Bolens 136, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...r Bagger Model136 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY _ This symbol on the product s nameplate means it is listed by UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 FORM NO 769 00560 10 2002 ...

Page 2: ...artment or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit and looking at the rear of the deck A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Model Number _ Serial Number ___ TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 WWW boJens com 330 558 7220 866 840 6483 Co...

Page 3: ...ystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator 8 Always wear proper eye protection while operating or performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Always use a face or dust mask if operating in a dusty environ...

Page 4: ...out proper trail shield discharge cover grass catcher motor blade control or other safety protective devices in place and working Never operate mower with damaged safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal injury 31 Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury 32 If situations occur which are not cevered in this...

Page 5: ...roper operation regularly 11 After striking a foreign object stop the motor and disconnect the power cord Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before operating the mower 12 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components a...

Page 6: ...ith a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower Z _ _ could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain o _ _ your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury _ Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes 03 _ Operate WALK BEHIND m...

Page 7: ...ur wheels are in the same height position for an even cut Refer to Figure 1 for cutting height positions Also be certain the smaller front wheels and the larger rear wheels are mounted correctly to the front and rear of the mower as shown in Figure 1 Assembling Handle InstallingtheLower Handles Insert long end of the lower handle into the handle base Make certain the small hole in the end of the h...

Page 8: ...he rear cover with a phillips screwdriver thus securing the blade motor control to the upper handle Route the power cord through the cord insulator on the right handle as shown in Figure 3 Upper Handle Hex Nut Lower Handle Upper Handle Restraint Guide Rod Figure 4 Slide the cord restraint onto the guide rod as shown in Figure 4 Standing behind the unit working on the left portion of the upper hand...

Page 9: ...ck of the mower Refer to Figure 6 Place the channels of the grass bag assembly over the lower portion of the lower handle as shown in Figure 6 Slide the assembly towards the mower until it rests against the body of the mower Release the rear discharge door To remove the grass catcher lift the rear discharge door on the mower Lift the grass catcher up and off of the lower handles Release the rear d...

Page 10: ...assembly is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations the rear of the mower CircuitBreaker The mower is equipped with a circuit breaker located on the motor blade control Refer to Figure 7 This circuit breaker may trip when too much strain is placed on the mower See Making Adjustments Section GuideRodandCordRestraint The cord restraint is located on the back of the upper handle attach...

Page 11: ...et or receptacle for your source of power This outlet may be located either out of doors or indoors To avoid blowing fuses pick an outlet that is not overloaded Your mower will operate satisfactorily on a circuit that is fused for 15 amperes Do not use oversize fuses without consulting an electrician If an inside receptacle is used the extension cord can be taken out either through the doorway or ...

Page 12: ... T Obstacles Outlet Start here the cord lies in the cut portion of the lawn out of the way See Figure 10 Figure 10 Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around trees shrubs or other obstacles When picking up the extension cord wind the cord in a series of equal loops on each side of your hand to prevent snarling When cutting heavy grass reduce walking speed to allow more effective cut and proper...

Page 13: ... the motor and disconnect from the power source before cleaning lubricating or performing any repairs or maintenance on the lawn mower Cutting BladeReplacement WARNING Alwaysprotecthandsbywearing heavy gloves and or wrapping cutting edges with newspapers or other materials when performing any blade maintenance Be certain to disconnect the power supply Removing the Blade Stop the motor and disconne...

Page 14: ...of grass clippings etc is undesirable as it will promote rust and corrosion Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the motor cover do not use water Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally If debris is allowed to build up on the underside of the unit tilt the mower forward or on its side and scrape it clean with a suitable tool Lubrication At the beginning and end of each mo...

Page 15: ...nect the cord keeping the cord restraint close to the motor blade control Replace motor blade control switch Connect the extension cord to a 110 120 volt 60 cycle A C receptacle Reset the circuit breaker following instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual Raise the cutting height reset the circuit breaker on the mower take a smaller width of cut and walk slowly Connect to an outlet th...

Page 16: ...SECTION 10 PARTS LIST 11 t4 39 12 19 20 21 2 3 28 37 16 ...

Page 17: ...2 33 710 1758 34 747 1010 35 726 0368 0637 37 731 1968 0637 38 731 2426 0637 39 782 9095 0638 40 736 0766 41 728 0286 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Lower Handle Handle Plug Handle Bolt Lock Washer Hex Nut Screw Motor Blade Control Switch Cord Insulator Mower Housing IncL Ref 39 41 Electric Motor Cover Air Guide Pot Electric Motor Screw Blade Hub Assembly Cutting Blade Lock Washer Blade Bolt Rear Discha...

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Page 20: ... as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Troy Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its posseeions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt LLC s authorized channels of export distribution e Part...