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WARNING: 

Keep hands and feet away

from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck. 

NOTE: 

The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of

the deck and are not designed to support the weight of
the cutting deck.

Refer to 

Leveling the Deck

 on page 17 of this manual for 

more detailed instructions regarding various deck 
adjustments.

Starting the Engine

WARNING: 

Do not operate the tractor if the

interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.

NOTE: 

Refer to the 

TRACTOR SET-UP

 on page 8 of this

manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.

Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.

Place the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF) 
position.

Engage the tractor’s parking brake.

Place the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) 
position.

Pull the choke control outward.

Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START 
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It 
will return to the ON position.

IMPORTANT:

 Do NOT hold the key in the START 

position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so 
may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.

After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control 
and place the throttle control in the FAST position.

NOTE: 

Do NOT leave the choke control on while

operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. 

Stopping the Engine

WARNING: 

If you strike a foreign object,

stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage. Repair the damage before restarting
and operating

If the blades are engaged, place the PTO knob in 
the disengaged (OFF) position.

Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF 
position. 

Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent 
unintended starting.

Driving The Tractor

WARNING: 

Avoid sudden starts, ex-

cessive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING: 

Do not leave the seat of the

tractor without first placing the PTO knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing
the brake pedal and engaging the parking
brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the ignition key off and remove the key.

Depress the brake pedal to release the parking 
brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever 
into the FAST (rabbit) position.

IMPORTANT:

 Do NOT use the shift lever to change the 

direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always 
use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete 
stop before shifting.

To move forward, place the shift lever in the 
FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive 
pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

To move in reverse, place the shift lever in the 
REVERSE position, check that the area behind is 
clear then slowly depress the drive pedal.

Engaging the Parking Brake

To engage the parking brake:

Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there 
while gently pushing the parking brake button 
inward.

Hold the parking brake button in while removing 
your foot from the brake pedal.

Once engaged, the parking brake button and the 
brake pedal will lock in the “down” position.

To disengage the parking brake: 

Slightly depress the brake pedal.

NOTE: 

The parking brake must be engaged if the

operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.

Driving On Slopes

Refer to the 

SLOPE GAUGE

 on page 7 to help determine 

slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.

WARNING: 

Do not mow on inclines with a

slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of
approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The
tractor could overturn and cause serious
injury.

Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.

Exercise extreme caution when changing direction 
on slopes.

Summary of Contents for B809H

Page 1: ...r meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law S...

Page 2: ...odel plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for...

Page 3: ...rsonal injury 7 Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause dis...

Page 4: ...or shift while on the slope Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking act...

Page 5: ...ling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition f Never fuel machine indoors g Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the e...

Page 6: ...understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE IF DAMA...

Page 7: ...E Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower...

Page 8: ...ne indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Briggs Stratton...

Page 9: ...eck by grasping the deck and lifting upward Pull the deck support pin on the left side of the deck outward and align it with the hole on the rear of the left deck lift arm before releasing the pin to...

Page 10: ...s position A PTO Power Take off Knob H Ignition Switch B Choke Control I Brake Pedal C Parking Brake Button J Drive Pedal D Shift Lever K Cruise Control Button E Cup Holder L Seat Adjustment Lever F...

Page 11: ...ctor Ignition Switch WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO move shift lever into neutral position set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended sta...

Page 12: ...actor s cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat just to the rear of the parking brake lever Electric PTO Power Take off Knob To engage the power to the cutting deck or other separa...

Page 13: ...th a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator If the interlock system should ever malfunction do not operate the tractor Contact an authorized service dealer The safety interlock sys...

Page 14: ...emove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting Driving The Tractor WARNING Avoid sudden starts ex cessive speed and sudden stops WARNING Do not leave the seat of the tractor wit...

Page 15: ...Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this section Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other separately available attachments To engage the PTO proceed as follows...

Page 16: ...applied the brake is in need of adjustment The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor Adjust if necessary as follows Looking at the transmission from...

Page 17: ...to the ground The first measurement taken should be between 1 4 and 3 8 less than the second measurement Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed if necessary to...

Page 18: ...our unit Follow the instructions carefully Changing Engine Oil NOTE Depending on the engine model found on your tractor it may be necessary to remove the tractor s side panel in order to replace the o...

Page 19: ...engine with motor oil as instructed in the Briggs Stratton Operator Owner Manual packed with your unit Pivot Points Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system parking brake and lift l...

Page 20: ...screws that fasten them to the deck Grasp the PTO idler bracket and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the PTO belt Remove the PTO belt from the electric PTO clutch and from aro...

Page 21: ...eat IMPORTANT When removing the battery disconnect the NEGATIVE Black wire from it s terminal first followed by the POSITIVE Red wire Re install in reverse order Upper Drive Belt Locate the transmissi...

Page 22: ...ulley on the double idler bracket See Figure 17 Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order Reroute the new belt around the pulleys belt keepers and keeper pins EXACTLY as the old one was...

Page 23: ...qually to maintain proper blade balance A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may cause damage to the tractor and result in personal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it...

Page 24: ...ngine to cool Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel Follow the instructions in the Service Storage Specifications section of the Briggs Stratton Opera...

Page 25: ...p if damaged Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace air cleaner cartridge element or clean pre cleaner if so equipped Engine overheats Engine oil level low Air...

Page 26: ...26 SECTION 12 MODELS B809H R809K PARTS LIST 9 7 11 for choke 13 4 12 6 9 22 18 19 20 8 10 14 10 5 10 5 16 15 1 17 5 24 3 2 21 23...

