Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) User Manual

Owner’s manual, And illustrated parts manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Safety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions

and ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUAL

Model MB (18 HP)

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Effective Date: 12-15-05

For Safety, Read All Safety and Operation

P/N 4000-2

Instructions Prior to Operating Machine

Table of contents

Document Outline

Foreword
Table of Contents
- Owner’s Manual
- General Information
- Specifications
- Component Identification
- Safety Instructions
- Assembly Instructions
- Operating Instructions
- Maintenance Instructions
- Illustrated Parts Manual
- Warranty
General Information
- HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION
- GLOSSARY
- IDENTIFYING NUMBER LOCATIONS
- Fill In By Purchaser
- Tractor Serial Number Location
- Mower Deck Serial Number Location
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
- Engine Serial Number Location
- SERVICING OF ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS
Specifications
- ENGINE
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TRANSMISSION
- BLADE DRIVE
- TIRE SIZE
- TIRE PRESSURE
- DIMENSIONS (Tractor and Mower)
- MOWER DECK
- CURB WEIGHT
- DRIVE BELTS
- SEAT
- FRAME/BODY CONSTRUCTION
Component Identification
- Front View and Right Side View
- Rear View and Left Side View
- Top View (Body Raised)
Safety Instructions
- BEFORE OPERATING
- OPERATING
- MAINTENANCE
- SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
- SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
Assembly Instructions
- SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
- Battery Service
- Mower Deck Assembly
- Deck Caster Wheels Installation
- Deck Caster Wheel Installation
- Deck Discharge Shield Installation (Side Discharge Models Only)
- Deck Discharge Shield Installation
- PTO Shaft Guard Installation
- PTO Shaft Guard Installation
- Tilt-Up Roller Wheel Installation
- Roller Wheel Installation
- Mower Deck Installation on Tractor
- Deck Installation
- PTO Shaft Connection
- Mower Deck Installation
- Deck Counterweight Spring Installation
- Deck Leveling
- Deck Leveling
- PREOPERATING CHECKLIST
- Body Rod in Engaged Position
- Body Rod in Stowed Position
- Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position
Operating Instructions
- CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND FUNCTION
- Ignition Switch
- Ignition Switch
- Operating Controls
- Engine Choke
- Engine Throttle
- Choke and Throttle Location
- Forward Speed Control (FSC)
- Steering Levers
- PTO Switch
- Parking Brake
- Transaxle Lockout Rods
- Hydro Lockout Rod Location
- Hourmeter
- Hourmeter
- Operating Controls (Top View from Drivers Point of View)
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- ADJUSTING GROUND SPEED AND STEERING
- Correct Operator Hand Position on the Controls
- ENGAGING THE MOWER
- Blade Clutch Engaged
- Blade Clutch Disengaged
- STOPPING THE MACHINE
- ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
- Cutting Height Adjustment
- TRANSAXLE LOCKOUTS
- Hydro Lockout Rod - Freewheel Position
- Hydro Lockout Rod - Normal Operating Position
- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING
- Side Discharge Shield in Lowest Position
- Maximum Recommended Side Slope
- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TILT-UP DECK OPERATION/TRANSPORT
Maintenance Instructions
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MB
- IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE
- LUBRICATION
- CLEANING
- CHECKING/SERVICING
- REPLACING/REPAIRING
- ADJUSTMENTS
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRACTOR DECALS
- 1 5803 Walker Manufacturing Logo Body 1
- 2 5856 Made In USA Body 1
- 3 5802-2 LH Fender Body, LH Side Near Seat 1
- 4 4806 Blade Clutch Body 1
- 5 5802-1 RH Fender Body, RH Side Near Seat 1
- 6 9804 Axle Lockout Chassis 2
- 7 4024-2 Oil Reservoir Chassis 2
- 8 5805 Caution, Engine Exhaust Rear Body 1
- 9 7818 Warning, Read Manual Body 1
- 10 4107-1 Decal, Danger On Guard 2
- 11 4107-4 Decal, Belt Routing On Guard 1
- 12 7809 Decal, Parking Brake Body, RH Side below Seat 1
- 13 6875 PTO Alignment Arrow Universal Joint Tube Assembly 1
- 14 4105-8 Decal/RH, 18HP Body 1
- 15 4105-9 Decal/LH, 18HP Body 1
TRACTOR DECALS
BODY / CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
- 1 5103 Seat 1
- 2 7203 Seat Spring Plate 1
- 3 7223 Compression Spring (1/2 x 1) 2
- 4 7845 Rubber Bumper (1.375 x .63) 2
- 5 5841 Retainer Washer (3/8 x 1-1/4) 6
- 6 7846 Washer (3/8 x 1-1/4 x 1/8) 4
- 7 7204 Shoulder Bolt, Seat Mount 2
- 8 7440-5 Shock Mount (1-1/4 x 3/4) 2
- 9 4105 Rear Body (Includes Item # 11) 1
- 10 4100 Front Body 1
- 11 4190 Insulation Foam Pad 1
- 12 4107-3 Clutch Guard 1
- 13 4107-2 Upper Guard 1
- 14 5845 Rubber Bumper (1.50 x 1.25) 2
- 15 5180 Edge Molding/Lever Opening 2
- 16 4504-3 Hinge (19") 1
- 17 4910-2 Battery Hold Down Plate 1
- 18 5747-10 Rubber Mat, No-Hole (3 x 6) 1
- 19 4647-1 Tail Weight, LH 1
- 20 4647-2 Tail Weight, RH 1
- 21 4300-8 Chassis Guard, Lower Front 1
- 22 4300 Chassis Frame 1
- 23 4102 Body Guide 1
- 24 7222 Extension Spring (1/4 x 3) 1
- 25 7854 Plastic Tip, Red 1
- 26 7383-1 Body Latch Hook 1
- 27 9046 Gas Tank Mount 1
- 28 4145 Body Support Rod 1
- 29 4145-1 Spring Clip 1
- 30 5223 Extension Spring (1/4 x 5-1/2) 1
- 31 5267-1 Retainer Collar (1") 1
- 32 5270-1 Pivot Bearing 2
- 33 5420-2 Tail Wheel Fork 1
- 34 5037-1 Bearing, Tail Wheel 2
- 35 5035 Tail Wheel & Tire Assembly (13 x 6.50-6) 1
- 36 5038-1 Axle Spacer Tube (6-5/8) 1
- 37 5830 Grease Fitting 1
- 38 4300-9 Deck Support Arm Mount 1
- 39 4431 Deck Support Arm/LH 1
- 40 5775-2 Hitch Pin (#6) 2
- 41 4430 Deck Support Arm/RH 1
- 42 5847 Plastic Tip 1
- 43 5744-20 Spring Arm, Tilt-Up Latch 1
- 44 5744-10 Spring Pivot Bushing 1
- 45 5744-15 Compression Spring (3/8 x 5/8) 1
- 46 5744-13 Mount Angle, LH 1
- 47 5744-12 Hook, Tilt-Up Latch 1
- 48 5744-14 Mount Angle, RH 1
BODY / CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
MAIN COMPONENT POWER TRANSMISSION
