Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Tool Needed

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Attaching the Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar to the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

WHEN ATTACHING THE TOW BAR AND CONTROL CABLES, YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S) TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING OF THE ENGINE.

Pulley Cover

 

Retaining

 

Bolts and

 

Washers

 

Pivot Pin

 

Collar

 

Tow Bar

Zip-Tie

Retaining

 

Pin

 

Holes

Figure 4

 

 

 

Tow Bar Locking

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin Handle

 

Collar

Pivot

 

Tow Bar

Tow Bar

Pin

Retaining Pin

 

Mount Plate

 

 

Tow Bar

 

 

 

Tool Needed:

7/16" Wrench or Socket

1.Using a 7/16" Wrench or Socket, remove the three (3) Bolts and Washers that retain the Black Pulley Cover and remove the Cover (Figure 4).

2.Locate and remove the Tow Bar Retaining Pin and Collar from the Pivot Pin on the front of the Mower Deck (Figure 4).

3.Pull the Handle of the Tow Bar Locking Pin up so its Cross Pin is above the Tow Bar and then twist the Handle 90º so the Cross Pin rests on the Tow Bar (Figure 5).

Adjusting Tip: Enlist the help of another person to hold the Tow Bar level during the next step.

4.Place the Tow Bar over the Pivot Pin and install the Collar and the Tow Bar Retaining Pin (Figure 5).

NOTE: The Remote Control Panel Throttle Cable and Wire Cord are routed inside the Tow Bar housing. Use care not to pinch them when attaching the Tow Bar over the Pivot Pin.

5.Pull the Tow Bar Locking Pin Handle (Figure 5) up, turn it 90º, and release the Locking Pin into the center hole in the Tow Bar Mount Plate (Figure 5).

Cross Pin

Figure 5

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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 Introducing Conventions used in this manualSpecifications HP ModelGeneral Safety Rules LabelsTOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Protecting Yourself and Those Around You Safety for Children Slope OperationSafety with Gasoline-Powered Machines General Safety For AssistanceAdditional Information and Potential Changes TOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Setting UP DR-OWNERTOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Controls and Features Fuel TankTools and Supplies Needed Unpacking and Assembling the MachineParts Supplied in Crate Tools Needed About the BatteryConnecting the Battery Wire Adding Oil and Gasoline Approximate Engine Oil RequiredTool 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 Operating ParametersTOW-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 Slopes and Uneven Terrain If the machine gets hung upCutting Brush and Saplings Cutting Wet and Heavy GrowthRegular Maintenance Check List ProcedureMaintaining Every 10 Hrs Every 25 HrsRemoving the Engine Oil and Filter Sure That the OLD Filter Gasket Comes OFF with the FilterRemoving and Replacing the Blades’ Drive Belt Call TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNERBelt Tension Spring Mounting Stud Removing and Replacing the Swinging Blades 15/16 Wrench GlovesReplacing the Wheels Battery Care Charging the BatteryDisposing of the Battery Responsibly Recycling a Used BatteryEnd of Season and Storage TOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TableEngine smokes Uneven cut Call 1-800-DR-OWNER 376-9637 for assistanceTOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Ref# Part# Description Parts LISTS, Schematic Diagrams and WarrantyParts List Deck and Drive Assembly Safety and Information Labels Items Not IllustratedSchematic Deck and Drive Assembly Parts List Wheels and Push Bar Assembly Part# DescriptionSchematic Wheels and Push Bar Assembly Parts List Tow Bar and Remote Control Panel Assembly Ref# Part# Description Items Not IllustratedSchematic 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