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Revision C

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC

5375 North Main Street
Munnsville, NY 13409
800-933-6175

Model Number:

Description

5900749

CCW36 - 15 HP Kawasaki w/ 36” Rear Discharge Mower Deck Export

5900756

CCW36 - 15 HP Kawasaki w/ 36” Timed Side Discharge Mower Deck

5900758

CCW36 - 15 HP Kawasaki w/ 36” Side Discharge Mower Deck Export

5900967

CCW36 - 16 HP Kawasaki w/ 36” Timed Side Discharge Mower Deck

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

CCW36 Series

Walk-Behind Mowers

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for

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Summary of Contents for CCW36 Series

Page 1: ...49 CCW36 15 HP Kawasaki w 36 Rear Discharge Mower Deck Export 5900756 CCW36 15 HP Kawasaki w 36 Timed Side Discharge Mower Deck 5900758 CCW36 15 HP Kawasaki w 36 Side Discharge Mower Deck Export 59009...

Page 2: ...future reference Briggs Stratton Power Products Group Copyright 2010 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved The Ferris logo is a trademark of Briggs Stratton Corporation LLC...

Page 3: ...Maintenance 25 Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 25 Lubrication 26 Check Fill Transmission Oil 27 Transmission Oil Filter Change 27 Servicing the Mower Blades 28 Neutral Adjustment 30 Speed Balancing...

Page 4: ...sen ask a professional contact your local authorized dealer Read the Manual The operator s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as...

Page 5: ...be thrown by the blade BEFORE you start mowing Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard deflector in place Also do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is ru...

Page 6: ...oke while operating or refueling Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel Do not add fuel indoors in an enclosed trailer garage o...

Page 7: ...loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck TRAINING 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting If the operator s or mechanic s can not r...

Page 8: ...on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity Never assume that childre...

Page 9: ...o stop before adjusting cleaning or repairing 9 Clean grass and debris from cutting units drives mufflers and engine to prevent fires Clean up oil or fuel spillage 10 Let engine cool before storing an...

Page 10: ...ur unit All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your mower and mower deck should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followe...

Page 11: ...rom blades Danger Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Do not operate the engine in an unventilated area Danger Machine Rollover Operating on steep slops can cause sliding and loss of steering control and rollov...

Page 12: ...t be locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator must engage the operator presence handles in order to start the engine Safety Icons The alert symbol is used to identity safety information about h...

Page 13: ...owatts I Mass of Unit in Kilograms J Sound Power in Decibels This unit complies with European Harmonized Lawn Mower Standard EN 836 European Machinery Directive 98 37 EC and European EMC Directive 89...

Page 14: ...he cutting height adjustment handles control the mower deck cutting height To raise the mower deck cutting height crank the cutting height adjustment handles clockwise To lower the mower deck cutting...

Page 15: ...ve the auxillary lever depressed in order to deactivate the engine kill system The operator must be in the operator s area touching the handles or depressing the auxillary lever to engage the engine k...

Page 16: ...t Adjustment Handles The cutting height adjustment handles control the mower deck cutting height To raise the mower deck cutting height crank the cutting height adjustment handles clockwise To lower t...

Page 17: ...tops the engine and shuts off the electrical system RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system START Cranks the engine for starting Note Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN p...

Page 18: ...w to stop the unit Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to the unit Checks Before Starting Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on the engine oil dipstick B Figure 1 See th...

Page 19: ...of the unit 3 To disengage the pumps free wheel position pull both transmission release levers back and out so they lock in the disengaged free wheel position 4 Disengage the parking brake The unit c...

Page 20: ...belt over the edge of the left spindle pulley D Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar until the idler arm comes to a stop 4 See Figure 6 If you are adjusting the cutting height range betwee...

Page 21: ...the handle counter clockwise to lower the deck to the desired cutting height After the desired cutting heights are achieved position the cutting height adjustment handles into the handle lock positio...

Page 22: ...9 forward until desired speed is achieved To Move Backward 1 Disengage the parking brake 2 Gently squeeze both reverse speed control levers B evenly until desired speed is achieved To Slow or Stop Ma...

Page 23: ...g proper mowing recommendations can improve the performance and life of your machine Height of Grass Often cutting height is a matter of personal preference Typically you should mow the grass when it...

Page 24: ...d will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems Use an appropriate ground speed for the thickness and height of the grass you are cutting 3rd gear or slow...

Page 25: ...or grass bagging operation Engine Speed Ground Speed for Mulching Use full engine throttle matched with a slow ground speed so that clippings will be finely cut Ground speed while mulching should be...

