Briggs & Stratton 131F Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Operation
Mowing and Bagging Tips
1. For a lawn to look better, check the cutting level of
the mower housing. See “Level the Mower
Housing”.
2. For the mower housing to cut level, make sure the
tires have the correct amount of air pressure. The
correct air pressure is shown on the side of the
tires.
3. Every time you use the unit, check the blade. If the
blade is bent or damaged, immediately replace the
blade. Also, make sure the nut for the blade is
tight.
4. Keep the blade(s) sharpened. Worn blades will
cause the ends of the grass to turn brown.
5. If the grass is very high, cut two times to decrease
the load on the engine. First cut with the mower
housing in the highest position and then lower the
mower housing for the second cut.
6. Operate the engine with the throttle in FAST
position and the shift level in first or second gear.
7. For better cutting performance and a quality cut,
mow with the shift lever in one of the slower
speeds.
8. After each use, clean the bottom and top of the
mower housing for better performance. Also, a
clean mower housing will help prevent a fire.