Briggs & Stratton 5900631 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Features and Controls
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to
disengage.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle
forward to increase engine speed and back to
decrease engine speed. Always operate at FULL
throttle.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke
once the engine starts. A warm engine may not
require choking. Pull up handle to close the choke,
Push the handle down to open the choke.
Mower Deck Lift Actuator Switch
Pulling back on the switch will raise the deck, and
pushing forward will lower the deck. The actuator
must be fully extended during mowing operation. A
“ratcheting” sound will be heard at the end on the
actuator’s stroke in both directions.
Hour Meter
Measures the time of the PTO being engaged.
Engine Kill Pedal
This pedal is part of the electrical safety system. It
must be depressed by the operator’s left foot in
order to start the engine. It must remain depressed
to release the parking brake and engage the PTO
switch.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. The
fuel shut-off valve is located on the bottom of
the fuel tank. The valve is OPEN if the lever is
VERTICAL. The valve is CLOSED when the lever is
HORIZONTAL.
Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move
the lever forward, position the seat as desired, and
release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Steering Handles
Turn the handle in the desired direction to turn the
machine. The farther the handle is turned, the tighter
the turn will be.
Cutting Height Adjust Handle
The Cutting height adjust handle controls the mower
cutting height. To adjust the mower cutting height,
turn the crank handle clockwise to raise the cutting
height. Turn the crank handle counterclockwise to
lower the cutting height.
Fuel Selection Valve
The fuel shut off valve is located underneath the front
edge of the operators seat. To draw from the left side
of the fuel tank turn the handle to the LEFT. To draw
from the right side of the fuel tank turn the handle to
the RIGHT. To stop the flow of fuel turn the handle
straight back towards the seat.
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Reproduction