Briggs & Stratton 7085922, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... Mfg No Model No Description 7085922 FB13250BS Briggs 13 Hydro Drive 7085923 GM2515KAW Kawasaki 15 Hydro Drive 7085924 GM2513H Honda 13 Hydro Drive Field and Brush Mower Manual No 7101186 I R 11 7 2006 TP 100 5243 IR WB SNGF ...

Page 2: ... identification numbers refer to the engine owner s manual Figure 1 Serial Number Tag ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name Number Unit MFG Number PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Type Spec Engine Model Engine Code Serial Number Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number Identification Numbers Model Serial Engine Power Rating Inform...

Page 3: ... unit severe personal injury or death to you or bystanders or damage to property or equipment This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects The triangle in text signi fies important cautions or warnings which must be followed Safety Rules Information Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Shut off the engine motor whenever you leave the equipmen...

Page 4: ...se extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive a Use only an approved container b Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke c Never refuel the machine indoors d Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run an engine i...

Page 5: ...0 ETHANOL gasoline addi tives or white gas because engine fuel system dam age could result Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check blade brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs Always comply with factory specifications on all set tings and a...

Page 6: ...l Danger Flying Objects 7073647 This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris Keep bystanders away Decal Speed Adjustn 1725230 Models All mowers Decal Danger Dismemberment 7013010 This mower deck can amputate limbs Keep hands and feet away from blades KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY DANGER Decal Caution Open Belt Drive 707359 Rotating blades and other parts can cause serious injury Keep hands an...

Page 7: ...l valve located at the botton of the tank turn knob CCW PTO Engagement Lever The PTO Engagement Lever engages and disengages the mower blade To engage the mower blade push the lever forward to the fully engaged and locked position To disengage the mower blade push the lever out of the locked position slightly to the left and pull backwards to the disengaged position When the PTO engagement lever i...

Page 8: ...l injury and or damage to unit Electric Start Optional Open fuel valve located at bottom of fuel tank by turning knob counterclockwise Set throttle control past the START position fully Right to the double lines to engage choke Turn ignition key on dash panel past RUN position to START to engage starter If engine fails to start within a reasonable period of time generally 2 3 attempts of 5 6 secon...

Page 9: ... toward the handle the more the unit will accelerate Likewise slowly releasing pressure on the bar will slowly decelerate the unit Releasing engagement bar altogether will disen gage transmission completely A B Figure 5 Forward Travel A Safety Bar B Forward Traction Drive Bar B A Figure 6 Reverse Travel A Safety Bar B Reverse Traction Drive Bar in front of handle IMPORTANT NOTE IN CASE OF EMERGENC...

Page 10: ...r the LOCK position Pull Blade Engagement Lever back against control panel Figure 8 DANGER Do not pass by or stand on the discharge side of brush mower with its engine running and blade engaged WARNING Engaging cutting blade will activate engine safety kill feature This feature uses the spring loaded safety bar located above the handle which will allow the engine to run only when safety bar is dep...

Page 11: ...s listed in the engine owner s manual This includes draining the fuel system or adding stabilizer to the fuel do not store a fueled unit in an enclosed struc ture see above WARNING Never store the unit with fuel in an enclosed poorly ventilated structure Fuel vapors can travel to an ignition source such as a furnace water heater etc and cause an explosion Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and ani...

Page 12: ...mend removing the rear wheel hubs and lubri cating the axle shafts yearly This prevents the wheel hubs from seizing onto the axle shaft and makes future service easier 1 Turn off the ignition disengage the PTO 2 Using a jack or chain hoist positioned at the center of the rear frame carefully lift the unit up until the rear tires are approximately 1 2 2 5 5 cm off the ground Note For overall unit s...

