Setup Procedures; Check The Engine Oil Level - Briggs & Stratton FW25 series Setup Instructions

Setup Procedures

The items in this section provide the information necessary to
fully assemble, test, and prepare the unit, that these instructions
were included with, for delivery to your customer.
The Quick Setup List provided on page 2 of this booklet to
help you identify and check that the items have been
performed.
Uncrating
1. Locate the transmission release levers (A, Figure 1) by the
rear wheels of the unit.
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2. To disengage the transmissions (free-wheel position), pull
both transmission release levers back and out so that they
lock in the disengaged (free-wheel position)(C).
3. Disengage the parking brake.
4. Be sure there are no sharp objects on the bottom skid to
puncture the unit's tires. Roll the unit forward off of the
bottom skid.
5. After moving the unit, re-engage the transmissions (drive
position) by pulling the transmission release levers rearward
and inward to release them from the disengaged position
and then allow them to move forward to the engaged (drive)
position (B).
Connect the Battery Cables to the Battery
(Electric Start Models Only)
WARNING
Battery acid can cause severe burns. Wear protective
gear when handling the battery.
Open flames and sparks can cause battery to explode.
BATTERY SAFETY RULES:
• Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin.
• Wear eye protection when handling the battery.
• To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks away from
the battery, especially while charging.
• When installing the battery cables, connect the positive
(+) cable first and negative (-) cable last. If not done in
this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the
frame by a tool.
1. Connect the red positive battery cable (B, Figure 2) to the
positive battery post.
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2. Connect the black negative battery cable (A) to the negative
battery post.

Check the Engine Oil Level

1. Use the dipstick (A, Figure 3) to check the engine oil level.
If necessary add engine oil. Check the engine manufacturers
owner's manual for the oil recommendations.
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