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Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Blades vibrate when engaged, Uneven cut

Models: FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

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Blades vibrate when engaged.

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

Blades vibrate when engaged.

The Blades are not cutting or are loose.

The Blades will not Engage and/or Disengage.

Uneven cut.

Clogging at discharge.

Excessive Engine stalling.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

⇒The Blade Carrier Mounting Bolt may not be tight enough. Tighten the Bolt as tight as possible by hand with at least a 1ft long 13/16" Wrench.

⇒A Swinging Blade may be too loose on the Blade Carrier. Re-tighten the Swinging Blade mounting hardware. See page 31. Be sure to turn OFF the Engine and remove the Spark Plug wire(s) before performing this operation.

⇒Replace a Swinging Blade if it is chipped, bent, or broken.

⇒The Spindle Bearings may be damaged or the Spindle Shaft is bent.

Call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.

⇒The Blade Carrier Mounting Bolt may not be tight enough. Tighten the Bolt as tight as possible by hand with at least a 1ft long 13/16” Wrench.

⇒A Swinging Blade may be too loose on the Blade Carrier. Re-tighten the Swinging Blade mounting hardware. See page 31. Be sure to turn OFF the Engine and remove the Spark Plug wire(s) before performing this operation.

⇒Sharpen the Swinging Blades; they may be dull or nicked.

⇒Faulty Blade Control Switch. Remove and replace the Switch on the Remote Control Panel.

⇒Faulty Electric Clutch. Call 1-800-DR-OWNER(376-9637)for assistance.

⇒The Step & Mow™ Height Adjuster and Versa-Hitch™ position are out of sync. Adjust the cutting height or Versa-Hitch™ position so that the Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar is level with the ground.

⇒Left and Right Step & Mow™ Height Adjusters are not at the same setting.

⇒The Step & Mow™ Height Adjuster and Versa-Hitch™ position are out of sync. Adjust the cutting height or Versa-Hitch™ position so that the Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar is level with the ground.

⇒The brush or grass is too heavy at the current cutting height or at the current Tow Vehicle speed. Raise the cutting height and drive slower when cutting.

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER

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Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual Blades vibrate when engaged, Uneven cut

Contents

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.