Bolens Series 544 - Manuals

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 15° SIGH T AN D HO L D TH IS LE VEL W IT H A VER TIC A L TR E E A PO WE R P O LE A CORNE R OF A BUI L DING OR A FE NC E POS T F O L D O N D O T T E D...

7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observ...

8 Attaching Rear Wheels • Remove hardware from hardware pack. • Insert shoulder screw through wave washer, flat washer, rear wheel, and spring washer. • Secure shoulder screw with hardware to rear pivot bar. See Figure 5. Figure 5 Attaching Starter Rope • The rope guide is attached to the right side...

9 Converting To Side Discharge • Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the mulch-ing plug. Slide the two hooks on the side-discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug.See Figure 9. • Do not remove th...

10 Cutting Height Adjustment Levers These levers are located on each wheel and are used to adjust the cutting height. These levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.See Figure 10. Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. ...

11 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make anyadjustments without first stopping engineand disconnecting spark plug wire. Handle Height Adjustment Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: • Remove the starter ...

12 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must mai...

13 Lubrication Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of service work on the lawn mower. Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must o...

14 • Remove the blade and the adapter from the crankshaft. Figure 15 WARNING: Periodically inspect the bladeadapter for cracks, especially if you strikea foreign object. Replace when necessary. When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that e...

15 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. Blocked fuel line. 5....

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing o...