Briggs & Stratton 131F manual Operate on Hills, Use the Grass Bagger, Empty the Grass Bagger

Operation

9.Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower housing does not cut level, see “Level the Mower Housing”.

WARNING

For better control of the unit, select a safe speed.

Operate on Hills

WARNING

Do not ride up or down slopes that are too steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit across a slope.

1.Before you ride up or down a hill, move the shift lever (4) to the slowest speed (see Figure 13).

2.Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill. If you must stop, quickly push the clutch/brake pedal

(2) forward and set the parking brake.

3.To start again, make sure the shift lever is in the slowest speed. Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW position. Slowly release the pedal.

4.If you must stop or start on a hill, always have enough space for the unit to roll when you release the brake and engage the clutch.

5.Be very careful when you change directions on a hill. When on a slope or in a turn on a hill, move the throttle control to the SLOW position to help prevent an accident.

Use the Grass Bagger

WARNING

Do not ride up or down slopes that are too steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit across a slope.

To operate with the grass bagger, follow the steps below.

1.Start the engine.

2.Move the throttle control (7) to FAST position (see Figure 13).

3.Move the shift lever (4) to FIRST position. To fill the grass bag, always operate at the slowest speed.

4.If the height of the grass is more than 3-1/2 inches (9 cm), cut the grass with the mower housing in the highest position. Then, lower the mower housing and cut the grass again.You can also cut at 1/2 to 2/3 of the full cutting width of the mower housing.

Clear the Connector Tube and the Extension Tube

If the connector tube or the extension tube becomes filled with grass, clear as follows.

1.Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISEN- GAGE position (see Figure 13).

2.Move the shift lever (4) to the neutral (N) position.

3.Engage the parking brake (6).

4.Stop the engine.

5.Remove the grass bagger (9) (see Figure 8).

6.Use a long stick to push any grass and debris from the connector tube or the extension tube (see Figure 15).

7.If the connector must be removed, see “Remove the Connector Tube”.

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Figure 15

Empty the Grass Bagger

1.Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position (see Figure 13).

2.Move the shift lever (4) to the neutral (N) position.

3.Engage the parking brake (6).

4.Raise the rear of the grass bag (see Figure 16).

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