Bolens 112-170-300 User Manual

.75OWNER’SMANUAL20"MULCHINGMOWERSModel Numbers 112-170A 112-170-300Important:Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyThank you for purchasing

When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) facing th

.030" eeler GaugeSparkPlugFIGURE 18.OFF-SEASON STORAGEThe following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage.1. Clean and

NOTEThe use of any accessory on this Rotary Mower other than those manufactured by the mower manufacturer is not recommended.GRASS CATC

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Model 170IF YOU WRITE TO US ABOUT THIS ARTICLE OR IF YOU ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ALWAYS MENTION THIS MODEL & SERIAL NO MODEL14

Model 170PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 170 ROTARY MOWERREF.NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPARTREF.NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPART‘“'I718-0145Grip3

PARTS INFORMATIONPOWER EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICEParts and service for all MTD manufactured power equipment are available through the authorized

INDEX3Maintenance ... ...94Off-Season Storage... . ... ...

iWARNINGTo reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSFIGURE 1.FIGURE 2.NOTEThis unit is shipped WiTHOUT GAS- OLiNE or OiL. After assembiy, see operating section of this

UpperHandleLock Washer (C) Hex Nut (D)t X XU a'"Lower , Handle \ > /V\CurvedCarriage Bolt (A) \B. Units with Non-Folding Handle—Secure

OPERATIONCaution0© Not Operate Unl^All Safclf Guaiis A» litKeep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. See figure 7.NOTEFo

¿SSSS:-Remove Spark Plug Wire V From Spark Plug i^FIGURE 8.CHANGING BLADES(Standard blade is available as optional equipment.)An adjustable w

FIGURE 13.CUTTING HEIGHTAn adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjusting pla

3. Move engine control to SLOW. Turn idle adjusting screw until a fast idle is obtained—(1750 R.P.M.).4. To check adjustment, move