Bolens 111-518R000 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS

21"

ROTARY

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MOWERS

Model Numbers

111-516R000 111-518R000

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Important; Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public

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Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 360900, Cleveland, Ohio 44136.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-7046F

IMPORTANT

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRl ICTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. RE/ D AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE AHEMPTING

TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COM ’LY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- /v HEED ITS WARM ING.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

DANGER: with any type of power equi pment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result In serious

Your lawn mower was buill to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As

TRAINING

Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before < ttempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be completely fa niliar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and régulai reference and for ordering replacement parts. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equip ment, not

a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all ti nes. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a pow er mower.

3. Children 14 years old and over should only operate mo «er under close parental supervision. Only persons well acquainted with these

rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu arly small

4. children and pets. Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown object in jury. Although the area of operation should be complet! ly cleared of foreign objects, an object may have been overlooked and could

be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction ind cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others illowed in the area.

PREPARATION

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is t( i be used.

Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other forei ¡n objects which could be picked up and thrown by the mower in any direc tion and cause serious personal injuiy to the operator or my others

allowed in the area. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge

of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operatii in or while

performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes fnm foreign

objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction.

Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and

3. shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitti ig clothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Nev jr operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers. Before working with gasoline, extinguish all cigarettes, ci lars, pipes

4. and other sources of ignition. Check the fuel level befo re starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is running, or until engine has been allowed to cool for at least two mit utes after

running. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may causf a fire or explosion.

5. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive elute h on units so equipped before starting the engine.

6. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attemp : to bypass

its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with tl e rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both direc

tions and automatically return to the disengaged post tion when

released.

7. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjust; nent while the engine Is running.

8. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be su re of your

footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal in ury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

9. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15® as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.

OPERATION

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warn ing of trouble.

Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blar and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not run the engine indoors. Never cut grass by pulling mower toward you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury.

10.

Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place.

11.

Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

12.

Do not operate this mower with the chute door open, unless the complete grass catcher or chute deflector is properly mounted on the mower.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals

for proper tightness. Also visually inspect blade for damage (e.g. bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meets original equip

ment specifications.

2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment

is in safe working condition.

3. Never store the mower with gasoline in the tank or gas containers

inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark (e.g. gas hot water heater). Allow the engine to cool before stor ing In any enclosure.

4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves and excessive oil.

5. Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioratie

Replace a worn or damaged bag immediately. For safety protu tion, replace only with new bag meeting original equipment specifications.

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USE THIS SHEET AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

A CORNER OF A BUILDING

OR A FENCE POST

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Do not mow on inclines with a siope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2V2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower couid overturn and cause serious injury, if operating a waik-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you couid siip, resuiting in serious injury.

Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Remove this sheet from your owner’s manual and lay the hardware on the illustration for identification purposes.

After assembly, keep the Slope Gauge whici is on the reverse side of this sheet for future use.

(Hardware pack may contain extra items ^vhich are not used on your unit.—Part numbers are shown in parentheses.)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

\ IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WiTHOUT

GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine with gasoiine and oii as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

NOTE: Reference to right or ieft hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position.

Tools Required for Assembiy

(1) Pair of Pliers (1) 1/2" Wrench* (2) 7/16" Wrenches* (1) Adjustable Wrench*

*Or two 6" Adjustable Wrenches

UNPACKING

1. Remove the lawn mower from the carton by open

ing the top flaps and lifting the unit out. Be careful of the staples. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed from the carton before the car ton is discarded.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move away

from the spark plug.

3. Stretch out all control cables and place on the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink the cables at any time during assembly.

4. Remove page four from this manual and lay the contents of the hardware pack on the illustration for identification.

ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE (Hardware A)

1. Attach the lower handle by placing the bottom holes in the lower handle over the weld pins on the

handle mounting brackets on the rear of the deck.

The extra hole in the upper part of lower handle must be on the right side of the unit.

2. Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower handle against the handle mounting bracket. In sert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld

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pin. See figure 1. Repeat on other side.

NOTE: There are two (2) holes in the handle mounting

brackets. Piace the hairpin clip in the inner hoie for operation. Outer hoie is for storage.

FIGURE 2.

Washer

Hoie in Biade

Controi Handie

ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE (Hardware B)

1. Place the upper handle in position over the lower handle. The hole in the side of the blade control handle (attached to the upper handle) must be on

the left side.

2. Secure the upper handle using the curved head

bolts, split washers and hex nuts as shown in figure

2. Tighten securely.

AHACHING THE THRDHLE CDNTRDL (Hardware D)

The throttle control is attached to the engine. Attach the throttle control to the left side of upper handle as

-follows. See figure 2.

1. Route the throttle control cable inside the handle mounting bracket and beneath the lower handle.

2. Place cable bracket against left side of upper han dle, lining up the hole in the bracket with the bot tom hole in upper handle. Place 1/4" hex bolt through cable bracket and handle, from the inside to the outside.

3. Piace throttle control on the hex bolt (outside of

the upper handle), with the throttle lever facing up ward. Secure with spring washer (cupped side

against the throttle control) and hex nut.

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