Bolens 112-413R352 User Manual
OWNErS GUIDE
• ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS •
21 "
ROTARY
MOWERS
$1.00
(Model 413R Shown)
Important;
Read Safety Rules
and Instructions Carefully
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internai 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 iaw (Section 4442 of the California Public
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AMERICA
Resources Code). Other states may have simiiar iaws. Fédérai laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service
deaier or contact the service department, P.O. Box 360900, Cieveland, Ohio 44136.
Model Numbers
112-413R352
112-42SR372
IMPORTANT!
Record the Model No. and Mfg. Code which
appear on your unit in the space below. You
must have these numbers, along with the date
of purchase, in order to receive warranty or ser
vice.
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
MODEL NO. MFG. CODE
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-7995G
IMPORTANT
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL
SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND CTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
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ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL— Д НЕЕ) ITS WARNING.
Your lawn mower was bu It to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As
DANGER: with any type of power eq Jipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
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TRAINING
1. Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before attempt
ing to assemble or operate this machine. Be con pletely famil
iar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place f3r future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement perts.
2. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of pownr equipment,
not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme oaution at all
times.
3. Never allow children to operate a power mower. Only persons
well acquainted with these rules of safe operatian should be
allowed to use your mower.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all person;, particularly
small children and pets. Stop engine when thay are in the
vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade coni act or thrown
object injury. Although the area of operation sh )uld be com
pletely cleared of foreign objects, an object m ly have been
overlooked and could be accidently thrown by he mower in
any direction and cause serious personal injury tn the operator
or any others allowed in the area.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign
objects which could be picked up and thrown by the mower in
any direction and cause serious personal injury t) the operator
or any others allowed in the area.
2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields durinn operation or
while performing an adjustment or repair, to pro ect eyes from
foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any
direction.
3. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and dost-fitting slacks
and shirts to avoid entanglement in the movinc parts. Never
operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.
4. Check the fuel before 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 b ¡en allowed to
cool for two minutes after running. Replace gasoline cap
securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline befoie starting the
engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.
5. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or diive clutch on
units so equipped before starting the engine.
6. The blade control handle is a safety device. Ne'^er attempt to
bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety fevice inoper
ative and may result in personal injury through c( intact with the
rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in
both directions.
7. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting heigit adjustment
while the engine is running.
8. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Alwi ys be sure of
your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious pmsonal injury.
Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never i un. Mow only
injury. If you violate any o these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
in daylight or in good artificial light.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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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
1. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.
2. 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.
3. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
4. 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.
5. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is gen
erally a warning of trouble.
6. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a com
plete 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.
7. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade
and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.
8. Do not run the engine indoors.
9. 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. Do not operate this mower with the chute door open, unless
the complete grass catcher or chute deflector is properly
mounted on the mower.
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 inter
vals for proper tightness.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
3. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease.
5. Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deteriora
tion. For safety protection, replace only with new bag meeting
original equipment specifications.
USE THIS SHEET AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE
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Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A
riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a siope, it is
extremeiy difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting 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.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK/PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Remove this sheet from your owner’s manual and lay the hardware on the illustration for identification purposes.
After assembly, keep the Slope Gauge which is on the reverse side of this sheet for future use.
(Hardware pack may contain extra items Nhich are not used on your unit.—Part numbers are shown in
parentheses.)
ATTACHiNG THE
LOWER HANDLE
Blade Control
Handle
(714-0104)
ATTACHiNG THE
B
UPPER HANDLE
ATTACHING THE
STARTER ROPE
Hairpin
Ciips
(710-1205)
Curved
Head
Bolts
(710-0671)
Rope
Guide
Split Was hers
5/16" 1.3.
(736-01 19)
Hex Nuts
5/16-18 Thiead
(712-0260
Hex Loc 1 Nut
1/4-20 Tliread
(712-0:24)
Upper
Handle
Rope
Guide
Grass
Catcher
Handle
Mount
Bracket
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Model 420R (Hardtop Grass Bags):
Flat Washer
1/4" I.D. X 5/8" O.D.
(736-0463).
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Throttle
Control
Lower
Handle
Deflector
Self-Tapping
Rear
Screws
(710-0892)
Spark
Plug
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ASSEMBLY OF GRASS CATCHER
Model 413R (Soft Grass Bags);
Self-Tapping
Screws—
(710-1025)
SECURING THE CABLES
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Cable Ties (726-0240)
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(738-0137)
Wave Washer
3/8" I.D.
(736-0286)
Internal
“Star” Washer
1/2" I.D.
(736-0498)
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Locking Lever
(720-0224)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine
with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
mower is observed from the operating position.
Refer to parts identification on page 4 for iocation
of parts when assembiing the mower.
Toois Required for Assembiy
(1) Pair of Pliers
(1) 1/2" Wrench*
(1) Phillips Screwdriver
(1) 7/16" Wrench*
*Or one 6" Adjustable Wrench
UNPACKING
1. Remove the lawn mower from the carton by
opening 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 carton is discarded.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move away
from the spark plug.
3. Stretch out the control cables to the left side of the
mower and place on the floor. Be careful not to
bend or kink 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 brack
et. Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on
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the weld pin. See figure 1. Repeat on other side.
NOTE: There are two (2) holes in the handle mount
ing brackets. Place the hairpin clip in the inner hole
for operation. Outer hole is for storage.
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 ieft side.
2. Secure the upper handle using the curved head
bolts, split washers and hex nuts as shown in fig-
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ure 2. Tighten securely.
ATTACHING THE CDNTRDL BDX
One end of the throttle control cable and one end of
the brake cable are attached to the engine. The other
ends are attached to the control box. Attach the con
trol box to the upper handle as follows.
1. Remove the truss machine screw and hex lock
nut from the middle of the control box using a
Phillips screwdriver. Hold your finger over the hex
lock nut so it stays inside the control box so you
can unscrew the truss machine screw.
2. Make certain the blade control handle is on top of
the upper handle.
3. Route the control box (with cables attached)
around the outside of the handle, then bring the
box inside the upper handle from underneath.
Make certain the cables are not twisted.
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