Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) owner manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Owner’s Manual

General Information ________________ 3

HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION _____________ 3

GLOSSARY ____________________________ 3

IDENTIFYING NUMBER LOCATIONS________ 3

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ______ 4

SERVICING OF ENGINE AND

DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS ______________ 4

Specifications _______________________ 5

Component Identification___________ 8

Safety Instructions _________________ 11

BEFORE OPERATING ___________________ 11

OPERATING ___________________________ 12

MAINTENANCE ________________________ 13

SAFETY, CONTROL, AND

INSTRUCTION DECALS _________________ 15

Assembly Instructions _____________ 17

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS _________________ 17

Battery Service _______________________ 17

Mower Deck Assembly ________________ 17

Deck Caster Wheels Installation ________ 17

Deck Discharge Shield Installation ______ 17

PTO Shaft Guard Installation __________ 18

Tilt-Up Roller Wheel Installation ________ 18

Mower Deck Installation on Tractor ______ 18

Deck Installation ____________________ 18

Deck Leveling ______________________ 20

PREOPERATING CHECKLIST ____________ 21

Operating Instructions_____________ 24

CONTROL IDENTIFICATION,

LOCATION, AND FUNCTION _____________ 24

Ignition Switch _______________________ 24

Engine Choke ________________________ 25

Engine Throttle_______________________ 25

Forward Speed Control (FSC)___________ 25

Steering Levers ______________________ 25

PTO Switch __________________________ 25

Parking Brake ________________________ 26

Transaxle Lockout Rods _______________ 26

Hourmeter ___________________________ 26

STARTING THE ENGINE _________________ 28

ADJUSTING GROUND

SPEED AND STEERING _________________ 28

ENGAGING THE MOWER ________________ 30

STOPPING THE MACHINE _______________ 31

ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT ___________ 31

TRANSAXLE LOCKOUTS________________ 32

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING ______ 32

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TILT-UP DECK OPERATION/TRANSPORT _______________ 33

Maintenance Instructions__________ 34

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART _______ 34

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE___________ 35

Fuel System _________________________ 35

Starting _____________________________ 35

Cooling System ______________________ 35

Air Cleaner __________________________ 35

Oil _________________________________ 35

LUBRICATION _________________________ 36

Engine Oil___________________________ 36

Engine Break-In Oil ___________________36

Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level ____36

Changing Engine Crankcase Oil/Oil Filter _36 Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication__ 37 Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication _______ 40

