUSTMENTS
A WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting spark
piug wire.
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 16.
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