Bolens 115-500-000 User Manual
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT
for all seasons
.75
22"
HI-WHEEL
ROTARY
— winter
MOWER
Model Number
115-500-000
Important:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Thank you for purchasing
an American-built product.
FORM NO. 770-4060
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices..........................................................3
Assembly..................................................................................4
Controls................................................................................... 7
Operation..................................................................................7
Adjustments..............................................................................9
Lubrication................................................................................9
Instructions given with this symbol are for per
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sonal safety Be sure to follow them.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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For one year from the date of origiial retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either
repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any
part or parts found to be defective ir material or workmanship. Transportation charges for
the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur
chaser. Transportation charges for aiy parts submitted for replacement under this warran
ty must be paid by the purchaser uni 3ss such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, ex
cessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has
been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warran
ty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof.
Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
Maintenance ..........................................................................10
Off-Season Storage
Trouble Shooting Chart
Illustrated Parts
Repair Parts List ....................................................................15
Parts Information..................................................Back Cover
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This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available throug ^ your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If
you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service
Department of MTD.
The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written per
mission has been extended by MTC.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or crass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting app jcable 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 requ red by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. F ederal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is
available at your nearest engine authorized service center.
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To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the foilowing safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personai injury.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS
TRAINING
1. Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety
before attempting to assemble or operate this
machine. Be completely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this machine before operating
it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.
2. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power
equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise ex
treme caution at all times.
3. Never allow children to operate a power mower.
Only persons well acquainted with these rules of
safe operation should be allowed to use your
mower.
4. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or
reactions.
5. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par
ticularly small children and pets. Stop engine when
they are in the vicinity of your mower. Although the
area of operation should be completely cleared of
foreign objects, an object may have been over
looked and could be accidently thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to 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 to the operator or any others
allowed in the area.
2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
3. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get
caught on the mower.
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 while the engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilled
gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause
a fire or explosion.
5. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive
clutch on units so equipped before starting the
engine.
6. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the
safety device inoperative and may result in personal
injury through contact with the rotating blade. The
blade control handle must operate easily in both
directions.
7. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height ad
justment while the engine is running.
8. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
9. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the
handle and walk, never run.
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 generally a warning of trouble.
6. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes
to a complete stop before removing the grass catch
er or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade con
tinues 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 cer
tain 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. Always disconnect electric mowers (line operated)
before cleaning, repairing or adjusting.
11. Never operate mower without proper guards, plates
or other safety protective devices in place.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at fre
quent 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 where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor
ing 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
deterioration. For safety protection, replace only
with new bag meeting original equipment specifica
tions.
This unit is shipped WiTHOUT GASOLiNE or OIL After assembly, see
separate engine manuai for proper
fuel and engine oil recommenda
tions.
FIGURE 1.
NOTE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
Reference to right or left hand side
of the mower is observed from the
operating position.
Contents of hardware pack: (See figure 1)
A (1) Rope Guide Bolt
B (2) Hairpin Cotters
(2) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.
C
(2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
D
(1) Curved Head Carriage Bolt
-E
(2) Cable Ties
F
(1) Plastic Plug (Not Shown)
G
1. Remove lawn mower and loose parts from car
ton. Make certain all parts and literature have
been removed from the carton before the car
ton is discarded.
2. Extend the throttle control cable (attached to
the upper handle) and the brake cable
(attached to the engine) and place on the
floor. Be careful not to bend or kink control
cables.
3. Attach the lower handle by placing the bottom
holes in the lower handle over the weld pins
on the handle mount brackets. Make certain
the instruction label on the lower handle can
be read from the operating position. Secure
with hairpin cotters (B) in inner holes on weld
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pins. See figure 2.
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 3.
NOTE
There are two (2) holes in the handle
mount brackets. Place the hairpin
cotter in the inner hole for operation.
Outer hole is for storage.
NOTE
It may be necessary to bend the
ends of the lower handle outward
slightly to obtain a tight fit against
the handle mount brackets.
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Place the upper handle in position over the
lower handle. The control housing must be on
the right hand side of the handle. Secure the
left hand side of upper handle using the
curved head bolt (E), lock washer (C) and hex
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nut (D) as shown in figure 3.
NOTE
The right hand side of the handle
will be secured with the rope guide
bolt. However, left handed operators
may assemble the rope guide bolt to
the left side of the handle for easier
starting.
Insert the rope guide bolt (A) through the right
5.
hand side of upper and lower handle.
6.
The starter rope is wound around the starter
handle. Maintain the tension on the rope as
you unwind it.
7.
Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt
as shown in figure 4. Secure the rope guide
bolt with lock washer (C) and hex nut (D). If
more slack is needed in the starter rope,
disconnect and ground the spark plug wire.
Depress the blade control handle and pull ad
ditional rope out from the engine.
8. Route the brake cable under the lower handle.
Place the end of the brake cable into the up
per hole on the bottom of the control housing,
and through the slot in the side of the housing
—as shown in figure 5. The angle of the flange
on the plastic fitting must be positioned
downward as shown. Be careful not to bend or
kink the cable.
WARNING
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Brake cable must be assembled as
shown for proper blade brake opera
tion.
9. Snap the plastic fitting on the end of the cable
into the control housing. Hook the “Z” end of
the brake cable into the hole in the blade con-
—trol handle. See figure 6. If additional slack is
needed in order to hook the cable into the han
dle, proceed as follows:
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