Briggs & Stratton 5900640 manual Parking Brake, PTO Power Take Off Switch, Throttle Control, Choke

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Parking Brake

DISENGAGE

Releases the parking brake.

ENGAGE

Locks the parking brake.

Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged.

PTO (Power Take Off) Switch

The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage.

Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting

Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock

Lever

These control the cutting height of the mower deck. Depress the pedal until it locks into the 4-1/2” (11,4 cm) position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift lock lever.

Throttle Control

The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.

Choke

Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push to knob DOWN to open the choke.

Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder

Measures the time of the PTO being engaged. The hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO has been engaged. The hour meter will flash an initial oil change indicator at 5 hours, and a lubrication reminder every 50 hours. These reminders display for approximately two hours and will automatically reset themselves.

Note: The hour meter will register the passage of time only when the PTO is engaged. The hour meter has a self contained power source so the total hours are always visible.

Features & Controls

Fuel Tank Cap

To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.

Fuel Level Gauge

Displays the fuel level in the tank.

Controls

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Contents Model Number Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupDescription Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Slope Operation Retaining Walls, Drop Offs, and Water Fuel and Maintenance Preparation OperationTraining Towed Equipment RIDE-ON Units Slope OperationChildren EmissionsSafe Handling of Gasoline Service and MaintenanceMaintenance and Storage Operational Warnings Roll BAR InstructionsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Identification NumbersSafety Decals Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemNorth American Safety Icons Operational Safety ChecksIgnition Switch Seat Adjustment LeverControl Functions Ground Speed LeversHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder PTO Power Take Off SwitchParking Brake Throttle ControlChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyPushing the Rider by Hand Starting the EngineStopping the Rider Basic Driving Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Advanced DrivingPractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Mowing Recommendations MowingHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods When and How Often to MowMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast MowingProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerStarting After Long Term Storage StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysSafety Items Maintenance ScheduleRider Maintenance Engine MaintenanceCheck Tire Pressures Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterGrease LubricationOil Lubricating the Front CastersCleaning the Battery and Cables Battery MaintenanceCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Change Hydraulic OIL FilterRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting ChartRider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MowerStreaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsSpeed Balancing Adjustment Seat AdjustmentGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment Nut Parking Brake AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Rear Suspension AdjustmentAdjustment RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL AdjustmentMowing Height Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentCheck Lift Rod Timing Deck Leveling AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement PRY Belts Over Pulleys Mower Belt ReplacementChecking Battery Voltage Battery ServiceCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground VehiclesEngine Transmissions DimensionsChassis HP Briggs & Stratton HydroGear PG-3H / HGM-12CFerris Limited Warranty Belts and Blades EngineHP Briggs & Stratton Tractor