Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Operating Parameters

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CHAPTER 4

OPERATING:

THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER and discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the TOW- BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls and Features on page 12 before reading this chapter.

•THE DESIGN OF THIS MACHINE IS FOR CUTTING GRASS AND BRUSH. NEVER USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE AS IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

•CONTACT WITH INTERNAL ROTATING PARTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER PUT HANDS, FACE, FEET, OR CLOTHING UNDER THE DECK OR NEAR THE DISCHARGE AREA WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.

•BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE AND WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO STOP AND COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S).

Operating Parameters

We recommend a few types of Tow Vehicles for the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. The Tow Vehicle may be either 2 or 4 wheel drive, but some vehicle types are not suitable for rough hilly terrain or heavy brush conditions. See the Tow Vehicle Restrictions section below.

•ATV

•Lawn/Garden Tractor (17 HP and above and weighing at least 500 pounds)

•Riding Lawn Mower (14 HP and above and weighing at least 400 pounds)

•Utility Vehicle

•Compact or Sub-Compact Tractor

Tow Vehicle Restrictions:

-You must be able to secure the Remote Control Panel of the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER within easy reach of the driver seated on the Tow Vehicle. The front of the Control Panel is 5' from the Versa-Hitch™. A Utility Vehicle with a bed longer than 2 ft. will not meet this restriction so you cannot use it as a Tow Vehicle.

-Riding Lawn Mowers with Engines under 17 HP and weighing less than 500 pounds are not suitable for use on slopes greater than 5º.

-Never operate your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER on slopes greater than 20º using any type of Tow Vehicle.

-If your Tow Vehicle will not travel by itself over the terrain you plan to use it with the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, then it will not be suitable as a Tow Vehicle over that terrain.

Tip: Riding Lawn Mowers will work best as a Tow Vehicle with their cutting deck removed.

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 FeaturesParts Supplied in Crate Unpacking and Assembling the MachineTools and Supplies Needed Connecting the Battery Wire About the BatteryTools Needed Approximate Engine Oil Required Adding Oil and GasolineTool Needed Wire Cord Connecting the Remote Control Cable and Wire CordThrottle Control Cable 13 HP B&S Tool Needed Throttle/Choke Cable 17 HP Kawasaki Tool Needed Hitch Plate Checking the Tire Pressure Operating Parameters OperatingTOW-BEHIND DR Field and Brush Mower Starting Before Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Engaging the Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck HeightStopping the Blades Offset at the Tow Bar Mount Plate Offset MowingOffset at the Versa-Hitch 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 Parts List Deck and Drive Assembly Parts LISTS, Schematic Diagrams and WarrantyRef# Part# Description 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
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