Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Removing and Replacing the Blades’ Drive Belt

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Removing and Replacing the Blades’ Drive Belt

WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S).

USE ONLY DR BELTS ON YOUR MACHINE. THEY HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY TESTED AND PROVEN FOR MANY HOURS OF USE.

Tools and Supplies Needed:

•7/16" and 1/2" Wrench or Socket

•9/16" Wrench

•Side Cutters or Scissors

•Hooked End Pulling Tool - Optional (we suggest a Tent Peg Puller)

•New Belt – Part Number 221331

1.Turn the Fuel Shut-Off Valve to the OFF position (Figure 18).

2.Using a 7/16" Wrench or Socket, remove the three (3) Bolts, Lock Washers, and Flat Washers that retain the Black Pulley Cover; cut the Zip-Tie around the Wire Cord (Figure 5 on page 17) and remove the Cover.

3.Disconnect the Throttle Cable from the Engine and then slide it from behind the Fuel Tank Straps. See pages 17 & 18 and follow the steps in the reverse order for your Engine.

4.Using a 1/2" Wrench or Socket, remove the four (4) Bolts and Lock Washers that retain the Fuel Tank Mount (Figure 18).

5.Carefully lift and set the Fuel Tank Mount (Figure 19) to the Fuel Line side of the Engine.

To this side for B&S

	Fuel Shut-Off
	Valve to OFF	To this side for Kawasaki
		To this side for Kawasaki
	Bolts & Washers	Fuel Tank Mount
	Bolts & Washers
	(2 per side)
Figure 18		Figure 19
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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 FeaturesUnpacking and Assembling the Machine Parts Supplied in CrateTools and Supplies Needed About the Battery Connecting the Battery WireTools Needed Approximate Engine Oil Required Adding Oil and GasolineTool Needed Connecting the Remote Control Cable and Wire Cord 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 Before Starting the Engine StartingStopping the Engine Adjusting the Mower Deck Height Engaging the BladesStopping the Blades Offset Mowing Offset at the Tow Bar Mount PlateOffset 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 LISTS, Schematic Diagrams and Warranty Parts List Deck and Drive AssemblyRef# 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