- 1 4706-1 Extension Spring (3/4 x 4) 1
- 2 7201-3 DU Bearing 1
- 3 5830 Grease Fitting 2
- 4 4325 PTO Belt Tightener 1
- 5 7201-4 Inner Race (1-1/2) 1
- 6 5841 Retainer Washer (3/8 x 1-1/4) 1
- 7 4245-2 Stationary Idler Arm 1
- 8 4245-1 Idler Pulley (4/Flat) 2
- 9 4230 Engine/PTO Belt/Matched Set *
- 10 4410-3 Clutch Spacer 1
- 11 4410 Electric Clutch 1
- 12 6325-2 Spacer Bushing (5/16) 1
- 13 4236 PTO Drive Pulley (5/AA) 1
- 14 5263 Pillowblock Bearing 2
- 15 4274 PTO Drive Shaft 1
- 16 5275-15 U-Joint Tube/9.5" OAL Spline 1
- 17 4300-7 Belt Guard 1
MAIN COMPONENT POWER TRANSMISSION
ENGINE GROUP
- 1 4845 Rubber Bumper (1.0 x .625) 2
- 2 4104-1 Body Support 1
- 3 4013-1 Muffler Guard 1
- 4 4104-9 Heat Shield/Aluminum 1
- 5 NS 18 HP Engine (Briggs & Stratton 350447) 1
- 6 4010-5 3/8 NPT Street L 1
- 7 5020 Fuel Filter 1
- 8 5879-3 Hose Clamp (1/2) 2
- 9 5086-5 Hose (1/4 x 32) 1
- 10 5086 Fuel Line (In Tank P/U) 1
- 11 5083-1 Bushing, Rubber (Fits 5083) 1
- 12 5083-2 Tank Tube Elbow 1
- 13 5082-2 Fuel Cap Seal 1
- 14 5082 Fuel Tank Cap 1
- 15 4046 Fuel Tank, 3.0 Gal. Gas 1 (Fuel Cap Centered) (Includes Items # 13 & 14)
- 16 5020-2 Fuel Filter, In Tank 1
- 17 5975-3 Cable Tie (50# x 7") 2
- 18 4108-1 Throttle/Choke Cable (56-1/2) 2
- 19 5172 Bearing, Nylon (.255 ID x .379 OD x .250) 1
- 20 5108-7 Control Lock Tab 2
- 21 5108-10 Friction Washer (.125) 2
- 22 5108-8 Control Bracket 2
- 23 5108-1 Control Lever, Throttle/Choke 2
- 24 5108-5 Throttle Control Knob/Red 1
- 25 5108-6 Choke Control Knob/Black 1
- 26 7108 Control Assembly 2
ENGINE GROUP
HYDROSTATIC GROUND DRIVE ASSEMBLIES
- 1 4024-9 Reservoir Cap *
- 2 4024 Oil Expansion Reservoir 2
- 3 NS Nut 4
- 4 4024-4 Oil Reservoir Mount/RH 1
- 5 NS Washer 2
- 6 4024-1 Oil Expansion Reservoir Elbow 2
- 7 5879-3 Hose Clamp (1/2) 4
- 8 5086-2 Hose (1/4 x 10-1/2) 2
- 9 NS 90˚ Elbow 2
- 10 4028-3 Hydro Lockout Rod 2
- 11 4024-3 Oil Reservoir Mount/LH 1
- 12 4300-4 Spring Mount Plate 1
- 13 4349-4 Flanged Bearing 1
- 14 4240 Drive Pulley (4-1/2A) 1
- 15 4349-3 Hydro Drive Shaft 1
- 16 4350-1 Flex Coupling Half (3/4 Bore) 1
- 17 4350 Spider, Flexible Coupling 1
- 18 4350-2 Flex Coupling Half (1" Bore) 1
- 19 5841 Retainer Washer (3/8 x 1-1/4) 1
- 20 4245 Idler Pulley (3/A) 1
- 21 7201-5 Inner Race (2-1/4) 1
- 22 7201-3 DU Bearing 1
- 23 4349-5 Hydro Idler Arm 1
- 24 5830 Grease Fitting 1
- 25 5221 Extension Spring (3/4 x 4) 1
- 26 4248 Ground Drive Belt 1
- 27 4977 Grommet (1/2 x 13/16 x 3/16) 1
- 28 4025 Hydro-Gear W/Charge Pump/LH 1
- 29 4025-9 Parking Brake Arm Kit *
- 30 4026 Hydro-Gear W/Charge Pump/RH 1
- 31 4025-5 Hydro Oil Filter *
- 32 7406-1 Handle Grip/Red 1
- 33 4406-4 Parking Brake Arm Assembly 1
- 34 4406-2 Brake Actuator Pull 1
- 35 5665 Compression Spring (1/2 x 1) 1
- 36 9406-4 Clevis Half 1
- 37 9406-3 Clevis Half, Spring Side 1
- 38 7523-2 Clevis Pin (1/4 x 5/8) 1
- 39 5225-3 Return Spring (1/2 x 1.63) 1
- 40 4406-7 Parking Brake End Mount 1
- 41 4406-3 Parking Brake Mount Assembly 1
- 42 4407-1 Park Brake Actuator Link 2
- 43 5075 LP Wheel & Tire Assembly (18 x 8.50-10) 2
HYDROSTATIC GROUND DRIVE ASSEMBLIES
