Briggs & Stratton 131F - Manual

Limited Wa rranty Hayter Limited warrants to the original user / purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material andworkmanship under normal use and service for a period of tthree years from the date of purchase. The manufactur-ers of the engine and battery pack system (where applica...

Owner’s Information Know Your Product If you under stand the unit and how the unit operates,you will get the best per formance. As you read thismanual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn thelocation and the function of the controls. To help pre-vent an accident, follow the operating instru...

8 Safe Operation Practices Training 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. 3. Never mow while...

9 Safe Operation Practices 9. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation. 10. Never operate the mower with defective guards or shields, or without safety protective devices in place. 11. Do not change the engi...

Assemble the Steering Wheel 1. Make sure the front wheels point forward. 2. Slide the cover (3) over the steering post (2) (see F Figure 3). Make sure the collar of the cover is on top. NOTE: Before attachment of the steering wheel, makesure that the front wheels point forward and arestraight. See F...

Assembly 7 4 6 1 3 2 (17x146) (25x3) Figure 3 Mount the Grass Bag 1. To lift the grass bag assembly, use the grass bag handles (3) (see Figure 8). 3. Mount the top of the grass bag assembly (12) onto the rear plate hinges (13) (see Figure 9). 4. When mounting the top of the grass bag (9), hold the b...

y r e t t a b e h t r e t f a e c i v r e s o t n i t u p s i y r e t t a b e h t f I . 3 date, the battery must be charged. See “ Charge The Battery”. Assembly 14 Figure 8 3 13 12 15 Figure 9 Figure 10 Maintenance Free Battery IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables tothe battery, check the...

14 Operation Location of Controls Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade rotation con-trol to start and stop the rotation of the blade (see Fig - ure 13 ). Clutch/Brake Pedal (2): The pedal has two functions.The first function is a clutch. The second function is abrake. Headlight Switch (3): The ...

Transport the Unit To transport the unit, follow the steps below. 1. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position (see F F igure 13 ). 2. Raise the lift lever (5) to the highest position. 3. Move the throttle control (7) to a position between SLOW and FAST. 4. To go faster, move the...

16 Operation WARNING For better control of the unit, select a safe speed. 9. Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower housing does not cut level, see “Level the Mower Housing”. Operate on Hills WARNING Do not ride up or ...

Before Starting the Engine Check the OilNOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of petrol and oil to use. 1. Make sure the unit is level.NOTE: Do not check the level of the o...

18 Operation Mowing and Bagging Tips 1. For a lawn to look better, check the cutting level of the mower housing. See “Level the Mower Housing”. 2. For the mower housing to cut level, make sure thetires have the correct amount of air pressure. The correct air pressure is shown on the side of the tire...

Maintenance Chart Frequency Maintenance Required Comments Daily or before each use Maintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual. Examine blade(s). Check for cracks, wear, and exces-sive damage. Remove debris from unit and movingparts. Examine all rotating and sliding parts. Check tire infl...

20 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. ...

Maintenance 6 3 9 F igure 21 Install the Connector Tube 1. Slide the flange (7) end of the connector tube (3) through hole in rear plate (6) (see F F igures 19 and 21 ). 2. Slide the flange end of the connector tube over the extension tube (8) (see F F igure 19 ). 3. Attach the rubber strap (1) to t...

22 10. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position (see F F igure 23 ). 11. Check the pad for the blade brake (7) (see F F igure 25 ). If the pad is excessively worn or damaged, replace the brake pad assembly. Correct replace-ment parts and assistance are available from an authorized serv...

Maintenance 4 7 5 1 3 2 F igure 25 13. When you move the b lade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position, all movement will stop within five seconds. If there is movement of the beltor the blade(s) continue to rotate, engage and dis-engage the blade rotation control five minutes to remove any exce...

24 Maintenance 6. Assemble the adjustable nut to the parking brake latch, brake lever and brake spring. Fasten with the washer (2) and cotter pin (1). 7. Remove the 6 mm pin or bolt. 8. If the belt still slips after the clutch has been adjusted, then the motion drive belt is worn or damaged and must...

Maintenance Level the Mower Housing If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easierand the lawn will look better. 1. Make sure the unit is on a hard flat surface. 2. Check the air pressure in the tires. If the air pres-sure is incorrect, the mower housing will not cut level. The correct air...

26 Maintenance Check the Tires Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too muchair pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, thewrong air pressure will keep the mower housing fromcutting level. The correct air pressure is: Front Tires0,97 BAR (14 PSI), Rear Tires 0,69 BAR (10 PSI). 7...

Maintenance 12. To install the motion drive belt, reverse the above steps. 13. Check the routing of the motion drive belt (1) (see F igure 26 ). Make sure the motion drive belt is installed correctly on the idler pulley (2). Make surethe steering shaft assembly (3) is inside the motiondrive belt. Re...

28 Maintenance 1 4 2 1 8 3 6 5 9 7 3 4 1 Figure 37 Replace the Fuse If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. Remove the fuse and replace with a 15 amp automo-tive fuse. Storage (over 30 days) At the end of each year, prepare the unit for storage asfollows. 1. Drain the fuel from the carburet...

Maintenance Warranty service is available only through AuthorizedService Dealers. Locate your nearest dealer in our lo-cator map at www.murray.com. Replacement parts for the engine, transaxle, or trans-mission, are available from the manufacturer’s author-ized service center found in the commercial ...

30 Troubleshooting Chart m e l b o r P Solution The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, “Start the Engine” in this book. 2. Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables. 3. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. 4. Remove the spark plug(s...

Troubleshooting Chart Problem Solution The engine will not idle. 1. Replace the spark plug. 2. Clean the air filter. 3. Adjust the carburetor. 4. Adjust the throttle control. 5. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. A hot engine causes a decrease in power. 1. Clean the a...