Briggs & Stratton 150Z Series manual Accessing the Engine Compartment, Check Tire Pressure

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Rider Maintenance Items

WARNING

Move the ground speed levers to START/PARK positions, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for all moving parts to stop before accessing the engine compartment or performing any maintenance procedures.

ACCESSING THE ENGINE

COMPARTMENT

Lift up on the back edge of the seat deck to access the engine compartment.

Figure 12. Accessing the Engine Compartment

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND

A

B

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

 

Service Interval: Before each use.

CAUTION: If debris is not removed from the engine compartment and other hot surfaces, it creates a fire hazard. Before starting the unit at the beginning of the mowing session, remove any grass clippings, dirt, leaves, or other debris from the unit. Also clean out the engine compartment.

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINE COOLING AREAS AND AIR FILTER

Service Interval: Before each use.

CAUTION: If debris is not removed from the engine compartment and other hot surfaces, it creates a fire hazard. Before starting the unit at the beginning of the mowing session, lift the seat deck and clean any debris from the intake screen on top of the engine (A, Figure 13), exposed engine cooling fins, and around the air filter assembly. Also open the air filter cover (B) and remove any debris that has accumulated in the air filter compartment.

Figure 13. Engine Compartment

A.Intake Screen

B.Air Filter Cover

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Service Interval: 25 Hours.

Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in Figure 14. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life.

Tire

Pressure

Front

18-20 psi (1,24-1,38 bar)

 

 

Rear

10-12 psi (,69-,83 bar)

 

 

Figure 14. Tire Pressures

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Contents 20HP Zero-Turn Riders OPERATOR’S ManualPage Table of Contents General Operation Safety RulesIgnition System Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Safe Handling of Gasoline Service & Maintenance2690716 Safety & Operation DecalsMfg. No ID Tag Identification NumbersEngine Speed Control OperationControl Functions Ground Speed Levers Parking BrakeGeneral Operating Safety Fuel Recommendations Checks Before StartingMowing Emergency StoppingStopping the Rider & Engine Starting the EngineReverse Travel Practice Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing TurnsInstalling the Mower Deck Mower Deck Removal InstallationRemoving the Mower Deck 20HP Briggs & Stratton MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Rider MAINTENANCE, All ModelsCheck Tire Pressure Accessing the Engine CompartmentClean Debris from Rider Engine Compartment Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas and AIR FilterGrease LubricationOil Blade Removal Clean Deck Check / Replace Mower BladesCheck Rider Safety System Clean the Battery and CablesOperational Safety Checks Adjust PTO Clutch Window Adjustment Nut Feeler Gauge Check / Adjust PTO ClutchChange Engine OIL Check Engine OIL LevelChange Engine OIL & Filter Air Filter Removal & Installation Service AIR Filter PRE-CLEANERAir Filter Service Pre-Cleaner Pre-Cleaner ServiceReplace Spark Plug Cutting Height Adjustment Service & AdjustmentsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing Adjustment62cm Brake AdjustmentBattery Charging Engine AdjustmentsSide to Side Leveling Mower Deck Leveling AdjustmentsMower Drive Belt Replacement Mower Belt ReplacementFront To Back Leveling After Storage StorageStorage Before StorageTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Chassis SpecificationsService Items Engine TransmissionPage HOW High to MOW the Grass HOW and When toWATER, Fertilize AerateProper Mowing Speed When and HOW Often to MOW
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