N ep o ro t fo du r ct io n DEALER SERVICE MANUAL Hydro Cut Series 13HP Walk-Behind Mower R Mfg. No.
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information ............................... 2 Identification Numbers ...................................... 5 Safety Decals & Icons ........................................ 6 Features & Controls ........................................... 8 Regular Maintenance ....................................... 14 Maintenance Schedule .........................................14 Checking Tire Pressure ........................................14 Checking/Adding Fuel ......................
Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. trouble. 17. Always wear eye protection when operating machine. 18.
Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate on it. Control of a walk-behind or ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake.
Safety Rules & Information 11. Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is hot as spilled gasoline 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 more than 10% ETHANOL, gasoline additives, or white gas because engine/fuel system damage could result. 13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained outdoors. 14.
Identification Numbers Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION M SA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MODEL XXXXXXX 0 123456 789012 XXX kW XXX kg PL SERIAL XXXXXXXX NO XXXX min XXX ID Tag E 20xx Briggs & Stratton Power Product Group, LLC XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Assembled in U.S.A When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers.
Safety Decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on your unit should be carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed. The information is for your safety and it is important! The safety decals below are on your unit. SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
Safety Icons SAFETY ICONS Danger: Machine Rollover. Warning: Read Operator’s Manual. Operating on steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of steering, control and rollover. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this machine. Danger: Thrown Objects. Danger: Dismemberment. This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. This machine can amputate limbs. Keep bystanders and children away when engine is running. Warning: Remove Key Before Servicing.
Features & Controls FEATURES & CONTROLS N ep o ro t fo du r ct io n Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. Figure 1. Control Locations CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences.
Features & Controls Fuel Tank Cap PTO (Power Take Off) Switch To remove cap, turn counterclockwise. The PTO Switch engages and disengages the mower blades. To engage the mower blades, pull up on the switch. To disengage the mower blades, push down on the switch. 16 HP Models When the PTO engagement lever or switch is in the Engaged position, the Engine Kill system is activated. Parking Brake DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake. ENGAGE Locks the parking brake.
Features & Controls SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Your unit is equipped with an operator presence switch safety system. Check the operator presence switch operation every fall and spring with the following tests.
Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY WARNING Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to the unit. If you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.
Operation DRIVING THE MOWER MOWING • • • • Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). Set the throttle control to FULL. Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to deactivate engine kill system and disengage the parking brake. • Electric Start: Push down on both of the engine kill / operator presence handles to deactivate the engine kill system.
Operation STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and cause an explosion. Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source.
Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install an hour meter.
Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. • Remove the fuel cap. • Fill the tank. • Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations.
Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles • front caster wheel pivots • ground speed control shaft pivot Oil: Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed. Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys.
Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES • Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. • To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the blade mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 7). • Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely damaged, it should be replaced. • Balance the blade as shown in Figure 8.
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Repair TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and the parking brake engaged. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and remedies.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive. 3. 1. Clutch is out of adjustment. 2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Idler pulley spring broken or not properly attached. Belt stretched or worn. Mower drive belt broken. 1. See PTO CLutch Adjustment Section. 2. Clean as required. 3. Repair or replace as needed. Mower cut is uneven. 2. 1. Mower not leveled properly. Drive tires not inflated equally or properly. 1.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Figure 11. Pulley & Pivot Position Figure 10. Deck Height Indicator A B CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT A N ep o ro t fo du r ct io n The cutting height can be adjusted within two different ranges. The High Range covers 4-1/2” - 2-1/2” (11,4 - 6,4cm) and the Low Range covers 3-1/2” - 1-1/2” (8,9 3,8cm). See Figure 10 for deck height indicator. Low Range Before adjusting the cutting height, you must first determine the average cutting height.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT To Level the Mower Deck: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Raise the mower deck until it reaches the upper stop. 3. If the mower deck is in the HIGH RANGE, place 2 x 4 blocks under the outside edges of the mower deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical. Place a 1/8” (3mm) thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4 blocks.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT A Mower Deck Drive Belt: (32” model) 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove the mower deck shield. 3. Push the idler arm towards the left-hand side of the machine to release the spring tension on the drive belt. (See Figure 16) B 4. Slide the drive belt over the edge of the idler pulley (A). Release the idler arm. C 5. Remove the old belt and replace with a new one.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER LOCATION ADJUSTMENT Manual Start A The control levers can be adjusted in two ways to provide a comfortable working range when operating the machine at the average mowing speed. Adjust both the lever height and lever position at the same time to obtain the most comfortable working position B D Adjusting the Lever Height: 1. Loosen the lever fastener (B, Figure 18) to adjust the lever height.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair B A B B C Figure 20. Adjust PTO Clutch A. Window B. Adjustment Nut C. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) Feeler Gauge A B Figure 19. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown) B. Adjustment Nut WARNING N ep o ro t fo du r ct io n PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour break-in period and then after every 100 hours of operation.
