Bolens 132-698A User Manual
OUTER’S
MANUAL
38"
LAWN
TRACTOR
.75
Model Number
132-698A
Important:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
Thank you for purchasing an
American bufit product.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-1770
(R811205)
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices........................................3
Assembly Instructions............................................4
Controls..................................................................10
Operation
Adjustments...........................................................13
Lubrication.............................................................14
Maintenance ...........................................................15
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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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.
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.
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Off-Season Storage
Troubleshooting Chart.
Illustrated Parts for Rider
Parts List for Rider
Illustrated Parts for Transaxle.........................32,33
Electrical System
Parts Information
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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.
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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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.
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WARNING
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To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the foilowing safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions may resuit in personal 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 assembie 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 well 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 biade(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.
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 gasoiine in
the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open fiame or spark. Aiiow engine to
cooi before storing in any enciosure.
30. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
31. The vehicie and attachments should be
stopped and inspected for damage after strik
ing a foreign object. The damage shouid 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 foliows:
(1) Mow oniy in daylight or in good artificiai
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 untii 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.
NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommenda
tions.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE
Reference to right hand or left hand
side of machine is from the driver’s
seat facing forward.
Contents of Hardware Pack:
-(See Figure 1)
A (1) Steering Wheel Cap
B (1) Belleville Washer
C (1) Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24 Thread
D (1) Steering Bellow
E (2) Hex Bolts 1/2-13 Thread
F (2) Lock Washers 1/2" I.D.
G (2) Ignition Keys
H (4) Foam Strips
I (1) Battery Strap
J (1) Cable Tie
Loose Parts in Carton:
K (1) Battery Pack (Not Shown)
L (1) Steering Wheel (Not Shown)
M (1) Seat (Not Shown)
FIGURE 1.
BATTERY INFORMATION
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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.
Battery
AcidPack
FIGURE 2.
Hardware
Filling
Adapter
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Drain
Tube
C. If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with
clean water, then neutralize with a solution of
ammonia/water or baking soda/water.
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 soiution.
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, match
es, 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
adapter and hardware. See figure 2.
Manifold on
Battery
Clear Plastic
Drain Tube
FIGURE 3.
Screwdriver
Fill Caps
DANGER
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 3.
NOTE
Some batteries may already have
the drain tube installed, in which
case it may be necessary to snip off
the sealed end.
FIGURE 4.
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 4.
Large
Open^
Filling
Adapter
FIGURE 5.
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Upper Level
Marked on
Front of
Battery
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
— adapter. See figure 5.
7. Fill each cell to upper level marked on front of
battery. Replace fill caps on battery. See
figure 5.
8.
Allow battery to sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Add
additional acid, if necessary, to bring it up to
the proper level.
9.
The battery can be charged after the 20
minutes sitting period. SLOW CHARGE THE
BATTERY (DO NOT FAST CHARGE) at a max
imum bench rate of 1.4 amperes until the
specific gravity reading is 1.260-1.280. Charge
for a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 8
hours.
HI^NOTE
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to warning on
page 4. 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!
Charging rate after battery has been
put into operation: The battery is to
be charged for a period of 14-16
hours. NO LONGER THAN 30
HOURS.
CAUTION
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After battery has been in service,
add only distilled water. DO NOT
ADD ACID.
NOTE
This engine is equipped with a dual
circuit alternator. The current for
the battery charger alternator is un
regulated and is rated at 3 amperes
at 3600 r.p.m. During normal opera
tion, it is only necessary to charge
the battery:
1. When it is activated for the first
time.
2. Before winter storage.
3. Before using the lawn tractor
after winter storage.
FIGURE 6.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
— 1. Place gear shift lever in the “neutral” posi
tion. Unscrew the gear shift knob. See figure
6.
FIGURE 7.
2. Push down and turn the locks on the transmis-
— Sion cover one-quarter turn. See figure 7.
3. Lift the transmission cover. Unplug the green
safety wire from beneath the transmission
—cover. See figure 8. Remove transmission
cover.
FIGURE 8.
FIGURE 9.
4. Install the four foam strips (H) into the battery
box as follows.
A. Using a cloth, 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
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box. See figure 9.
FIGURE 10.
Loop one end of battery strap (I) around the
5.
tab on battery box shown in figure 9. Hold the
battery strap out of the way. Place the battery
in the lawn tractor so that the positive ter
minal is facing the right side of the unit. See
■figure 10.
HI^NOTE
Right and left hand sides of the unit
are determined by sitting on the
seat in the operating position,
facing forward.
6. Secure the battery to the battery box by
stretching the battery strap across the bat
tery. Loop the end around the tab on the side
—of the battery box. See figure 11.
7. Slide the square nut (provided with battery
hardware) into the positive (-i-) terminal. Place
the positive (heavy red wire) cable and the
small red wire on the positive terminal. Secure
with screw and lock washer provided. See
figure 11.
8. 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 11.
FIGURE 12.
