Warning, Maintenance – Briggs & Stratton HERITAGE TRACTOR 131F User Manual

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General Recommendations

1. The owner’s responsibility is to maintain this

product. This will extend the life of the product and

is also necessary to maintain warranty coverage.

2. Check the spark plug, drive brake, lubricate the

unit, and clean the air filter once a year.

3. Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are

tight.

4. Follow the Maintenance section to keep the unit in

good operating condition.

WARNING

Before you make an inspection, adjustment, or

repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark

plug. Remove the wire from the spark plug to

prevent the engine from starting by accident.

NOTE: Torque is measured in metric N-m (ft-lbs). This

measurement describes how tight a nut or bolt must

be.The torque is measured with a torque wrench.

Maintenance

Remove and Install the Connector Tube

For good bagging performance, the connector tube

must be clean and free from grass and debris. Remove

and clean the connector tube as follows.
Remove the Connector Tube
1. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISEN-

GAGE position (see Figure 13).

2. Move the shift lever (4) to the neutral (N) position.
3. Engage the parking brake (6).
4. Stop the engine.
5. Move the lift lever (5) to the middle cutting posi-

tion.

6. Disconnect the rubber strap (1) from the latch pin

(2) on the connector tube (3) (see Figures 18 and

19).

7. Hold the handles (4). Remove the grass bag (5)

(see Figure 20).

8. Pull the connector tube (3) through hole in rear

plate (6) (see Figure 21).

9. Clean the connector tube (3) with soap and water.

Figure 18

Figure 19

Figure 20