Bolens MTD7122B09 User Manual

STOCK NUMBER

93-7122.0

MODEl. NUMBER

MTO1122B09

FACTORY NUMBER

130..61OF098

Thank you tol' purchasing an Amel'lcan-built product.

Slope Gauge Safe Operation Practices

Assembly Instructions. .

Controls.. "

Operation. Adjustments lubrication Maintenance Off-Season Storage.

Western Auto Supply Company warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Wizard product
is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair any product free of charge
within these time periods from date of purchase:

One year, if the product is used for personal, family, or household use;

90 days, if the product is used for any other purpose such as commercial or rental use.

A battery which proves defective within ninety (90) days will be replaced without charge. After
90 days but within one year from the date of purchase. Western Auto will replace the defective
battery for a charge of 1/12 of the current retail price of the battery for each full 30 day period
between the date of purchase and the date of return.

The company manufacturing the engine furnishes their own two year warranty and provides ser­vice through their authorized field service facilities. For additional information, see the warranty
covering the engine. Repair service arrangements may be handfed through any participating
Western Auto Store.

Excluded from this warranty are: normal wear and maintenance, and mechanical adjustments which
are not due to defects in material or workmanship. For assistance in making such adjustments,
consult your owner's manual. Any unit which has been altered, misused, abused, or repaired by
other than a Western Auto authorized service facility is also excluded.

For repair service return unit with proof of purchase date to any participating Western Auto Store.
If difficulty is encountered in having this warranty honored, contact: Western Auto Supply Com­pany, Consumer Affairs Section, General Service Department, 2107 Grand Avenue, Kansas City,
Missouri 64108. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

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Engine Operating and Maintenance

Instructions. Trouble Shooting Chart. Illustrated Parts for Lawn Tractor. .

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Electrical System. Illustrated Parts for Transaxle Illustrated Parts for Engine. Partslnformation

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MTD7122BO9

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Back Cover

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through participating Western Auto Stores.

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Remove this sheet from your owner's manual and lay the hardware on the illustration for identification purposes.
After assembly, keep the Slope Gauge which is on the reverse side of this sheet for future use.

(Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.)

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERA liON

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWEO COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY
AND/OR PROPERlY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT FAILURE TO COMPl Y WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY WHEN YOU SEE

SYMBOl- A HEED ITS WARNING.

1 READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL carefully in Its entirety before at-

temptIng to assemble or operate this unit. Keep this manual In
a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering

replacement par1s.

2. This unit is a precision piece of power equipment. not a plaything.
Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times

3 Know the ccntrols and how to stop the machine QuIckly
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. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and
shirts to avoid entanglement in the moving pans. Never operate
a unit in bar~ feet, sandals, or sneakers.

6. To prevent inJury, do not carry passengers or give rides. Keep
children, pet~i and bystanders out of the area while mowing. Only
the operator should ride on the unit and only ride in the seat

7 Check overhead clearanc~ c-arefully 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 injury

8. To maintain control of the unit and reduce the possibility of upset
or collision. cperate the tractor smoothly Avoid erratic operation

and excessive speed.

9. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly sl:1all

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 objects, a small obJect may have been
overlooked and could be accidently thrown by the mower in any
direction and cause inJury to you or a bystander.

10. Always wear ~~afety glasses or eye shields during operation or while
performing art adlustment or repair. to protect eyes from foreign
objects that rnay be thrown from the machine in any direction

11. Stop the blaOe(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads

12. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral before

attempting to start engine.

13. Before leaving the operator's position. disengage blade(sj, place

shift lever in leutral, engage parking brake. shut engine off and

remove key.

14 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear

of (he discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade(s) can

calise Inlury.

15. Disengage poller to attachment(s) and stop engine before mak­ing any repairs or adjustments Disconnect the spark plug wire

and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

16. Before atteml:,ting to unclog the mower or discharge chute, stop

the engine. The mower blade(s) may continue to rotate for a few

seconds after ~he engine is shut off. Therefore, be sure the blade(s)
ha~e stopped I~ompletely. [)sconnect the spark plug wire and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting

17 Disengage power to attachment(s) when transporting or not In use

18. For your safety, use the slope gau~ Included as part of thiS manual
to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 150 as shown on the slope gauge.

do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.

19. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow
up and down face of steep slopes; never across the face Use

extreme caution if it IS necessary to drive the tractor up an incline

or back the tractor down an Incline because ttle front of the trac-

tor could lift and rapidly flip over backward which could cause
serious injury

20. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns 10 prevent tipping or

loss of control. Always keep the tractor in low gear when gOing

down steep hills to take advantage of engine braking action Choose

a low enough gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while

on the slope

21. Stay aler1 for roles in terrain and other hidden hazards which may

cause the unit to tip over

22 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 backing.

0 Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested in

owner's manual.

23. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

24. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material
toward bystanders nor allow anyone near vehlc~ while In operation.

25 Handle gasoline with care It is highly flammable

A Use approved gasoline container
B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running or hot engine

or fill fuel tank indoors Wipe up spilled gasoline Always use
original type vented cap.

C Open doors if engine is run in garage. Exhaust fumes are

dangerous Do not run engine indoors

26. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building

where ignition sources are present. such as hot water and space
heaters. clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.

27 To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and cutting deck free of grass,

leaves or excessive grease

28 Keep the vehicle and atlCM:hments in good ~erating condition.

and keep safety devices in place. Use guards as instructed In

operator's manual.

29 Keep all nuts, bolts. and screws tight to be sure the eQuipment

is in safe working condition.

30. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected for
damage after striking a foreign object. The damage should be
repaired before restarting and operating the eQuipment

31. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the

engine.

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32. When using the vehicle with roower, proceed as follows: 34. Look behind to make sure the area IS clear before placing the
(1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light transmission in reverse and continue lookIng behInd while back-

(2) Never make a cutting heIght a~ustment while engine IS running ing up Disengage blades before shifting into reverse and backing

if operator must dismount to do so up.

(3) Shut the engine off and walt until the blade comes to a complete 35. This unit should not be driven up a ramp onto a trailer or truck

stop before removing the grass catcher. under power. because the unit could tip over, causIng serious per-

(4) Check blade roounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent in- sonal injury. The unit must be pushed manually to load properly

tervals. 36. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service according

33. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterioration. For to brake adjustment "structions in this manual

safety protection. replace ooly with new bag m~ting original equip­ment specifications.

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL; however, a small amount of oil
may be present from the factory. Do not overfill.
After assembly, service engine with gasoline and
oil as instructed in the engine section of this
manual.

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing

forward.

UNPACKING

1. Remove the lawn tractor from the carton as follows.
Open the top flaps. Remove all loose parts and car­ton inserts. Cut the front corners of the carton.
Make certain brake is released. and push the unit
out of the carton.

2. Remove page four from this manual and lay the
contents of the hardware pack on the illustration

for identification.

BATTERY INFORMATION

A 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, rub-

ber gloves and apron) when working with it..

B. Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the

eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected area im-

mediately 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.

D. Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour it into

any sink or drain. Before discarding empty elec-

trolyte containers. rinse them with a neutralizing

solution.

E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to bat-

tery 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.

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FIGURE 2.

ACTIVATING THE BATTERY

Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until

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battery is actually placed in service. Be certain to

read previous warnings before activating the

battery.

1. Open the battery pack. Be careful not to puncture
the box. It contains the battery with a long plastic
tube attached, battery fluid (acid) in a plastic con­tainer, one short plastic tube and one hardware

pack (two hex bolts and nuts).

2. Place the battery on a table or workbench. Make
certain the long plastic drain tube is in place on
the vent elbow.

3. Remove the six fill caps from the top of the bat­tery with a screwdriver. Be careful not to damage

4 the fill caps. See figure 1.

4. Place the battery fluid container on the table or
workbench. Carefully cut off tip of the spout and
attach the short plastic tube provided. Do not
squeeze the container when cutting tip.

5. Fill each battery cell slowly and carefully to the UP.

.PER LEVEL line marked on battery. See figure 2.

Use caution as the acid level will rise rapidly after

the bottom of the cell is filled.

6. Allow battery to stand for 30 minutes with the fill
caps removed, while the plates absorb acid.

7. If acid level has fallen after the 30 minute standing
period, refill each cell with battery acid to the UP-

PER LEVEL line on battery. Replace the fill caps.

8. Before discarding the empty container, neutralize

any residue with baking soda and rinse container

with water. Puncture container several times

before discarding.

9. Charge the battery after the 30 minute standing
period. SLOW CHARGE THE BATTERY (DO NOT

FAST CHARGE) at a maximum 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.

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NOTE: This engine is equipped with an alternator. The

current for the battery charger alternator is unregulated.
During normal operation, 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.

NOTE: 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.

