Lawn Mowers

The Bolens Self Propelled Lawn Mower V469Q is full featured with almost everything most urban consumers will need for cutting their lawn. The twenty one inch wide deck is plenty wide enough for most home owners to cut an average lawn. There are wider lawn mowers, however for most people this lawn mower will be fine. It is rear wheel drive with four speeds so this takes getting used to. Personally I like the front wheel drive machines, since I can keep the drive engaged and just lift the front wheels a bit to slow it down or turn while disengaging the wheels from the ground. For those of you who like the option you can choose between mulching your lawn, discharging it along from the side or just spreading the clippings across your lawn.

This is a versatile machine which most home owners will enjoy using while trimming their lawns.

Bolens Self Propelled Lawn Mower V469Q – Specifications:

• Honda 160cc OHC engine – overhead cam, 4-cycle emission certified engine features low emissions, low noise, no mixing of oil and gas
• 21″ deep dome mulching deck and patented blade for a superior mulch and cut
• 4-speed rear wheel drive
• 8″ wheels with steel ball bearings on front wheels for longer life
• 61 litre capacity bag

Engine: This Bolens self propelled lawn mower comes equipped with a Honda 160cc OHC engine – overhead cam, 4-cycle emission certified engine features low emissions, low noise, no mixing of oil and gas

Propulsion: This lawn mower has a 4-speed rear wheel drive, great for multiple conditions

Warranty: This lawn mower has a 4 Year Limited Warranty

Features:

• Auto Choke Return: Easy starting. Set choke and pull – no priming required
• Mulch, rear bag, and side discharge – tool less conversion
• Easy access air filter
• Folding handle
• Single lever height adjustment – one lever adjusts all four wheels
• Ergonomic comfort handle reduces effects of fatigue and provides easy, single hand use
• Durable automotive-style powder coated paint
• Assembles in minutes / bottle of oil included

Description of the Bolens Self Propelled Lawn Mower

The Bolens V469Q model self propelled lawn mower comes with a bottle of oil. All you have to do is add the oil, add gasoline to the fuel tank, secure the handle and you are ready to go. You will probably need to adjust the height of the cut to your needs with the single lever adjustment for all wheels. This is an ergonomic well constructed machine which should last you many years.

Delivery: Most lawn mowers can be picked up in the store, however if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge

Safety & Operation

All lawn mowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high speed flying objects  ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary.  Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Spilt fuel can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or making any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower  is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them.  Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

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