Briggs & Stratton RIDER 16 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
The hydrostatic transmission must not be opened during the warranty period.
Brakes do not work
satisfactorily
The machine moves while in
neutral
Brake linkage
Brake lining
Hydrostatic transmission
Accelerator
Damaged or incorrectly adjusted
Worn or saturated in oil
Internal fault on e.g. gear shift axle
Incorrectly adjusted or seized
Oil level too low
Change linkage and adjust to right
setting
Change brake lining
Repair or replace the hydrostatic
transmission
Lubricate and adjust
Fill engine oil SAE 10W/30 to
correct level
Difficulty in changing gear
Hydrostatic transmission
Accelerator
Internal fault on e.g. gear shift axle
Incorrectly adjusted or seized
Lubricate and adjust
The machine cannot be towed
or pushed
Bypass valve
Bypass valve only partly activated
Linkage damaged or seized
Internal fault in the hydrostatic
transmission
Pull out the control fully
Replace damaged parts. Adjust
Repair or change the hydrostatic
transmission
Repair or replace the hydrostatic
transmission