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BRIGGSandSTRATTON Yard Power Products Group 
Copyright © 2008  Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, WI USA.  All Rights Reserved

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Page 1: ...Part No 111 2912 Rev A 1742389 Revision B TP10006226 CAUTION Read and follow all instructions 13 30 HERITAGE TRACTOR CODE 131F INSTRUCTION BOOK Code Serial No 131F 290000001 Issue 11 2008 ...

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Page 3: ...perate on Hills 16 Use the Grass Bagger 16 Clear the Connector Tube and the Extension Tube 16 Empty the Grass Bagger 16 Before Starting the Engine 17 Check the Oil 17 Add Petrol 17 Start the Engine 17 Mowing and Bagging Tips 18 Maintenance Chart 19 Maintenance 20 General Recommendations 20 Remove and Install the Connector Tube 20 Inspect the Blade 21 Remove and Install the Blade 21 Adjust the Blad...

Page 4: ...ANGER Keep people especially children away from unit 6 DANGER No step 7 DANGER Keep feet and hands away from rotating blade 8 DANGER Disconnect spark plug wire before servicing unit 9 WARNING Hot surface 10 WARNING Use caution when connecting or disconnecting accessories 11 WARNING Crushed fingers 12 IMPORTANT Follow instruc tions in owner s manual to level the deck 13 WARNING Stay clear of mower ...

Page 5: ...Speed in Rotations per Minute E Manufacturer s Name and Address F Year of Manufacture G CE Compliance Logo H Mass of Unit in Kilograms I Guaranteed Sound Power in Decibels Part No xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial No xxxxxxxxxx 20xx kW x xx xxxx max xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxdB kg xxx A B C D E F G H I ...

Page 6: ...e engine crankshaft bending N Note friction washers blade brake units and other such devices are not applicable Only machines fitted with a genuine Hayter friction disc which are used in accordance with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures are covered This warranty does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with altered misused abused or used for hire and will become invalid...

Page 7: ...d the safety rules Keep this manual for future reference Responsibility of the Owner The responsibility of the owner is to follow the instructions below WARNING Look for this symbol to indicate important safety precautions This symbol indicates Attention Become Alert Your Safety Is At Risk WARNING This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe ...

Page 8: ... petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot d If petrol is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated e Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely 4 Replace faulty silencers 5 Before using always visually inspect to see that the blades blade b...

Page 9: ...e drive to attachment a before refuelling b before removing the grass catcher c before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator s position 16 Reduce the throttle setting during engine run out and if the engine is provided with a shut off valve turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing 17 Before and when backing look behind and down for small children 18 Use extr...

Page 10: ...under the tractor 2 Slide the front wheel 1 on the spindle 3 see Figure 1 Install the front wheel so the tire is offset away from the tractor 3 Fasten each front wheel with washer 4 washer 7 and cotter pin 5 Bend the ends of the cotter pin apart to keep the front wheel on the spindle 4 After the front wheels are installed lift the tractor from the support Roll the tractor off of the container 5 If...

Page 11: ...op tube 1 onto the wire frame 2 see Figure 5 Make sure the handles 3 on the top tube and the wire frame are on top 2 Attach the struts 4 to the INSIDE of the mounting tabs 5 with bolt 6 and nut 7 Make sure the head of bolt is on the outside and nut is locked against the strut 3 7 6 1 5 4 2 6 6 5 1x121 1x121 Figure 5 3 Slide the frame assembly 8 into the grass bag 9 see Figure 6 Make sure the Velcr...

Page 12: ...y date the battery cables can be attached without charging the battery See Install The Battery s e l b a C 2 5 4 8 7 6 3 1 14x79 2x82 12 1 Mount the carriage bolts 1 in the square holes of the rear plate 2 see Figure 11 2 Attach the retainers 3 to the carriage bolts 1 The retainers 3 will hold the carriage bolts 1 in place 3 Assemble the rear deflector 4 to the rear plate 2 with the wing nuts 5 5 ...

Page 13: ...vironmental factors Check the air pressure in the tires Tires with too much air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough Also the wrong air pressure will keep the mower housing from cutting level The correct air pressure is shown on the side of the tires Check the Level of the Mower Housing Make sure the level of cut is still correct After you mow a short distance look at the area that was cut I...

Page 14: ...r normal operation and when using a grass bagger move the throttle control to the FAST position For maximum charging of the battery and for a cooler running engine operate the engine in the FAST position Use the Blade Rotation Control Use the blade rotation control 1 to engage the blade s see F Figure 13 1 Before you start the engine make sure the blade rotation control 1 is in the DISENGAGE posit...

Page 15: ...ENGAGE position Stop the Unit 1 Completely push the clutch brake pedal 2 for ward to stop the unit Keep your foot on the pedal see F Figure 13 2 Move the blade rotation control 1 to the DISENGAGE position 3 Move the shift lever 4 to the NEUTRAL position 4 Set the parking brake WARNING Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit 5 Move the throttle control 7 to the SLOW position 6 To stop the en...

Page 16: ...o steep to back straight up Never ride the unit across a slope To operate with the grass bagger follow the steps below 1 Start the engine 2 Move the throttle control 7 to FAST position see Figure 13 3 Move the shift lever 4 to FIRST position To fill the grass bag always operate at the slowest speed Clear the Connector Tube and the Extension Tube If the connector tube or the extension tube becomes ...

Page 17: ...e fuel shut off valve 1 4 turn to the OPEN po sition 2 1 Figure 17 Operation Figure 16 Start the Engine WARNING The electrical system has an operator presence system that includes a sensor switch for the seat These components tell the electrical system if the operator is sitting on the seat This system will stop the engine when the operator leaves the seat For your protection always make sure this...

