Bolens 132-395A User Manual

.75OUTER’SMANUAL30" LAWN TRACTORSModel Numbers132-390A 132-395AImportant:Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyThank you for purchasing

Red Clip on Positive TerminalatteryChargerFIGURE 15.17. The battery can be slow charged (do not fast charge) at a maximum bench rate of 1.4 amperes

CONTROLS (See Figure 17)This manual should be read in its entirety before operating the lawn tractor. The more you know and understand

NOTEThe clutch pedal must be depressed to start the engine.FIGURE 19.RECOIL STARTER HANDLE (Model 390 Only)The recoil starter handle is located

HEIGHT OF CUT CONTROLSThe cutting controls consist of the height of cut stop and the wheel height adjusters.Height of Cut Stop. See figure 22.

2. Attach the wire to the spark plug.3. Depress the brake pedal and lock it down with the brake lock. See figure 18.4. Depress the clutch pedal

Tighten the adjusting nuts until the proper chain tension is obtained. See figure 25.Tighten the locking nuts on the rear axle. See fig

5. Transmission—It is lubricated at the factory with 12 ounces of E.P. Lithium grease. The grease should only be checked or replaced

When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equ

tvVi-'FIGURE 31.Belt GuardBeltGuard%o'iFIGURE 32.BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATIONfWARNINGWhen removing the battery, follow this order of

COMMON CAUSES FOR BATTERY FAILURE ARE:1. Overcharging2. Undercharging3. Lack of \«ater4. Loose hold downs and/or corroded connections5. Excessiv

INDEXSafe Operation Practices...3Assembly Instructions... .4Controis...

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART FOR ELECTRIC START MODELSTROUBLE LOOK FORREMEDYEngine will not crankBattery installed incorrectlyThe battery must be i

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART FOR ELECTRIC START MODELSTROUBLE LOOK FOR REMEDYNo spark to spark plugSpark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Hold s

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART FOR RECOIL START MODELSCAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REMEDY.TROUBLE LOOK FORREMEDYEngine will not

Model 395-------<Key SwitchFuse 1 % " Long 7V2 Amp. 32 V. SAG IaODDDDBattery.11Battery Leads*Model 39010-Yellow L>_,NOTEYour battery charge

Models 390 and 395IF YOU WRITE TO US ABOUT THIS ARTICLE OR IF YOU ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ALWAYS MENTION THIS MODEL & SERIAL NO MODELNOTEThis in

Models 390 and 395PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 390 AND 395 LAWN TRACTORSREF.NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPARTREF.NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPART175

Models 390 and 395NOTE: If for any reason, disc brake is disassembled, be sure round end of push pins (Ref. No. 51) is toward the cam lever (Ref. No,

Models 390 and 395390 AND 395 LAWN TRACTORSREF.NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPARTREF.NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPART1 712-0429Hex Ins. L-Nut

Models 390 and 395IMPORTANTBelts listed by Part Number are of special construction and should be used when replacement is necessary. The dimensions

Models 390 and 395PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 390 AND 395 LAWN TRACTORSREF.NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPARTREF.NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPART171

rWARNINGtTo reduce the potential for any injury, compiy with the foliowing safety instructions. Faiiure to compiy with the instructions may result in

Models 390 and 395REF.NO.PARTNO.Qty.Req’d.DESCRIPTIONREF.NO.PARTNO.Qty.Req’d.DESCRIPTION1 FF-13001Ring, Retaining23FF-1085 1 Gear, Bevel, 42T2FF-10841

Models 390 and 395PARTS LIST FOR DFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY 717-0318REF.NO.PARTNO.Qty.Req’d.DESCRIPTIONNEWPART1 715-0247 2 Spring Pin Spiral 3/16" Dia.

PARTS INFORMATIONPOWER EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICE BRIGGS AND STRATTON, TECUMSEH AND PEERLESS PARTSParts and service for all MTD manufactured power e

29. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before s

steering ^ 'S^ShaftNOTEReference to right-hand or left-hand side of machine is from the driver’s seat facing forward.-1. Remove the lawn tractor

BATTERY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC START MODELS^ WARNING \A. Battery acid must be handled with great care as contact with it can burn and blister the s

Screwdriver Fill Caps4. Remove the six fill caps from the top of the — battery with a screwdriver. Care should be taken not to damage the fill caps. S

—9. Open the hood of the lawn tractor. Figure 10 shows the battery box in which the battery will be mounted.10. Install the four foam

13. Slide the square nut (provided with battery hardware) into the positive (+) terminai. Slide the rubber boot back which is on th