Briggs & Stratton 5900717 manual Table of Contents, Operation, Specifications, Features & Controls

Table of Contents
Operator Safety	2
Identification Numbers	11
Safety Decals & Icons	12
Safety Icons & Interlock System	13
Features & Controls	14
Control Functions	14
Operation	16
General	16
Checks Before Starting	16
Starting the Engine	17
Stopping the Rider	17
Pushing the Rider by Hand	17
Zero Turn Driving Practice	18
Mowing	20
Mowing Recommendations	20
MowingMethods	21
Attaching a Trailer	22
Raising & Lowering the Roll Bar	23
Storage	24
Starting After Long Term Storage	24
Regular Maintenance	25
Maintenance Schedule	25
Checking Tire Pressures	26
Checking/Adding Fuel	26
Fuel Filter	26
Oil & Filter Change	26
Check Hydraulic Oil Level	27
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change	27
Check Engine Coolant Level	28
Change Engine Coolant	28
Clean Radiator & Screen	28
Lubrication	29
Battery Maintenance	30
Anti-Scalp Deck Casters	30
Servicing the Mower Blades	31
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service	33
Troubleshooting the Rider	33
Troubleshooting the Mower	34
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems	35
Seat Adjustment	36
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	36
Speed Balancing Adjustment	37
Neutral Adjustment	37
Return-To-Neutral Adjustment	38
Parking Brake Adjustment	38
Suspension Adjustment	39
PTO Clutch Adjustment	40
Blade Brake Check	40
Cutting Height Adjustment	41
Foot Pedal Adjustment	41
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment	42
Deck Leveling Adjustment	43
Deck Lift Spring	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.

Safety

Controls

Operation

Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications

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