Operation
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Make the following checks and perform the service required | Engine and Blade (Briggs Quantum Series | |
before each | Engines) | |
1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter, | 1. Move the engine speed control to the fast (‘Rabbit’) | |
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely | ||
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tightened. | ||
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2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 1), wheel drive | NOTE: Briggs Quantum Series engines are equipped with a Ready | |
control (B), and ground speed control (C) to insure they | ||
StartTM feature, and thus do not feature a primer button. | ||
work freely. |
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| 2. Pull the blade control (A, Figure 3) against the handle. | |
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| 3. Start the mower: Pull the rope start handle (B) to crank | ||
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| NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade control. | |
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Figure 1: Mower controls |
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3. Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desired height. |
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4. | Check the engine oil (A, Figure 2) and add | il as neededfor |
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| Figure 3: Starting the mower |
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Figure 2: Oil and fuel fill
5.Add fuel to the tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Fill the tank to
6.Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep the engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.
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