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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

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Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Table of Contents

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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 Conventions used in this manual INTRODUCINGTHE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER CHAPTERSpecifications 13 HP Model17 HP Model CHAPTER GENERAL SAFETY RULESLabels Operating Instructions4 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER Protecting Yourself and Those Around YouNEVERS Safety for ChildrenSlope Operation ALWAYSCALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER Safety with Gasoline-PoweredMachinesGeneral 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 Unpacking and Assembling the Machine •Safety & Operating Instructions ManualConnecting the Battery Wire About the BatteryAdding 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 Figure Throttle/Choke Cable - 17 HP Kawasaki Tool NeededPull Cable Clamp BoltHitch Plate Versa-HitchPosition Openings Safety Hitch ClipHitch Pin Tow Vehicle Hitch Plate Versa-Hitch FigureChecking 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 Deck Height Adjust Knob 5 Adjusting the Mower Deck HeightEngaging the Blades Stopping the BladesOffset Mowing Offset at the Tow Bar Mount PlateOffset at the Versa-Hitch Cutting Wet and Heavy Growth Slopes and Uneven TerrainIf the machine gets hung up Cutting Brush and SaplingsCHAPTER Regular Maintenance Check ListMAINTAINING THE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWERRemoving the Engine Oil and Filter Removing and Replacing the Blades’ Drive Belt Drive Pulley Tension PulleyBelt Tension Spring Mounting Stud Tension Spring UnhookedRemoving 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 CHAPTER TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting Table The Engine will not start⇒Check the oil level and adjust as needed Engine smokesBlades 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 Items Not Illustrated Safety and Information LabelsRef# Part# DescriptionSchematic - 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 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 NotesTerms and Conditions Customer Service Hotline2-YearLimited Warranty TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER2007 CHP, Inc.