Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Uneven cut, Call 1-800-DR-OWNER 376-9637 for assistance

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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

Blades vibrate when engaged.

The Blades are not cutting or are loose.

The Blades will not Engage and/or Disengage.

Uneven cut.

Clogging at discharge.

Excessive Engine stalling.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

⇒The Blade Carrier Mounting Bolt may not be tight enough. Tighten the Bolt as tight as possible by hand with at least a 1ft long 13/16" Wrench.

⇒A Swinging Blade may be too loose on the Blade Carrier. Re-tighten the Swinging Blade mounting hardware. See page 31. Be sure to turn OFF the Engine and remove the Spark Plug wire(s) before performing this operation.

⇒Replace a Swinging Blade if it is chipped, bent, or broken.

⇒The Spindle Bearings may be damaged or the Spindle Shaft is bent.

Call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.

⇒The Blade Carrier Mounting Bolt may not be tight enough. Tighten the Bolt as tight as possible by hand with at least a 1ft long 13/16” Wrench.

⇒A Swinging Blade may be too loose on the Blade Carrier. Re-tighten the Swinging Blade mounting hardware. See page 31. Be sure to turn OFF the Engine and remove the Spark Plug wire(s) before performing this operation.

⇒Sharpen the Swinging Blades; they may be dull or nicked.

⇒Faulty Blade Control Switch. Remove and replace the Switch on the Remote Control Panel.

⇒Faulty Electric Clutch. Call 1-800-DR-OWNER(376-9637)for assistance.

⇒The Step & Mow™ Height Adjuster and Versa-Hitch™ position are out of sync. Adjust the cutting height or Versa-Hitch™ position so that the Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar is level with the ground.

⇒Left and Right Step & Mow™ Height Adjusters are not at the same setting.

⇒The Step & Mow™ Height Adjuster and Versa-Hitch™ position are out of sync. Adjust the cutting height or Versa-Hitch™ position so that the Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar is level with the ground.

⇒The brush or grass is too heavy at the current cutting height or at the current Tow Vehicle speed. Raise the cutting height and drive slower when cutting.

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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