Briggs & Stratton 5900778, 5900779, 5900834, 5900854 Features & Controls, Operation, Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service, Specifications, Slope Identification Guide, Regular Maintenance

Table of Contents

Operator Safety ..................................................	2
Safety Decals..........................................................	8
Safety Interlock System ..........................................	9
Safety Icons ............................................................	9
Features & Controls.........................................	10
Identification Numbers ..........................................	10
Control Functions..................................................	11
Operation...........................................................	13
General .................................................................	13
Checks Before Starting.........................................	13
Starting the Engine ...............................................	14
Stopping the Rider ................................................	14
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................	14
Zero Turn Driving Practice....................................	15
Mowing..................................................................	17
Mowing Recommendations...................................	17
Mowing Methods...................................................	18
Storage .................................................................	20
Starting After Long Term Storage.........................	20

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service......	48
Troubleshooting the Rider ....................................	48
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................	49
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems........	50
Specifications ...................................................	51
Slope Identification Guide...............................	52

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

Regular Maintenance .......................................		21
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementReproduction.............39
Maintenance Schedule .........................................		21
Checking Tire Pressures ......................................		22
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................		22
Fuel Filter ..............................................................		22
Inspect Muffler & Spark Arrester ..........................		22
Change Oil & Filter ...............................................		23
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Seriving the Hydraulic System..............................		24
Lubrication ............................................................		25for
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................		26
Seat Height Adjustment ........................................		28
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................		28
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................		29
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................		30
Suspension Adjustment ........................................		32
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................		33
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment .........................		34
Deck Leveling Adjustment ....................................		35
PTO Drive Belt Replacement................................		36
Mower Deck Drive Belt
Replacement - 36” Models....................................		37
Mower Deck Drive Belt
Replacement - 48” Models....................................		38
Removing the Mower Deck...................................		40
Installing the Mower Deck.....................................		40
Removing the Operator Compartment
Assembly ..............................................................		41
Installing the Operator Compartment
Assembly ..............................................................		44
Fuse Locations......................................................		45
Cleaning the Battery and Cables..........................		45
Battery Service......................................................		46

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