Briggs & Stratton 5900619 Gearbox Maintenance, Check Gearbox Oil Level, Changing Gearbox Oil

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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

GEARBOX MAINTENANCE

Check Gearbox Oil Level

1.Remove fill plug (A, Figure 51) on gearbox.

2.Once plug is removed, oil should seep out of fill plug hole. If no oil drains out, fill with SAE 80-90 weight gear oil until oil starts to seep from hole, then replace fill plug.

Changing Gearbox Oil

NOTE: The gearbox lubricant should be changed after the first 100 hrs. or 30 days of operation, then after 500 hours or 12 months.

1.Remove the mower deck drive belt (see MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT for instructions).

2.Rotate the the mower deck drive pulley on the gearbox so the drain plug is aligned with the opening between the pulley spokes.

3.Place a container under the gearbox drain hole and remove the drain plug (B).

4.Replace drain plug and fill with SAE 80-90 weight gear oil until oil starts to seep from hole, then replace fill plug.

5.Using a parts solvent, thoroughly clean any excess oil from the pulley faces and groove.

6.Reinstall the mower deck drive belt (see MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT for instructions).

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Front

B

 

Figure 51. Gearbox Oil Level

A.Fill Plug

B.Drain Plug

Troubleshooting

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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 Ground Speed Levers Features & ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchOil Pressure Indicator PTO Power Take Off SwitchGlow Plug Indicator Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderGeneral Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting On the engine fuel filter Priming the Fuel SystemTo prime the fuel system On the water separatorStarting the Engine Stopping the Tractor & EngineDriving the Tractor Do not TOW Rider Pushing the Rider by HandReverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeExecuting Turns Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassProper Broadcast Mowing When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Mowing PatternsProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerKeep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo lower the roll bar To raise the roll barTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Diesel Fuel RecommendationsBefore Every Spring Each 100 250 Fall Use Hours Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule & Procedures Check Tire PressuresChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterTo add fuel Change Interval Every 500 Hours Filter Part Number Check / ADD Engine OILCheck / Change AIR Filter Check Hydraulic OIL Level Hydraulic OIL Filter ChangeRadiator Screen Change Engine Coolant Clean RADIATOR, Screen & OIL CoolerCheck Engine Coolant Level Radiator Pressure CapGrease Oil LubricationBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesANTI-SCALP Deck Casters Removing the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting, Adjustments & Service Troubleshooting WarningTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Streaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsSeat Adjustment Ground Speed Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Return Spring Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentNeutral Position and Return Spring Adjustment Neutral Position AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment 1/85,4cm Distance Measured Number of Shims Rear Tire Camber AdjustmentInstalling the camber shims To discover how many shims are neededSprings. This will prevent the wrench from Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Use two hands when adjusting the shockMowing Height Adjustment Deck Lift ROD Timing Adjustment Inner RodOuter Rod Deck Lift Spring Deck Leveling AdjustmentBelt Removal & Replacement Mower Drive Belt Removal ReplacementSide Discharge Model Models Rear Discharge Models Clutch Belt Removal Clutch Belt ReplacementPump Drive Belt Removal Pump Drive Belt ReplacementFront Gearbox MaintenanceCheck Gearbox Oil Level Changing Gearbox OilChecking Battery Voltage Battery ServiceJump Starting Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceChassis SpecificationsDimensions EngineFerris Limited Warranty OPERATOR’S Manual

5900619 specifications

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