STEERING CONTROL ASSEMBLIES
- 1 5862 FSC Knob 1
- 2 4170 FSC Lever Assembly *
- 3 5830 Grease Fitting 2
- 4 5214-5 Ball Joint (5/16-24/LH) W/O Stud 1
- 5 4173 FSC Rod 1
- 6 5214-4 Ball Joint (5/16-24) W/O Stud 1
- 7 4219 Extension Spring (3/4 x 6-1/2) 1
- 8 4451-4 FSC Friction Actuator 1
- 9 5214-2 Ball Joint (5/16-24) (Nylon Lined) 2
- 10 4213 Hydro-Gear Control Rod 2
- 11 9024 Washer (1/8 x 7/8) 2
- 12 4212 Transmission Control Arm 2
- 13 4215-2 Steering Lever Dampener 2
- 14 5146 10mm Ball Stud 4
- 15 4215 Steering Dampener Mount 1
- 16 5214-3 Ball Joint (5/16-24 LH) (Nylon Lined) 2
- 17 5830-3 Grease Fitting (45 Deg.) 1
- 18 4451-1 Steering Pivot Shaft W/Stop 1
- 19 9704-3 Pivot Rod Bushing/Plastic 2
- 20 4142-2 FSC Friction Washer 1
- 21 5141 FSC Friction Washer 1
- 22 4142-1 FSC Cam 1
- 23 4452-6 Steering Pivot (1/4-20 x 1-1/2) 2
- 24 4451-3 Speed Control Actuator/LH 1
- 25 5222 Extension Spring (1/2 x 3-1/4) 2
- 26 5450 D-Clip 2
- 27 4452-4 Steering Lever Tube W/Tab 2
- 28 5453-10 Steering Lever Handle/Adj. 2
- 29 5850-2 Handle Grip, Foam (5-1/2) 2
- 30 4451-2 Speed Control Actuator/RH 1
- 31 4199 Transmission Spring Assembly *
- 32 4552 Ball Joint (1/4-28) 2
- 33 5192-2 Spring Plunger (Female) 2
- 34 5194 Plunger Sleeve 2
- 35 5193 Washer (3/4 x 1 x .085) 2
- 36 6191 Spring Slide (4-3/4) 2
- 37 5195 Compress Spring (1 x 5-1/8) 2
- 38 6196 Spring Slide Cap 2
STEERING CONTROL ASSEMBLIES
ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY
- 1 8960-15 Ignition Switch W/Keys 1
- 2 4950 PTO Switch 1
- 3 6941 Relay Switch 30/40AMP (NC) 1
- 4 7941-3 Boot, Circuit Breaker 1
- 5 7941-6 Circuit Breaker (15AMP) 1
- 6 5942-1 Switch Boot (Fits P/N 5942) 2
- 7 5942 Safety Switch (NO) 2
- 8 5975-5 Wire Clip, Self-Mount 2
- 9 8990-1 Hourmeter (Sendec) 1
- 10 5835 Cable Clamp (3/4) 1
- 11 6923 Battery Cable (-) 1
- 12 4940-4 Battery Cable 12" (+) 1
- 13 7832 Wire Clamp (13/16 x #10) 1
- 14 4940-3 Starter Solenoid Cable (4-1/2") 1
- 15 4929 Starter Solenoid 1
- 16 4910 Battery (CCA/220) 1
- 17 7854 Plastic Tip, Red 1
- 18 8960-3 Key Set W/Umbrella 1
- 19 4940 Wire Harness 1
ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY
SPREAD TAIL WHEEL AXLE KIT
- 1 7420-6 Washer (2-1/2) 1
- 2 5841 Retainer Washer (3/8 x 1-1/4) 2
- 3 4420-5 Mount, Spread Axle 1
- 4 8769-8 Dust Cap, Deck Caster 2
- 5 8769-6 Bearing Cone (1" ID) 4
- 6 8769-5 Bearing Cup 4
- 7 7420-4 Fork Mount Tube (Includes Item # 6) 1
- 8 8769-7 Seal 2
- 9 7420-2 Tail Fork, Spread Axle 2
- 10 8039 Nut, Tail Wheel Axle 2
- 11 8038-1 Spacer, Tail Wheel Axle 2
- 12 8768-2 Seal, Reverse Lip 2
- 13 8037 Bearing Cone (3/4 ID) 4
- 14 8035 Tail Wheel & Tire Assembly (13 x 5.00-6) 2
- 15 8037-1 Seal, Outer (1-3/4 x 1-1/8) 2
- 16 7038 Tail Wheel Axle (3/4 x 5-9/16) 2
- 17 7420-7 Pivot Shaft (1 x 5-1/4) 1
- 18 5683 Pivot Bearing 2
- 19 5830 Grease Fitting 3
SPREAD TAIL WHEEL AXLE KIT
WIRING SCHEMATIC
LIMITED WARRANTY
Sound - Model MB
Vibration - Model MB
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- OWNER’S MANUAL AND ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUAL