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Briggs & Stratton 42 User Manual

Briggs & Stratton 42
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Mower Deck Manual
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Copyright © Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC
Milwaukee, WI USA
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Briggs & Stratton 42 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBriggs & Stratton
Model42
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Operator Safety

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

Explains safety alert symbols and signal words used to identify hazards and potential injury severity.

General Safety Warnings

Provides essential safety precautions for operation, servicing, and storage to prevent serious injury or death.

Deck Safety Decal

Emphasizes the importance of maintaining legible safety decals on the mower deck.

Safety Interlock System Tests

Instructs users to check the tractor's safety interlock system as described in the Operator's Manual.

Preparation for Procedures

Pre-Service Procedures

Outlines essential steps to follow before performing any service work on the mower deck.

Blade Servicing

Blade Handling and Replacement Safety

Safety guidelines for handling sharp mower blades and replacing damaged ones to prevent severe injury.

Blade Sharpening and Balancing

Instructions for sharpening mower blades to the correct angle and ensuring they are properly balanced.

Lubrication

Arbor and Idler Pulley Lubrication

Details on lubricating the mower deck arbors and notes that idler pulleys have sealed bearings.

Belt Replacement

Removing the Mower Deck Belt

Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove the drive belt from the mower deck.

Installing the Mower Deck Belt

Procedures for correctly installing a new drive belt, including checking the belt guide gap.

Deck Removal

Disconnecting Lift Brackets and Hitch

Instructions for disconnecting the mower deck's lift brackets and hitch assembly.

Removing the Mower Deck

Final steps for safely removing the mower deck from the tractor, including pin removal.

Deck Installation

Positioning and Hitching the Deck

Steps for maneuvering the mower deck under the tractor and securing the hitch assembly.

Connecting Deck Brackets and Belt

Guidance on attaching the deck brackets to the tractor and installing the drive belt.

Deck Leveling

Initial Setup and Side-to-Side Adjustment

Procedures for setting tire pressure, deck height, and adjusting side-to-side levelness.

Front-to-Back Adjustment

Instructions for measuring and adjusting the mower deck for proper front-to-back levelness.

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