Briggs & Stratton 1695284 manual Initial Installation, Counterweight Installation

Initial

Installation

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are always defined from the standpoint of the operator position facing forward from seat.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine, remove key and disconnect spark plug(s) before attempting to install, remove or work on the mower.

COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION

1.Slide pins (A, Figure 1) on counterweight (B) into slots (C) on front footrest support bracket (D).

2.Secure counterweight (B) with pin (E) to front footrest support (D).

3.Secure pin (E) with safety clip (F).

SAFETY RULES

B

D

C

B

C

C

A

B

1.Never operate mower on slopes greater than 10°.

2.Front counter weight is required when ever using rear mounted grass collection system.

	C
	A
F	D
	B
	E

Figure 1. Install Counter Weight

A.Slide Pins

B.Counter Weight

C.Pin Slots

D.Front Footrest Support

E.Pin

F.Safety Clip

INSTALL BLOWOUT BAFFLES

1.Remove and discard existing baffles (A, Figure 2), carriage bolts (B) and nuts (C) from mower deck housing (D).

Figure 2. Remove Baffle and Hardware

A.Baffles

B.Carriage Bolts

C.Nuts

D.Mower Deck Housing

C	D
	D
	C
B		D
	A	C	D
			C

Figure 3. Blowout Baffle Installation

A.Baffle, RH

B.Baffle, LH

C.Carriage Bolts, 5/16-18 x 5/8”

D.Nut, Whiz Lock, 5/16-18

2.Install RH baffle (A, Figure 3), and secure with 5/16-18 x 5/8” carriage bolts (C) and 5/16-18 Whiz Lock nuts (D).

3.Install LH baffle (B), and secure with 5/16-18 x 5/8” carriage bolts (C) and 5/16-18 Whiz Lock nuts (D).

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