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Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual About the Battery, Connecting the Battery Wire

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About the Battery

About the Battery

The TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER comes with a 12-Volt, maintenance-free, rechargeable, sealed lead acid Battery. Properly maintained and charged, the Battery provides years of dependable service.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD: PREVENT FIRE

•NEVER MODIFY THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MODIFICATIONS COULD RUIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AS WELL AS CAUSE A FIRE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

•USING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR MACHINE COULD CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT, EXPLODE, OR START A FIRE.

•USING THE WRONG TYPE OF BATTERY OR CHARGER COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

•USE THE CHARGER ONLY IN DRY LOCATIONS. AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER.

•ONLY ADULTS SHOULD HANDLE THE BATTERY. IT CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID (AN ELECTROLYTE) AND THE BATTERY IS HEAVY; DROPPING IT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

•NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THE ELECTRICITY INVOLVED IN CHARGING THE BATTERY COULD INJURE A CHILD.

•EXAMINE THE CHARGER, ITS CONNECTORS, AND THE BATTERY FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE EACH TIME YOU CHARGE THE BATTERY. IF YOU SEE ANY EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE, DO NOT USE THE CHARGER OR THE BATTERY, REPLACE THEM.

•NEVER LIFT OR CARRY THE BATTERY BY THE CABLES OR TERMINALS. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE BATTERY AND POSSIBLY START A FIRE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY. LIFT AND CARRY THE BATTERY ONLY BY ITS CASE.

•DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY.

•READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BATTERY.

Connecting the Battery Wire

We ship all Electric-Starting systems with the negative terminal Battery wire disconnected. This prevents the Battery from discharging during shipment. Before using your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, you must connect the Battery wire.

Tools Needed:

(2) 5/16" Wrench or Socket

Connect the Green negative wire to the negative terminal on the Battery (Figure 2).

Negative Battery Terminal

Battery

Green Negative Wire

14 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWERFigure 2

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Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual About the Battery, Connecting the Battery Wire

Contents

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWERThanks once again for all of us at Table of Contents PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY CHAPTER INTRODUCINGTHE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Conventions used in this manualSpecifications 13 HP Model17 HP Model Operating Instructions GENERAL SAFETY RULESLabels CHAPTER4 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Protecting Yourself and Those Around You CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNERALWAYS Safety for ChildrenSlope Operation NEVERSSafety with Gasoline-PoweredMachines CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNERGeneral Safety A Note to All Users Additional Information and Potential ChangesCALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 10 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER SETTING UP THE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER CHAPTER1-800-DR-OWNER Off On Oil Fill Fuel Shut-Off Valve •Safety & Operating Instructions Manual Unpacking and Assembling the MachineAbout the Battery Connecting the Battery WireAdding Oil and Gasoline Tool Needed Connecting the Remote Control Cable and Wire Cord Wire CordThrottle Control Cable - 13 HP B&S Tool Needed Cable Clamp Bolt Throttle/Choke Cable - 17 HP Kawasaki Tool NeededPull Cable Clamp FigureFigure Versa-HitchPosition Openings Safety Hitch ClipHitch Pin Tow Vehicle Hitch Plate Versa-Hitch Hitch PlateChecking the Tire Pressure OPERATING THE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Operating ParametersCHAPTER 22 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Before Starting the Engine StartingStopping the Engine Stopping the Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck HeightEngaging the Blades Deck Height Adjust Knob 5Offset 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 GrowthTHE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Regular Maintenance Check ListMAINTAINING CHAPTERRemoving the Engine Oil and Filter Removing and Replacing the Blades’ Drive Belt Tension Spring Unhooked Tension PulleyBelt Tension Spring Mounting Stud Drive PulleyRemoving and Replacing the Swinging Blades Replacing the Wheels Battery Care Charging the BatteryDisposing of the Battery Responsibly Recycling a Used BatteryEnd of Season and Storage 36 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER The Engine will not start TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting Table CHAPTEREngine smokes ⇒Check the oil level and adjust as neededBlades vibrate when engaged Uneven cutCall 1-800-DR-OWNER 376-9637 for assistance 40 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY Parts List - Deck and Drive AssemblyCHAPTER Description Safety and Information LabelsRef# Part# Items Not IllustratedSchematic - Deck and Drive Assembly CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER070308 Parts List - Wheels and Push Bar Assembly Part#Description Schematic - Wheels and Push Bar Assembly CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER070307 221471 CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 070307Notes 48 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWERNotes CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNERNotes 50 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWERTOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Customer Service Hotline2-YearLimited Warranty Terms and Conditions2007 CHP, Inc.