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Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) 1,15283, Refer to 17Body / Chassis Assembly, F184, F050F002

Models: MB (18 HP)

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Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) owner manual 1*,1*5283, Refer to 17Body / Chassis Assembly, F184, F050F002

Contents

Safety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions Please Read and Save These InstructionsOWNER’S MANUAL and ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUALForeword Component Identification Safety Instructions Table of ContentsAssembly Instructions Maintenance InstructionsTable of Contents Illustrated Parts ManualBODY / CHASSIS ASSEMBLY MAIN COMPONENT POWER TRANSMISSION STEERING CONTROL ASSEMBLIES ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLYPOWER TAKE-OFF PTO transmits engine power to run the cutter blades General InformationHIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION GLOSSARYTractor Serial Number Location General InformationMower Deck Serial Number Location ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Engine Serial Number LocationMODEL SpecificationsENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDIMENSIONS Tractor and Mower SpecificationsMODEL TRANSMISSION continuedDIMENSIONS continued SpecificationsCURB WEIGHT Approximate MODELFront View and Right Side View Component IdentificationRear View and Left Side View Component IdentificationTop View Body Raised Component IdentificationDANGER Safety InstructionsDANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE in this manual BEFORE OPERATING8. Do not carry passengers - maximum seating capacity is one 1 person Safety InstructionsOPERATING 16. In case of a clogged or plugged mower deck Safety InstructionsMAINTENANCE 6. Always use the proper engine service manual when working on the engine. Unauthorized maintenance operations or modifications to the engine may result in unsafe operating conditions Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALSBlade Clutch on Front Body SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALSSafety Instructions SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly InstructionsBattery Service Mower Deck AssemblyPTO Shaft Guard Installation Assembly InstructionsRoller Wheel Installation Mower Deck Installation on TractorDeck Counterweight Spring Installation Assembly Instructionsprocedure Assembly InstructionsCUTTING HEIGHT in Operating Instructions The machine must be shut off during thisPREOPERATING CHECKLIST Assembly InstructionsBody Rod in Engaged Position Body Rod in Stowed PositionAssembly Instructions DANGERDANGER DO NOT fill fuel tank with the engine run- ningDANGER Assembly InstructionsDeck Secured in Tilt-Up Position Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up pivot joint unlockedIgnition Switch Operating InstructionsIgnition Switch CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND FUNCTIONOperating Instructions PTO SwitchEngine Choke Engine ThrottleParking Brake Operating InstructionsTransaxle Lockout Rods Hydro Lockout Rod LocationOperating Controls Top View from Drivers Point of View Operating InstructionsKeep feet on footrest at all times when the machine is moving ADJUSTING GROUND SPEED AND STEERINGOperating Instructions DANGERCorrect Operator Hand Position on the Controls Operating InstructionsBeginning Recommendations are Blade Clutch Engaged Blade Clutch Disengaged Operating InstructionsENGAGING THE MOWER Cutting Height Adjustment ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHTOperating Instructions STOPPING THE MACHINETRANSAXLE LOCKOUTS Operating InstructionsHydro Lockout Rod - Freewheel Position Hydro Lockout Rod - Normal Operating PositionInstructions Operating InstructionsSide Discharge Shield in Lowest Position Maximum Recommended Side SlopeMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MB Maintenance InstructionsService Item DailyMaintenance Instructions BRIGGS & STRATTON TIPSAir Cleaner IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE Fuel SystemMaintenance Instructions LUBRICATIONLUBRICATION Engine OilLUBRICATION Maintenance InstructionsDipstick and Oil Fill view from above left side of tractor Oil Drain and Oil Filter LocationsMaintenance Instructions LUBRICATION6WHHULQJ/HYHU3LYRW HFNWR372&RXSOLQJChassis and Deck Lubrication Points Maintenance InstructionsLUBRICATION LUBRICATION Maintenance InstructionsMower Deck Gearbox Lubrication Mower Deck Gearboxes shown with gearbox cover removed for clarityMaintenance Instructions LUBRICATION/CLEANINGTransaxle Drain Plugs view from underside of tractor CLEANING Keep Engine Screen CleanMaintenance Instructions CLEANINGClean Cooling Fins and Fan Air Cleaner System Air Cleaner Components Grass Buildup in Mower HousingMaintenance Instructions CLEANING CHECKING/SERVICINGDANGER Deck Secured in Tilt-Up PositionMaintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICINGSecurity of Air Cleaner System BatteryALWAYS wear eye protection and gloves when sharpening a blade Maintenance InstructionsCHECKING/SERVICING Mower Blade Profile For SharpeningMaintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICING REPLACING/REPAIRINGREPLACING/REPAIRING DANGERMaintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGRemove Belt Guard Engine/PTO Belt DisengagedMaintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGGround Drive Belt Assembly Disengaged Ground Drive Belt Assembly EngagedREPLACING/REPAIRING Maintenance InstructionsDANGER Fuel FilterREPLACING/REPAIRING Maintenance InstructionsDANGER PTO Shear PinMaintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTMENTS Transmission Control Stop Bolt Location Stop Bolt AdjustmentADJUSTMENTS Maintenance InstructionsSteering Lever Adjustment Steering AdjustmentADJUSTMENTS Maintenance InstructionsNeutral Window Neutral Travel EndADJUSTMENTS Maintenance InstructionsNeutral Travel End Adjust FSC Switch LocationMaintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop Tilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop0DLQWHQDQFHHFDOV 75$&725&$/6Refer to Decks Parts Manual 13 for Deck Decals 75$&725&$/6IIHFWLYHDWH 8VHRQO\JHQXLQHDONHUUHSODFHPHQWSDUWV7LOW8S/DWFK$VVHPEO\ 2&+$66,6$660%DVWHQHUV KDVVLV$VVHPEO\43 F341 2&+$66,6$660%F029 F246372ULYH$VVHPEO\ 0$,1&203211732575$160,66,21DVWHQHUV QWHUQDO6WDU/RFNDVKHU0$,1&203211732575$160,66,21 AssemblyF171 F278DVWHQHUV 1*,1*5283XHO7DQN$VVHPEO\ KRNHDQG7KURWWOH$VVHPEOLHV1*,1*5283 Refer to 17Body / Chassis AssemblyF184 F050F002URXQGULYH$VVHPEOLHV +5267$7,&*52815,9$660%/,6DVWHQHUV 3DUNLQJ%UDNH$VVHPEO\F012 +5267$7,&*52815,9$660%/,6F111 F0676WHHULQJ/HYHU6&$VVHPEOLHV 675,1*&21752/$660%/,6DVWHQHUV 7UDQVPLVVLRQ6SULQJ$VVHPEOLHVF183 675,1*&21752/$660%/,6F009 F198 F385OHFWULFDO$VVHPEO\ 75,&$/$660%DVWHQHUV 5HOD\6ZLWFK$031DETAIL A 75,&$/$660%DETAIL G DETAIL H6SUHDG$OH.LW 635$7$,/+/$/.,7DVWHQHUV 7DLOKHHO$OH635$7$,/+/$/.,7 Refer to Body / Chassis AssemblyF016 F046 F013Beginning S/N 5,1*6&+0$7BATTERY 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS, AND FOR HOW LONG LIMITED WARRANTY FOR WALKER MODEL MB RIDER MOWER2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 3. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTY0.6g WALKER MFG. CO. 5925 E. HARMONY ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO 80528 970Sound - Model MB Vibration - Model MB