Briggs & Stratton 5900611 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Table of Contents
1
Operator Safety ...................................................2
Identification Numbers ..........................................11
Safety Decals & Icons...........................................12
Safety Icons & 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
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
Check Engine Coolant Level.................................28
Change Engine Coolant........................................28
Clean Radiator & Screen......................................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
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................40
Blade Brake Check ...............................................40
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................41
Foot Pedal Adjustment..........................................41
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment..........................42
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................43
Deck Lift Spring.....................................................43
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement..............44
Mower Belt Replacement......................................45
Battery Service .....................................................46
Specifications ....................................................48
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Safety
Controls
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting Specifications