Briggs & Stratton 150Z Series - Manual (Page 3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules
General Operation...................................................2
Transportation & Storage ........................................2
Slope Operation ......................................................3
Towed Equipment....................................................3
Children...................................................................3
Emissions................................................................3
Ignition System .......................................................3
Slope Sighting Guide ..............................................4
Service & Maintenance ...........................................5
Safety & Operation Decals..........................................6
Identification Numbers................................................8
Operation
Control Functions ....................................................9
General Operating Safety .....................................10
Checks before Starting..........................................11
Fuel Recommendations ........................................11
Emergency Stopping.............................................12
Stopping the Rider and Engine .............................12
Starting the Engine ...............................................12
Mowing..................................................................12
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................12
Driving Practice .....................................................13
Mower Deck Removal & Installation......................15
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule .........................................14
Rider Maintenance
Accessing the Engine Compartment.....................17
Clean Debris from Rider and Engine ....................17
Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas .............17
Check Tire Pressure..............................................17
Lubrication ............................................................18
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades .......19
Clean the Battery & Cables...................................20
Check Rider Safety System ..................................20
Check/Adjust PTO Clutch......................................21
Engine Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level .........................................22
Change Engine Oil ................................................22
Change Engine Oil & Filter ...................................22
Service Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner............................23
Replace Spark Plug ..............................................24
Service & Adjustments
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............25
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................25
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................25
PTO Clutch Adjustment.........................................25
Brake Adjustment..................................................26
Battery Charging ...................................................26
Engine Adjustments ..............................................26
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments .......................27
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................28
Storage..................................................................29
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider - Chart .........................30
Troubleshooting the Mower - Chart .......................31
Specifications ............................................................32
Service Items .............................................................32
Notes...........................................................................33
Lawn Care ..............................................................LC-1
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.