Bolens 506 manual General Service

General Service:		7. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect
1.	Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated		the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
			Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair
	area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
			the damage before starting and operating the mower.
	odorless and deadly gas.
		8.	Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
2.	Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
			adjustment while the engine is running.
	the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
		9.	Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail
	the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to
			shield are subject to wear and damage which could
	prevent unintended starting.
			expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
			safety protection, frequently check components and
	intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
			replace immediately with original equipment
	for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade
			manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual.
	with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade
			“Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment
	only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not
			specifications may lead to improper performance and
	meet the original equipment specifications may lead to
			compromise safety!”
	improper performance and compromise safety!”
		10. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or
			the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
	wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
			operating speed of the engine.
5.	Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
		11. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
	equipment is in safe working condition.

6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper	necessary.
	12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper
operation regularly.
	disposal of fluids and materials can harm the
	environment.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,

understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower.

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