Controls, Blade control handle, Throttle control – Bolens 112-413R352 User Manual
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Rear
Deflector
FIGURE 12.
CONTROLS
Starter
FIGUREIS.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
A
WARNING:
This
control
mechanism
is
a
safety
device.
Never
attempt
to
bypass
its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper han
dle of the mower. See figure 13. The blade control
handle must be depressed in order to operate the
unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
A
WARNING:
The
blade
will
be
rotating
whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of the upper
handle. It is used to regulate the engine speed.
A
WARNING:
The
throttle
control
cannot
be
used to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle.
See figure 13. Stand behind the unit in the operating
position to start the unit.
ATTACHING BAG TO MOWER
Lift the rear deflector on the mower. Place the loops
on the grass catcher frame over the pins on the back
-^-of the mower. See figure 12. Release the rear deflec
tor. Turn the locking lever to the locked position to
secure the rear deflector (hardtop grass bags only).
See figure 12, inset.
To remove the grass catcher, turn the locking lever to
the unlocked position and lift the rear deflector on the
mower. Lift the grass catcher up, over the pins on the
back of the mower. Release the deflector.
OPERATION
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U R Y . D O N O T
O P E R A T E MO W E R U N LE S S R E A R T R A I L I N G
S H I E L D A N D T H I S G UA RD O R E N T I R E
G R A S S C A T C H E R I S I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E .
FIGURE 14.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 14.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in for
eign
objects
being
thrown
into
the
eyes,
which
can
resuit
in
severe
eye
damage.
Aiways
wear
safety
giasses
or
eye
shieids.
We
recommend
wide
vision
safety
mask
for
over
spectacles
or
standard safety glasses.
NOTE:
For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheeis in a iow cutting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position until it is determined
which height is best for your lawn. See cutting height
adjustment section.