Briggs & Stratton 150Z Series manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules
General Operation	2
Transportation & Storage	2
Slope Operation	3
Towed Equipment	3
Children	3
Emissions	3
Ignition System	3
Slope Sighting Guide	4
Service & Maintenance	5
Safety & Operation Decals	6
Identification Numbers	8
Operation
Control Functions	9
General Operating Safety	10
Checks before Starting	11
Fuel Recommendations	11
Emergency Stopping	12
Stopping the Rider and Engine	12
Starting the Engine	12
Mowing	12
Pushing the Rider by Hand	12
Driving Practice	13
Mower Deck Removal & Installation	15
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule	14
Rider Maintenance
Accessing the Engine Compartment	17
Clean Debris from Rider and Engine	17
Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas	17
Check Tire Pressure	17
Lubrication	18
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades	19
Clean the Battery & Cables	20
Check Rider Safety System	20
Check/Adjust PTO Clutch	21
Engine Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level	22
Change Engine Oil	22
Change Engine Oil & Filter	22
Service Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner	23
Replace Spark Plug	24

Service & Adjustments
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	.............25
Speed Balancing Adjustment	25
Cutting Height Adjustment	25
PTO Clutch Adjustment	25
Brake Adjustment	26
Battery Charging	26
Engine Adjustments	26
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments	27
Mower Belt Replacement	28
Storage	29
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider - Chart	30
Troubleshooting the Mower - Chart	31
Specifications	32
Service Items	32
Notes	33
Lawn Care	LC-1

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

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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 TurnsMower Deck Removal Installation Installing the Mower DeckRemoving 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 FilterLubrication GreaseOil Blade Removal Clean Deck Check / Replace Mower BladesClean the Battery and Cables Check Rider Safety SystemOperational Safety Checks Adjust PTO Clutch Window Adjustment Nut Feeler Gauge Check / Adjust PTO ClutchCheck Engine OIL Level Change Engine OILChange Engine OIL & Filter Air Filter Removal & Installation Service AIR Filter PRE-CLEANERPre-Cleaner Service Air Filter Service Pre-CleanerReplace 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 Belt Replacement Mower Drive 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