Bolens 82-0629 User Manual
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT
for all seasons
.75
20"
ELECTRIC
ROTARY
MOWER
Model Numbers
185-070-000
18070S
82-0629
Important:
Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Thank you for purchasing
an American-built product.
FORM NO. 770-2447
R840621
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices
Assembly............................................................. 5
Controls.................................................................6
Operation
Lubrication............................................................ 9
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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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Maintenance .........................................................9
Off-Season Storage...............................................9
Illustrated Parts
Repair Parts List
Parts Information
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Back Cover
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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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WARNING
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To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply
with the instructions may result in personal injury.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND ELECTRIC MOWERS
TRAINING
1. Read this owner’s manual carefully in its en
tirety 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 extreme 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 al
lowed to use your mower.
4. No one should operate this unit while intox
icated or while taking medication that impairs
the senses or reactions.
5. Keep the area of operation clear of all per
sons, particularly small children and pets.
Stop motor when they are in the vicinity of
your mower. Although the area of operation
should be completely cleared of foreign ob
jects, an object may have been overlooked
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 equip
ment 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 substan
tial footwear. Use of rubber gloves and
footwear is recommended when working out
doors.
3. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry.
They can get caught in moving parts.
4. To prevent electric shock, do not operate this
machine in damp or wet locations or in rain.
5. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or
drive clutch on units so equipped before start
ing the engine.
6. The blade control switch 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.
7. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting
height adjustment while the motor 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.
10. Warning—To prevent electric shock, use only
with an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Extension cord is available from your
dealer. Order part number 780-0364.
11. Extension Cord—To prevent disconnection of
extension cord from mower during operation,
be sure to use the cord restraint provided.
Replacement cord restraints are available
through your dealer.
OPERATION
1. Avoid unintentional starting. Don’t carry
plugged-in lawn mower with fingeren switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugged in.
2. Don’t abuse cord—never carry lawn mower by
cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
3. 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 in
jury.
4. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives,
walks or roads.
5. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor,
unplug power cord, and thoroughly inspect
the mower for any damage. Repair the damage
before restarting and operating the mower.
6. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnor
mally, stop the motor and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generaliy a warning
of trouble.
7. Shut the motor off and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing
the grass catcher or unclogging the chute.
The cutting blade continues to rotate fora few
seconds after the motor is shut off. Never
place any part of the body in the blade area un
til you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
8. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make
certain the blade and all moving parts have
stopped. Always disconnect electric mower
from power supply before cleaning, repairing
or adjusting.
9. Don’t force lawn mower. It will do the job bet
ter and safer at the rate for which it was
designed. Do not use lawn mower for any job
except that for which it is intended.
10. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-anddown. Exercise extreme caution when chang
ing direction on slopes. Do not mow ex
cessively steep slopes. Always be sure of
your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious
personal injury.
11. Never operate mower without proper guards,
plates or other safety protective devices in
place.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES (Continued)
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness.
2. Keep ali nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condi
tion.
3. Keep blade sharp.
4. Use identical replacement parts only. Repair
or replace damaged cord.
5. To reduce fire hazard, keep the motor free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
The use of any accessory on this Rotary Mower
other than those shown in this manual is not
recommended.
GRASS CATCHER Model 065 is available as optional equipment for the
mower shown in this manual.
6. Check the grass catcher bag frequently for
wear or deterioration. For safety protection,
replace only with new bag meeting original
equipment specifications.
7. Store idle lawn mower indoors when not in
use. Lawn mower should be stored indoors in
dry, high or locked-up place, out of reach of
children.
8. Maintain iawn mower with care. Keep cutting
edges sharp and clean for best and safest per
formance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
NOTE
WARNING
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1. DO NOT operate the mower without the entire grass catcher or chute
deflector in place.
2. DO NOT operate the mower without the protective shield on the rear
of the deck in place.
H^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.
764-0217.
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