Bolens 84 Operator's Manual
Bolens 84 Operator's Manual

Bolens 84 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
22" Rotary Mowers
Model 084
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
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.
TROY-BET LLC.P.O.BOX361131, C LEVELAND, 0 HI0 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00509
(10/2002)

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual 22" Rotary Mowers Model 084 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Gauge ......................Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Making Adjustments .................... Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Storing Your Lawn Mower ................... Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................
  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4: Slope Gauge

    12.Shut t heengine o ffand wait u ntil theblade comes t oa Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, complete stop before r emoving thegrass c atcher or doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may unclogging thechute. The cutting b lade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate f orafew seconds after t he engine i sshut o ff.Never mower.
  • Page 5 fordamage ( e.g., bent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade replace immediately withoriginal equipment with the edginal equipment manufacture's (O.E.M) blade manufacturer's (O.E.M) p arts o nly, l isted inthismanual only, l isted inthis manual. "Use ofpads which d onot "Use ofparts w hich d onot m eet theoriginal equipment meet theoriginal equipment specifications may lead to specifications...
  • Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could c.
  • Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton • Tighten the wing nuts at the end of the lower handle to secure the handle to handle bracket assemblies. • Remove staples, break glue, or cut tape at carton See Figure 3. end and peel along top flap to open carton.
  • Page 8 NOTE: Install bottom inside chute opening Removing Chute Retainer (indicated by 1 in the figure below) before placing hooks For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your over the hinge pin (indicated by 2 in the figure below). mower is held in an upright position by a retainer.
  • Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in lade Control Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself Handle with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 10: Making Adjustments

    Before StartingMower UsingYourLawnMower • Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any the metal tip on the spark plug.
  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    HandleHeight Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher FLower height position. For convenience of operating, you may Handle lower the handle height as follows: Wing_ Nuts • Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. • Disconnect the lower handle from the handle bracket assemblies by removing the wing nuts.
  • Page 12 Disconnect spark plug wire. • Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter • Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or place a and the carburetor are up. • piece of plastic under the gas cap. •...
  • Page 13: Storing Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 8: STORING YOUR LAWNMOWER The following steps should be taken to prepare your • Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to lawn mower for storage. prevent rusting. • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next •...
  • Page 14: Parts List

    SECTION 10: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 084...
  • Page 15 Model084 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description Blade Control Handle 747-1161A 738-1173 Shoulder Screw 749-1092A Bell Washer .760 ID x 1.25 OD 736-0741 Upper Handle 720-0279 734-1987 Rear Wheel 8 x 1.8 Wing Nut 710-1205 Eye Bolt 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 710-1174...
  • Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: TRD RILT " The limited warranty set fodh below is given by Trey-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt LLC does net extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States, with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

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