Bolens MTD7122B09 Seatadjustment, Decklevelingadjustment, Operatingthe Cuttingblades, Ing up

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 depress- ing 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 dur- ing 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.

AWARNING: 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 manufac- turer'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.

SEATADJUSTMENT

The seat may be adjusted to different positions. Refer to seat installation section of assembly instructions.

A

WARNING:

Before

leaving

the

operator's

STEERINGWHEEL ADJUSTMENT

There are four height positions for the steering wheel.

position

for

any

reason,

disengage

the

To adjust the height of the steering wheel, remove the

blades, place the shift lever in neutral,

hex bolt and hex lock nut on the steering shaft. Place

engage the parking brake, shut engine off

the steering wheel in the position desired and secure

and remove

the key.

with hex bolt and hex lock nut. Refer to figure 5.

When

stopping

the unit

to

empty

a grass

bag,

etc.,

NOTE:

When raising the height of the

steering

wheel,stretch

follow

the

instructions

above.

This

procedure

will

also

the steering

bellow

to cover

the steering

shaft.

eliminate

"browning"

the grass, which is caused

by hot

DECKLEVELINGADJUSTMENT

exhaust gases from a running engine.

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

If unit

stalls with

speed control in high speed,

or

if unitwill

as follows.

not operate with speed control lever in a low speedposition,With unit on hard, level surface, measure the distance

proceed

as follows.

from

the bottom edge of the center of the left side of

1.

Place

shift lever

in NEUTRAL.

deck

to the ground.

Measure the same distance

on the

2.

Restart engine.

center

of the right

side of

the deck

(just behind the

3. Place speed control lever in high speed position.

chute area on side discharge units). Or, place the

blades in a straight line, and measure the distance fromthe

4. Release clutch-brake

pedal fully.

outside edge of the blade tips

to

the ground.

5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.

Adjust the lift link on the left side of the deck asnecess

6.

Place

speed

control

lever in desired

position.

See figure 11.

Recheck

the adjustment.

7.

Place

shift

lever

in

either

FORWARD

or

REVERSE, and follow normal operating pro-

cedures.

OPERATINGTHE CUTTINGBLADES

The cutting blades may be engaged while the fawn trac- tor is moving or standing still. DO NOT engage the cut- ting 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.

~/~ c~~ -'"-=""

,//

FIGURE11.

12

II~dJU::::::~:::::~'-~~===="==""~--'==:~ .-t~.b