Bolens 132-395A User Manual
OUTER’S
MANUAL
30" LAWN
TRACTORS
.75
Model Numbers
132-390A
132-395A
Important:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
Thank you for purchasing an
American built product.
PRINTED IN U.S.A
FORM NO. 770-1767
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices
Assembly Instructions
Controis............................................................... 11
Operation............................................................. 13
Adjustments......................................................... 14
Lubrication........................................................... 15
Maintenance ....................................................... 16
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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
the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur
chaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warran
ty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, ex
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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 charger or component parts thereof.
Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
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This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
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Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If
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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 MTD.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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Off-Season Storage .........................................
Troubleshooting Charts .
Eiectricai Diagrams.............................................23
Illustrated Parts for Rider.................24-29
Iliustrated Parts forTransmission ....
Differential
Parts Ordering Information
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GRASS CATCHER Model 015 is available as optional equipment for the mowers shown in this manual.
WARNING
The mower should not be operated without the entire grass catcher or chute deflector in place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure
any replacement bag complies with the mower manufacturer’s recommendations.
For replacement bags, use only factory authorized replacement bag No. 764-0121.
WARNING: TO PURCHASERS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION
ENGINE EQUIPPED MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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.
WARNING
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To reduce the potential for any injury, compiy with the foliowing safety instructions. Faiiure to compiy with the instructions may result in personai injury.
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDING VEHICLES
1. It is suggested that this manual be read in its
entirety before attempting to assemble or
operate this unit. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. This unit is a precision piece of power equip
ment, not a plaything. Therefore exercise ex
treme caution at all times.
3. Know the controls and how to stop quickly—
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
4. Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do
not allow adults to operate it without proper
instruction. Only persons weU acquainted
with these rules of safe operation should be
allowed to use your mower.
5. No one should operate this unit while intox
icated or while taking medication that impairs
the senses or reactions.
6. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and
close-fitting slacks and shirts to avoid en
tanglement in the moving parts. Never operate
a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.
7. To prevent injury, do not carry passengers or
give rides. Keep children, pets and by
standers out of the area while mowing. Only
the operator should ride on the unit and only
ride in the seat.
8. Check overhead clearance carefully before
driving under power lines, guy wires, bridges
or low hanging tree branches, before entering
or leaving buildings, or in any other situation
where the operator may be struck or pulled
from the unit, which could result in serious in
jury.
9. To maintain control of the unit and reduce the
possibility of upset or collision, operate the
tractor smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and
excessive speed.
10. 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 and cause injury.
11. Clear work area of objects which might be
picked up and thrown by the mower in any
direction and cause injury.
12. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives,
walks or roads.
13. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift
into neutral before attempting to start engine.
14. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop
engine before leaving operating position.
15. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times as the rotating blade(s) can cause in
jury. 3
16. 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.
17. Before attempting to unclog the mower or
discharge chute, stop the engine. The mower
blade(s) may continue to rotate for a few
seconds after the engine is shut off.
Therefore, be sure the blade(s) have stopped
completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep the wire away from the plug to pre
vent accidental starting.
18. Disengage power to attachment(s) when
transporting or not in use.
19. 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.
20. Do not stop or start suddenly when going
uphill or downhill. Mow up and down face of
steep slopes; never across the face.
21. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to
prevent tipping or loss of control. Always
keep the tractor in gear when going down
steep hills to take advantage of engine brak
ing action.
22. Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards.
23. 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
ing.
D. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
when suggested in owner’s manual.
24. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
25. When using any attachments, never direct dis
charge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near vehicle while in operation.
26. 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.
27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good
operating condition, and keep safety devices
in place. Use guards as instructed in owner’s
manual.
28. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condi
tion.
29. 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.
30. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
31. The vehicle and attachments should be
stopped and inspected for damage after strik
ing a foreign object. The damage should be
repaired before restarting and operating the
equipment.
32. Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
33. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed
as follows:
(1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
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(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.
34. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear
or deterioration. For safety protection, replace
only with new bag meeting original equipment
specifications.
35. Look behind to make sure the area is clear
before placing the transmission in reverse
and continue looking behind while backing
up.
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommenda
tions.
FIGURE 1.
H-
Tools Required:
(1) 7/16" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) 1/2" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) 3/4" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) Adjustable Wrench
-Contents of Hardware Pack:
(See Figure 1)
A (1) Steering Wheel Cap
B (1) Belleville Washer
C (1) Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread
D (1) Lock Washer V2" I.D.
E (1) Hex Nut 1/2-13 Thread
F (1) Cable Tie*
G (1) Battery Strap*
H (2) Ignition Keys
I (1) Battery Pack* (Not Shown)
J (4) Foam Strips” (Not Shown)
-Loose Parts in Carton:
(See Figure 2)
K (1) Battery Charger*
L (1) Charger Leads*
M Ò) Seat (Not Shown)
N (1) Steering Wheel (Not Shown)
FIGURE 2.
* Electric Start Model 395 Only
FIGURE 3.
steering
^ 'S^Shaft
NOTE
Reference to right-hand or left-hand
side of machine is from the driver’s
seat facing forward.
-1. Remove the lawn tractor and all parts from the
carton. Make certain that all loose parts and
literature have been removed before the car
ton is discarded.
2. Place steering wheel over steering shaft.
3. Secure with belleville washer (B) and hex lock
nut (C). See figure 3.
FIGURE 4.
Three Hole
Location on
Seat Spring
Lock Washer
(D). /
-4. Press the steering wheel cap (A) on the steer
ing wheel by hand. See figure 4.
■5. The seat spring on the lawn tractor has three
hole locations for mounting the seat (L). See
figure 5.
The seat comes with the mounting bolt
molded in the bottom of seat.
Secure the seat in position on seat spring with
lock washer (D) and hex nut (E). See figure 5.
if
FIGURE 5.
Hex Nut (E)
BATTERY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC START MODELS
^ WARNING \
A. Battery acid must be handled with great care
as contact with it can burn and blister the skin.
It is also advisable to wear protective clothing
(goggles, rubber gloves and apron) when work
ing with it.*
B. Should battery acid accidentally splatter into
the eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected
area immediately with clean cold water. If
there is any further discomfort, seek prompt
medical attention.
C. If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with
clean water, then neutralize with a solution of
ammonia/water or baking soda/water.
Filling
Adapter
Battery-
/
Acid
Pack
D. Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour it
into any sink or drain. Before discarding empty
electrolyte containers, rinse them with a
neutralizing solution.
E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to
battery while charger is turned on as it can
cause sparks.
F. Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes,
matches, lighters) away from the battery as the
hydrogen gas generated during charging can
be combustible.
G. As a further precaution, only charge the battery
in a well-ventilated area.
* Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
ACTiVATING AND iNSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Upon opening the battery pack, you should
receive acid pack, battery, drain tube, filling
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adapter and hardware. See figure 6.
DANGER
FIGURE 6.
Manifold on
Battery
Clear Plastic
Drain Tube
FIGURE 7.
Hardware
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Drain
Tube
BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC
ACID AND MAY CONTAIN EXPLO
SIVE GASES (when electrolyte has
been added).
2. Place the battery on table or workbench to be
filled.
3. Place one end of clear plastic drain tube on
— manifold of battery. See figure 7.
NOTE
Some batteries may already have
the drain tube installed, in which
case it may be necessary to snip off
the sealed end.
Screwdriver Fill Caps
FIGURE 8.
4. Remove the six fill caps from the top of the
— battery with a screwdriver. Care should be
taken not to damage the fill caps. See figure 8.
Large
Open irp ata
Filling
Adapter
FIGURE 9.
