Bolens 130-360A User Manual
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ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
IMPORTANT:
Read Safety Rules
and Instructions
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MODEL NUMBER
130-360A
25"
RIDING
MOWER
FORM NO. 770-0216
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices
Assembly Instructions
Controls
Operating Instructions
Adjustments...........................................................9
Maintenance...................................................... 10
Belt Replacement
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For one year from the date of original 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 in material or workmanship. Transportation charges
for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser
unless such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse,
excessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit
has been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This
warranty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery charger or component parts
thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available through 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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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Off-Season Storage
Trouble Shooting Chart.........................................15
Repair Parts Transmission
Wiring Diagram....................................................17
Repair Parts
Wheel Chart....................................................... 25
Parts Information
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The equipment which you have just purchased does not have a spark arrester. If this equipment is used on
any forest covered land, brush covered land, or grass covered unimproved land in the State of California,
before using on such land, the California law requires that a spark arrester be provided. In addition, spark
arrester is required by law to be in effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the
exhaust system and comply with Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code.
The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written
permission has been extended by MTD.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
TO PURCHASERS
OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED
MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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IMPORTANT
It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL After assembly, see operating section of this manual for
proper fuel and amount.
This unit is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore exercise extreme caution at
all times.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDING VEHICLES
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly—
READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do
not allow adults to operate it without proper
instruction. Only persons well acquainted
with these rules of safe operation should be
allowed to use your mower.
3. Do not carry passengers
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all per
sons, particularly 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 ob
jects, a small object may have been over
looked and could be accidently thrown by the
mower in any direction.
5. Clear work area of objects which might be
picked up and thrown by the mower in any
direction.
6. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift
into neutral before attempting to start engine.
7. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop
engine before leaving operating position.
8. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop
engine before making any repairs or ad
justments. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep the wire away from the plug to pre
vent accidental starting.
9. Before attempting to unclog the mower or
discharge chute, stop the engine and be sure
the blade(s) have stopped completely. Discon
nect the spark plug wire and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental start
ing.
10. Disengage power to attachment(s) when
transporting or not in use.
11. Take all possible precautions when leaving
vehicle unattended such as disengaging
power-take-off, lowering attachments, shift
ing into neutral, setting parking brake, stop
ping engine and removing key.
12. Do not stop or start suddenly when going
uphill or downhill. Mow up and down face of
steep slopes; never across the face.
13. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to
prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise ex
treme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
14. Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards.
15. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
B. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
C. Do not turn sharply. Use care when back- 3
ing.
D. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
when suggested in owner’s manual.
16. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
17. When using any attachments, never direct dis
charge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near vehicle while in operation.
18. Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flam
mable.
A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a run
ning or hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors.
Wipe up spilled gasoline.
C. Open doors if engine is run in garage. Ex
haust fumes are dangerous. Do not run
engine indoors.
19. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good
operating condition, and keep safety devices
in place. Use guards as instructed in owner’s
manual.
20. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condi
tion.
21. Never store the equipment with gasoline in
the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
22. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
23. The vehicle and attachments should be stop
ped and inspected for damage after striking a
foreign object. The damage should be
repaired before restarting and operating the
equipment.
24. Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
25. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed
as follows:
(1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
(2) Never make a cutting height adjustment
while engine is running if operator must
dismount to do so.
(3) Shut the engine off and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher.
(4) Check blade mounting bolts for proper
tightness at frequent intervals.
26. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear
or deterioration. For safety protection, replace
only with new bag meeting original equipment
specifications.
27. Look behind to make sure the area is clear
before placing the transmission in reverse
and backing up.
FIGURE 1.
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
-See figure 1.
A (1) V2" Box or Open End Wrench
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B (1) V4 " Flat Screwdriver
C (2) 7/16" Box or Open End Wrench
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PARTS IN CARTON AND HARDWARE PACK
ASSEMBLY
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-See figure 2.
A (2) Truss Head Screws V4- 20 x 5/8" Long
B (2) Truss Head Screws V4-20 x V2" Long
C (4) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 Thread
D (4) Lock Washers V4" I.D.
E (1) Steering Wheel
F (1) Steering Shaft Assembly
G (2) Tube Clamps
H (1) Steering Wheel Cap
I (1) Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thread
J (1) Belleville Washer
K (1) Wave Washer
L (2) Hex Sems Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4" Long
M (4) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 X 5/8" Long
N (4) Hex Lock Nuts V4-20 Thread
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 3.
■^NOTE
Reference to right-hand or left-hand
side of machine is from the driver’s
seat facing forward.
CAUTION
A
Do not use rear plastic cover to lift
unit.
TIRE PRESSURE
FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE TIRES ON YOUR
UNIT MAY BE OVER-INFLATED. TIRE PRESSURE
SHOULD BE REDUCED BEFORE UNIT IS PUT IN
TO OPERATION. PRESSURE SHOULD BE AP
PROXIMATELY 15 P.S.I. EQUAL TIRE PRESSURE
SHOULD BE MAINTAINED. MAXIMUM TIRE
PRESSURE 30 P.S.I.
FIGURE 4.
