Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) owner manual Left Wheel Right Wheel Steering Lever

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Operating Instructions

The Forward Speed Control also Establishes the Neutral-ParkPosition of the Steering Levers

LEFT WHEEL	RIGHT WHEEL
STEERING LEVER	STEERING LEVER

Forward Position

(No Control Change)

Neutral-Park

Position

Reverse Drive

Wheel Motion

Position

Fast

Throttle

Position

Idle

Position

THROTTLE

ON Position

OFF Position

CHOKE

FORWARD SPEED

CONTROL LEVER (FSC)

Full Forward

Ground Speed

Position

Intermediate

Ground Speed

Position

Neutral-Park

Position

BLADE CLUTCH

(PTO)

Engaged

Position

Disengaged

Position

Engaged

Position

Disengaged

PARKING Position

BRAKE

Operating Controls (Top View from Drivers Point of View)

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Contents Illustrated Parts Manual Foreword Table of Contents Hydrostatic Ground Main ComponentSteering Control Assemblies Spread Tail Wheel Axle KITGlossary General InformationIdentifying Number Locations Fill In By PurchaserServicing of Engine and Drivetrain Components Engine SpecificationsElectrical System TransmissionTire Pressure Blade DriveTire Size Drive Belts Mower DeckSeat FRAME/BODY ConstructionFront View and Right Side View Component IdentificationRear View and Left Side View Top View Body Raised Do not mow with bystanders in the area Safety InstructionsBefore Operating Operating Case of a clogged or plugged mower deck MaintenanceSafety Instructions SAFETY, CONTROL, and Instruction Decals SAFETY, CONTROL, and Instruction Decals Setup Instructions Assembly InstructionsBattery Service Deck Caster Wheel InstallationDeck Installation PTO Shaft Guard InstallationMower Deck Installation PTO Shaft ConnectionDeck Counterweight Spring Installation Deck Leveling Body Rod in Stowed Position Body Rod in Engaged PositionCheck Engine Crankcase OIL Level Adjust Mower Cutting HEIGHT, if RE- Quired Operating Controls Operating InstructionsControl IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, and Function Engine Choke PTO SwitchEngine Throttle Choke and Throttle Location Forward Speed Control FSCHydro Lockout Rod Location Hourmeter Operating Controls Top View from Drivers Point of View Left Wheel Right Wheel Steering LeverDisengaged Adjusting Ground Speed and SteeringStarting the Engine Correct Operator Hand Position on the Controls Blade Clutch Engaged Blade Clutch Disengaged Engaging the MowerStopping the Machine Cutting Height AdjustmentHydro Lockout Rod Freewheel Position Transaxle LockoutsHydro Lockout Rod Normal Operating Position Recommendations for MowingMaximum Recommended Side Slope Side Discharge Shield in Lowest PositionService Item 100 250 Daily Hours Yearly Maintenance InstructionsImportant Tips for Care of the Briggs & Stratton Engine Engine Oil LubricationEach USE Dipstick Operating RangeGrease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication Dipstick and Oil Fill View from above left side of tractorLubrication Maintenance Instructions Transaxle Lubrication Mower Deck Gearbox LubricationKeep Engine Screen Clean CleaningTransaxle Oil Filter Location Transaxle Drain Plugs View from underside of tractorClean Cooling Fins and Fan Air Cleaner System CleaningCHECKING/SERVICING Deck Secured in Tilt-Up PositionCleaning the Terminals BatteryBatteries Produce Explosive Gases Tire PressureDrive Belts Mower Blade Profile For SharpeningBlade Balanced on Magnetic Wall-Mounted Balancer Spark Plugs REPLACING/REPAIRINGBreaker Points Belt LocationsRemove Belt Guard Engine/PTO BeltEngine/PTO Belt Disengaged Engine/PTO Belt EngagedGround Drive Belt Assembly Engaged Ground Drive Belt Assembly DisengagedFuel Filter Location Fuel FilterCutting Blade Shear Bolts PTO Shear PinMower Blades Steering Lever Position Adjustment Step AdjustmentsStop Bolt Location Stop Bolt Adjustment Steering Handles Adjustment StepNeutral Position Adjustment Step Steering Lever AdjustmentFSC Position Steering Adjustment Actuator Rod Length AdjustmentStraight Tracking Adjustment Step Full Forward Speed Adjustment StepNeutral Window Neutral Travel EndNeutral Switch Adjustment Step Neutral Travel End AdjustFSC Switch Location Forward Speed Control Friction Adjustment StepTilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop ADJUSTMENTS/ Electrical System0DLQWHQDQFHHFDOV 75$&725&$/6Refer to Decks Parts Manual 13 for Deck Decals 7LOW8S/DWFK$VVHPEO\ +$66,6$660%Dvwhqhuv KDVVLV$VVHPEO\F009 372ULYH$VVHPEO\ Dvwhqhuv $,1&203211732575$160,66,21F051 KRNHDQG7KURWWOH$VVHPEOLHV 5283XHO7DQN$VVHPEO\ F392 3DUNLQJ%UDNH$VVHPEO\ +5267$7,&*52815,9$660%/,6URXQGULYH$VVHPEOLHV F066 7UDQVPLVVLRQ6SULQJ$VVHPEOLHV 675,1*&21752/$660%/,66WHHULQJ/HYHU6&$VVHPEOLHV Dvwhqhuv F183 OHFWULFDO$VVHPEO\ Dvwhqhuv 75,&$/$660%Detail a 6SUHDG$OH.LW Dvwhqhuv 635$7$,/+/$/.,7F016 6&+0$7 Limited Warranty For Walker Model MB Rider Mower Sound Test Sound Model MB