Bolens Series 544 - Manual

Bolens Series 544

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION
  • Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer tain vehicle; DANGER; General Operation
  • Page 4 – Slope Operation; Children; Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
  • Page 6 – SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; WA
  • Page 7 – SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Removing Unit From Carton; Setting Up Your Lawn Mower; Assembling Handle
  • Page 8 – Attaching Rear Wheels; Attaching Starter Rope; Grass Catcher Assembly; Assembling Soft Top Grass Catcher; Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower; Removing Grass Catcher
  • Page 9 – Converting To Side Discharge; SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; Grass Catcher
  • Page 10 – SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Starting Engine
  • Page 11 – SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Handle Height Adjustment; Cutting Height Adjustment; Engine Adjustments
  • Page 12 – SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; General Recommendations
  • Page 13 – Replacing Rear Flap; Engine
  • Page 14 – Storing your Lawn Mower
  • Page 15 – SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Page 18 – NOTES
  • Page 20 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
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21” Mulching Mower

Model Series 544

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Warning:

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO.

769-00447A.fm

(12/02)

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Summary

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer tain vehicle; DANGER; General Operation

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. ...

Page 4 - Slope Operation; Children; Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

4 continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating. 9. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety protect...

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