Briggs & Stratton 150Z Series manual Emergency Stopping, Stopping the Rider & Engine, Mowing

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EMERGENCY STOPPING

In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE.

STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE

1.Return the ground speed control levers to START/PARK positions to stop rider movement and engage the parking brake.

2.Turn off the mower blades by pushing the mower blade switch down to the OFF position.

3.Move the engine speed control to SLOW position and turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the key.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.While sitting in the seat, make sure the mower blade switch is OFF and the ground speed control levers are locked in START/PARK positions.

2.Move the engine speed control fully forward to FAST. Set the choke control to CLOSED (pull knob UP).

NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. In this case, set the choke control to OPEN (push knob down).

3.Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START to crank the engine.

4.After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the RUN position. Gradually push the choke knob down to OPEN position. Warm the engine by running it for at least a minute before turning on the mower blades, or driving the unit.

ALWAYS operate the unit with the engine speed control set to FAST when mowing or driving. NEVER engage the mower blades with the engine speed set to SLOW.

MOWING

1.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

2.Set the mower cutting height to the desired setting using the mower cutting height switch.

3.Set the engine speed control to FAST.

4.Turn the mower blades ON (pull switch up).

5.Move the ground speed control levers in from START/PARK positions to drive positions (levers in across the operator’s lap).

7.Begin mowing. See DRIVING PRACTICE.

8.When finished, turn the mower blades OFF (push switch down).

PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND

NOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked on

aslope.

1.Turn the mower blades OFF, push the ground speed control levers out to their START/PARK positions, turn the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Locate the transmission release levers (C, Figure 3) at the rear of the unit.

3.Pull both levers back and down to release the transmissions (position B, Figure 3).

4.Pull the ground speed control levers in to their DRIVE positions.

The rider can now be pushed by hand.

5.After moving the rider, set the ground speed control levers to START/PARK and push both transmission release levers forward to re-engage the transmissions (position A, Figure 3).

DO NOT TOW RIDER

Towing the unit will cause transmission damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit. Do not use this unit to push or pull another vehicle or object.

A

B

C

Figure 3. Transmission Release Levers

A.Drive Position

B.Push Position

C.Transmission Release Levers

9. Stop the rider and engine (see STOPPING THE

 

RIDER AND ENGINE).

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual 20HP Zero-Turn RidersPage Table of Contents Safety Rules General OperationIgnition System Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Service & Maintenance Safe Handling of GasolineSafety & Operation Decals 2690716Mfg. No Identification Numbers ID TagGround Speed Levers Parking Brake OperationControl Functions Engine Speed ControlGeneral Operating Safety Checks Before Starting Fuel RecommendationsStarting the Engine Emergency StoppingStopping the Rider & Engine MowingForward Travel Practice Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting Turns Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnRemoving the Mower Deck Mower Deck Removal InstallationInstalling the Mower Deck Rider MAINTENANCE, All Models MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule 20HP Briggs & StrattonClean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas and AIR Filter Accessing the Engine CompartmentClean Debris from Rider Engine Compartment Check Tire PressureOil LubricationGrease Clean Deck Check / Replace Mower Blades Blade RemovalOperational Safety Checks Clean the Battery and CablesCheck Rider Safety System Check / Adjust PTO Clutch Adjust PTO Clutch Window Adjustment Nut Feeler GaugeChange Engine OIL & Filter Check Engine OIL LevelChange Engine OIL Service AIR Filter PRE-CLEANER Air Filter Removal & InstallationReplace Spark Plug Pre-Cleaner ServiceAir Filter Service Pre-Cleaner Speed Balancing Adjustment Service & AdjustmentsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentEngine Adjustments Brake AdjustmentBattery Charging 62cmMower Deck Leveling Adjustments Side to Side LevelingFront To Back Leveling Mower Belt ReplacementMower Drive Belt Replacement Before Storage StorageStorage After StorageTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting the Mower Engine Transmission SpecificationsService Items ChassisPage Aerate HOW and When toWATER, Fertilize HOW High to MOW the GrassWhen and HOW Often to MOW Proper Mowing Speed
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