Page 13: ...1 Turn the fuel valve OFF the fuel valve is located under the fuel tank 2 Remove the two 5 16 18 x 3 4 hex bolts A Figure 13b securing the fuel tank assembly B to the unit 3 Place a container under the fuel valve to catch spilled fuel and remove the clamp securing the fuel line to the fuel valve 4 Lift the fuel tank assembly off the unit and set it aside Be careful to avoid spilling fuel 5 Perform...

Page 14: ...ting blade reinforce ment channel 5 Install the new blade into the reinforcement channel with the lift tabs pointing up toward deck Figure 15 Secure with the capscrew and lockwasher Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque capscrew C Figure 15 to 233 ft lbs 315 N m Figure 15 Installing The Blade A 4x4 Wood Block B Lockwasher C Capscrew A B C Figure 14 Removing the Blade LOOSEN WARNI...

Page 15: ...f Turn fuel valve on Engine starts hard or runs poorly 1 Fuel mixture too rich Clean air filter Check choke adjustment 2 Spark plug s faulty fouled Clean and gap or replace See engine manual or incorrectly gapped 3 Choke engaged Throttle down slightly after starting to disengage automatic choke 4 Fuel filter dirty Replace fuel filter 5 Air filter dirty Replace air filter Engine knocks 1 Low oil le...

Page 16: ...See Mower Adjustment 2 Mower tires not inflated equally See Maintenance Section or properly Mower cut is rough looking 1 Engine speed too slow Set to full throttle 2 Ground speed too fast Slow down 3 Blades are dull Replace blade See Mower Blade Service 4 Mower drive belt slipping Clean or replace belt as necessary because it is oily or worn 5 Check PTO Adjustment See Adjustments Section 6 Blade n...

Page 17: ...knut A B C D Figure 16b Travel Controls Adjustment A Engagement Bars B Hair Pin Clip C Control Rod D Jam Nut Serial Number 012003001 Up The Travel Control engagement bars A Figure 16b can be adjusted to provide the optimum ratio of forward reverse travel speed 1 Remove the hair pin clip B Figure 16b 2 Relocate the L shaped end of the control rod C into one of the four speed adjustment holes in the...

Page 18: ...ade clutch lever B 5 Move clutch rod lever B to fully disengaged position 6 Push forward on the blade clutch engagement lever Figure 18 7 Adjust nut D and clutch rod fitting C until there is no tension on the spring and minimal slack approxi mately 1 16 when the fitting is placed into hole in the blade clutch lever 8 Attach clutch rod fitting to the blade clutch lever using washer and hairpin clip...

Page 19: ...G DO NOT place hands or feet under mower deck and away from blade This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris Keep bystanders away DO NOT touch any rotating parts pulleys belts etc Loose clothing gloves etc can become entangled MOWER BELT ADJUSTMENT If the mower blade drive belt needs adjustment 1 Loosen mower blade idler pulley lock nut B Figure 19 2 Loosen or tighten mower blade idler...

Page 20: ... pulley adjust ment nut E Figure 19 as required Belt deflection should be approximately 1 8 halfway between the engine pulley C Figure 21 and idler pulley D with 10 lbs of pressure on the belt 3 Tighten idler pulley lock nut 4 Test mower and repeat adjustment as required For S N 071601076 up The traction drive belt tension is adjusted through spring tension To adjust spring tension 1 Tighten or lo...

Page 21: ...er pulley adjustment by rotating adjustment nut late models A Figure 22 or early models E Figure 23 4 Reach through rear of unit to remove traction drive belt from lower engine pulley F Figure 24 5 Loosen mower belt idle pulley lock nut B Figure 23 6 Loosen idler pulley adjustment by rotating adjustment nut C Figure 23 7 Reach through rear of unit to remove mower blade drive belt B Figure 24 from ...

Page 22: ...ting Information on page 1 for further information REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer Always use genuine Service Parts TECHNICAL MANUALS Additional copies of this manual are available as well as fully illustrated parts lists For applicable manuals currently available for your model contact your authorized dealer or the manuafac turer for information Have ...

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