Briggs & Stratton 5900640 manual Control Functions, Ground Speed Levers, Seat Adjustment Lever

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Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Controls

Figure 1. Control Locations

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.

Ground Speed Levers

These levers control the ground speed of the rider. The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel.

Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed.

Note: The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn.

See the Operation section for proper steering instructions.

Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever towards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three positions:

OFF	Stops the engine and shuts off the
	electrical system.
RUN	Allows the engine to run and powers
	the electrical system.
START	Cranks the engine for starting.

NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.

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Contents Description Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupModel Number Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Slope Operation Retaining Walls, Drop Offs, and Water Fuel and Maintenance Training OperationPreparation Slope Operation Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsChildren EmissionsMaintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll BAR Instructions Operational WarningsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Numbers IdentificationSafety Decals Safety Interlock System Safety IconsNorth American Safety Icons Operational Safety ChecksSeat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchControl Functions Ground Speed LeversPTO Power Take Off Switch Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderParking Brake Throttle ControlGeneral Operating Safety Checks Before StartingStopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider by Hand Zero Turn Driving Practice Basic DrivingSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Advanced DrivingExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Mowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingWhen and How Often to Mow Mowing MethodsMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast MowingAttaching a Trailer Proper MulchingStorage Starting After Long Term StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysMaintenance Schedule Safety ItemsRider Maintenance Engine MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Check Tire PressuresChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterLubrication GreaseOil Lubricating the Front CastersBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Change Hydraulic OIL FilterServicing the Mower Blades Removing the BladeTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting the Mower Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment NutRear Suspension Adjustment To adjust the spring pre-loadRETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentDeck Leveling Adjustment Check Lift Rod TimingHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Mower Belt Replacement PRY Belts Over PulleysBattery Service Checking Battery VoltageCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryThis HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Make Certain Vehicles do not TouchDimensions Engine TransmissionsChassis HP Briggs & Stratton HydroGear PG-3H / HGM-12CFerris Limited Warranty Engine Belts and BladesHP Briggs & Stratton Tractor