Briggs & Stratton 131F manual Owner’s Information, Know Your Product, Responsibility of the Owner

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Owner’s Information

Know Your Product

If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and the function of the controls. To help pre- vent an accident, follow the operating instructions and the safety rules. Keep this manual for future reference.

WARNING

Look for this symbol to indicate important safety precautions. This symbol indicates: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk.”

Responsibility of the Owner

WARNING

This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders.

The responsibility of the owner is to follow the instructions below.

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Contents 13/30 Page Tabl e of Contents International Pictorials Safety Warning Pictorials Operation PictorialsCE Identification Tag Markings Identification NumbersLimited Warranty Know Your Product Owner’s InformationResponsibility of the Owner Operation Safe Operation PracticesFor Ride-On Riding Rotary Mower Ma- chines Training PreparationMaintenance and Storage Assemble the Steering Wheel AssemblyInstall the Front Wheels Install the SeatMount the Grass Bag Assembl e the Grass BagAssemble the Rear Deflector Maintenance Free BatteryCheck the Tires Charge the BatteryInstall the Battery Cabl es Check the L evel of the Mower HousingUse the Blade Rotation Control OperationLocation of Controls Use the Throttle ControlStop the Unit Operate with the Mower HousingUse the Parking Brake Change the Cutting HeightEmpty the Grass Bagger Clear the Connector Tube and the Extension TubeOperate on Hills Use the Grass BaggerStart the Engine Before Starting the EngineMowing and Bagging Tips Frequency Maintenance Required Comments Maintenance ChartGeneral Recommendations Remove and Install the Connector TubeInspect the Blade Remove and Install the BladeAdjust the Blade Rotation Control MaintenanceCheck and Adjust the Clutch Adjust the Shift LeverRemove the Battery Check and Adjust the Drive BrakeWhere to Lubricate Level the Mower HousingReplace the Motion Drive Belt Check the TiresReplace the Mower Drive Belt Remove the Mower HousingStorage over 30 days Replace the FuseOrder Replacement Parts Troubl eshooting Chart Hot engine causes a decrease in power When the clutch/brake pedal is released, belt Page Page