Briggs & Stratton 5900640 manual Fuel and Maintenance

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Operator Safety

Fuel and Maintenance

Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing.

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel.

Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins.

Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel.

Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, and excess oil. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically testing the safety system.

Safety

Enclosed Areas

Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death.

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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 Emissions Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units ChildrenMaintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll BAR InstructionsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Identification NumbersSafety Decals Operational Safety Checks Safety Interlock SystemSafety Icons North American Safety IconsGround Speed Levers Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Control FunctionsThrottle Control PTO Power Take Off SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Parking BrakeChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyStopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider by Hand Forward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeBasic Driving Smooth TravelPractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Advanced DrivingExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassProper Broadcast Mowing When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Mowing PatternsProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerLong Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessEngine Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleSafety Items Rider MaintenanceFuel Filter Engine MaintenanceCheck Tire Pressures Checking / Adding FuelLubricating the Front Casters LubricationGrease OilChange Hydraulic OIL Filter Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Check Hydraulic OIL LevelRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting ChartRider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MowerStreaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing 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 ReplacementJump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground VehiclesHP Briggs & Stratton HydroGear PG-3H / HGM-12C DimensionsEngine Transmissions ChassisFerris Limited Warranty Tractor EngineBelts and Blades HP Briggs & Stratton