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ENGINE

For complete engine specifications see the engine

manufacturer's operator's manual included with your unit.
Fits models: 5901736 & 5901737

Honda GXV390 

Make

Honda

Model

GXV390UT1DABG

CHASSIS

Fuel Tank Capacity

Refer to engine manufacturer's

operator's manual

Rear Wheels

Tire Size

13 X 5 - 6.00

Inflation Pressure

25 psi (1,72 bar)

Front Wheels

Tire Size

10.5" (26,7 cm) tall X 3.0" wide (7,6

cm)

Inflation Pressure

N/A Nylon tire.

TRANSMISSIONS

Make

Hydro-Gear

Type

RT-310

Hydraulic Fluid

Sealed Transaxle

Speeds @ 3400 rpm

Forward

4 mph (6,4 km/h)

Reverse

2 mph (3,2 km/h)

DIMENSIONS 

Overall Length

71" (180 cm)

Overall Width (with discharge chute

down)

43" (109 cm)

Height

41" (104 cm)

Weight (approximate)

270 lbs (122 kg)

Warranty

If your unit is equipped with a dual function hour meter that

displays both engine hours and PTO hours, the warranty is

based on the engine hours as displayed by the hour meter.

Warranty Statement

BRIGGS & STRATTON WARRANTY POLICY (January 2014)

LIMITED WARRANTY

Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period

specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any

part 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.

This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods

and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the

nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator

map at 

 ferrismowers.com 

.The purchaser must contact

the Authorized Service Dealer, and then make the product

available to the Authorized Service Dealer for inspection and

testing.

There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties,

including those of merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose, are limited to the warranty period

listed below, or to the extent permitted by law . Liability

for incidental or consequential damages are excluded

to the extent exclusion is permitted by law.

 Some states

or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts, and some states or countries do not allow

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not

apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and

you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

or country to country.**

WARRANTY PERIOD

Covered Parts

Standard Warranty

Period

Rental Warranty

Period

Riding mowers - except

as noted below +

4 years (48 months) or

500 hours, whichever

occurs first.

Unlimited hours during

the first 2 years (24

months)

90 days

Walk mowers - except

as noted below +

(over 30 inches of

cutting width)

2 years (24 months)

unlimited hours

90 days

+Hydro Drive Belt,

Gearbox Drive Belt,

Tires, Brake Pads,

Hoses, Battery, Blades

90 days

90 days

+Mower Deck Drive

Belt (Conventional

Single Belt Deck Drive

Systems)

1 year (12 months) or

100 hours, whichever

occurs first

90 days

+Mower Deck Drive

Belts (Two Belt Deck

Drive Systems)

3 years (36 months) or

300 hours, whichever

occurs first.

(Parts and labor in year

one; parts only in years

two and three.)

90 days

+Attachments

1 year

90 days

+Engine*

See Engine Operator's

Manual

See Engine Operator's

Manual

* Emissions-related components are covered by the

Emissions Warranty Statement
** In Australia - Our goods come with guarantees that cannot

be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are

entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for

compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or

damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired

or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and

the failure does not amount to a major failure. For warranty

service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our

dealer locator map at 

 ferrismowers.com 

 (Select region:

Australia), or by calling 1300 274 447, or by emailing or

writing to [email protected], Briggs

& Stratton Australia Pty Ltd, 1 Moorebank Avenue, NSW,

Australia, 2170.

Summary of Contents for 5901736

Page 1: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 2: ...4 Pushing the Unit by Hand 16 Storage 16 Maintenance Schedule 17 Maintenance Procedures 17 Service and Maintenance Safety 17 Checking Tire Pressures 18 Checking Adding Fuel 18 Check Engine Oil Level 1...

Page 3: ...atton Corporation Identification Tag Location The product identification tag A Figure 1 can be found in the location shown 1 PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit Model Number Unit Serial Number Mower Deck Mode...

Page 4: ...afe operating techniques an explanation of the product s features and controls and maintenance information is included to help you get the most out of your equipment investment Be sure to completely r...

Page 5: ...ey before doing any cleaning refueling or servicing Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable Do not smoke while operating or refueling Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running Allow engin...