•Hose
5. Lay acid package down, with “push in” facing
up. Using thumb, push in small perforated tab
at dot on front of package. Tear down large tab
to solid line, exposing hose. Do not use any
sharp object to open acid package.
6. Pull out hose from package and hold upright.
Squeeze hose forcing all acid back into
package. Cut off tip of hose and insert filling
k
—adapter. See figure 9.
7. Fill each cell to upper level marked on front of
battery. Replace fill caps on battery. See
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Upper Level
Marked on
Front of
Battery
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figure 9.
8. Allow battery to sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Add
additional acid, if necessary, to bring it up to
the proper level.
^ WARNING I
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to warning on
page 6. Antidote: EXTERNAL—Flush with water.
INTERNAL—Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Seek prompt medical attention.
EYES; Flush with cool water for at least 15
minutes, then seek immediate medical attention.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep all
lighted materials (cigarettes, lighters, matches,
etc.) away. Be sure to charge battery only in wellventilated areas.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
FIGURE 10.
—9. Open the hood of the lawn tractor. Figure 10
shows the battery box in which the battery
will be mounted.
10. Install the four foam strips into the battery
box as follows.
A. Using a cioth, clean the inside of the bat
tery box with a thinner or solvent.
B. Peel the paper off the foam strips to ex
pose the adhesive backing. Press foam
strips firmly into the corners of the battery
box. See figure 10.
-11. Piace the battery in the rider so that the
positive terminal is facing the left side of the
unit. See figure 11.
FIGURE 11.
NOTE
Right and left hand sides of the unit
are determined by sitting on the
seat in the operating position,
facing forward.
-12. Secure the battery to the battery box by
stretching the battery strap (G) across the bat
tery. Loop each end around the tab on the
sides of the battery box. See figure 12.
FIGURE 12.
FIGURE 13.
13. Slide the square nut (provided with battery
hardware) into the positive (+) terminai. Slide
the rubber boot back which is on the positive
cable. Place the positive (heavy red wire)
cable and the small red wire (with a fuse
holder in if on the positive terminal. Secure
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with screw and lock washer provided. See
figure 13.
14.Slide the square nut (provided with battery
hardware) into the negative (-) terminal.
Place the negative (heavy red wire) cable on
the negative terminal. Secure with screw and
lock washer provided.
FIGURE 14.
15.-Feed the plastic drain tube through the slot in
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the frame as shown in figure 14.
16. Using cable tie (F), secure battery drain tube
to the shoulder bolt at the brake pedal,
underneath the deck. Cut off excess end of
cable tie. See reference number 40 on page
26.
FIGURE 15.
Red Clip
on Positive
Terminal
attery
Charger
17. The battery can be slow charged (do not fast
charge) at a maximum bench rate of 1.4 am
peres until the specific gravity reading is
1.260-1.280. Charge for a minimum of 2 hours
and a maximum of 8 hours.
^ WARNING \
The battery charger provided is
specially designed for the battery in
this unit. Do not use any other
charger. A charging rate in excess
of the above specifications will
buckle and warp the positive plates
and/or perforate the separators.
To Attach the Battery Charger:
1. Attach the red clip on the charger to the
positive terminal.
2. Attach the black clip on the charger to the
negative terminal.
3. Plug the other end of the battery charger into
a standard household 110 A.C. outlet.
To Remove the Battery Charger:
1. Unplug the charger from the 110 A.C. outlet.
2. Remove the black clip from the negative ter
minal.
3. Remove the red clip from the positive ter
minal.
WARNING
Failure to follow the above pro
cedure when charging a battery can
cause the gases in the battery to
explode.
NOTE
Charging rate after battery has been
put into operation: The battery is to
be charged with the charger pro
vided, for a period of 14-16 hours.
NO LONGER THAN 30 HOURS.
CAUTION
After battery has been in service,
A
add only distilled water. DO NOT
ADD ACID.
18.Slide the rubber boot over the positive ter
minal. See figure 16.
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