Bolens 13875-8 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Limited Warranty. 2
Safe Operation Practices 3
Index. 4
Assembly. 5
Battery Information. 5
Before Starting Engine. 7
Controls. 8
Operation of Controls. 9
Cutting Tips. 11
Lubrication 12
Maintenance.
12Adjustments.
13
Belt Removal. 15
Illustrated Parts for Rider. 20,22,24,26
Parts Lists for Rider. 21, 23, 25, 27
Illustrated Parts for Transaxle 28
PartsListforTransaxle 29
Electrical Diagram. 30Parts
Information. Back Cover
GRASS CATCHER Model No. 19014-8 is
available as optional equipment Tor the mowers
shown in this manual.
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it CAUTION
Installation of tire to rim:
1. Lubricate tire beads and rim
flanges.
2. Do not exceed 30 P.S.I. when
seating beads.
3. Adjust to recommended pressure
after beads are sealed.
NOTE
Reference to right-hand or left-hand
side of machine is from the driver's
seat facing forward.
List of Contents in Hardware Pack.
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A (1) Spring Pin Spiral 1/4" Dia. x 1.00" Long
B (1) Lockwasher V2" Screw
C (1) Hex Nut V2-13 Thread
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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 recommen-
dations.
For replacement bags, use only fac-
tory authorized replacement bag No.
764-0157
_IMPORTANT
After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the dam-
age before restarting and operating
the mower.
The steering wheel and seat, witn the necessary
hardware, are easily assembled to the machine.
On the electric starter models, the battery must be
activated and installed as outlined in this section.
TIRE PRESSURE
FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE TIRES ON
YOUR UNIT MAY BE OVER-INFLATED. TIRE
PRESSURE SHOULD BE REDUCED BEFORE
UNIT IS PUT INTO OPERATION. PRESSURE
SHOULD BE APPROXIMATEl Y.15 P.S.I. EQUAL
TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED ON
All TIRES. MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE IS 30
P.S.I.
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FIGURE 1. HARDWARE SUPPLIED
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The mower should not be operated
without the entire grass catcher or
chute deflector in place.