Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1	1
INTRODUCING:	1
THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER	1
Conventions used in this manual	1
Specifications	2
CHAPTER 2	3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES:	3
Labels	3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You	5
Slope Operation	6
Safety for Children	6
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines	7
General Safety	8
A Note to All Users	9
Additional Information and Potential Changes	9
CHAPTER 3	11
SETTING UP:	11
THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER	11
TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls and Features	12
Unpacking and Assembling the Machine	13
About the Battery	14
Connecting the Battery Wire	14
Adding Oil and Gasoline	15
Attaching the Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar to the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER	16
Connecting the Remote Control Cable and Wire Cord	17
Connecting the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER to your Tow Vehicle	19
Attaching the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Remote Control Panel	20
Checking the Tire Pressure	20
CHAPTER 4	21
OPERATING:	21
THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER	21
Operating Parameters	21
Before Starting the Engine	23
Starting	23
Stopping the Engine	23
Engaging the Blades	24
Stopping the Blades	24
Adjusting the Mower Deck Height	24
Offset Mowing	25
Slopes and Uneven Terrain	26
If the machine gets hung up	26
Cutting Brush and Saplings	26
Cutting Wet and Heavy Growth	26
CHAPTER 5	27
MAINTAINING:	27
THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER	27
Regular Maintenance Check List	27
Removing the Engine Oil and Filter	28
Removing and Replacing the Blades’ Drive Belt	29
CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER	iii