Ignition Switch; Fuel Tank Cap; Pto Switch; Parking Brake - Briggs & Stratton 285Z Series Operator's Manual

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it
has three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN posi-
tion with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.

PTO Switch

The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disen-
gages the mower blade clutch. To engage the PTO, pull
UP on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage. Note that
the operator must be seated firmly in the rider seat for the
PTO to function.
Transmission Release Levers
The transmission release levers deactivate the trans-
missions so that the unit can be pushed by hand (see
Pushing the Unit by Hand).

Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat can be adjusted forward and backward (see
Seat Adjustments).
en

Fuel Tank Cap

To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Mower Cutting Height Adjustment
Switch
The mower cutting height is adjustable between 1.75"
(4,4 cm) and 4.0" (10,0 cm). See Cutting Height
Adjustment.

Parking Brake

Moving the parking brake lever forward and to the right
engages the parking brake. Moving the lever to the left
and back disengages the brake.
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