Briggs & Stratton 5900651 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Operator Safety .................................................. 2
Identification Numbers ............................................8
Safety Decals ..........................................................9
Safety Interlock System ........................................10
Features & Controls ......................................... 11
Control Functions ..................................................11
Operation ........................................................... 13
General .................................................................13
Checks Before Starting .........................................13
Starting the Engine ...............................................14
Stopping the Rider ................................................14
Three Wheel Rider Driving Practice .....................15
Mowing ..................................................................16
Mowing Recommendations ...................................16
Mowing Methods ...................................................17
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................18
Storage .................................................................19
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................19
Regular Maintenance ....................................... 20
Maintenance Schedule .........................................20
Checking Tire Pressures ......................................21
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................21
Fuel Filter ..............................................................21
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................22
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................22
Service Air Filter ...................................................22
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester .......................22
Lubrication ............................................................23
Battery Maintenance .............................................24
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................25
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service ...... 27
Troubleshooting the Rider ....................................27
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................28
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........29
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................30
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................31
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement ..................32
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment .........................33
Deck Leveling Adjustment ....................................34
Transmission Foot Control Pedal Neutral
Adjustment ...........................................................35
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................36
Rear Suspension Adjustment ...............................37
Battery Service ......................................................38
Specifications ................................................... 40
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Not for
Reproduction