Bolens 589 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Attaching Starter Rope
The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper
handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the
rope guide. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, hold the blade control handle against the
upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the
engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the
starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten wing nut.
Assembling Grass Catcher
NOTE: If your mower’s grass catcher has been already
assembled before shipping, proceed to the next
section. If it is unassembled, follow the steps below.
Insert frame into grass bag with the black plastic
side on the bottom of bag. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
Slip the side openings of the plastic channel on the
bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame.
Secure bag to the frame by working the six plastic
channels on bag over frame.
All the plastic channels attach from the outside of
bag. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower
Lift the rear discharge door and place the grass
catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door
so that it rests on the grass catcher.
See Figure 8.
Figure 8
Converting To Mulcher
Lift the rear discharge door on the mower and lift
the grass catcher up. Release the rear discharge
door to allow it to cover the rear opening of the
machine.
WARNING: Never operate the lawn mower
without the grass catcher assembly or the
mulching baffle firmly secured on the machine.
Wing Nut
Starter
Upper Handle
Rope
Rope
Guide
Lower
Handle
Grass Catcher
Frame
Insert frame
into bag
Grass
Bag
Plastic
Channel
Grass Catcher