After battery has been charged, add only distilled
water. Do not add acid.

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY (Hardware A)

1. Raise the seat bracket (on top of the fenders).

2. Make certain the positive cable (heavy red wire)
extends through the retainer on the front of the bat­tery box. The negative cable (heavy black wire)
should be routed up along the back of the battery

box.

3. Place the battery inside the battery box so that the

positive terminal is toward the front of the unit. See
figure 3. Route the battery drain tube down beside

the battery box.

4". Slide the hex nut (provided with battery hardware)

into the positive (+) terminal. Place the positive
cable on the positive terminal. Secure with bolt pro--'vided.

See figure 3.

5. Slide the hex nut (provided with battery hardware)
into the negative (-) terminal. Place the negative
cable on the negative terminal. Secure with bolt

provided.

6. Secure the drain tube to the transaxle reinforce­ment bracket on the right side of the unit, using

~ .the cable tie as shown in figure 4. Be certain drain

tube is routed away from the wheel rim. Trim ex­cess end of cable tie.

7. Close the top of the battery box and lower the seat.

ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL (Hardware B)

1. Open the hood of the lawn tractor by lifting up on
both sides of the hood.

2. If not already assembled, insert large end of the
upper steering shaft through the hole in the dash

.panel, over the lower steering shaft. See figure 5.

The four holes in the upper steering shaft provide

four steering wheel heights. Select desired hole,
and secure with hex bolt and hex lock nut.

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3. Attach one end of steering bellow to the steering

wheel as shown in figure 6, inset.

4. Position the front wheels of the tractor so they are
pointing straight forward.

5. Place the steering wheel and steering bellow over
the steering shaft. positioning steering wheel as

desired.

6. Place the washer with the cupped side down over
the steering shaft. Secure with 5/16" hex lock nut.

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7. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the
steering wheel and seat it with your hand.

ATTACHING THE SEAT (Hardware C)

Place the seat in position against the seat pivot bracket,
lining up the slotted holes in the pivot bracket with the
holes in the seat. Select desired position for the seat,

_and secure with hex self-tapping screws. See figure 7.

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AnACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR

A WARNING: Do not operate your unit unless

the chute deflector has been properly in­stalled.

1. Remove the truss machine screws. cupped
washers and hex jam nuts which are attached to

the deck next to the chute opening.

2. Place the chute deflector in position as shown in

~ figure 8. Secure with hardware just removed.

TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping

purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating

the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is ap-

proximately 12 p.s.i. (checK sidewall of tire for tire

manufacturer's recommended pressure).

A WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under

any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire

pressure should be maintained on all tires.

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CONTROLS

FIGURE 9.

THROTTLE CONTROL

The throttle control is used to regulate the engine
speed. To get maximum efficiency from cutting, the
throttle should be in the FAST position when operating
the mower. See figure 9.

LIGHT SWITCH

Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The lights

will only operate when the engine is running. See figure

9.

AMMETER

The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or

discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg-

ing side when starting the engine. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run-

ning 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 9.

CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL

The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left 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 9.

NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control is located on the dashboard and is

operated manually. See figure 9.

SHIFT LEVER

The shift lever is located in the center of the console
and has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. See figure 9. The clutch-brake pedal must
be depressed and the lawn tractor must not be mov-

ing when shifting gears. Do not force the shift lever.
Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to line up the

shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to shift
gears.

SPEED CONTROL LEVER

The speed control lever allows you to regulate the

ground speed of the lawn tractor. See figure 10. To

select the ground speed, depress clutch pedal. Push

speed control lever outward and move backward to

slow lawn tractor, move forward to increase speed.

When desired speed has been obtained, release lever
in that position. Whenever clutch is engaged, unit will
automatically go to the pre-set speed.

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 9.

PARKING BRAKE

The speed control lever is used to set the parking brake.
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal. Press the speed control lever outward and all
the way to the rear of the unit. Release the speed con­trol lever and the clutch-brake pedal.

To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal. press the speed control lever outward and move
to desired position. Release the speed control lever and
the clutch-brake pedal.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running.

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INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)

Interlock safety switches are located by the clutch-brake

pedal. the li"t lever, the gear shift lever and under the

seat.
Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal must

be (jepressed all the way and the lift lever must be in

the disengaged position.

Before the IJnit can be shifted into reverse or if the

operator leaves the seat, the lift lever must be in the

disengaged position.

CUTTING CONTROLS

A. LIFT LE"ER

The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting deck
and to engage and disengage the blades. Pulling it all
the way back and locking it disengages the blades.

