Briggs & Stratton 5900640 manual Operating Safety

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Safety

Operator Safety

Operator Safety

Operating Safety

Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety.

Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself.

Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you.

Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a professional: contact your local authorized dealer.

Read the Manual

The operator’s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURING operation.

Safe operating techniques, an explanation of the product’s features and controls, and maintenance information is included to help you get the most out of your equipment investment.

Be sure to completely read the Safety Rules and Information found on the following pages. Also completely read the Operation section.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur with children. Do not allow them anywhere near the area of operation. Children are often attracted to the unit and mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. If there is a risk that children may enter the area where you are mowing, have another responsible adult watch them.

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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