Bolens 717 User Manual

Operator's Manual
18" Two-in-One
Electric Lawn Mower
Model 717
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO. 769-00490A
(10/03)

Bolens 717 Specifications

General

Brand	Bolens
Model	717
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Customer Support

Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices

General Operation

Covers essential safety practices for operating the lawn mower.

Slope Operation

Provides safety guidelines for mowing on inclines and slopes.

Children

Details safety precautions regarding children's presence and operation.

Section 2: Slope Gauge

Section 4: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

Assembling Handle

Section 6: Operating Your Lawn Mower

Cord Connection

Essential steps for connecting the power cord safely.

Connecting to the Motor/Blade Control Assembly

How to connect the extension cord to the mower's control.

Connecting to the Electric Power Source

Guidelines for safely connecting the mower to a power outlet.

Starting the Motor and Blade

Procedure for engaging the motor and blade to begin mowing.

Stopping the Motor and Blade

Instructions on how to safely disengage the motor and blade.

Mowing Your Lawn

Tips and techniques for effective and safe lawn mowing.

Section 7: Making Adjustments

Cutting Height Adjustment

Handle Height Adjustment

Resetting the Circuit Breaker

Section 8: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

Cutting Blade Replacement

Sharpening the Blade

Section 9: Off-Season Storage

Section 10: Trouble Shooting Guide