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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other 
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the 
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must 
be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope 
greatly increases the chance of a roll over.

Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is 
necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up 
smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of 
flipping the tractor over backward.

Setting The Cruise Control

NOTE: 

The cruise control feature should only be

utilized while traveling in the forward direction.

Place the shift lever in the FORWARD position, 
then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired 
speed is achieved.

Lightly depress the cruise control button.

While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift 
your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the 
cruise latch engage).

Once engaged, the cruise control button and the 
drive pedal will lock in the “down” position, and the 
tractor will maintain the same forward speed.

NOTE: 

 Cruise control can not be engaged at the

tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should
attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically
decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.

Disengage the cruise control using one of the following 
methods: 

Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise 
control and stop the tractor.

Lightly depress the drive pedal.

To change to the reverse direction when operating with 
cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage 
the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete 
stop. Then place the shift lever in the REVERSE 
position and depress the drive pedal.

Using the Deck Lift Lever

To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the 
left, then place it in the notch best suited for your 
application. Refer to 

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:

Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) 
position.

Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged (ON) 
position. See Figure 9.

Figure 9

Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position 
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other 
(separately available) attachments

IMPORTANT:

 The electric PTO clutch will automatically 

shut off if the PTO is engaged with the shift lever in 
position for reverse travel. Refer to 

Safety Interlock 

Switches

 on page 13.

Mowing

WARNING: 

To help avoid blade contact or

a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet
from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.

The following information will be helpful when using the 
cutting deck with your tractor.

WARNING: 

Plan your mowing pattern to

avoid discharge of materials toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.

Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a 
mulch kit or grass collector is installed.

For best results it is recommended that the first two 
laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the 
center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction 
to throw the discharge to the outside for the 
balance of cutting. This will give a better 
appearance to the lawn.

Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites 
weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.

Mowing should always be done with the engine at 
full throttle. 

Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go 
back over the cut area a second time to get a clean 
cut. 

Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds 
and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to 
mow lawns, NOT clear brush.

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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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