Bolens 520 User Manual

Baiens,

Snow Thrower

Models 225

225E
300
300E
350
350E
500
500E
520

Safety and

Operation
Instructions

FORM 553512-5 (8/85)

SUPERSEDES 553512-4

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this piece of

Bolens equipment. We feel you now own

one of the finest pieces of equipment

money can buy.

This is a safety, operation and general
maintenance manual which does not at
tempt to cover major repairs. Bolens
equipment has been carefully designed,
engineered and manufactured to give
good performance if properly operated
and maintained. Review this manual to
familiarize yourself with the unit, its
features and its operation.

This equipment is manufactured by Bolens
Corporation, 215 South Park Street, Port
Washington, Wisconsin 53074. (Phone;
414-284-5521). If you should have any
questions or encounter any problems
which you feel only the factory can
solve, write to the above address or
call our Service Department.

Your Warranty Statement is also included
(on back cover) with this manual. Please
read it carefully. Also, be sure to complete

and return the included postpaid owner

registration card. The purpose of this

card is to register each unit and owner at
the factory for safety purposes.

CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR ANY
REPLACEMENT PARTS OR SERVICE
NEEDED. DO NOT RETURN PARTS
DIRECTLY TO THE FACTORY.
THE FACTORY REQUIRES PRIOR
APPROVAL ON RETURNS, AND
APPROVALS ARE ISSUED ONLY TO

BOLENS DEALERSOR DISTRIBU

TORS.

Bolens Corporation reserves the right to
make changes in specifications shown
herein, add improvements, or discontinue
the manufactured product at any time

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions

Identification Numbers
Specifications

Assembly..........................................................5 Storage..........................................................

Controls

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without notice or obligation.

The iiiusjrations shown throughout this
manual may not look exactly the same as
your snow thrower. Production line
changes as well as differences in models

may alter their appearance.

Know your snow thrower before you
operate it. Carefully review this manual
and become thoroughly familiar with the
operating procedures and safety pre

cautions.

3 Before Operation

4 Operation........................................................8

5 Care and Maintenance..................................

6

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6

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This symbol is being used to

attract attention to the safety

precautions that should be obeyed by

A

the operator to help avoid accidents.

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CAUTION

PREVENTING ACCIDENTS IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY. BE SURE YOU
UNDERSTAND AND OBSERVE THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. NEVER
TAKE CHANCES. REMEMBER, ACCI
DENTS CAN BE PREVENTED.

falling, especially when operating in
reverse.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where
the equipment is to be used and remove
all door mats, sleds, boards, wires and
other foreign objects.

2. Do not operate equipment without

wearing adequate winter outer garments.
Wear footwear which will improve foot

ing on slippery surfaces.

3. Handle fuel with care, it is highly
flammable.

a. Use approved fuel container.

b. Never add fuel to a running engine

or hot engine.

c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with

extreme care. Never fill fuel tank
indoors.

d. Replace gasoline cap securely and
wipe up spilled fuel.

4. Use a grounded three wire cord and

plug-in for all units with electric starting
motors.

walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine (motor), thoroughly inspect
the snow thrower for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and
operating the snow thrower.

4. If the unit should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and

check immediately for the cause. Vibra

tion is generally a warning of trouble.

5. Stop engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position, before
unclogging the coliector/impeller housing

or discharge guide, and when making any

repairs, adjustments or inspections.

6. Take all possible precautions when
leaving the vehicle unattended. Stop the

engine and remove the key.

7. When cleaning, repairing or inspect

ing make certain coliector/impeller, and

all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
cord on electric motors.

8. Do not run engine indoors, except

when starting engine for transporting

snow thrower in or out of building. Open

outside doors, exhaust fumes are danger

ous.

TRAINING

1. Read the operating and service in

struction manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper use

of the equipment. Know how to stop the

unit and disengage the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate

equipment. Never allow adults to operate
equipment without proper instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of

all persons, especially small children and
pets.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or

5. Never attempt to make any adjust

ments while engine or motor is running

(except where specifically recommended

by manufacturer).

6. Let engine and machine adjust to

outdoor temperatures before starting to
clear snow.

OPERATION

1. Do not put hands or feet near

rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge
opening and collector at all times.

2. Exercise extreme caution when

operating on or crossing gravel drives.

9. Exercise extreme caution when
changing directions on slopes. Do not
attempt to clear steep slopes.

10. Never operate snow thrower without

guards, plates, or other safety protective

devices in place.

11. Never operate snow thrower near
glass enclosures, automobiles, window
wells, drop-offs, etc., without proper
adjustment of snow discharge angle. Keep

children and pets away.

12. The exhaust muffler gives off heat.

Avoid contact with any surface which
may be hot.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)

13. Do not overload machine capacity by

attempting to clear snow at too fast a
rate.

14. Never operate machine at high trans

port speeds on slippery surfaces.

15. Never direct discharge at bystanders

or allow anyone in front of unit.

16. Use only attachments and accessories 2. Check scraper bar mounting bolts at

approved by manufacturer of snow frequent intervals for proper tightness to

thrower. insure smooth operation.

17. Never operate the snow thrower

without good visibility or light. Always

be sure of your footing and keep a firm
hold on the handles and walk, never run.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check engine mounting bolts, etc.
at frequent intervals for proper tightness
to be sure equipment is in safe working
condition.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Snow Thrower:

Model Number_

Serial Number_

3. Never store machine with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where open
flame or spark are present. Allow engine
to cool before storing in any enclosure.

4. Always refer to owner's guide
instructions for important details if snow
thrower is to be stored for an extended
period.

5. Run machine a few minutes after

throwing snow to prevent freeze up of
collector/impeller.

For prompt service when repairs or adjust

ments are required, your AUTHORIZED
BOLENS DEALER must have identifi

cation numbers listed. Fill in the spaces

now for quick reference.

The AUTHORIZED BOLENS DEALER

has a parts list for your snow thrower. He

can identify and supply any parts you

require. Contact the engine manufacturer's
authorized dealer when engine parts are
needed.

Engine:

Model Number.

Serial Number-

Spec. Number_

Date of Purchase:.