Page 27: ...7 Hex Nut 3 8 16 8 721 0460 Exhaust Gasket 9 726 0205 Hose Clamp 10 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 11 736 0300 Flat Washer 12 751B221535 Casing Clamp 13 751 0535 Fuel Line Hose 14 751 0564 Muffler Deflecto...

Page 28: ...28 Models B809H R809K 31 33 27 16 35 9 23 23 5 32 28 30 29 43 23 24 36 25 42 12 34 22 26 6 11 41 40 37 42 3 7 15 1 19 13 4 2 4 18 20 10 8 14 9 5 17 38 27 21 44 45 46 47...

Page 29: ...Assembly 23 710 0604A Self tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 625 24 751 0603 Fuel Cap 25 751 0658B Fuel Tank Three gallon 26 725 1745 Ignition Key w plastic cover 725 1744 Ignition Key w o plastic cover 27 710...

Page 30: ...52 17 21 10 20 12 23 21 22 24 6 2 52 14 18 25 19 5 3 4 1 16 9 7 17 15 6 26 Models B809H R809K 32 57 55 56 49 39 46 6 40 45 41 37 43 42 36 47 48 44 16 30 28 38 33 27 31 34 51 11 28 13 35 54 53 58 29 5...

Page 31: ...783 0677 Lift Adjustment Bracket 34 783 1280 Fender 35 783 1489 Seat Mounting Bracket 36 710 1268 Screw 10 16 x 375 37 712 3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 38 720 0309A Seat Adjuster Grip 39 731 1989 S...

Page 32: ...32 Models B809H R809K 24 23 43 31 29 2 1 2 5 3 9 6 38 7 10 12 13 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 20 22 20 25 26 27 28 32 30 29 34 30 36 33 37 39 40 11 8 22 4...

Page 33: ...p Three Spoke 24 731 2625 Steering Wheel Cap Round 25 638 0017 LH Axle Assembly 75 Diameter 26 638 0018 RH Axle Assembly 75 Diameter 27 719 0525B Cast Iron Pivot Bar w Fittings 75 28 712 0431 Flange L...

Page 34: ...26 9 80 55 52 60 50 66 65 22 59 52 57 70 22 30 20 75 22 57 63 46 64 49 53 61 54 58 52 71 56 67 57 68 63 18 51 52 23 37 48 13 47 64 7 40 36 33 18 45 29 19 14 80 43 17 5 41 6 10 42 34 1 15 20 13 35 20 1...

Page 35: ...ng Screw 5 16 18 x 2 5 50 711 0736 Ferrule 1 4 20 51 711 1363 Pin 3 8 16 x 2 43 52 714 0104 Cotter Pin 53 732 0437 Compression Spring 34 OD x 1 0 54 732 0955 Extension Spring 5 OD x 1 41 55 735 0662 D...

Page 36: ...36 49 48 44 47 11 34 37 43 15 42 41 23 40 13 10 36 8 12 9 18 20 6 36 21 17 27 14 31 31 36 29 7 12 9 18 38 30 5 28 4 35 22 26 2 25 24 16 1 19 4 32 3 33 46 15 Models B809H R809K...

Page 37: ...13 0446 9 tooth Sprocket 20 713 0447 16 tooth Sprocket 21 713 0448 22 link Chain 625 22 716 0131 External Snap Ring 23 717 0678 Brake Pad 24 717 1438 41 tooth Bevel Gear 25 717 1439 20 tooth Spur Gear...

Page 38: ...38 15 9 1 4a 3a 2 28 5 7 12 11 8 10 13 16 17 18 14 Models B809H R809K 29 31 34 25 24 35 32 36 32 23 32 33 30 6 27 9 9 26 20 21 22 19 37 38 4b 3b Found on Model B809H only...

Page 39: ...4 20 22 712 3087 Wing Nut 1 4 20 23 725 1426 Solenoid 12 Volt 100 Amp 24 710 0599 Self Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 25 736 0222 Lock Washer 1 4 26 783 1033A Hitch Plate 27 748 0415B Spacer 3 8 x 1 54 28 7...

Page 40: ...40 30 41 39 Model B809H 12 12 45 46 19 4 4 40 3 38 20 32 24 25 27 9 20 32 19 33 42 8 22 26 37 5 23 31 11 47 48 10 17 6 7 32 21 14 13 16 2 2 13 44 43 19 30 34 29 15 21 1 15 17 18 18 18 35 35 36 47 19...

Page 41: ...0470 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 25 23 717 1553A Deck Adjustment Gear 24 726 0233 Push Nut 25 x 5 25 731 1032B Side Discharge Chute Assembly 26 732 0306 Compression Spring 406 x 531 x 1 75 27 732 0594A Extens...

Page 42: ...56 52 5 26 36 53 68 3 26 1 65 67 38 48 61 55 26 41 33 59 6 62 17 26 37 13 47 19 27 28 42 57 45 46 26 8 26 23 70 73 72 39 66 50 60 51 30 34 21 21 20 58 25 71 21 11 10 9 26 24 44 40 20 26 35 22 32 26 3...

Page 43: ...732 0934 Spring Extension 1 15 Dia x 5 99 44 732 3070 Torsion Spring 44 I d x 2 10 45 734 3058B Deck Wheel 5 Dia 46 736 0105 Washer Bell 375 x 870 x 063 47 736 0119 Washer Lock 5 16 Regular Duty 48 73...

Page 44: ...as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Troy Bilt LLC does not e...

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