Briggs & Stratton Troublesh, Operator Safety, Features & Controls, Regular Maintenance

	Table of Contents
Operator Safety ..................................................			2
Identification Numbers ............................................			8
Safety Decals..........................................................			9
Safety Interlock System ........................................			10
Features & Controls.........................................			11
Control Functions..................................................			11
Operation...........................................................			13
General .................................................................			13
Checks Before Starting.........................................			13
Starting the Engine ...............................................			14
Stopping the Rider ................................................			14
Three Wheel Rider Driving Practice .....................			15
Mowing..................................................................			16
Mowing Recommendations...................................			16
Mowing Methods...................................................			17
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................			18
Storage .................................................................			19
Starting After Long Term Storage.........................			19
Regular Maintenance		.......................................	20
Maintenance Schedule .........................................			20
Checking Tire Pressures ......................................			21
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................			21
Fuel Filter	..............................................................		21
SpecificationsReproduction................................................... 40
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................			22
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Oil & Filter Change ...............................................			22
Service Air Filter ...................................................			22
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester.......................			22
Lubrication ............................................................			23
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Battery Main enance .............................................			24
Servicing the M wer Blades .................................			25
Troublesh	ting, Adjustments & Servi e......		27
Troublesh	ting the Ri er ....................................		27
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................			28
Troubleshooting C mm n Cutting Problems........			29
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................			30
Mower Belt Replacement......................................			31
Transmission D ive Belt Replacement..................			32
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment .........................			33
Deck L v	ling Adjustment ....................................		34
Transmission Foot Control Pedal Neutral
Adjustm nt ...........................................................			35
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................			36
ear Suspension Adjustment ...............................			37
Battery Service......................................................			38

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

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