trouble with a bolens model 13am762f765 lawn mower?

I had the same problem my friend. Get a metal clothes hanger and stick it through the hole on the side frame of the mower so that you can still hook the end of the spring. You will need to "custom bend" the hanger for this to work. Pull the clothes hanger until the end of the spring comes through the hole. It is tough but it works! Even if it doesnt hook the spring where it needs to go you can use needle nose pliers to position it in the locking hole. Hope this helps someone!

Richard Copeland (Louisiana)
July 2011