Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Maintaining, Regular Maintenance Check List, Procedure

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CHAPTER 5

MAINTAINING:

THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. For Engine maintenance, please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual that came with your machine. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supercede those listed in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

SOME OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES REQUIRE ACCESS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MACHINE. IF YOU NEED TO TIP THE MACHINE BACK OR ON ITS SIDE, YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), AND DRAIN THE OIL AND GAS.

Regular Maintenance Check List

NOTE: Consider the service intervals shown as maximum under normal operating conditions. Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty conditions.

Procedure	Before Each Use	Every 10 Hrs	Every 25 Hrs	Every 100 Hrs
Procedure
Check Engine Oil Level	▲
Check General Condition, e.g. nuts,	▲
bolts, welds, etc.
Check the Blades Sharpness	▲
Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins	▲
Check Cable connections		▲
Check Tire Pressure to be 28psi			▲
Change Engine Oil and Filter	1st time 5hrs		▲
Replace Air Filter			▲
Replace Spark Plug(s)				▲
Replace In-line Gas Filter				▲

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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 Cutting Wet and Heavy Growth Slopes and Uneven TerrainIf the machine gets hung up Cutting Brush and SaplingsEvery 10 Hrs Every 25 Hrs Regular Maintenance Check ListProcedure MaintainingSure 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