Page 6: ...er without either the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place Slow down and use caution when making turns and when changing directions on slopes Never raise deck with the blades running Never l...

Page 7: ...t Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area Before and during reverse operation look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the unit Use extra care when approac...

Page 8: ...ng blades Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use caution when servicing them Only replace blades Never straighten or weld them Keep hands and feet away from moving parts If possible do not make adjus...

Page 9: ...r 84002376 Decal Main Safety B Part Number 84002375 Decal Danger Discharge C Part Number 5061245 Decal Pinch Point D Part Number 5103665 Decal Fire Hazard Safety Icons Callout Hazard Meaning A Alert B...

Page 10: ...Test 2 Blades SHOULD turn on if Operator releases the blade engagement lockout and depresses the blade engagement lever Test 3 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and the mower deck drive belt should come...

Page 11: ...blade engagement lever 4 Maximum Forward Speed Control Lever The maximum forward speed control lever A Figure 5 has four positions and determines the maximum forward speed of the unit Icon Control Na...

Page 12: ...attempting to operate this unit Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit Operate in an open area without engaging the blades to become accustomed to the unit WARNING Read the...

Page 13: ...driving the mower 6 After warming the engine ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing Stopping the Mower 1 Bring the unit to a complete stop 2 Release the blade engagement lever to stop th...

Page 14: ...ct how well your machine cuts grass Following proper mowing recommendations can improve the performance and life of your machine Height of Grass Often cutting height is a matter of personal preference...

Page 15: ...ing If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast using a slower ground speed will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems Use an appropria...

Page 16: ...d using progressively lower settings until you find a cutting height that is matched to your mowing conditions and preferences Pushing the Unit by Hand NOTICE Towing the unit while the transmission is...

Page 17: ...m Storage Before starting the unit after it has been stored for a long period of time perform the following steps 1 Remove any blocking from under the unit 2 Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner...

Page 18: ...ard with household waste Check with your local authorities service center or dealer for safe disposal recycling facilities Engine Maintenance and Repair Refer to the engine manufacturer s manual for m...

Page 19: ...es DANGER Thrown objects hazard Avoid injury a worn or damaged mower blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s area or bystander s area resulting in serious personal...

Page 20: ...ange the mower blade bevel 24 4 The mower blade should have a maximum of 1 64 0 40 mm cutting edge B or less Balancing the Mower Blades CAUTION Thrown objects hazard An unbalanced mower blade can crea...

Page 21: ...e 28 that is installed to the trim side spindle C is aligned perpendicular to the right blade B that is installed to the discharge side spindle A 28 6 Tighten the blade mounting bolt C Figure 26 to 50...

Page 22: ...in A Figure 30 2 Press the back of the caster lock B down and install the locking pin back into the hole The locking pin will be above the the back of the caster lock 3 Repeat the process for the othe...

Page 23: ...position See Starting the Engine section for proper starting instructions 4 Loosen the jam nuts B that are tightened against the ball joints C 5 Using a wrench turn the double nut assembly D on the ne...

Page 24: ...is fastened with a multi position anchor this is not an adjustment point Do NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting performance will be compromised Changing the Mower Deck Belts 1 Release...

Page 25: ...tool carefully install the spring H onto the front spring mounting hardware 20 Install the spindle pulley C Figure 36 onto the trim side spindle shaft D making sure to properly seat the key way of the...

Page 26: ...11 Install the transaxle fan guard using the two 2 screws 12 Install the mower deck drive belt See Changing the Mower Deck Drive Belts Adjusting the Differential Drive Chain 1 Release the blade engag...

Page 27: ...e engaged position Problem Engine runs but mower will not engage Differential drive chain is broken Replace Differential drive chain Differential drive chain is out of adjustment Adjust chain See Adju...

Page 28: ...low or uneven Check and inflate the tires Problem Stepped Cutting Stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left in the lawn surface Stepped cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or mi...

Page 29: ...ncidental or consequential damages are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states or c...

Page 30: ...s impact damage or water chemical corrosion damage Improper Maintenance or Repair This product must be maintained according to the procedures and schedules provided in the Operator s Manual and servic...

Page 31: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n Notes...

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