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Briggs & Stratton 309006 00A Series Instruction Book

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  • Page 1 MODEL 309006x00A Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY, PREPARATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCT INFORMATION The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LIMITED WARRANTY ......... . . RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER .

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2006 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2006 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the product that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.

  • Page 4: Responsibility Of The Owner

    OWNER’S INFORMATION This instruction book is for several different models. The instructions are written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most ser- vice books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and ability.
  • Page 5 OWNER’S INFORMATION 16. Use extra caution when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. 17. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into Neutral before attempting to start the engine. 18. Always wear goggles, safety glasses, or an eye shield when you operate the unit to protect your eyes from foreign objects that can be thrown from the unit.
  • Page 6 OWNER’S INFORMATION V. Safe Handling Of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. Use only an approved gasoline container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
  • Page 7 SAFE MOWING GUIDE Each person that operates power controls and how they work. In an equipment must learn to use correct and emergency, how fast you can stop the safe mowing procedures. To help you blade is important. Learn how to control learn, carefully read the following the mower at all times.
  • Page 8 SAFE MOWING GUIDE mower was completely assembled at the of the mower. Stop the engine. Let the When you mow, remember that children store, you must still check the mower engine and transmission cool before are attracted to the mower. Always use according to the assembly instructions.
  • Page 9 SAFE MOWING GUIDE Also, the grass bagger will function better feel new or excessive vibration, a blade that is not sharp or at a slow when the engine is operating at maximum immediately stop the engine and check for engine speed you can damage the grass. speed.

  • Page 10: International Pictorials

    SAFETY RULES INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS IMPORTANT: Some of the following pic- Flush Eyes Immediately With Water. 10 DANGER: No Step. torials are located on your unit or on Get Medical Help Fast. 11 DANGER: Keep Feet And Hands literature supplied with the product. Be- Away From Rotating Blade.

  • Page 11: Preparation

    PREPARATION PREPARATION Locate the two tear tabs at the top of the carton. Pull the tear tape no more than twelve inches at a time. Read and follow the preparation instructions for your mower. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. Re-grasp the tear tape next to the carton and pull again.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Free Battery

    PREPARATION MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY Remove the protective cap from the battery terminal. Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the a rate of 6 amperes for one hour. If you do not have a battery battery, check the battery date.

  • Page 13: How To Engage The Transmission

    PREPARATION HOW TO ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION To allow the unit to be pushed, the unit was shipped with the automatic drive disconnect in the PUSH POSITION. Before operating, the automatic drive disconnect must be set in the DRIVE POSITION. (Figure 2) Automatic Drive Disconnect The engine must be off.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION Clutch / Brake Ignition Key Switch Pedal Blade Rotation Control Shift Lever Lift Lever Throttle Control Lever Figure 3 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: SHIFT LEVER: Use the blade rotation Use the shift lever to change the speed of the control to start and stop the rotation of the blade.

  • Page 15: Attachments

    OPERATION ATTACHMENTS This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment weight is 200 pounds. Gross weight is the weight of the attachment page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn or trailer and any load that might be on or in it. sweeper, a lawn aerator, a hopper spreader, or a small trailer.

  • Page 16: How To Stop The Unit

    OPERATION HOW TO STOP THE UNIT Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the WARNING: Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal. unit. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.

  • Page 17: How To Use The Blade Rotation Control

    OPERATION HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade (Figure 7). Disengage Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation con- Position trol is in the DISENGAGE position. To rotate the blade, move the blade rotation control forward to lock the blade in the ENGAGE position.

  • Page 18: How To Disconnect The Transmission

    OPERATION HOW TO DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION To push the unit, use the automatic drive disconnect to release the transmission. (Figure 9) The engine must be off. The automatic drive disconnect is located under the left side of the seat deck next to the hydrostatic transaxle. Automatic Drive Disconnect To release the transmission and push the unit, pull and twist the DRIVE POSITION...

  • Page 19: How To Use The Speed Control Lever

    OPERATION HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL LEVER The Hydrostatic Drive is very easy to operate. The drive system has a a clutch/brake pedal on the left side (see Figure 10) and a speed Clutch/Brake control lever on the right side (see Figure 11). Pedal The speed and direction of travel is controlled by the speed control lever (see Figure 11).

  • Page 20: How To Transport The Unit

    OPERATION SPEED CONTROL LEVER POSITIONS FUNCTION THROTTLE SPEED The forward speed is controlled by the position of the speed control CONTROL lever. The following chart provides functions along with the LEVER positions of the speed control lever. Always operate the engine POSITION with the throttle control in the FAST position.

