Check Tire Pressures; Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level - Briggs & Stratton FW25 series Setup Instructions

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Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level

This unit is equipped with two transmission oil tanks. One
transmission oil tank supplies oil to one transmission. The level
of oil in both transmission tanks must be checked, and if
necessary, filled.
Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil.
1. Locate the transmission oil tanks (A, Figure 4) positioned
by the fuel tank assembly.
2. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. The oil should be
up to the "FULL COLD" mark (B). If the oil is below this
level, proceed to step #3.
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3. Before removing the tank caps, make sure the area around
the tank cap and fill neck of the tank is free of dust, dirt, or
other debris. Remove the tank cap.
4. Add oil up to the "FULL COLD" mark (B).
5. Reinstall the tank caps.
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6. After adding oil to the tanks, it may be necessary to purge
air from the hydraulic system. If the unit is not driving
properly perform the Purging the Air from the Hydraulic
System procedure.

Check Tire Pressures

Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained
at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may
differ slightly from the "Max Inflation" stamped on the side-wall
of the tires. The pressures shown in the chart provide proper
traction and extend tire life.
Tire
Front
Rear
Check Mower Blade Bolt Torque
WARNING
Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp.
• Mower blades are sharp. For your personal safety, do
NOT handle mower blades with bare hands.
• Careless or improper handling of blades may result in
serious injury.
• Blade mounting bolts must each be installed with a flat
washer and then securely tightened. Torque blade
mounting bolts to 120 ft. lbs. (163 Nm).
1. Raise the mower deck to it's highest cutting position.
2. Check that the blades are installed with the tabs pointing
up (A, Figure 5) towards the deck as showing in Figure 5.
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Pressure
N/A (flat free tire)
15 psi (1,03 bar)

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