Briggs & Stratton FB13250BS - Manual (Page 2)

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Troubleshooting, Adjustment and Service .....14
Chart .....................................................................14
Travel Control Adjustment ....................................16
Blade Clutch Adjustment.......................................17
Blade Brake Adjustment .......................................18
Mower Belt Adjustment .........................................18
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment .............................19
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................20
Specifications ....................................................21
Parts & Accessories..........................................21
Replacement Parts ...............................................21
Maintenance Items................................................21
Technical Manuals ................................................21
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Identification Numbers........................................1
Safety Rules & Information.................................2
Safety Decals .......................................................4
Features & Controls ............................................6
Control Functions ....................................................6
Operating the Mower...........................................7
Starting the Engine .................................................7
Engaging the Transmission ....................................7
Engaging/Disengaging the Cutting Blade ...............9
To Adjust Cutting Height .......................................10
Storage .................................................................10
Regular Maintenance ........................................11
Lubrication ............................................................11
Tire Pressure ........................................................12
Battery Service......................................................12
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................13
Table of Contents
When contacting your authorized dealer for replace-
ment parts, service, or information you MUST have
these numbers.
Record your model name/number, manufacturer's identi-
fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in the
space provided for easy access. This information is con-
tained in the Machine Identification Label attached to the
machine.
NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers,
refer to the engine owner's manual.
Figure 1 - Serial Number Tag
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Model Description Name/Number
Unit MFG Number
PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA
Unit SERIAL Number
Dealer Name Date Purchased
Engine Make
Engine Type/Spec
Engine Model
Engine Code/Serial Number
Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number
Identification Numbers
Model
Serial
Engine Power Rating Information
The gross power rating labels for individual gas engine models meet or exceed SAE (Society of Automotive
Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure) and rating performance has been
obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). Actual gross engine power may be lower
and is affected by, but not limited to, ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability. Given both the
wide array of products on which engines are placed, and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating
the equipment, the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equip-
ment (actual “on-site” or net horsepower). This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to,
accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient
operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine to engine variability.