Bolens MTD7122B09 manual Opera Tion, Cuttingcontrols, STARTINGrHEENGINE, INTERLOCKSNot Shown

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.

CUTTINGCONTROLS

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.

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 posi- tion 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 '/4to '/2inch above the ground.

OPERA TION

WARNING: Do not operate the lawn trac- tor if the interlock system is malfunction- ing because it is a safety device, designed for protection.

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.

7Push choke knob in gradually. Move the throttle control to desired engine speed.

STARTING"rHEENGINE

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

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 park- ing 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 posi- tion. In addition, the lift lever must be in the disengaged position when the unit is put into reverse or the engine will ~)hutoff. If the operator leaves the seat with the lift lever engaged and/or without setting the parking brake. the engine viii I shut off.

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STOPPINGTHE 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.

OPERATINGTHE LAWN TRACTOR

1.Set the desired cutting height.

2.Start the engine as instructed on this page.

3.Move throttle control to 3/4or 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.

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