■1. Place steering shaft (F) pinion in steering gear
and fasten with two hex sems bolts (L). A V2"
wrench is required. See figure 4.
■2. Place one tube clamp (G) under steering
frame. See figure 5.
FIGURE 6.
■3. Place the other tube clamp (G) on top of steer
ing shaft and secure with four hex screws (M)
and hex lock nuts (N). Two 7/16" wrenches are
required. See figure 6.
FIGURE 7.
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Tiuss Scrpw Truss Screw
(B) (A)
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4. Assemble the hood with 5/8" truss screws (A)
to the rear of hood, and the Vz" long truss
—screws (B) to the front of hood. Fasten with
lock washers (D) and hex nuts (C) to the in
side. See figure 7.
5. Place wave washer (K), steering wheel (E),
— belleville washer (J), over end of steering shaft
and secure with hex nut (I), using a Vz"
wrench. See figures 8 and 9.
FIGURE 8.
FIGURE 9.
Hex Nut (I)
Belleville
-w* Washer iJ>
Steering
Wheel (E)
NOTE
It may be necessary to reach inside
the hood and push up on steering
shaft to get the steering wheel on.
6. Place steering wheel cap (H) in position and
press by hand.
7. Position the trailer hitch on the center of the
rear frame section and fasten with bolts A and
— nuts B. See figure 10.
8. Check ALL nuts and bolts for correct
tightness.
CONTROLS
The controls on your mower may be considered as
the Throttle Control, Recoil Starter Handle, Igni
tion Key, Blade Engagement Lever, Brake Pedal,
Clutch Pedal and the Gear Shift Lever.
A. Throttle Control actuates the butterfly in the
carburetor and may be set at “CHOKE”,
“FAST” or “SLOW.” See figure 11.
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Blade Enqagement i
' Lever
NOTE
The clutch must be disengaged, the
blade must be disengaged and the
ignition key must be on before the
engine will start.
FIGURE 12.
FIGURE 11.
B. The Recoil Starter Handle is located on the left
hand side of the hood. To operate the Recoil
Starter Handle, twist it until it is in the horizon
tal position and pull to start the engine. After
the engine starts, return the Recoil Starter
Handle to the mounting bracket and turn it to
the vertical position as shown in figure 12.
C. The Ignition Key must be turned to the right to
the “ON” position before the Recoil Starter
Handle is pulled to start the engine. Turn the
Ignition Key to the left to the “OFF” position to
stop the engine. See figures 12 and 13.
D. The Blade Engagement Lever engages and
disengages the blade. Pull the Blade Engage
ment Lever back to stop the blade. Move the
Blade Engagement Lever forward to engage
the blade. See figure 11.
NOTE
Engage the
Lever slowly.
FIGURE 13.
E. The Gear Shift Lever is used to select either
forward or reverse. See figure 11.
Blade
Engagement
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
1. KEEP ALL SHIELDS & GUARDS IN PLACE
2. BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION:
SHIFT CONTROLS INTO NEUTRAL
SET PARKING BRAKE
OISENGAGE ATTACHMENT DRIVE
SHUT ENGINE OFF
REMOVE IGNITION KEY
3. WAIT FOR ALL MOVEMENT TO STOP BEFORE
SERVICING MACHINE
4. KEEP PEOPLE & PETS A SAFE DISTANCE
AWAY FROM MACHINE
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE
MOWER UNLESS
NOTE
Do not shift gears whiie in motion.
F. The Clutch Pedal is operated with your left
foot. The Clutch Pedal, when depressed,
disengages the engine from the transmission
so you can stop the movement of the rider
mower to shift gears. The Ciutch Pedal can be
locked in the DISENGAGED position by
depressing the Ciutch Pedal and lifting the
clutch lock with your left hand. To release the
Clutch Pedal, depress it with your foot. See
figure 13.
G. The Brake Pedal is operated with your right
foot and is used to stop the forward or reverse
motion of the rider. To engage the brake,
depress the Brake Pedal with your right foot.
To set the parking brake, depress the brake
and lift the lock. To release, depress the brake
pedal. See figure 11.
CAUTION
A
Parking brake must be disengaged
before unit is put into motion.
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NOTE
Unit is equipped with separate
brake and clutch pedals. To effi
ciently stop, it is necessary to dis
engage clutch when applying
brakes.
GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS
IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Be sure the crankcase is filled with oil as
recommended in the engine manaul. Put
regular gasoline in the gasoline tank.
2. Attach the wire to the spark plug.
3. Depress the Brake Pedal and lock it down with
lock. See figure 11.
4. Depress the Clutch Pedal and lock it down
with lock. See figure 13.
5. Place the Gear Shift Lever in “NEUTRAL” (N)
position. See figure 11.
6. Place the Blade Engagement Lever in the
“OFF” disengaged position. See figure 11.
7. Place the Throttle Control Lever in the
“CHOKE” position. See figure 11.
8. Turn the Ignition Key to “ON” position. See
figure 12.
9. Twist the Recoil Starter Handle until it is free
and pull it with a quick steady motion. After
the engine starts, return the Recoil Starter
Handle and twist it until it locks. See figure
12.
10. Slowly return the throttle to the running posi
tion as soon as the engine starts.
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