Briggs & Stratton FB13250BS ENGAGING/DISENGAGING the Cutting Blade, To Disengage Cutting Blade

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ENGAGING/DISENGAGING THE CUTTING BLADE

DANGER

Do not pass by or stand on the discharge side of brush mower with its engine running and blade engaged.

To Engage Cutting Blade:

•Push Blade Engagement Lever forward and then to the right until lever locks into place (Figure 7).

WARNING

Engaging cutting blade will activate engine safety kill feature. This feature uses the spring-loaded safety bar, located above the handle, which will allow the engine to run only when safety bar is depressed against the handle. Releasing the safety bar will automatically shut engine off. This “Safety Engine Kill” feature is active only when cutting blade is engaged.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR.

Operating the Mower

A

OFF

RUN

START

Figure 7 - PTO Engaged

A. Blade Engagement Lever in engaged position.

To Disengage Cutting Blade:

Push the Blade Engagement Lever forwards slightly to clear the LOCK position.

Pull Blade Engagement Lever back against control panel (Figure 8).

	OFF
A	RUN
A	START

Figure 8 - PTO Disengaged

A. Blade Engagement Lever in the disengaged posi- tion.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Mfg. No Model No DescriptionTable of Contents General Operation Safe Operation Practices for WALK-BEHIND MowersStatement of Usage Slope Operation Safety Rules and InformationService ChildrenSafety Rules & Information Safety DecalsDecal Danger Dismemberment Decal WarningDecal Engine Throttle Control Decal Danger Flying ObjectsFeatures & Controls Control FunctionsBefore Starting Engine Starting the EngineEngaging the Transmission To Start EngineTo Propel Unit Forward Operating the MowerTo Propel Unit In Reverse ENGAGING/DISENGAGING the Cutting Blade To Disengage Cutting BladeTo Adjust Cutting Height StorageLubrication Regular MaintenanceService Interval Every 25 Hours Lubricate Rear Axle ShaftsCleaning the Battery and Cables 9HP Models Regular MaintenanceBattery Service Cleaning the Battery and Cables All Models Except 9HPServicing the Mower Blades Removing the BladeTroubleshooting Adjustment, & Service TroubleshootingTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TroubleshootingSerial Number Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & ServiceTravel Control Adjustment Serial Number 012003001-UpBlade Clutch Adjustment Shut off engine before attempting this adjustment procedureBlade Brake Adjustment Mower Belt AdjustmentFor S/N 0 Traction Drive Belt AdjustmentFor S/N 071601076 up Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Mower Belt ReplacementReplacement Parts SpecificationsParts & Accessories Maintenance Items