5
Operation
Pre-Start Check List
Make the following checks and perform the service required
before each start-up.
1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter, and
covers to make sure all are in place and securely
tightened.
2. Check the blade control
(A, Figure 1)
, wheel drive
control
(B)
, and ground speed control
(C)
to insure they
work freely.
3. Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desired height.
Refer to the Section entitled ‘Cutting Height Adjustment’.
4. Check the engine oil
(A, Figure 2)
and add oil as needed
to bring the level up to the full mark. Refer to the Engine
Owner’s Manual for oil specifications.
5. Add fuel to the tank after pushing the mower outside
where fumes can safely dissipate. Fill the tank to 1-1/2
inches below the top of the filler neck (to allow for fuel
expansion). Make sure the cap
(B, Figure 2)
is tightened
after fueling. Refer to the Engine Owners Manual for fuel
specifications.
6. Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep the engine air intake screen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
Starting and Operation
Engine and Blade (Briggs Quantum and Intek
Series Engines)
1. Move the engine speed control to the fast (‘Rabbit’)
position.
2. Push the primer button
(A, Figure 3)
three times to
start a cold engine.
NOTE: The primer should not be required to restart a warm
engine.
NOTE: Briggs Quantum Series engines are equipped with a
Ready Start
TM
feature, and thus do not feature a primer
button.
3. Pull the blade control
(A, Figure 4)
against the handle.
4. Start the mower:
Manual Start Models:
Pull the rope start handle
(B)
to crank the engine.
Electric Start Models:
Insert the key
(C)
into the
ignition switch. Turn the key to crank the engine.
5. After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until the
engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation.
NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade
control.
Figure 2: Oil and fuel fill
B
C
A
Figure 1: Mower controls
Figure 3: Engine primer
A
B
Figure 4: Starting the mower
B
A
A
C
Operation
