Bolens 140-990A - Manual (Page 11)

FIGURE 14.
Hydraulic Lift Lever
The hydraulic lift lever is used to raise or lower all
of the tractor attachments. Move the lever forward
to raise the attachment and move the lever
backwards to lower the attachment. (See figure
14.)
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the right side of the
tractor. Depressing the brake pedal operates the
brake. It is used for emergency stopping only.
When you depress the brake pedal the control
lever will return close to the neutral position. The
control lever is used for normal stopping. (See
figure 15.)
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, depress the brake pedal,
pull up the parking brake knob and release the
brake pedal. It will stay in the raised position. To
release the parking brake, depress and release the
brake pedal. (See figures 14 and 15.)
Control Lever (Hydrostatic)
The control lever is used to regulate the ground
speed of the tractor. Moving the control lever to
its extreme position makes the tractor travel
faster. Moving the control lever forward (F) moves
the tractor forward, moving the control lever
backwards (R) reverses the tractor. The control
lever is used to regulate the ground speed of the
tractor. (See figure 15.)
FIGURE 15.
To increase rear wheel torque (pulling power)
move the control lever towards the neutral posi­
tion. The tractor responds similar to shifting to a
lower gear with a gear type transmission.
The control lever is used for normal slowing down
and stopping by moving the control lever towards
neutral (N). It is especially useful when rotary till­
ing hard or rough ground. Additional braking may
be obtained by moving the control lever gradually
in the opposite direction of your travel.
Deck Adjuster
The deck adjuster is located on the left side of the
tractor and is used in conjunction with the mow­
ing deck wheels to set the cutting height of the
mowing deck. To operate the deck adjuster,
depress the thumb button and move the deck ad­
juster forward to lower the cutting height and
move it towards the rear to raise the cutting
height.
The deck adjuster and the wheels on the mowing
deck must be adjusted so the deck is parallel to
the ground. (See figure 16.)
The deck is designed to raise and float over
ground irregularities to prevent scaiping.
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