Briggs & Stratton 5900624 Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications

Table of Contents
Operator Safety	2
Identification Numbers	11
Safety Decals	12
Safety Interlock System	13
Features & Controls	14
Control Functions	14
Control Functions - Liquid Cooled Model	16
Operation	18
General	18
Checks Before Starting	18
Starting the Engine	19
Stopping the Rider	19
Pushing the Rider by Hand	19
Zero Turn Driving Practice	20
Mowing	22
Mowing Recommendations	22
Mowing Methods	23
Attaching a Trailer	24
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar	25
Storage	26
Starting After Long Term Storage	26
Regular Maintenance	27
Maintenance Schedule	27
Checking Tire Pressures	28
Checking/Adding Fuel	28
Fuel Filter	28
Oil & Filter Change	28
Check Hydraulic Oil Level	29
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change	29
Check Engine Coolant Level	30
Change Engine Coolant	30
Clean Radiator & Screen	30
Lubrication	31
Battery Maintenance	32
Servicing the Mower Blades	33
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service	34
Troubleshooting the Tractor	34
Troubleshooting the Mower	35
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems	36
Seat Adjustment	37
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	37
Speed Balancing Adjustment	37
Neutral Adjustment	38
Return to Neutral Adjustment	38
Parking Brake Adjustment	39
Rear Suspension Adjustment	40
Mowing Height Adjustment	41
Foot Pedal Adjustment	41
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment	42
Deck Leveling Adjustment	43
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement	44
Mower Belt Replacement	45
Battery Service	46
Specifications	48

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

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Operation

Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications

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