Bolens 113-530 A User Manual

10*

ROTARY MOWER

IMPORTANT

MODEL NO.

113-530 A

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

TRAINING

Read the Operating and Service Instruction Manual

1.
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment.

2.

Never allow children to operate a power mower.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

3.
particularly small children, and pets.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones
and other foreign objects.

2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.

3. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not fill
the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is running,
or while the engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilled
gasoline before starting the engine.

4. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive
clutch on units so equipped before starting the engine

(motor).

5. Never attempt to make a wheel adjustment while the
engine (motor) is running.

6. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

7. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always be
sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle
and walk, never run.

OPERATION

1. Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine.

2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

3. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drive, walks or

roads.

4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine

(motor), remove the wire from spark plug,
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and operating the
mower.

FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS

5.

If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

6.

Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning the mower housing, and
when making any repairs or inspections.

7.

When 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 plug to prevent accidental starting.

8.

Do not run the engine indoors.

9.

Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging chute.

10.

Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

11.

Always disconnect electric mowers (line operated)
before cleaning, repairing or adjusting.

12.

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

13.

Keep washout ports and other mower-housing service
openings closed when mowing.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals 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 wjiere 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 bags frequently for wear or
deterioration. Replace with new bags for safety
protection.

MTD PRODUCTS INC

5389 WEST 130th STREET

• P.O.BOX 2741 CLEVEUND0HI0 44111

FORM NO. 770-4112

Note: Follow Assembly Instructions In Numerical Order!

7. Assemble Lockout Bracket As

Shown

8. Assemble Lockout Lever

Assembly.

1. Assemble Throttle
Control To Handle
Panel.

11. Install Grips.

9. Blade Engagement Assembly.

a. Remove Blade Spindle

removing three screws.

b. Move brake lever to rear position so

belt is slack.

c. Insert ferrule into blade bracket

assembly from the left.

d. Screw rod into ferrule.
e. Assemble control handle to control

rod as shown.

f. Adjust control rod. A slight pressure

should be needed to operate lockout
lever. Too much pressure can break
lever assembly or control rods.
Readjust control rods if pressure is too
great.

g. Replace Blade Spindle Cover.

3. Assemble Two Upper Handles. Use This

Bolt Only.

5. Position Upper Handle Assembly On
Lower Handle. Adjust Handle Supports
As Desired. Fasten Upper Handle
Assembly and Handle Supports To Lower
Handle.

2. Assemble Lower Handle To Mower.

4. Assemble Two Handle Supports To

Mower.

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113-530 A

NOTE: Set screws in pulleys are treated with a
nut and bolt sealant. Remove with Allen 4-CYCLE ENGINE
wrench while applying heat with a small torch.
Sealant disintegrates at 400*^.

86

Change oil after first 5 hours of
operation while engine is warm.
Thereafter, change oil every 25 hours
of operation while engine is warm.
Engine may be drained through oil
filler opening. Be sure to replace drain
plug and oil filler cap.

For Upper Handle:

Chrome - 9354
White - 749-111

NOTE: To engage the
blade with the engine
running:

1. Move the throttle
control lever to
"FAST" position.

2. Engage the blade
engagement lever
SLOWLY.

3. Adjust engine
speed.

PARTS LIST FOR ROTARY MOWER MODEL NO. 113-530 A

REF.
NO.

10 719-120

11 712-123

12 710-117
13
14
15
16 741-114
17 736-217
18 10769
19
20
21 742-125
22
23
24 712-123
25 710-122
26
27 11650-458
28 710-192
29
30
31
32 710-102

33 736-222
34
35 Engine
36 710-158

37

38 8328
39 736-108
41 9362
43
44 8325 Belt Trap Assembly
46
47 9372

49 756-110

50 712-430
51 8809
71 711-179

72 711-180

73 710-606

74

75

76

77

78

79

PART
NO.

1 732-158
2 754-109 V Belt - 1/2x43 *
3 736-300
4

5
6 712-372

7

8
9 741-120

710-373
756-370

711-212 Sleeve

710-459

9383-513

738-213

736-119
711-240

710-122

736-921

712-922

714-365

738-234

710-106 Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Ig. *
712-287
712-107

11815-458
712-324
736-325

COLOR
CODE

Blade Tension Spring
Flat Washer-3/8 I.D.

Shoulder - Special

Idler Bearing Assembly

Centerlock - Hex Nut - 5/16—18" Thd. *

7353

8324 Belt Guard

9925 Pulley — 4"

8280-458 Frame Assembly

8295-458

8327

Bracket - Belt
Bearing - Upper

Spindle Housing

Hex Nut-5/16-24 Thd. * t
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. - 5/16—24 x 1" Ig. (Heat Treated)
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 3/8-24 x 1-1/2" Ig. (Heat Treated)

Wheel Assembly - 8" - B.B. (Front)

Axle Bolt - 5/8 length Thd. (Front)
Ball Bearing (Front)

Spring Lockwasher 3/8 Heavy Duty Scr. *

Blade Adapter Kit
Spring Lockwasher - 5/16 Scr. *
Spindle

Blade - 20"

Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-24 x 1" Ig. *
Hex Nut 5/16-24" Thd. *

Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16—24 x 1" Ig. *
Deck Assembly - 22"

Truss Mach. Scr. No. 10—24 x .38" Ig.
Spring Lockwasher - 1/2" Scr. *

Hex Jam Nut - 1/2-20 Thd. *

Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 1 /4-20 x 2-1 /2 Ig. *

Ext. Lockwasher - 1/4 Scr. *
Blade Spindle Cover

Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-24 x 1-1/4" Ig. *
Key - Hi Pro No. 505 * t
Handle Support - Lower R.H.
Flat Washer - 33/64 I.D. *
Handle - Lower H. W.
Handle Support - Lower L.H.

Pivot Screw
Pivot Bracket
Engine Pulley
Elastic Stop Nut - 3/8—16 Thd. *

Reinforcement Plate

Ferrule
Control Rod
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Ig. *

Hex Nut - 1/2-20 Thd.
Centerlock - Hex Nut - 1/4-20" Thd. *
Control Panel

Elastic Stop Nut -1/4—20 Thd.

Flat Washer - .265 I.D. *

DESCRIPTION

NEW
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