Briggs & Stratton 42 User manual

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Mower Deck Manual

Stamped Steel - Frame Hung

Milwaukee, WI USA

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CONTENTS

All Decks

Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Deck Safety Decal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Interlock System Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Preparation for Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Blade Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Failure to read and follow the safety warnings and

instructions in this document and in the operator’s

manual could result in death, serious injury, and/or

property damage.

The warnings and instructions must be read,

understood, and followed when setting-up, operating,

servicing, transporting, or storing the unit.

WARNING

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: indicates an action that could result in

damage to the product.

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety

information about hazards that can result in personal

injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or

CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the

likelihood and potential severity of injury. In addition, a

hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of

hazard.

Operator Safety

WARNING

Before beginning any service work on the tractor or

mower deck, turn off the PTO, set the parking brake,

stop the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the

spark plug wire(s).

WARNING Amputation or Laceration Hazard

• DO NOT make adjustments or repairs while the

engine is running or the blades are rotating.

• DO NOT place hands or feet near rotating parts or

under the mower deck.

• Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

• Mower blades are sharp – wear heavy gloves when

handling them.

• On multi-bladed mowers, rotating one blade could

cause the other(s) to also rotate.

DANGER

Amputation and thrown objects hazard

Keep hands and feet

away from deck.

Do not operate mower

unless discharge chute

or entire grass catcher

is in its proper place.

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Deck Safety Decal

If any safety or instructional decals become worn or

damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals

from your dealer.

WARNING Thrown Objects Hazard

• DO NOT operate the mower deck or the tractor

unless the discharge deflector or the complete

grass catcher assembly (if equipped) is properly

installed.

• Frequently check the condition of the discharge

deflector and grass catcher assembly (if equipped)

for damage or wear and repair/replace with

manufacturer’s recommended parts as necessary.

CAUTION Stored Energy Hazard

Keep hands away from tension springs when removing

or installing mower deck or transmission belts.

DANGER

Amputation and thrown objects hazard

Keep hands and feet

away from deck.

Do not operate mower

unless discharge chute

or entire grass catcher

is in its proper place.

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DANGER

Amputationand thrown objects hazard

Keephands and feet

awayfrom deck.

Donot operate mower

unlessdischarge chute

orentire grass catcher

isin its proper place.

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Safety Interlock System Te sts

The tractor is equipped with a Safety Interlock System.

This system is present for your safety: do not attempt to

bypass or tamper with the switches and devices. Check

the system using the Safety Interlock System Te sts

listed in the Operator’s Manual.

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1 Park tractor on a hard level surface.

2 Set parking brake.

3 Disengage PTO.

4 Remove the ignition or safety key.

5 Disconnect the spark plug wires.

Preparation for Procedures

Failure to read and follow the safety warnings and

instructions in this document and in the operator’s

manual could result in death, serious injury, and/or

property damage.

The warnings and instructions must be read,

understood, and followed when setting-up, operating,

servicing, transporting, or storing the unit.

Follow these procedures before doing any service work

in this manual.

WARNING

For your personal safety, if blade is damaged, it must

be replaced.

Blade Servicing

Note: Deck must be removed

to service blades. See Deck

Removal.

Wear heavy gloves when

handling or working around

cutting blades. Blades are

extremely sharp and can

cause severe injury.

WARNING

2 If the blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to

28 degrees.

3 DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting edge.

4 After sharpening the blades, check to make sure

they are balanced. Place the center hole of the

blade on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A

balanced blade will remain level. If necessary,

correct blade balance by grinding the heavy end

of the blade.

1 To remove blade, use a block of wood to prevent

blade rotation while loosening capscrew.

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Lubrication

A grease fitting is provided on the arbors (A).

The idler pullies (pulley) (B) are equipped with a sealed

bearing, which do not require lubrication.

OIL

22-28˚

WARNING

For your personal safety, the blade mounting

CAPSCREWS must be installed with a spring

washer.

Ensure capscrews are tightened to the torque

values shown.

55 lb/ft

75 Nm

5 Reinstall the blade with the airlifts pointing up

toward the mower deck as shown.

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Notes

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CONTENTS

Preparation for Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Belt Replacement .................................... 8

Deck Removal ......................................... 9

Deck Installation ....................................... 10

Deck Leveling .......................................... 11

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INSTALL

1 Slip belt on - between pulley and belt guide.

Note: After installing the new belt, check belt, guide

gap it should be approximately 1/8˝ (3.3 mm) away from

belt.

2 Loop and hold belt around pulley while

3 - installing cover.

4 Place belt on the PTO pulley.

5 Move idler arm to remove belt tension.

6 Place belt on remaining pulley as shown.

Belt Replacement

REMOVE

1 Lower mower deck to the LOWEST height of cut.

2 Remove belt cover.

3 Move idler arm to remove belt tension.

4 Remove belt from pulley.

5 Remove belt from the PTO pulley.

6 Slip belt off - between pulley and belt guide.

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6 Remove pin.

7 Remove hitch from deck.

8 Remove deck from right side of tractor.

Deck Removal

1 Lower mower deck to the LOWEST height of cut.

2 Move idler arm to remove belt tension.

3 Remove belt from pulley.

4 Remove belt from the PTO pulley.

5 Disconnect the tractor / mower lift brackets

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8 Connect the deck brackets to the tractor lift brackets.

9 Place belt on the PTO pulley.

10 Move idler arm to remove belt tension.

11 Place belt on remaining pulley as shown.

1 Lower mower deck to the LOWEST height of cut.

2 Turn the wheels fully to the left.

3 Slide mower deck under right side of tractor.

4 Turn wheels straight ahead.

5 Install hitch on deck.

6 Lift hitch lining up holes with hanger.

7 Insert rod and secure with hair pin

Deck Installation

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