Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Removing and Replacing the Swinging Blades

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Removing and Replacing the Swinging Blades

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).

Tools and Supplies Needed:

•(2) 15/16" Wrench

•Gloves

1.Using two (2) 15/16" Wrenches, remove the Top Lock Nut (right-hand, regular thread), the Backing Nut, and then the Blade Bolt followed by the Pro-Tek™ Swinging Blade (Figure 23).

USE CAUTION WHEN PUSHING OR PULLING THE WRENCH NEXT TO THE BLADE. WEAR GLOVES; IF THE WRENCH SLIPS OFF THE BOLT, YOU MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

2.Reinstall the sharpened or a new Pro-Tek™ Swinging Blade in the orientation shown in (Figure 24).

3.Install the Backing Nut until it seats finger tight against the Blade Carrier to allow for the Blade Swinging action (Figure 23).

4.Using two (2) 15/16" Wrenches, install and tighten the Lock Nut against the Backing Nut while holding the Backing Nut with one Wrench and tightening the Lock Nut with the other Wrench.

5.Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other Pro-Tek™ Swinging Blade.

					Top View	Bottom
						Bottom
						View
					Blade
					Carrier
						Lock Nut
					Backing Nut
Pro-Tek™		Blade		Pro-Tek™		Blade Bolt
Pro-Tek™		Blade		Pro-Tek™
Swinging		Carrier		Swinging
Blade				Blade
					Pro-Tek™
					Pro-Tek™
					Swinging
					Blade

Figure 24	Figure 23

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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 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 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