OPERA TION

NOTE: The lift lever must be in the disengaged posi-

tion when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse
and if the operator leaves the seat. See figure 10

B. DECK LIFT INDICA TOR
The deck lift ,ndicator 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 in-

dicator lever. See figure 10.

C. 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 deck wheels so the wheels are '/4 to '/2 inch
above the ground.

WARNING: Do not operate the lawn trac­tor if the interlock system is malfunction­ing because it is a safety device, designed
for protection.

STARTING "rHE ENGINE

NOTE: To open the hood, simply lift up on both s;de~;
of th'e hood.

1. Service the engine with oil and gasoline as de..
scribed in the engine section of this manual.

2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park­ing brake.

3. Place the lift lever in the DISENGAGED position..
See figure 10.

IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety in-

terlock system for your protection. The purpose of the
safety interlock system is to prevent the engine from
cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake pedal is
depressed and the lift lever is in the disengaged posi­tion. In addition, the lift lever must be in the disengaged

position when the unit is put into reverse or the engine
will ~)hut off. If the operator leaves the seat with the lift

lever engaged and/or without setting the parking brake.
the engine viii I shut off.

Set the throttle control in the FAST position. See

figure 9.

5. Pullout choke knob to choke engine (a warm
engine may not require choking).6.

Turn the ignition key to the START position. When
the engine is running, let the key return to the ON

position. See figure 9.

7 Push choke knob in gradually. Move the throttle

control to desired engine speed.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.

IMPORT ANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop theengine.

Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly in-

spect the unit for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the mower.

NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the

Trouble Shooting Chart on page 24.

OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR

1. Set the desired cutting height.

2. Start the engine as instructed on this page.

3. Move throttle control to 3/4 or full throttle to prevent

strain on the engine and to operate the cutting
blades.

4. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or

REVERSE position.

4.

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WARNING: Look to the rear before back-

ing up.

5. Release the parking brake by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal, pressing outward on the speed

control lever and moving to desired position. Use
first speed position when operating the lawn trac-

tor for the first time.

6. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into
motion.

7. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depress­ing the clutch-brake pedal.

NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little

difference between the highest two speeds until after
the belts have seated themselves i~to the pulleys dur­ing the break.in period.

Move the lift lever into the DISENGAGED position to

raise the deck and disengage the blades.
GRASS CATCHER Stock Number 95-1136-1 (Factory

No. 190-064) is available as optional equipment.

A 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.

Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,

or other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. For best results and to insure more even grass
distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.

A WARNING: Before leaving the operator's

position for any reason, disengage the

blades, place the shift lever in neutral,

engage the parking brake, shut engine off

and remove the key.

When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc.,
follow the instructions above. This procedure will also
eliminate "browning" the grass, which is caused by hot
exhaust gases from a running engine.

If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unitwill

not operate with speed control lever in a low speedposition,

proceed as follows.

1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.

2. Restart engine.

3. Place speed control lever in high speed position.

4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.

5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.

6. Place speed control lever in desired position.

7. Place shift lever in either FORWARD or
REVERSE, and follow normal operating pro-

cedures.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

The seat may be adjusted to different positions. Refer

to seat installation section of assembly instructions.

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

There are four height positions for the steering wheel.

To adjust the height of the steering wheel, remove the

hex bolt and hex lock nut on the steering shaft. Place
the steering wheel in the position desired and secure
with hex bolt and hex lock nut. Refer to figure 5.

NOTE: When raising the height of the steering wheel,stretch

the steering bellow to cover the steering shaft.

DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

If an uneven cut is obtained, the deck may be leveled

as follows.
With unit on hard, level surface, measure the distance

from the bottom edge of the center of the left side of

deck to the ground. Measure the same distance on the
center of the right side of the deck (just behind the
chute area on side discharge units). Or, place the
blades in a straight line, and measure the distance fromthe

outside edge of the blade tips to the ground.

Adjust the lift link on the left side of the deck asnecessary.

See figure 11. Recheck the adjustment.

OPERATING THE CUTTING BLADES

The cutting blades may be engaged while the fawn trac­tor is moving or standing still. DO NOT engage the cut­ting blades abruptly as the sudden belt tension on the

pulley may cause the engine to stall.

WARNING: Keep feet and hands away from
the discharge opening, the blades or any
part of the deck. When the unit is used for
other than mowing operations, the blade

drive should be disengaged.

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