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Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Unpacking and Assembling the Machine

Models: FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

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Unpacking and Assembling the Machine

Unpacking and Assembling the Machine

NOTE: Unpacking and assembling the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is a two-person job as the 13 HP unit weighs 442 pounds and the 17 HP unit weighs 465 pounds. We recommend you have an extra set of hands available before you begin.

Parts Supplied in Crate:

•TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

•Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

•Briggs & Stratton or Kawasaki Engine Manual

•Small Parts Bag:

-Hitch Tongue Extender with 1/2" x 2" Bolt, Lock Nut and Washers

-Hook and Loop Straps

-Plastic hose (oil drain)

-Extra Zip-Tie Wraps

Tools and Supplies Needed:

•Pry Bar

•Metal Shears

•Hammer

•Gloves and Eye Protection

•STABILIZE THE SHIPPING CONTAINER ON CLEAN FLAT TERRAIN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNPACK AND ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE.

•ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND STAND TO ONE SIDE WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE BANDING IS UNDER A LOT OF TENSION AND CAN CAUSE INJURY WHEN YOU RELEASE THE TENSION.

•USE CAUTION AROUND EXPOSED NAILS WHEN UNCRATING THE MACHINE.

1.Pry off and remove the top cross members of the shipping crate. Be careful of the nails when removing the boards.

2.Pry off and remove the crate sides; the two (2) long sides first, and then the two (2) short sides.

3.Stand to one side and cut any bands holding the machine to the shipping pallet and the bands holding the Remote Control Panel carton to the Push Bar. Be careful when cutting the banding.

WEAR GLOVES AND BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING THE DECK. THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP, AND MAY SPIN AS YOU MANEUVER THE DECK.

4.The Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar shipped unassembled; remove it from the pallet.

5.Raise the Mower Deck Height to the highest setting (7-1/2") to clear the blocking beneath the back of the machine (see page 24) and then roll the Mower off the shipping pallet.

6.Remove the Blade Protector from the Blades. (See CAUTION note above)

7.Do not discard your pallet and packaging material until you are fully satisfied with your new TOW- BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER

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Contents

TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSThanks once again for all of us at Table of Contents PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY THE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER INTRODUCINGCHAPTER Conventions used in this manual17 HP Model Specifications13 HP Model Labels GENERAL SAFETY RULESOperating Instructions CHAPTER4 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER Protecting Yourself and Those Around YouSlope Operation Safety for ChildrenALWAYS NEVERSCALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER Safety with Gasoline-PoweredMachinesGeneral Safety CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER A Note to All UsersAdditional Information and Potential Changes 10 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER 1-800-DR-OWNER SETTING UP THE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWERCHAPTER Off On Oil Fill Fuel Shut-Off Valve Unpacking and Assembling the Machine •Safety & Operating Instructions ManualConnecting the Battery Wire About the BatteryAdding Oil and Gasoline Tool Needed Throttle Control Cable - 13 HP B&S Tool Needed Connecting the Remote Control Cable and Wire CordWire Cord Pull Throttle/Choke Cable - 17 HP Kawasaki Tool NeededCable Clamp Bolt Cable Clamp FigureHitch Pin Tow Vehicle Hitch Plate Versa-Hitch Versa-HitchPosition Openings Safety Hitch ClipFigure Hitch PlateChecking the Tire Pressure CHAPTER OPERATING THE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWEROperating Parameters 22 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Stopping the Engine Before Starting the EngineStarting Engaging the Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck HeightStopping the Blades Deck Height Adjust Knob 5Offset at the Versa-Hitch Offset MowingOffset at the Tow Bar Mount Plate If the machine gets hung up Slopes and Uneven TerrainCutting Brush and Saplings Cutting Wet and Heavy GrowthMAINTAINING Regular Maintenance Check ListTHE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER CHAPTERRemoving the Engine Oil and Filter Removing and Replacing the Blades’ Drive Belt Belt Tension Spring Mounting Stud Tension PulleyTension Spring Unhooked Drive PulleyRemoving and Replacing the Swinging Blades Replacing the Wheels Charging the Battery Battery CareRecycling a Used Battery Disposing of the Battery ResponsiblyEnd of Season and Storage 36 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Troubleshooting Table TROUBLESHOOTINGThe Engine will not start CHAPTER⇒Check the oil level and adjust as needed Engine smokesCall 1-800-DR-OWNER 376-9637 for assistance Blades vibrate when engagedUneven cut 40 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER CHAPTER PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTYParts List - Deck and Drive Assembly Ref# Part# Safety and Information LabelsDescription Items Not Illustrated070308 Schematic - Deck and Drive AssemblyCALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER Description Parts List - Wheels and Push Bar AssemblyPart# 070307 Schematic - Wheels and Push Bar AssemblyCALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 221471 070307 CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER48 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER NotesCALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER Notes50 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Notes2-YearLimited Warranty Customer Service HotlineTOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Terms and Conditions2007 CHP, Inc.