Briggs & Stratton BRUTE BT19550FC Quick Setup Manual

WARNING Failure to read and follow the operator's manual and all operating
instructions can result in death, bodily injury, and/or property damage.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely fl ammable and explosive. Turn engine
off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel cap. If
fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. Allow space for
fuel expansion.
WARNING Start and run engine outdoors. Do not run the engine in an enclosed
area, even if doors or windows are open. Engines give off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide
can cause nausea, fainting, or death.
WARNING DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Before you make
an inspection, adjustment, or repair, disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep it away from the spark plug.
WARNING This cutting machine is capable of throwing objects. Failure to observe
the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death to
the operator or bystanders.
• Do not operate the walk-behind mower without proper guards or other
safety protective devices in place.
• Remove objects that could be thrown by blade.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children
and pets.
BT19550FC Overview
1
Engine Stop Lever
Handle Console
Recoil Starter Handle
Fuel Fill Cap
Cutting Height Adjust Lever
(At Each Wheel)
Mulching Plug
Form NO: 881450 (Rev. - )
Quick Setup Guide
BT19550FC Walk Behind Mower
Items Included
Side Discharge Defl ector Grass Bag
Unpacking Instructions
1. Remove the mower from the carton.
2. Raise the lower handle (A) to the operating position (Figure 2).
3 4
A C
D E G
B
Assemble the Handle
1. The handle bracket (B) has two mounting holes (Figure 3). Use hole (C) to mount the handle in
the high position. Use hole (D) to mount the handle in the low position.
2. Mount the handle in either hole (C) or hole (D) with the fasteners as shown. Tighten knobs (E)
until the lower handle is secure.
3. Remove knobs (F) and the fasteners from the lower handle (A). See Figure 4. Put the upper
handle (G) in the operating position. Tighten the knobs (F) until the upper handle and lower
handle are locked in place.
4. To mount the recoil starter rope, you must fi rst engage the engine stop lever (H). See Figure 5.
Slowly pull the recoil starter handle (I) and install the recoil starter rope into the rope guide (J).
5. On all models, secure the cable to the handle with the wire tie (K). See Figure 6.
NOTICE: Be careful when you fold or raise the handle. Do not damage the cables. A cable that is
bent will not work correctly. Before you use the unit, replace a bent or damaged cable.
Assemble The Handle Console
1. Remove the four large screws (L) from the
parts bag. The fastener is shown below.
2. Align the handle console (M) to the four
mounting holes in the upper handle. See
Figure 7.
3. Attach the handle console (M) to the upper
handle with the four hex screws (L). See
Figure 8.
Oil Fill and Dipstick
Assemble The Grass Bag
1. Slide the frame assembly (N) into the open
end of the grass bag (O). See Figure 9.
2. Make sure the handle (P) is on the outside of
the grass bag (Figure 10). Attach the clips (Q)
to the frame assembly (N).
Mount The Grass Bag
1. Raise the rear door (R). See Figure 11. Hold
the handle (S) of the grass bag and mount the
grass bag hooks (T) onto the rear door pivot
rod (U).
2. Lower the rear door. Make sure the grass bag
hooks (T) are mounted on the rear door pivot
rod (U).
FreshStart™ Fuel
Preserver Cartridge
SAE30W Oil Operator's Manual
2
A
5 6
A
F H
A K
I
7 8
M
M
L
L
9 10
O P
N
N Q
11
S R T
U
Questions ?
Do not return to store. We can help.
1-800-743-4115
Call Customer Service Toll-Free
Install The Mulcher Plug
12
V
WARNING: Before you remove or install
the mulcher plug, disconnect the spark
plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
1. Remove the grass bag (if installed).
1. Raise the rear door (V). See Figure 12.
2. Slide the mulcher plug (W) into the discharge
opening.
Assemble The Side Discharge Chute - Figure
WARNING: Before you remove or install the side discharge chute, disconnect the spark
plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
1. Raise the mulch cover (X). See Figure 13.
2. Slide the two tabs (Y) on the side discharge chute under the pivot rod (Z).
3. Lower the mulch cover (X). See Figure 14.
13 14
1
X X
Z
3
U
W
Add Oil and Fuel
NOTICE: Mower is shipped without oil in engine. Failure to add oil will result in engine damage.
NOTICE: DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
NOTICE: DO NOT use E85 fuel.
1. Move the mower outside to a fl at, level
15
surface.
2. Remove the oil fi ll and dipstick. Add the
entire contents of the supplied oil container
into the engine. Replace the oil fi ll cap and
dipstick.
3. Remove the fuel fi ll cap. Following the
three-step instructions on the Fresh Start™
card, snap the fuel preserver cartridge into
the bottom of the fuel fi ll cap.
4. Add clean, fresh UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 87 octane, leaving one inch
of space from the top of the tank for fuel
expansion.
5. Replace the fuel fi ll cap and wipe up any
spills.
Read the Operator's Manual for operating and safety instructions.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine
and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the walk-behind mower
before starting.
W