9. Attach the battery drain tube to the manifold
of the battery, on the left hand side. Push the
locking end of cable tie (J) through the hole in
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the left frame as shown in figure 12. Route the
battery drain tube back to the cable tie. Place
end of cable tie through the slot so a loop is
formed around the drain tube to secure it.
Tighten cable tie and cut off excess end.
10. Plug the green safety wire into the switch
beneath the transmission cover. Refer to
figure 8. Replace the transmission cover and
gear shift knob.
Mounting Holes
on Seat
FIGURE 13.
Steering
Bellow (D)
Seat
Spring
Steering
Wheel
SEAT INSTALLATION
The seat may be adjusted to three different posi-
-tions. Select desired position and secure to seat
spring with hex bolts (E) and lock washers (F). See
figure 13.
STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION
1. Attach steering bellow (D) to the steering
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wheel as shown in figure 14.
NOTE
FIGURE 14.
One end of the steering bellow is
slightly larger than the other. The
larger end must be assembled to the
steering wheel.
2. Place steering wheel and bellow on the steer
ing shaft, lining up the flats in the wheel with
the flats on the shaft.
3. Secure with belleville washer (B) (cupped side
against the steering wheel) and hex nut (C).
—See figure 15.
4. Press the steering wheel cap (A) on the steer
ing wheel by hand.
FIGURE 15.
CONTROLS
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is used to regulate the engine
speed and to activate the choke on the engine. To
get maximum efficiency from cutting, the throttle
should be in the FAST position when operating
the mower. Pushing the throttle all the way for
ward past FAST, will choke the engine. See figure
16.
W Lift andl-
Ignition
Throttle^ Sw?tch
Controli
Gear Shift
Lever
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the right side
of the lawn tractor. Depressing the clutch-brake
pedal part way disengages the clutch. Pressing
the pedal all the way down disengages the clutch
and engages the disc brake. See figure 17.
NOTE
The clutch-brake pedal must
depressed to start the engine.
PARKING BRAKE
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal and press the parking brake knob down. To
release the parking brake, depress and release the
clutch-brake pedal. See figure 17.
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FIGURE 16.
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
The gear shift lever is used to shift into one of five
Forward Gears, “NEUTRAL” or “REVERSE.” See
figure 16.
IGNITION SWITCH
Turn the key to the “START” position to start the
engine. When the engine is running, let the key
return to the “ON” position. To stop the engine,
turn the key to the left to the “OFF” position and
remove it to prevent accidental starting. See
figure 16.
LIGHT SWITCH
Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The
lights will only operate when the engine is run
ning. See figure 16.
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge
or discharge^ The ammeter should register on the
plus side (-I-) when the engine is running in the
fast position until the battery is completely
charged. With a fully charged battery or with the
engine idling, the ammeter will not show a charge.
See figure 16.
FIGURE 17.
INCLINE ASSISTANCE BRAKE
When stopping on a hill, hold the incline
assistance brake lever back while you release the
clutch-brake pedal until the lawn tractor begins to
move, then release the lever. This lever permits
smoother starts by helping hold the lawn tractor
while the clutch is being engaged. See figure 17.
INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)
Interlock safety switches are located on the
clutch-brake pedal, ancKthe lift and disengage
ment lever and gear shift lever.
Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake
pedal must be depressed all the way and the lift
and disengagement lever must be in the disengag
ed position.
Before the unit can be shifted into reverse, the lift
and disengagement must be in the disengaged
position.
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CUTTING CONTROLS
A. LIFT AND DISENGAGEMENT LEVER
The lift and disengagement lever is used to raise
and lower the cutting deck. Pulling it all the way
back and locking it disengages the blades. The lift
and disengagement lever must be in the disen
gaged position when starting the engine and
when shifting into reverse. See figure 16,
B. DECK LIFT INDICATOR
The deck lift indicator marks the position being
used for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position
desired, press the indicator lever outward, move it
to the position immediately below the lift lever
and release the indicator lever. See figure 17.
C. WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTER
Move the lever towards the wheel and set it in the
desired height. See figure 18.
OPERATION
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A
Keep all shields in place.
Before leaving operator’s position;
a. Shift transmission to neutral
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TIRE PRESSURE
For shipping purposes, the tires on your unit may
be over-inflated. Tire pressure should be reduced
before unit is put into operation. Pressure should
be approximately 15 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained on all tires. Maximum tire
pressure is 30 p.s.i.
b. Set parking brake
c. Disengage attachment clutch
d. Shut off engine
e. Remove ignition key
Wait for all movement to stop before
3.
servicing machine.
Keep people and pets a safe distance
4.
away from machine.
Look to the rear before backing up.
5.
CAUTION
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FIGURE 18.
D. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the position for the lift lever which
gives the desired cutting height. Move the
deck lift indicator so that the lift lever can be
returned to the same position after it is raised.
2. Set the wheel height adjusters on the deck so
that the wheels are V4 to Vz inch above the
ground.
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE
To open the hood, simply lift up on
both sides of the hood.
1. Service the engine with oil and gasoline as
described in the engine manual.
2. Open the fuel shut-off valve (turn counter
clockwise). See figure 19.
FIGURE 19. FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
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