Transaxle Lubrication _________________ 40

Transaxle Oil and Filter Change_________ 40

CLEANING ____________________________ 41

Engine Air Cooling System _____________41

Air Cleaner System ___________________42

Grass Buildup in Mower Housing _______ 42

Transaxle Cooling Fins ________________ 43

CHECKING/SERVICING _________________ 43

Security of Air Cleaner System _________ 44

Battery _____________________________ 44

Cleaning the Terminals ________________44

Charging the Battery __________________44

Tire Pressure ________________________ 44

Sharpen Mower Blades ________________ 44

Drive Belts __________________________ 45

Mower Deck Gearbox Oil Seals _________ 45

Spark Plugs _________________________ 46

Breaker Points _______________________ 46

Fuel Lines and Clamps ________________ 46

Blade Brake Action ___________________ 46

REPLACING/REPAIRING ________________ 46

Drive Belts __________________________ 46

Engine/PTO Belt _____________________47

Ground Drive Belt ____________________48

Fuel Filter ___________________________ 49

Blade Overload Shear Bolts ____________ 49

PTO Shear Pin _______________________ 49

Mower Blades _______________________ 50

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Contents Illustrated Parts Manual Foreword Table of Contents Spread Tail Wheel Axle KIT Main ComponentHydrostatic Ground Steering Control AssembliesFill In By Purchaser General InformationGlossary Identifying Number LocationsServicing of Engine and Drivetrain Components Transmission SpecificationsEngine Electrical SystemBlade Drive Tire SizeTire Pressure FRAME/BODY Construction Mower DeckDrive Belts SeatFront View and Right Side View Component IdentificationRear View and Left Side View Top View Body Raised Safety Instructions Before OperatingDo not mow with bystanders in the area Operating Case of a clogged or plugged mower deck MaintenanceSafety Instructions SAFETY, CONTROL, and Instruction Decals SAFETY, CONTROL, and Instruction Decals Deck Caster Wheel Installation Assembly InstructionsSetup Instructions Battery ServicePTO Shaft Connection PTO Shaft Guard InstallationDeck Installation Mower Deck InstallationDeck 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 Instructions Control IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, and FunctionOperating Controls Choke and Throttle Location Forward Speed Control FSC PTO SwitchEngine Choke Engine ThrottleHydro Lockout Rod Location Hourmeter Operating Controls Top View from Drivers Point of View Left Wheel Right Wheel Steering LeverAdjusting Ground Speed and Steering Starting the EngineDisengaged Correct Operator Hand Position on the Controls Blade Clutch Engaged Blade Clutch Disengaged Engaging the MowerStopping the Machine Cutting Height AdjustmentRecommendations for Mowing Transaxle LockoutsHydro Lockout Rod Freewheel Position Hydro Lockout Rod Normal Operating PositionMaximum 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 Dipstick Operating Range LubricationEngine Oil Each USEGrease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication Dipstick and Oil Fill View from above left side of tractorLubrication Maintenance Instructions Transaxle Lubrication Mower Deck Gearbox LubricationTransaxle Drain Plugs View from underside of tractor CleaningKeep Engine Screen Clean Transaxle Oil Filter LocationClean Cooling Fins and Fan Air Cleaner System CleaningCHECKING/SERVICING Deck Secured in Tilt-Up PositionTire Pressure BatteryCleaning the Terminals Batteries Produce Explosive GasesMower Blade Profile For Sharpening Blade Balanced on Magnetic Wall-Mounted BalancerDrive Belts Belt Locations REPLACING/REPAIRINGSpark Plugs Breaker PointsEngine/PTO Belt Engaged Engine/PTO BeltRemove Belt Guard Engine/PTO Belt DisengagedGround Drive Belt Assembly Engaged Ground Drive Belt Assembly DisengagedPTO Shear Pin Fuel FilterFuel Filter Location Cutting Blade Shear BoltsMower Blades Steering Handles Adjustment Step AdjustmentsSteering Lever Position Adjustment Step Stop Bolt Location Stop Bolt AdjustmentActuator Rod Length Adjustment Steering Lever AdjustmentNeutral Position Adjustment Step FSC Position Steering AdjustmentNeutral Travel End Full Forward Speed Adjustment StepStraight Tracking Adjustment Step Neutral WindowForward Speed Control Friction Adjustment Step Neutral Travel End AdjustNeutral Switch Adjustment Step FSC Switch LocationTilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop ADJUSTMENTS/ Electrical System0DLQWHQDQFHHFDOV 75$&725&$/6Refer to Decks Parts Manual 13 for Deck Decals KDVVLV$VVHPEO\ +$66,6$660%7LOW8S/DWFK$VVHPEO\ DvwhqhuvF009 372ULYH$VVHPEO\ Dvwhqhuv $,1&203211732575$160,66,21F051 5283 XHO7DQN$VVHPEO\KRNHDQG7KURWWOH$VVHPEOLHV F392 +5267$7,&*52815,9$660%/,6 URXQGULYH$VVHPEOLHV3DUNLQJ%UDNH$VVHPEO\ F066 675,1*&21752/$660%/,6 6WHHULQJ/HYHU6&$VVHPEOLHV Dvwhqhuv7UDQVPLVVLRQ6SULQJ$VVHPEOLHV F183 OHFWULFDO$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
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