Bolens 116-312-000 User Manual

1.00OWNER’S GUIDEOUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT for ail seasonsSpringImportant:Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully21"REARDISCHARGEROTARYMOWERMo

Keep hands and feet away from the chute area Dn cutting deck. See figure 16.NOTEFor shipping purposes your mower is set with the wheels in

For best results, cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fail as «V long as there is growth.This mower

Wheels—Mower may be provided with ball bearing wheels. Lubricate at least once a season with lig it oil. Also, if the wheels are removed f

AIR CLEANER*v Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor eng

>►NOTEThe use of any accessory on :his Rotary Mower other than those manufactured by the mower manufacturer is not recommended.GRASS CATCHER Model

Trouble Shooting ChartProblemCauseRemedy1 Engine fails to startA Blade control handleA Engage blade control handle.disengagedB Check fuel tank for gas

Model 312LeCR Locks _w 7~His PosmatO'Be/ob LeV££ uP 7^ ro Loe-fc:, BA6 ¿>a) ¿j/J,' r.16

Model 2 ' 1 2 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 312 ROTARY MOW ERREF ^ NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPARTREF.NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPART1 12297Ha

*For faster service obtain standard nuts, bolts, and washer! locally. If these items cannot be obtained locally, order by part r

PARTS INFORMATIONPOWER EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICEParts and service are available through the authorized s srvice firms listed below. All

INDEXSafe Operation Practices...3Assembiy...4Co

A(WARNINGTo reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions

NOTEThis unit is Shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manuai for propei fuei and engine oil recomme

Insert the rope guide bolt (A) through the right hand -side of upper and lower handle. See figure 4. Secure with took washer (C) and hex nut (D), fing

FIGURE 7.Throttle Control Lever On EngineFIGURE 8.Remove This Screv/Cable CabI i Clamp Clamp (l)inm CHOKEq^I>SL0WScrewThrottle Remove Sci ewContr

18.FIGURE 9.19.20.Secure brake and throttle cables to the left side of the handle as follows.A. Insert plastic cable anchors (G) into holes provided

2. Join the upper frame and lower frame assembly —as shown in figure 11.FIGURE 11.Bottom ofPlastic3. Grass Bags without Flip Top Opening: Place bag

The grass catcher frame will snap into place, ------secured by the lock lever. See figure 14.To remove the grass catcher, unhook the lock lever and sl