Page 26: ...Hours Every 100 Hours Every 200 Hours Spring Fall Check Unit for Loose Hardware Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades Lubricate Mower Mower Deck Check Tire Pressure Check Hydraulic Oil Change Hydraul...

Page 27: ...Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one 6 Remove the oil dipstick D and refill with oil Refer to the engine operator s manual for oil recommendations 7 Remove the shop cloth and wipe...

Page 28: ...ts Figure 15 Front Caster Wheel A 1 4 28 Bolt A Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fitti...

Page 29: ...ilter base until the gasket makes contact then tighten 3 4 of a turn more 5 Reinstall the filter guard with the three 1 4 filter guard screws 6 Using a hex bit swivel socket or a modified allen wrench...

Page 30: ...Figure 18 Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal Figure 19 Inspecting the Mower Blade Tips A Mower Blade Cutting Edge B Square Corner C Air Lift D Wear Measurement DISCARD Mower Blade If greater than...

Page 31: ...rpen the heavy end until the mower blade is balanced See Sharpening the Mower Blades for proper sharpening instructions 4 Repeat the process until the mower blade remains in the horizontal position Re...

Page 32: ...ure all controls are in the neutral position 6 If the machine still creeps repeat the Neutral Adjustment procedure It may take several attempts to achieve neutral depending on how much the machine cre...

Page 33: ...gether to turn the rod and the third is used to lock the rod in place 1 Loosen the jam nut that locks against the clevis 2 Turn the linkage rod COUNTER CLOCKWISE to reduce the speed 3 Retighten the ja...

Page 34: ...the machine 3 With the parking brake engaged measure the compressed spring length of the brake spring The spring should be 2 3 8 6 03 cm when compressed If not position the lock nut D until the measu...

Page 35: ...er side of machine Both sides of the mower deck must be adjusted to the same height 4 Place 2 x 4 blocks under the rear of the mower deck with the 3 1 2 sides being vertical See Figure 29 5 Loosen the...

Page 36: ...adjustment handles adjust the cutting height of the mower deck to 1 1 2 3 8 cm Both sides of the deck must be adjusted to the same cutting height 8 Measure the mower belt tensioner spring C Figure 32...

Page 37: ...the belt runs in the grooves of the pulleys Do not install the deck drive belt on the left spindle pulley D at this time 7 Install the new chevron belt on the right hand sprocket and make sure that t...

Page 38: ...bolt C Figure 36 and the PTO clutch B from the engine crankshaft 4 Loosen the nut on the spring anchor eyebolt G Figure 37 to release the majority of the belt tension Use caution and remove the nut to...

Page 39: ...e necessary to depress the Reverse Speed Control Levers A Figure 38 can be adjusted to meet the comfort needs of the operator 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine 2 To...

Page 40: ...able Terminal B Positive Cable Terminal B A Regular Maintenance Handle Placement Adjustment There should be approximately 1 2 54 cm of clearance in between the handle bars and the reverse speed contro...

Page 41: ...gassing freely at a low charging rate and less than 0 003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three year period Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Jump starting is not recommended Howev...

Page 42: ...nts on the battery If ice can be seen or if the electrolyte fluid cannot be seen do not attempt to start with jumper cables as long as the battery remains frozen WARNING For your personal safety use e...

Page 43: ...nect the negative cable 10 Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel system If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system follow all safe...

Page 44: ...switch in ON position 2 Place PTO electric clutch in OFF position 3 Out of fuel 3 If engine is hot allow it to cool then refill the fuel tank 4 Engine flooded 4 Move choke control to the closed posit...

Page 45: ...d 1 See authorized service dealer for repair Engine stalls easily with mower deck engaged 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set to FULL throttle 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease ground speed 3 Cutting heigh...

Page 46: ...nflated 3 Blades are damaged 4 Deck shell is damaged 5 Mower spindle is bent or loose 6 Blades are installed incorrectly 1 Level the deck correctly 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Replace the blades 4...

Page 47: ...5 5 gallons 20 82 L Rear Wheels 15 HP 16 HP Tire size 18 X 6 50 8 Tire size 20 x 7 10 Inflation pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Front Wheels 15 HP Tire size 9 X 3 50 4 Inflation pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar 16...

Page 48: ...a power line pole a fence post or any vertical structure 3 Compare the angle of the fold with the angle of the hill SLOPE INDENTIFICATION GUIDE ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE TREE POLE FENCE...

Page 49: ...Notes N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 50: ...1 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 51: ...r Any damage or deterioration due to normal use wear and tear or environmental or natural elements or exposure Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as but not limited to filters fuel lubr...

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