Stopping The Rider And Engine - Briggs & Stratton 2691351-00 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
1. While sitting in the operator's seat, make sure the PTO
switch is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged,
and the ground speed levers are locked in the START/
PARK position.
2. Set the engine speed control past the FAST position to
the CHOKE position.
NOTE: A warm engine does not require choking.
NOTE: Some engines are equipped with a ReadyStart
feature, and do not feature a choke.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
4. After the engine starts, turn off the choke (if equipped),
and warm up the engine by running it for at least a min-
ute before driving the rider.
5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the rider
at FULL ENGINE SPEED when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be
stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to
STOP. Use this method only in emergency situations. For
normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in

Stopping the Rider and Engine.

Stopping the Rider and Engine
1. Return the ground speed levers to the middle (or neu-
tral 'N') position to stop rider movement. Pivot the
levers outward to lock them in the START/PARK posi-
tion.
2. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO
switch.
3. Engage the parking brake by moving the parking brake
lever forward and to the right.
4. Move the engine speed control to the SLOW position
and turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the key.
Mowing
1. Make sure the operator is in the seat, the ground
speed levers are locked in their START/PARK posi-
tions, the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO
switch is disengaged.
2. Start the engine (see Starting the Engine).
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3. Set the mower cutting height (see Cutting Height
Adjustment).
4. Set the engine speed control to FAST.
5. Disengage the parking brake by moving the parking
brake lever to the left and back.
6. Engage the PTO by pulling up on the switch.
7. Pivot the ground speed levers in from the START/
PARK position to the neutral 'N' position.
8. Begin mowing. See Operator Safety for tips on safe
mowing practices.
9. When finished, shut off the PTO.
10. Stop the engine (see Stopping the Rider and
Engine).
Pushing the Rider by Hand
1. Disengage the PTO, lock the ground speed levers
into their START/PARK positions, engage the parking
brake, turn the ignition OFF, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop.
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2. To disengage the transmissions, move the roll release
levers (A or B, Figure 5, depending on model), into the
PUSH position as shown.
3. Disengage the parking brake.
The rider can now be pushed by hand.
4. After moving the rider, re-engage the transmissions by
moving the roll release levers back to the DRIVE posi-
tion.
WARNING
DO NOT disengage the transmissions and coast down
slopes. DO NOT use Roll Release to disengage the
transmissions unless machine motion can be controlled
and engine is off.
WARNING
• Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
• Do not actuate the transmission release valve lever
while the engine is running.
NOTICE
DO NOT TOW RIDER. Towing the unit will cause trans-
mission damage.
Driving the Rider
Zero Turn Driving Practice
The ground speed levers of the zero turn rider are respon-
sive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of
the rider's forward, reverse, and turning movements will
take some practice.
Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown
and becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, trav-
els, and steers — before you begin mowing — is absolute-
ly essential to getting the most out of the zero turn rider.