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5100784

Rev. No. 03

Rev. Date: 8/2007

TP 100-7303-03-HC-F

Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group

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

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

HydroCut Series

Transaxle Drive Walk-Behind Mower

Model Number:

Description

5900111

HC36KAV13E, 13HP, 32” Cut Walk-behind Mower

5900604

HC32KAV13E, 13HP, 32” Cut Walk-behind Mower

5901037

HC32KAV13, 13HP, 32” Cut Walk-behind Mower

Summary of Contents for HydroCut 5900111

Page 1: ...5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 OPERATOR S MANUAL HydroCut Series Transaxle Drive Walk Behind Mower Model Number Description 5900111 HC36KAV13E 13HP 32 Cut Walk behind Mower 5...

Page 2: ...instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment Briggs Stratton Yard Power Products Group Copyright 2007 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved...

Page 3: ...nance 23 Maintenance Schedule 23 Checking Tire Pressure 23 Checking Adding Fuel 24 Fuel Filter 24 Oil Filter Change 24 Check Change Air Filter 24 Lubrication 25 Servicing the Mower Blades 26 Troublesh...

Page 4: ...ne with the equipment you have chosen 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...

Page 5: ...Be sure to clean up the area to be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you start mowing Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard defl...

Page 6: ...are extremely flammable Do not smoke 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 indoo...

Page 7: ...wing 22 Use care when 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...

Page 8: ...Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing or traction could cause sliding 5 Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on the ground ride on units 6 Do not mow excessively steep slopes 7 Do n...

Page 9: ...it for all movement to 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 c...

Page 10: ...dealer for replacement parts service or information you MUST have these numbers Record your model serial number and engine serial numbers on the space provided for easy access These numbers can be fou...

Page 11: ...ormation while you are operating your unit All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your mower should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these instruct...

Page 12: ...ealer NOTE Once the engine has stopped PTO switch must be turned off in order to start the engine WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no...

Page 13: ...ate the key switch to the ON position before pulling on the starter rope Turn the key to STOP to stop the engine Throttle Control Pulling the round choke control knob D out fully chokes the engine for...

Page 14: ...ine will shut off if the operator releases the handles with the PTO engaged Cutting Height Adjust Handle The cutting height adjust handle controls the mower cutting height To adjust the mower cutting...

Page 15: ...or parking brake disengaged Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name location and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instruction...

Page 16: ...stem is activated Parking Brake DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake ENGAGE Locks the parking brake Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake Move the lever fully forward to diseng...

Page 17: ...ake sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the parking brake is engaged 36 model only Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle position Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully...

Page 18: ...T and sliding the release handle towards the rear of the machine DO NOT TOW MOWER Towing the unit will cause hydraulic transmission damage Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit Figure...

Page 19: ...nfall the prevailing temperature and the lawn s overall condition Cutting the grass too short causes weak thin grass plants which are easily damaged by dry periods and pests Cutting too short is often...

Page 20: ...o fast using a slower ground speed 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...

Page 21: ...for broadcasting side discharging or grass bagging operation ENGINE SPEED GROUND SPEED FOR BROADCASTING Use full engine throttle matched with a slow ground speed so that clippings will be finely cut...

Page 22: ...int is chipped or damaged WARNING Never store the unit with gasoline in engine or fuel tank in a heated shelter or in enclosed poorly ventilated enclosures Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark...

Page 23: ...er to engine owner s manual Change original engine oil after initial break in period More often in hot over 85 F 30 C weather or dusty operating conditions Service after the first 25 hours then after...

Page 24: ...ation wrench or a large slotted screwdriver turn the oil drain valve A counterclockwise to open the valve and drain the engine oil 5 After draining turn the oil drain valve A clockwise to close the va...

Page 25: ...rris Red Grease P N 5022285 is recommended automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil operator presence parking brake handle pivot ground speed control...

Page 26: ...shown in Figure 13 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 4 Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 14...

Page 27: ...nections 6 Safety interlock switch 6 Replace as needed See authorized faulty service dealer 7 Spark plug s faulty fouled 7 Clean and gap or replace or incorrectly gapped See engine manual 8 Water in f...

Page 28: ...ed 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Cutting height set too low 3 Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass 4 Discharge chute plugged 4 Cut grass with discharge pointi...

Page 29: ...ctly 2 Tires are not properly inflated 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Blades are damaged 3 Replace the blades 4 Deck shell is damaged 4 Repair or replace the deck 5 Mower spindle is bent or loose 5 R...

Page 30: ...spindle Remove the pulley and key Move the pulley spacers into the proper position in relation to the cutting range Reinstall the pulley and key Reinstall the nut and torque to 85 90 ft lbs 115 122 N...

Page 31: ...sides being vertical Place a 1 8 3mm thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4 blocks See Figure 20 4 Lower the mower deck until the deck rests against the 2 x 4 blocks and spacers 5 Loosen the bolts A F...

Page 32: ...the left hand side of the machine and install the belt onto the idler pulley A 7 Run the mower under no load condition for about 5 minutes to break in the belt Mower Deck Drive Belt 36 Model 1 Park ma...

Page 33: ...5 Refer to Figure 25 Align the holes in the sprockets with the spindle mounting hardware as shown The blades will be perpendicular to each other 6 Install the new belt on the LH sprocket D again maki...

Page 34: ...anger to remove the spring A Figure 26 from the anchor pin C 5 Remove the belt from the idler pulley Then remove the belt from the transaxle drive pulley and pull towards front of machine Remove the b...

Page 35: ...thout contacting the handle bars Adjusting the Lever Position 1 Remove the hairpin and clevis pin D that fasten the control rod E to the lever pivot C 2 Loosen the jam nut and adjust the position of t...

Page 36: ...adjustment nuts NOTE The actual air gap between the rotor and armature may vary even after performing the adjustment procedure This is due to dimensional variations on component parts and is an accep...

Page 37: ...e WARNING Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery the gasses coming from it are highly explosive Ventilate the battery well during charging the specific gravity of a cell once per hour The b...

Page 38: ...s suspected examine all fill vents 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...

Page 39: ...th 72 183 cm Overall Width 48 122 cm Height 41 104 cm Weight apx 355 lbs 161 kg NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice Specifications Engine Power...

Page 40: ...ree 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 FE...

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Page 43: ...rized Ferris dealer 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...

Page 44: ...w Filter 13 HP Kawasaki Electric Start Make Kawasaki Model FH381V Oil Capacity 3 2 pt 1 5L w Filter CHASSIS Fuel Tanks Capacity 4 Gallons 15 1 L Rear Wheels Tire Size 16 x 6 50 12 Inflation Pressure 1...

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