  • Page 21: How To Install The Side Discharge Attachment

    OPERATION HOW TO INSTALL THE SIDE DISCHARGE ATTACHMENT Remove the fasteners that secure the mulcher cover (see WARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis- connect the wire from the spark plug. Make sure the Figure 13). blade rotation control is in the DISENGAGE position. Lift the mulcher cover.

  • Page 22: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK THE OIL CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with SAE separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas 30 weight oil.

  • Page 23: How To Operate With The Mower Housing

    OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The mulch cover is a safety device. Do not CAUTION: Do not operate with the mower housing in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position. If you operate in the remove the mulch cover. The side discharge attach- LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position, the mower housing and ment forces the discharged material toward the blades can be damaged.

  • Page 24: Operating Tips

    OPERATION OPERATING TIPS Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the car- blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug is dis- rect.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE TABLE FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH BEFORE STORAGE PROCEDURE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Tires, Check √ Blade, Inspect and Sharpen √ Battery, Check and Charge √ √ Battery, Clean √ √ Lubrication √ √ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The owner’s responsibility is to maintain this product. This will Follow the Maintenance section to keep the unit in good operat- extend the life of the product and is also necessary to maintain ing condition.

  • Page 26: How To Remove And Install The Blade

    MAINTENANCE INSPECT BLADE Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 35 foot pounds. WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade Install the mower housing. See “How To Install The Mower hits an object, stop the engine.

  • Page 27: Maintenance Free Battery

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a wire brush. To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from the unit as Install the battery. follows. To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery terminals. WARNING: To prevent sparks, disconnect the black battery cable from the negative (−) terminal before you HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY...

  • Page 28: Where To Lubricate

    MAINTENANCE WHERE TO LUBRICATE Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly. CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit.

  • Page 29: How To Check The Oil

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE Remove the oil drain cap. Drain the oil completely from the engine. Install and tighten the oil drain cap. Only use a high quality detergent oil rated with API service HOW TO CHECK THE OIL classification SG, SH, SJ or SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature using NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.

  • Page 30: How To Level The Mower Housing

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better. Level Adjustment WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust- Position ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the Lift Lever spark plug.

  • Page 31: How To Check The Blade Rotation Control

    MAINTENANCE Check the blade(s). Keep a sharp edge on the blade(s). A blade HOW TO CHECK THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL that is not sharp will cause the tips of the grass to become brown. WARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotation control must operate correctly.

  • Page 32: How To Remove The Mower Housing

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Push the mower housing under the right side of the unit. Move the lift lever to the level adjustment position (Figure 27). Put the mower drive belt around the stack pulley.

  • Page 33: How To Replace The Motion Drive Belts

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELTS ENGINE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”. Set the rear hitch on a 10 to 12 inch block. The block must be high enough to raise the rear wheel of off the ground (see Figure 29).

  • Page 34: How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Install the new mower drive belt. Pull the brake pad away Remove The Mower Housing”. from the jackshaft pulley. Put the mower drive belt around the jackshaft pulley.

  • Page 35: How To Adjust The Speed Control Lever

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE SPEED CONTROL LEVER WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust- Assemble the adjuster nut to the hydro actuator arm and ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the secure with the hair pin. spark plug.

  • Page 36: How To Install The Wheels

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS Cotter Pin If the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they are Hub Cap installed as follows. Washer Washer Front Wheel Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor. Slide the front wheel on the spindle (See Figure 37).

  • Page 37: How To Replace The Fuse

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE THE ENGINE If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuse Clean the dirt and grass from the engine. is next to the battery. Remove the fuse and replace with a 15 amp. automotive fuse (Figure 39).

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM: The engine will not start. PROBLEM: Excessive vibration. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book. Replace the blade. Check for loose engine bolts. Electric−Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables. Decrease the air pressure in the tires. Drain the fuel tank.

  • Page 39: Index

    INDEX Spark Arrester, 13, 25, 29 Mulcher, Operation, 24 Starting, 22 Mulcher Cover, Remove, 21 Adjustments Storage, 37 Blade Rotation Control, 31 Throttle Control, 16 Clutch, 35 Change, 29 Mower Housing, Level, 30 Check, 22, 29 Air Screen, 29 Fuel, Type, 22 Type, 22 Attachments, 15 Fuse, 37...

  • Page 40: Slope Guide

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