Briggs & Stratton 5900559 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Table of Contents
1
Operator Safety .................................................. 2
Identification Numbers ..........................................11
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words .................11
Safety Icons ..........................................................11
Safety Decal Location ...........................................12
Safety Interlock System ........................................13
Features & Controls ......................................... 14
Control Functions ..................................................14
Operation ........................................................... 16
General .................................................................16
Checks Before Starting .........................................16
Starting the Engine ...............................................17
Stopping the Rider ................................................17
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................17
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................18
Mowing ..................................................................20
Mowing Recommendations ...................................20
MowingMethods ....................................................21
Attaching a Trailer .................................................22
Raising & Lowering the Roll Bar ...........................23
Storage .................................................................24
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................24
Regular Maintenance ....................................... 25
Maintenance Schedule .........................................25
Check Engine Oil Level ........................................25
Engine Maintenance .............................................25
Checking Tire Pressures ......................................26
Checking / Adding Fuel .........................................26
Fuel Filter ..............................................................26
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................26
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................27
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change ...................................27
Cooling System (Liquid Cooled Models Only) ......28
Lubrication ............................................................29
Battery Maintenance .............................................30
Anti-Scalp Deck Casters .......................................30
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................31
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service ...... 33
Troubleshooting the Rider ....................................33
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................34
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........35
Seat Adjustment ....................................................36
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............36
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................37
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................37
Return-To-Neutral Adjustment ..............................38
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................38
Suspension Adjustment ........................................39
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................40
Foot Pedal Adjustment .........................................40
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment .........................41
Deck Leveling Adjustment ....................................42
Deck Lift Spring ....................................................42
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................43
Blade Brake Check ...............................................44
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement .............45
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................46
Battery Service ......................................................47
Specifications ................................................... 49
Slope Identification Guide ............................... 50
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Not for
Reproduction