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Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Maintaining, Regular Maintenance Check List, Chapter

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MAINTAINING:

CHAPTER 5

MAINTAINING:

THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. For Engine maintenance, please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual that came with your machine. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supercede those listed in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

SOME OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES REQUIRE ACCESS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MACHINE. IF YOU NEED TO TIP THE MACHINE BACK OR ON ITS SIDE, YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), AND DRAIN THE OIL AND GAS.

Regular Maintenance Check List

NOTE: Consider the service intervals shown as maximum under normal operating conditions. Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty conditions.

Procedure	Before Each Use	Every 10 Hrs	Every 25 Hrs	Every 100 Hrs
Procedure
Check Engine Oil Level	▲
Check General Condition, e.g. nuts,	▲
bolts, welds, etc.
Check the Blades Sharpness	▲
Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins	▲
Check Cable connections		▲
Check Tire Pressure to be 28psi			▲
Change Engine Oil and Filter	1st time 5hrs		▲
Replace Air Filter			▲
Replace Spark Plug(s)				▲
Replace In-line Gas Filter				▲

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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 CHAPTER13 HP Model Specifications17 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 Additional Information and Potential Changes A Note to All UsersCALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 10 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER CHAPTER SETTING UP THE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER1-800-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 Wire Cord Connecting the Remote Control Cable and 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 Parameters OPERATING THE TOW-BEHINDDR FIELD and BRUSH MOWERCHAPTER 22 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Starting Before Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Deck Height Adjust Knob 5 Adjusting the Mower Deck HeightEngaging the Blades Stopping the BladesOffset 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 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 smokesUneven cut Blades vibrate when engagedCall 1-800-DR-OWNER 376-9637 for assistance 40 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Parts List - Deck and Drive Assembly PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTYCHAPTER Items Not Illustrated Safety and Information LabelsRef# Part# DescriptionCALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER Schematic - Deck and Drive Assembly070308 Part# Parts List - Wheels and Push Bar AssemblyDescription CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER Schematic - Wheels and Push Bar Assembly070307 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.