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Reproduction

2000 Series Riding Mower

1751962

Revision C

Mfg. No. 

Description

2690969 

2023, Tractor & 42” Mower Deck

2691058-00  2020, Tractor & 42” Mower Deck

2691059-00  2021, Tractor & 42” Mower Deck

2691059-01  2021, Tractor & 42” Mower Deck

1696022 

42” Mower Deck

1696213-00  42” Mower Deck

1696198-00  42” Mower Deck

Operator’s Manual

Copyright © 2013 All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced
or transmitted in any form without the express written permission of
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.
MASSEY FERGUSON is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC

Summary of Contents for 1696022

Page 1: ...ower Deck 2691059 01 2021 Tractor 42 Mower Deck 1696022 42 Mower Deck 1696213 00 42 Mower Deck 1696198 00 42 Mower Deck Operator s Manual Copyright 2013 All rights reserved No part of this material ma...

Page 2: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n 2...

Page 3: ...understand these instructions Save these original instructions for future reference The Illustrated Parts List for this machine can be downloaded from www masseylawn com Please provide model and seri...

Page 4: ...get the most out of your equipment investment Be sure to completely read the Safety Rules and Information found on the following pages Also completely read the Operation section Children Tragic accide...

Page 5: ...e this equipment safely it is equipped with an operator present safety system Do NOT attempt to alter or bypass the sys tem See your dealer immediately if the system does not pass all the safety inter...

Page 6: ...onal and practical instruction 22 Always wear substantial footwear and trousers Never operate when barefoot or wearing sandals 23 Before using always visually check that the blades and blade hardware...

Page 7: ...loose traction 5 Always keep unit in gear especially when traveling down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill 6 Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If tires lose traction disen...

Page 8: ...ne may ignite Do not spread fuel line clamps further than necessary Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation 12 Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL gasohol containing mor...

Page 9: ...nger Side Dis charge Models Part No 1704276 Danger Side Dis charge Models Part No 1704277 Transmission Release Part No 1730202 Operating Instructions Part No 1734879 173xxxx Height of Cut Part No 1730...

Page 10: ...after the PTO is engaged The L E D light will illuminate and the operator can then mow in reverse Each time the PTO is engaged the RMO needs to be reactivated if desired Throttle Choke Control Choke A...

Page 11: ...e faster the tractor will travel Cruise Control The cruise control is used to lock the ground speed con trol in forward The cruise control has six lock positions Mower Height of Cut Adjustment The mow...

Page 12: ...control knob D when desired speed is reached The cruise control will lock in one of its six locking positions TO DISENGAGE 1 Depress the brake pedal B Figure 2 OR 2 Depress the forward ground speed p...

Page 13: ...TO has been switched on and RMO has not been activated RMO light should illuminate when RMO has been ac tivated NOTICE Once the engine has stopped the PTO switch must be turned off after the operator...

Page 14: ...ve the throttle choke control to half speed Warm up the engine by running it for at least 30 seconds 7 Set the throttle choke control to the FAST position NOTICE In the event of an emergency the engin...

Page 15: ...erse Mowing Option RMO turn the RMO key after the PTO is engaged The L E D light will illuminate and the operator can then operate the attachment in reverse Each time the PTO is disengaged the RMO nee...

Page 16: ...is pin A Figure 5 and retaining clip B 16 A B 1 Return the ground speed control s to NEUTRAL 2 Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts to stop 3 Move the throttle choke control to the SLOW pos...

Page 17: ...les See Dealer Annually to Lubricate tractor and mower Check mower blades Whichever comes first Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils or high dust conditions ENGINE First 5 Hours Change...

Page 18: ...down rod C and wingnut and washer D 8 Re attach the battery cables positive cables and cover first B then the negative cables A 9 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro leum jelly or non...

Page 19: ...from PTO pulley C 4 Remove cotter pin A Figure 10 and washer B that attach mower support C to tractor frame Repeat for other side 5 Turn the wheels straight ahead 6 Remove hitch pin A Figure 11 and sa...

Page 20: ...e with a new one Pull the idler pulley lever to install the belt on the idler pulley Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves PTO Belt Replacement Figure 12 C A B C A B 1 Park the t...

Page 21: ...all the blade Figure 14 with the airlifts pointing up toward the mower deck as shown 7 Reinstall the spring washer B and capscrew A Use a wooden block C to prevent blade rotation while tightening the...

Page 22: ...Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts To keep fuel fresh use Briggs Stratton Advanced Form...

Page 23: ...orized dealer Safety interlock switch faulty See authorized dealer Water in fuel See authorized dealer Gas is old or stale See authorized dealer Engine starts hard or runs poorly Fuel mixture too rich...

Page 24: ...ire Pressure section Mower cut is rough looking Engine speed too slow Set to full throttle Ground speed too fast Slow down Mower has other problem See authorized dealer Engine stalls easily with mower...

Page 25: ...ordance with SAE Society of Automotive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and is rated in accordance with SAE J1995 Torque values are derived at 2600 RPM for those engines...

Page 26: ...l use product for purposes of this warranty No warranty registration is necessary to obtain warranty on Briggs Stratton products Save your proof of purchase receipt If you do not provide proof of the...

Page 27: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n 27 en...

Page 28: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n Massey Lawn and Garden Equipment P O Box 702 Milwaukee WI 53201 0702 1 800 837 6836 masseylawn com...

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