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Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Engine smokes, ⇒Check the oil level and adjust as needed

Models: FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

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Engine smokes.

WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S).

SYMPTOM

The Engine lacks power or is not running smoothly.

(Please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for Engine- specific procedures.)

Engine smokes.

The Belt frays or rolls over the Pulley.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

⇒Check the Throttle Lever travel and adjustment. Make sure the Throttle Lever is in the Run position.

⇒The Air Filter may be dirty, change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

⇒The Spark Plug(s) may be dirty or cracked, change it.

⇒If the Spark Plug(s) is oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the Plug hole(s) and crank the Engine over a couple of times using the Electric Starter to blow out any oil in the Cylinder(s), then wipe off the Plug(s) and reinsert it.

⇒The gas must be fresh and clean. If the gas is old, change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than one month.

⇒The Engine may not have the right amount of clean oil. If it is dirty, change it following the procedure on page 28.

⇒If your Engine still lacks power, call 1-800-DR-OWNER(376-9637)for assistance.

⇒Check the oil level and adjust as needed.

⇒You may be operating the machine on too great an incline. See “Slopes and Uneven Terrain” on page 26.

⇒Check the Air Filter(s) and clean or replace if needed.

⇒You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the temperature. Refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information.

⇒Clean the Cooling Fins and the Carburetor housing if they are dirty.

⇒If the Engine still smokes, call 1-800-DR-OWNER(376-9637)for assistance.

⇒There may be a nick in a Pulley groove. Check the Belt for wear and hard spots. File off any nicks on the Pulley.

⇒The Belt may be stretched; replace it. See page 29.

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Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Engine smokes, ⇒Check the oil level and adjust as needed

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.