Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Unpacking and Assembling the Machine

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Unpacking and Assembling the Machine

NOTE: Unpacking and assembling the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is a two-person job as the 13 HP unit weighs 442 pounds and the 17 HP unit weighs 465 pounds. We recommend you have an extra set of hands available before you begin.

Parts Supplied in Crate:

•TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

•Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

•Briggs & Stratton or Kawasaki Engine Manual

•Small Parts Bag:

-Hitch Tongue Extender with 1/2" x 2" Bolt, Lock Nut and Washers

-Hook and Loop Straps

-Plastic hose (oil drain)

-Extra Zip-Tie Wraps

Tools and Supplies Needed:

•Pry Bar

•Metal Shears

•Hammer

•Gloves and Eye Protection

•STABILIZE THE SHIPPING CONTAINER ON CLEAN FLAT TERRAIN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNPACK AND ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE.

•ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND STAND TO ONE SIDE WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE BANDING IS UNDER A LOT OF TENSION AND CAN CAUSE INJURY WHEN YOU RELEASE THE TENSION.

•USE CAUTION AROUND EXPOSED NAILS WHEN UNCRATING THE MACHINE.

1.Pry off and remove the top cross members of the shipping crate. Be careful of the nails when removing the boards.

2.Pry off and remove the crate sides; the two (2) long sides first, and then the two (2) short sides.

3.Stand to one side and cut any bands holding the machine to the shipping pallet and the bands holding the Remote Control Panel carton to the Push Bar. Be careful when cutting the banding.

WEAR GLOVES AND BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING THE DECK. THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP, AND MAY SPIN AS YOU MANEUVER THE DECK.

4.The Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar shipped unassembled; remove it from the pallet.

5.Raise the Mower Deck Height to the highest setting (7-1/2") to clear the blocking beneath the back of the machine (see page 24) and then roll the Mower off the shipping pallet.

6.Remove the Blade Protector from the Blades. (See CAUTION note above)

7.Do not discard your pallet and packaging material until you are fully satisfied with your new TOW- BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER

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Contents Safety & Operating Instructions Meigs Road Vergennes, VT Toll-Free phone 1-800-DR-OWNER Fax Table of Contents Parts LISTS, Schematic Diagrams and Warranty Conventions used in this manual IntroducingHP Model SpecificationsLabels General Safety RulesTOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Protecting Yourself and Those Around You Slope Operation Safety for ChildrenSafety with Gasoline-Powered Machines For Assistance General SafetyAdditional Information and Potential Changes TOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower DR-OWNER Setting UPFuel Tank TOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Controls and FeaturesTools and Supplies Needed Unpacking and Assembling the MachineParts Supplied in Crate Tools Needed About the BatteryConnecting the Battery Wire Approximate Engine Oil Required Adding Oil and GasolineTool Needed Throttle Control Cable 13 HP B&S Tool Needed Connecting the Remote Control Cable and Wire CordWire Cord Throttle/Choke Cable 17 HP Kawasaki Tool Needed Hitch Plate Checking the Tire Pressure Operating Parameters OperatingTOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Stopping the Engine Before Starting the EngineStarting Stopping the Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck HeightEngaging the Blades Offset at the Versa-Hitch Offset MowingOffset at the Tow Bar Mount Plate If the machine gets hung up Slopes and Uneven TerrainCutting Brush and Saplings Cutting Wet and Heavy GrowthProcedure Regular Maintenance Check ListMaintaining Every 10 Hrs Every 25 HrsSure That the OLD Filter Gasket Comes OFF with the Filter Removing the Engine Oil and FilterCall TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER Removing and Replacing the Blades’ Drive BeltBelt Tension Spring Mounting Stud 15/16 Wrench Gloves Removing and Replacing the Swinging BladesReplacing the Wheels Charging the Battery Battery CareRecycling a Used Battery Disposing of the Battery ResponsiblyEnd of Season and Storage TOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Troubleshooting Table TroubleshootingEngine smokes Call 1-800-DR-OWNER 376-9637 for assistance Uneven cutTOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Ref# Part# Description Parts LISTS, Schematic Diagrams and WarrantyParts List Deck and Drive Assembly Items Not Illustrated Safety and Information LabelsSchematic Deck and Drive Assembly Part# Description Parts List Wheels and Push Bar AssemblySchematic Wheels and Push Bar Assembly Ref# Part# Description Items Not Illustrated Parts List Tow Bar and Remote Control Panel AssemblySchematic Tow Bar and Remote Control Panel Assembly TOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Call Toll Free 1-800-DR-OWNER TOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Year Limited Warranty Daily Checklist for the TOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower