Briggs & Stratton SZC WARNING:

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

* Keep all shields in place, especially the grass discharge chute.

* Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and

remove the spark plug wire and ignition key.

* If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engine before cleaning.

* Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven parts.

* Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that came

with your mower.

* Keep others off the tractor (only one person at a time)

REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR!

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness,

concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the

operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.

This manual covers the operating instructions

and illustrated parts list for:

SZC36A-16HN with a serial number of B3900001 to B3999999

SZC36A-17KAI with a serial number of B4000001 to B4099999

SZC36A-19KAI with a serial number of B4100001 to B4199999

SZC42A-19KAI with a serial number of B4400001 to B4499999

SMZC-36A with a serial number of B4600001 to B4699999

SMZC-42A with a serial number of B4700001 to B4799999

Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number

tag when referring to this product.

WARNING:

Contents

Main MODEL SZC OPERATORS MANUAL WARNING: I TABLE OF CONTENTS II TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D) GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE 1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS WARNING Page SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS CAUTION: 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONT'D) -NOTE- 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONT'D) WARNING: CAUTION: 2.5 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM WARNING: WARNING: Page 2.6 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & STORAGE Page 11 Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE 3.2 ELECTRICAL 3.3 TRACTOR 12 Section 3 3.3 TRACTOR (CONT'D) 3.4 CUTTER DECK 3.6 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION 4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM 4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (First Day of Use or Approximately 10 Hours) 4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE 4.5 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING Forward Travel Reverse Travel CAUTION: 4.8 PARKING THE MOWER WARNING: 4.9 AFTER OPERATION 4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION 18 4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL WARNING WARNING 4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT 4.14 Adjusting the Steering Levers TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) 22 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) the Ground ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING: 6.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS Neutral Adjustment Tracking Adjustment CAUTION: 6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: 6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT Before removing any guards, shut the engine off and remove the ignition key. 6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS 6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS Cutter Deck Level Cutter Deck Pitch Cutter Deck Height Custom-Cut Baffle Adjustment Page MAINTENANCE 7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS 7.2 LUBRICATION - GREASE FITTING LUBRICATION CHART (SEE FIGURE 7-1) MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS (CONT'D) Figure 7.1 Lubrication Fitting Points B. Changing Hydraulic Oil 7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM A. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level C. Changing Engine Oil Filter 7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM C. Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter Element 7.4 ENGINE OIL A. Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level B. Changing Engine Crankcase Oil WARNING: 7.6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER A. Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner Element 7.7 BATTERY A. Charging the Battery WARNING: B. Jump Starting C. Blade Replacement 7.8 DRIVE BELTS 7.9 CUTTER BLADES A. Blade Inspection B. Blade Sharpening 7.10 TIRES CAUTION: 7.11 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY 38 36A& 42A" CUTTER DECKS 39 36A& 42A" CUTTER DECKS No. No. Description 36 42 Ref. Part No. No. Description 36 42 40 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS CUTTER DECK 41 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS 42 SHEET METAL COMPONENTS 43 SHEET METAL COMPONENTS No. No. Description 44 SZC ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM Page 46 DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS 47 DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS 48 ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS 49 ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS 50 STEERING COMPONENTS 51 STEERING COMPONENTS 52 BRAKE COMPONENTS 53 BRAKE COMPONENTS 54 FUEL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 55 No. No. Description Ref. Part FUEL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 56 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM A FRAME TAB 57 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 58 HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY 59 HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY 60 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES WARNING Heavy-Duty Commercial 61 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 62 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ADAPTER HARNESS LIMITED WARRANTY - COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT GARANTA LIMIT ADA - EQUIPO COMERCIAL 7.11 CUERPO, PLATAFORMA Y TAPICERA 7.10 LLANTAS ADVERTENCIA: ADVERTENCIA: C. Reemplazo de la cuchilla A. Inspeccin de la cuchilla B. Afiliado de las cuchillas 7.9 CUCHILLAS DE CORTE A. Carga de la batera B. Arranque por puente 7.6 FILTRO DE AIRE DEL MOTOR filtro de aire A. Limpieza y/o reemplazo del elemento del 7.7 BATERA C. Cambio de filtro de aceite del motor A. Llenado del tanque de combustible B. Cambio de aceite del crter A. Verificacin del nivel de aceite del crter 7.4 ACEITE DEL MOTOR B. Cambio de aceite hidrulico A. Verificar el nivel de aceite hidrulico 7.3 SISTEMA HIDRULICO Figura 7.1 Lubricacin de puntos de conexin 7.2 LUBRICACIN - TABLA DE LUBRICACIN DE ACCESORIOS (VEA LA FIGURA 7-1) TABLA DE MANTENIMIENTO - INTERVALOS DE SERVICIO RECOMENDADOS (CONTINUACIN) MANTENIMIENTO 7.1 TABLA DE MANTENIMIENTO - INTERVALOS DE SERVICIO RECOMENDADOS Page Altura de la plataforma de corte Ajuste del deflector de corte personalizado 6.6 AJUSTES DE LA PLATAFORMA DE Nivel de la plataforma de corte Inclinacin de la plataforma de corte CORTE Ajuste de alineacin ADVERTENCIA: el motor y retire la llave de encendido. Antes de quitar cualquier guarda, apague 6.4 AJUSTE DE LA CORREA ACELERACIN Y ESTRANGULACIN 6.2 AJUSTES DE DESPLAZAMIENTO Ajuste neutral AJUSTES ESTACIONAMIENTO 6.1 AJUSTE DEL FRENO DE 22 SOLUCIN DE FALLAS (CONTINUACIN) SOLUCIN DE FALLAS (CONTINUACIN) IDENTIFICACIN DE FALLAS EN LAS CONDICIONES DE CORTE 4.14 Ajuste de las palancas de direccin 18 EL CSPED 4.13 AJUSTE DE LA ALTURA DE CORTE 4.12 RECOMENDACIONES PARA CORTAR ADVERTENCIA 4.8 ESTACIONAMIENTO DEL CORTACSPED 4.9 DESPUS DE LA OPERACIN 4.7 OPERACIN EN UNA CUESTA PRECAUCIN: Desplazamiento en reversa PLATAFORMA (CUCHILLAS DE CORTE) 4.6 CONEXIN DE LA TRANSMISIN DE 4.3 PROCEDIMIENTOS DE ARRANQUE Desplazamiento hacia adelante 4.4 ARRANQUE DEL MOTOR Y DIRECCIN 4.5 DESPLAZAMIENTO EN EL TERRENO 4.2 SISTEMA DE BLOQUEO DE SEGURIDAD INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIN INSTRUMENTOS PRECAUCIN: 4.1 IDENTIFICACIN DE CONTROLES E 12 3.7 PRODUCTIVIDAD 3.6 SISTEMA HIDRULICO 3.4 PLATAFORMA DE CORTE 3.3 TRACTOR (CONTINUACIN) ESPECIFICACIONES Seccin 3 Page 2.6 CONSIDERACIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIENTO Page 2.5 SISTEMA DE PROTECCIN CONTRA VUELCO 2.4 CONSIDERACIONES DE OPERACIN (CONTINUACIN) 2.4 CONSIDERACIONES DE OPERACIN -NOTA- OPERACIN (CONTINUACIN) 2.3 CONSIDERACIONES PREVIAS A LA INFORMACIN DE SEGURIDAD PELIGRO: Page WARNING INFORMACIN GENERAL TRANSMISIN ADVERTENCIA: COMPONENTES DEL TREN DE 1.3 SERVICIO AL MOTOR Y A LOS 1.2 REFERENCIA DE INSTRUCCIONES 1.1 INTRODUCCIN TABLA DE CONTENIDO (CONTINUACIN) I TABLA DE CONTENIDO EL INCUMPLIMIENTO DE LAS PRCTICAS SEGURAS DE ADVERTENCIA: OPERADOR! RECUERDE - SU CORTACSPED ES TAN SEGURO COMO EL OPERACIN PUEDE RESULTAR EN LESIONES GRAVES. MODELO SZC MANUAL DEL OPERADOR