Briggs & Stratton 150Z Series Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules
General Operation...................................................2
Transportation & Storage ........................................2
Slope Operation ......................................................3
Towed Equipment....................................................3
Children...................................................................3
Emissions................................................................3
Ignition System .......................................................3
Slope Sighting Guide ..............................................4
Service & Maintenance ...........................................5
Safety & Operation Decals..........................................6
Identification Numbers................................................7
Operation
Control Functions....................................................8
General Operating Safety .......................................9
Checks before Starting..........................................10
Fuel Recommendations ........................................10
Emergency Stopping.............................................11
Stopping the Rider and Engine .............................11
Starting the Engine ...............................................11
Mowing..................................................................11
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................11
Driving Practice.....................................................12
Mower Deck Removal & Installation......................14
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule .........................................14
Rider Maintenance
Accessing the Engine Compartment.....................16
Clean Debris from Rider and Engine ....................16
Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas .............16
Check Tire Pressure..............................................16
Lubrication ............................................................17
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades .......18
Clean the Battery & Cables...................................19
Check Rider Safety System ..................................19
Check/Adjust PTO Clutch......................................20
Engine Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level.........................................21
Change Engine Oil................................................21
Change Engine Oil & Filter ...................................21
Service Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner............................22
Replace Spark Plug ..............................................23
Service & Adjustments
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............24
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................24
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................24
PTO Clutch Adjustment.........................................24
Brake Adjustment..................................................25
Battery Charging ...................................................25
Engine Adjustments ..............................................25
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments .......................26
Mower Belt Replacement......................................27
Storage..................................................................28
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider - Chart .........................29
Troubleshooting the Mower - Chart .......................30
Specifications ............................................................31
Service Items .............................................................31
Lawn Care ..............................................................LC-1
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.