Regular Maintenance

Briggs & Stratton 5900619 manual Regular Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule & Procedures

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES

The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the hour meter.

SAFETY ITEMS	Before	Every	Every	Every	Every	Spring &
SAFETY ITEMS	Each	5	25	100	250	Fall
	Each	5	25	100	250	Fall
	Use	Hours	Hours	Hours	Hours

Check Safety Interlock System	•					•
Check Rider Brakes	•					•

RIDER MAINTENANCE	Before	Every	Every	Every	Every	Spring &
RIDER MAINTENANCE	Each	5	25	100	250	Fall
	Each	5	25	100	250	Fall
	Use	Hours	Hours	Hours	Hours

Check Gearbox Oil Level ****				•		•

Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware	•

Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower				•
Blades**

Lubricate Rider & Mower **				•

Clean Battery & Cables				•
Check Tire Pressure				•
Check Hydraulic Oil				•
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter **					•
ENGINE MAINTENANCE	Before	Every	Every	Every	Every	Spring &
ENGINE MAINTENANCE	Each	5	25	100	250	Fall
	Each	5	25	100	250	Fall
	Use	Hours	Hours	Hours	Hours

Check Engine Oil Level / Engine Coolant	•
Level

Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake **			•
Service Air Filter *

Change Oil & Filter *

Check / Replace Spark Plugs *

Check Fuel Filter / Drain Water Separator*			•
Check & Clean Radiator Screens	•					•
Check Coolant Level	•
Change Coolant						•

*See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.

**Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.

***More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.

****Change gearbox oil after first 100 hrs. and every 500 hrs. thereafter (see Gearbox Maintenance).

CHECK TIRE PRESSURES

Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life.

Tire	Pressure
Front	25 psi (1,72 bar)
Rear	18 psi (1,24 bar)	Figure 12. Checking Tire Pressure
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Contents

Manual Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Slope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Operation Slope Operation Service and Maintenance Roll BAR Instructions Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt CE Identification TAG Markings Safety Decals Safety DecalsNorth American Models CE Models Export Safety Icons Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Ignition Switch Features & ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever Ground Speed LeversHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder PTO Power Take Off SwitchGlow Plug Indicator Oil Pressure IndicatorGeneral Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting On the water separator Priming the Fuel SystemTo prime the fuel system On the engine fuel filterStarting the Engine Stopping the Tractor & EngineDriving the Tractor Pushing the Rider by Hand Do not TOW RiderForward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing TurnsHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Mowing Patterns When and How Often to Mow Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast MowingAttaching a Trailer Proper MulchingTo raise the roll bar Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo lower the roll bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat beltDiesel Fuel Recommendations StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessCheck Tire Pressures Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule & Procedures Before Every Spring Each 100 250 Fall Use HoursChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterTo add fuel Hydraulic OIL Filter Change Check / ADD Engine OILCheck / Change AIR Filter Check Hydraulic OIL Level Change Interval Every 500 Hours Filter Part NumberRadiator Pressure Cap Change Engine Coolant Clean RADIATOR, Screen & OIL CoolerCheck Engine Coolant Level Radiator ScreenLubrication Grease OilBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesANTI-SCALP Deck Casters Servicing the Mower Blades Removing the BladeTroubleshooting, Adjustments & Service Troubleshooting WarningTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingSeat Adjustment Ground Speed Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Neutral Position Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentNeutral Position and Return Spring Adjustment Return Spring AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment 1/85,4cm To discover how many shims are needed Rear Tire Camber AdjustmentInstalling the camber shims Distance Measured Number of ShimsUse two hands when adjusting the shock Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Springs. This will prevent the wrench fromMowing Height Adjustment Deck Lift ROD Timing Adjustment Inner RodOuter Rod Deck Leveling Adjustment Deck Lift SpringBelt Removal & Replacement Mower Drive Belt Removal ReplacementSide Discharge Model Models Rear Discharge Models Clutch Belt Replacement Clutch Belt RemovalPump Drive Belt Replacement Pump Drive Belt RemovalChanging Gearbox Oil Gearbox MaintenanceCheck Gearbox Oil Level FrontBattery Service Checking Battery VoltageTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Jump StartingEngine SpecificationsDimensions ChassisFerris Limited Warranty OPERATOR’S Manual

Briggs & Stratton 5900619 manual Regular Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule & Procedures