Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Engine smokes

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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).

SYMPTOM

The Engine lacks power or is not running smoothly.

(Please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for Engine- specific procedures.)

Engine smokes.

The Belt frays or rolls over the Pulley.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

⇒Check the Throttle Lever travel and adjustment. Make sure the Throttle Lever is in the Run position.

⇒The Air Filter may be dirty, change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

⇒The Spark Plug(s) may be dirty or cracked, change it.

⇒If the Spark Plug(s) is oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the Plug hole(s) and crank the Engine over a couple of times using the Electric Starter to blow out any oil in the Cylinder(s), then wipe off the Plug(s) and reinsert it.

⇒The gas must be fresh and clean. If the gas is old, change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than one month.

⇒The Engine may not have the right amount of clean oil. If it is dirty, change it following the procedure on page 28.

⇒If your Engine still lacks power, call 1-800-DR-OWNER(376-9637)for assistance.

⇒Check the oil level and adjust as needed.

⇒You may be operating the machine on too great an incline. See “Slopes and Uneven Terrain” on page 26.

⇒Check the Air Filter(s) and clean or replace if needed.

⇒You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the temperature. Refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information.

⇒Clean the Cooling Fins and the Carburetor housing if they are dirty.

⇒If the Engine still smokes, call 1-800-DR-OWNER(376-9637)for assistance.

⇒There may be a nick in a Pulley groove. Check the Belt for wear and hard spots. File off any nicks on the Pulley.

⇒The Belt may be stretched; replace it. See page 29.

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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 TankUnpacking and Assembling the Machine Parts Supplied in CrateTools and Supplies Needed About the Battery Connecting the Battery WireTools Needed Adding Oil and Gasoline Approximate Engine Oil RequiredTool 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 Operating ParametersTOW-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 Cutting Brush and Saplings Slopes and Uneven TerrainIf the machine gets hung up Cutting Wet and Heavy GrowthMaintaining Regular Maintenance Check ListProcedure 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 Parts LISTS, Schematic Diagrams and Warranty Parts List Deck and Drive AssemblyRef# Part# Description 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