Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) guide

Operating Instructions

The Forward Speed Control also Establishes the Neutral-ParkPosition of the Steering Levers

LEFT WHEEL	RIGHT WHEEL
STEERING LEVER	STEERING LEVER

Forward Position

(No Control Change)

Neutral-Park

Position

Reverse Drive

Wheel Motion

Position

Fast

Throttle

Position

Idle

Position

THROTTLE

ON Position

OFF Position

CHOKE

FORWARD SPEED

CONTROL LEVER (FSC)

Full Forward

Ground Speed

Position

Intermediate

Ground Speed

Position

Neutral-Park

Position

BLADE CLUTCH

(PTO)

Engaged

Position

Disengaged

Position

Engaged

Position

Disengaged

PARKING Position

BRAKE

Operating Controls (Top View from Drivers Point of View)

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Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) Left Wheel Right Wheel Steering Lever, Operating Controls Top View from Drivers Point of View

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 Pressure Blade DriveTire Size 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 Do not mow with bystanders in the area Safety InstructionsBefore Operating 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 Operating Controls Operating InstructionsControl IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, and Function 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 Disengaged Adjusting Ground Speed and SteeringStarting the Engine 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 Drive Belts Mower Blade Profile For SharpeningBlade Balanced on Magnetic Wall-Mounted Balancer 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$160,66,21 F051 KRNHDQG7KURWWOH$VVHPEOLHV 5283XHO7DQN$VVHPEO\ F392 3DUNLQJ%UDNH$VVHPEO\ +5267$7,&*52815,9$660%/,6URXQGULYH$VVHPEOLHV F066 7UDQVPLVVLRQ6SULQJ$VVHPEOLHV 675,1*&21752/$660%/,66WHHULQJ/HYHU6&$VVHPEOLHV Dvwhqhuv 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