Page 18: ...e blade is tight 4 Keep the blade s sharpened Worn blades will cause the ends of the grass to turn brown 5 If the grass is very high cut two times to decrease the load on the engine First cut with the mower housing in the highest position and then lower the mower housing for the second cut 6 Operate the engine with the throttle in FAST position and the shift level in first or second gear 7 For bet...

Page 19: ... the Engine Owner s Manual After 25 hours Maintenance engine Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual Remove examine sharpen and balance blade s Refer to the Maintenance section Check adjustments a Blade Rotation Control b Brake c Clutch d Steering Refer to the Maintenance section Lubricate chassis and mower housing Refer to Where to Lubricate instructions Check the muffler a Torque b For wear or burn o...

Page 20: ... describes how tight a nut or bolt must be The torque is measured with a torque wrench Maintenance Remove and Install the Connector Tube For good bagging performance the connector tube must be clean and free from grass and debris Remove and clean the connector tube as follows Remove the Connector Tube 1 Move the blade rotation control 1 to the DISEN GAGE position see Figure 13 2 Move the shift lev...

Page 21: ...pment parts See the authorized service center in your area Every three years have an authorized service person inspect the blade or replace the old blade with an original equipment part Remove and Install the Blade 1 Remove the mower housing See Remove the Mower Housing 2 Use a piece of wood to keep the blade from rotating 3 Remove the nut 3 that holds the blade 1 see Figure 22 7 7 7 6 7 7 7 7 7 7...

Page 22: ...2 Move the blade rotation control to the DISEN GAGE position 1 see F Figure 23 3 Stop the engine Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 4 Check the blade s Keep a sharp edge on the blade s A blade that is not sharp will cause the tips of the grass to become brown 5 Disconnect the blade drive spring 2 from the blade control rod 1 Move the blade drive spring to the middle hole see F Figure 24 This ...

Page 23: ...hifter bracket 3 turn the adjuster nut 2 6 Connect the adjuster nut to the shifter bracket 7 Make sure the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever matches neutral on the gearbox Check and Adjust the Clutch If the motion drive belt is loose the clutch will slip when going up a hill pulling a heavy load or the unit will not move forward Adjust the clutch as follows 1 Check the routing of the motion driv...

Page 24: ...ING If you cannot correctly adjust the drive brake replace the brake pads Correct replacement parts and assistance are available from an authorized service center 2 3 1 Figure 28 Remove the Battery To charge or clean the battery 1 remove the battery from the unit as follows see Figure 12 WARNING To prevent sparks disconnect the black battery cable from the negative terminal before you disconnect t...

Page 25: ...s 1 see Figure 29 Push down on each side of the mower housing Make sure both sides of the mower hous ing are setting on a flat surface Also make sure the lift links are loose and can easily move up or down 5 Push down on the adjuster knobs and the lift links Tighten the left and right adjuster knobs Make sure the adjuster knobs are tight If necessary use a wrench to tighten the adjuster knobs Tigh...

Page 26: ... Figure 35 10 Remove the two screws 4 that attach the steering shaft assembly Raise the steering wheel and steering shaft assembly Pull the motion drive belt 3 under the steering shaft assembly 11 Remove the motion drive belt A correct re placement part or assistance is available from an authorized service center in your area Replace the Motion Drive Belt 1 Remove the mower housing See the instruc...

Page 27: ...ssistance is available from an authorized service center in your area 2 1 3 Figure 36 3 Remove the hair pins and the washers from the adjuster arms 3 See illustrations C and D 4 Remove the hair pins and washers from the suspension links 4 See illustrations A and B 5 Disconnect the extension spring 5 from the blade control rod 6 See illustration E 6 Disconnect the front hanger 9 from the axle suppo...

Page 28: ...art Remove the fuse and replace with a 15 amp automo tive fuse Storage over 30 days At the end of each year prepare the unit for storage as follows 1 Drain the fuel from the carburetor and the fuel tank Change the engine oil See the engine manufacturer s instructions 2 Clean the entire unit 3 Charge the battery ...

Page 29: ...tion is required 1 Model Number 2 Serial Number 3 Part Number 4 Quantity Order Replacement Parts The replacement parts are shown either on the back pages of this Instruction Book or in a separate Parts List Book Use only manufacturer s authorized or approved re placement parts Do not use attachments or acces sories not specifically recommended for this unit In order to obtain proper replacement pa...

Page 30: ...pair the damaged wire 5 Electric Start Models replace the solenoid Recoil Start Models replace the module The engine is difficult to start 1 Adjust the carburetor 2 Replace the spark plug 3 Replace the fuel filter The engine does not run smooth or has a loss of power 1 Check the oil 2 Clean the air filter 3 Clean the air screen 4 Replace the spark plug 5 The engine is working too hard Use a lower ...

Page 31: ...lace or sharpen the blade s 4 Move the shift lever to a lower speed 5 Move the throttle control to the FAST position 6 Replace the spring for the blade idler 7 Clean the extension tube and the connector tube applies only to model with rear discharge grass bag The mower housing does not cut level 1 Check the air pressure in the tires 2 Adjust the level of the mower housing 3 Check the front axle If...

Page 32: ...t the clutch The rear wheels spin over uneven terrain 1 Check the front axle If the front axle does not freely pivot loosen the axle bolt s The transaxle is difficult to shift between gears with the engine running and the clutch depressed 1 Check the clutch adjustment to make sure the belt stops when the clutch pedal is depressed with the transaxle in N neutral 2 Check the belt guides around the t...

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