Bolens 13885-8, 13875-8 manual Controls, Danger ~

			CHUTE DEFLECTOR
			To reduce the rider's shipping size, the chute
			deflector on the mowing deck is placed in the
			"UP" position. Before you start the engine (at
			anytime) lower the deflector to its operating
			position. The deflector can be returned to its "UP"
			position to minimize storage space.
			~CAUTION
			NEVER operate the cutting unit with
			the deflector in the storage position.
			CONTROLS
			The controls may be considered as the Drive
FIGURE 9.			Control and the Cutting Control as follows:
			a. Throttle Control. The throttle control is used to
FILL FUEL TANK (See figure 10.)			regulate the engine speed and choke the engine.
Fill the fuel tank completely.	Capacity	is approx.	The engine should be operated from 3/4 to full
			throttle when operating the cutting deck. See
one gallon. Use clean, FRESH, lead-free or leaded
			figure11.
regular grade automotive gasoline. Do not use
			b. Gear Shift Lever. The gear shift lever is used to
gasoline that has been stored	for a long	period.
			shift into one of three Forward Gears, NEUTRAL

DO NOT MIX WITH OIL. Be sure the gasoline

or REVERSE. See figure 11.

container is clean. Always wipe up any spillpromptly. Use a disposable rag or tissue and DO

NOT SAVE.

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Never add gasoline to a hot engine. Handle gasoline with extreme cau-tion.

NEVER smoke near gasoline. It is highly explosive and fumes ig- nite easily.

FIGURE10.

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FIGURE 11.

c. Light Switch. Push the light switch up to turn on the lights. The lights will only operate when the engine is running. See figure 11.

d. Ignition Switch. The ignition switch is located on the right side of the dashboard.

See figure 11. 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.

e. Clutch-Brake Pedal. The clutch-brake pedal is located on the right hand side of the rider and is

operated by depressing it with your right foot. See figure 12.

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