Briggs & Stratton 150Z Series manual Mfg. No

-release the ignition switch key (it will return to RUN position) -push the choke knob down to OPEN position

Always set the engine speed to FAST for driving and mowing.

DANGER

Decal - Tracking

Adjustment

Part No. 1726638

	Decal - Cutting
Decal - Ground	Height Switch

Decal - Control Panel Part No. 1734272

Decal - Amputation and

Thrown Objects Hazard

Part No. 1704277

DANGER

Amputation and

Thrown Objects Hazard

To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown debris, stay clear of deck edge and discharge. Do not mow without

deflector or entire grass catcher in place.

Decal - Operation, Upper Part No. 1734236

Speed Lever		Part No. 1734276
Part No. 1734271		RAISE
Forward	Right Ground	MOWER
	Speed Lever	Cutting
	(Controls Right Drive Wheel)
Neutral	Start / Park	Height

	LOWER
Reverse	MOWER
	1734276
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Engine Speed

FAST

SLOW

Choke

		CLOSED
		(Pull Knob Up)
		OPEN
		(Push Knob Down)
	Ignition Switch
			ON
Mower Blades			(Pull Up)
			OFF
		(Push Down)

Decal - Cutting Hazard Part No. 1734672 (Located on rear frame)

OPERATION

LEFT TURN	FORWARD TRAVEL		RIGHT TURN
	REVERSE TRAVEL
To Stop the Engine:
1. Move ground speed levers to PARK		To Turn On the Mower Blades:
positions.		1. Sit in seat.
2. Move engine speed control to FAST.		2. Start the engine (see "To Start Engine").
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF.		3. Pull the mower blade switch UP to
To Drive:		turn the mower blades on.
	START / PARK POSITION
1. Start the engine (see "To Start the Engine").		To Turn the Mower Blades Off:
2. Move both ground speed levers in from		1. Push the mower blade switch DOWN to
PARK position simultaneously. (Engine		turn the mower blades off.
will stop if levers are not moved in at the
same time).
3. Move levers as shown to travel.		1724236

1734272

To Start the Engine:

1Sit in the seat.

2Move ground speed levers to START/PARK positions (move both levers out).

3Turn the mower blades OFF (push switch down).

4Move engine speed control to FAST position

(lever full forward). 1

5Pull the choke knob up to CLOSED position.

6Turn ignition switch to START to crank the engine.

7After the engine starts:

2		4
	START/PARK
	FAST
	CLOSED
		5
	START	6
	OFF	3

Decal - Transmission Release

Part No. 1734532 (Located on rear frame)

Amputation hazard		Roll-over hazard
Rotating blades cut off arms and legs.		Operating on slopes can cause loss of
• Stop the mower when children or others are	10º Max.	control and roll-overs.
near.		• If you cannot back-up a hill, do not drive
• Do not carry riders (especially children) even		on it.
with the blades off. They may fall off or return		• If machine stops while going uphill,
for another ride when you are not expecting it.		turn the blades off and back down slowly.
• Look down and behind before and while	10º Max.	• Avoid sudden turns.
backing.		• Go up and down slopes, not across.

Fire hazard		Carbon monoxide hazard
Gasoline is flammable.		The engine emits poisonous carbon
Yard debris is combustible.		monoxide gas.
• Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes		• Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.
before refueling.		• Only operate outdoors.
• Keep unit cleaned of debris.
WARNING Avoid serious injury or death:
	• Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade.
• Know the location and function of	• Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before
all controls.	placing hands or feet near blade(s).		• Read the operator's manual
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, • When leaving machine, shut off, remove key, and			before using this product.
switches, etc.) in place and working.	set parking brake.
DO NOT TOW THIS MACHINE!
Damage to transmission may result.			1724207

Decal - Operation, Lower Part No. 1734207

4High Cut

3

2

1

Low Cut

1733458

DANGER

Amputation Hazard

To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge.

1704276

Left Ground	Forward
Speed Lever
(Controls Right Drive Wheel)
Start / Park	Neutral

Reverse

174xxxx

Decal - Ground Speed Lever Part No. 1734270

Decal - Cutting Height

Indicator

Part No. 1733458

Decal - Amputation Hazard

Part No. 1704276

Mfg. No. 2690770

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