Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) instruction

OWNER’S MANUAL

Safety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions

and ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUAL

Model MB (18 HP)

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Please Read and Save These Instructions	Effective Date: 12-15-05
For Safety, Read All Safety and Operation	P/N 4000-2
Instructions Prior to Operating Machine

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Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) owner manual Illustrated Parts Manual

Contents

Illustrated Parts Manual Foreword Table of Contents Hydrostatic Ground Main ComponentSteering Control Assemblies Spread Tail Wheel Axle KIT Glossary General InformationIdentifying Number Locations Fill In By Purchaser Servicing of Engine and Drivetrain Components Engine SpecificationsElectrical System Transmission Tire Size Blade DriveTire Pressure Drive Belts Mower DeckSeat FRAME/BODY Construction Front View and Right Side View Component Identification Rear View and Left Side View Top View Body Raised Before Operating Safety InstructionsDo not mow with bystanders in the area Operating Case of a clogged or plugged mower deck Maintenance Safety Instructions SAFETY, CONTROL, and Instruction Decals SAFETY, CONTROL, and Instruction Decals Setup Instructions Assembly InstructionsBattery Service Deck Caster Wheel Installation Deck Installation PTO Shaft Guard InstallationMower Deck Installation PTO Shaft Connection Deck Counterweight Spring Installation Deck Leveling Body Rod in Stowed Position Body Rod in Engaged Position Check Engine Crankcase OIL Level Adjust Mower Cutting HEIGHT, if RE- Quired Control IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, and Function Operating InstructionsOperating Controls Engine Choke PTO SwitchEngine Throttle Choke and Throttle Location Forward Speed Control FSC Hydro Lockout Rod Location Hourmeter Operating Controls Top View from Drivers Point of View Left Wheel Right Wheel Steering Lever Starting the Engine Adjusting Ground Speed and SteeringDisengaged Correct Operator Hand Position on the Controls Blade Clutch Engaged Blade Clutch Disengaged Engaging the Mower Stopping the Machine Cutting Height Adjustment Hydro Lockout Rod Freewheel Position Transaxle LockoutsHydro Lockout Rod Normal Operating Position Recommendations for Mowing Maximum Recommended Side Slope Side Discharge Shield in Lowest Position Service Item 100 250 Daily Hours Yearly Maintenance Instructions Important Tips for Care of the Briggs & Stratton Engine Engine Oil LubricationEach USE Dipstick Operating Range Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication Dipstick and Oil Fill View from above left side of tractor Lubrication Maintenance Instructions Transaxle Lubrication Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication Keep Engine Screen Clean CleaningTransaxle Oil Filter Location Transaxle Drain Plugs View from underside of tractor Clean Cooling Fins and Fan Air Cleaner System Cleaning CHECKING/SERVICING Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position Cleaning the Terminals BatteryBatteries Produce Explosive Gases Tire Pressure Blade Balanced on Magnetic Wall-Mounted Balancer Mower Blade Profile For SharpeningDrive Belts Spark Plugs REPLACING/REPAIRINGBreaker Points Belt Locations Remove Belt Guard Engine/PTO BeltEngine/PTO Belt Disengaged Engine/PTO Belt Engaged Ground Drive Belt Assembly Engaged Ground Drive Belt Assembly Disengaged Fuel Filter Location Fuel FilterCutting Blade Shear Bolts PTO Shear Pin Mower Blades Steering Lever Position Adjustment Step AdjustmentsStop Bolt Location Stop Bolt Adjustment Steering Handles Adjustment Step Neutral Position Adjustment Step Steering Lever AdjustmentFSC Position Steering Adjustment Actuator Rod Length Adjustment Straight Tracking Adjustment Step Full Forward Speed Adjustment StepNeutral Window Neutral Travel End Neutral Switch Adjustment Step Neutral Travel End AdjustFSC Switch Location Forward Speed Control Friction Adjustment Step Tilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop ADJUSTMENTS/ Electrical System 0DLQWHQDQFHHFDOV 75$&725&$/6 Refer to Decks Parts Manual 13 for Deck Decals 7LOW8S/DWFK$VVHPEO\ +$66,6$660%Dvwhqhuv KDVVLV$VVHPEO\ F009 372ULYH$VVHPEO\ Dvwhqhuv $,1&203211732575$160,66,21 F051 XHO7DQN$VVHPEO\ 5283KRNHDQG7KURWWOH$VVHPEOLHV F392 URXQGULYH$VVHPEOLHV +5267$7,&*52815,9$660%/,63DUNLQJ%UDNH$VVHPEO\ F066 6WHHULQJ/HYHU6&$VVHPEOLHV Dvwhqhuv 675,1*&21752/$660%/,67UDQVPLVVLRQ6SULQJ$VVHPEOLHV F183 OHFWULFDO$VVHPEO\ Dvwhqhuv 75,&$/$660% Detail a 6SUHDG$OH.LW Dvwhqhuv 635$7$,/+/$/.,7 F016 6&+0$7 Limited Warranty For Walker Model MB Rider Mower Sound Test Sound Model MB