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Unpacking and Assembling the Machine
NOTE: Unpacking and assembling the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD
and
BRUSH MOWER is a two-person
job as the 13 HP unit weighs 442 pounds and the 17 HP unit weighs 465 pounds. We recommend
you have an extra set of hands available before you begin.
Parts Supplied in Crate:
• TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
• Safety
&
Operating Instructions Manual
• Briggs & Stratton or Kawasaki Engine Manual
• Small Parts Bag:
- Hitch Tongue Extender with 1/2" x 2" Bolt, Lock Nut and Washers
- Hook and Loop Straps
- Plastic hose (oil drain)
- Extra Zip-Tie Wraps
Tools and Supplies Needed:
• Pry Bar
• Metal Shears
• Hammer
• Gloves and Eye Protection
• STABILIZE THE SHIPPING CONTAINER ON CLEAN FLAT TERRAIN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
UNPACK AND ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND STAND TO ONE SIDE WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE
BANDING IS UNDER A LOT OF TENSION AND CAN CAUSE INJURY WHEN YOU RELEASE THE
TENSION.
• USE CAUTION AROUND EXPOSED NAILS WHEN UNCRATING THE MACHINE.
1. Pry off and remove the top cross members of the shipping crate. Be careful of the nails when
removing the boards.
2. Pry off and remove the crate sides; the two (2) long sides first, and then the two (2) short sides.
3. Stand to one side and cut any bands holding the machine to the shipping pallet and the bands
holding the Remote Control Panel carton to the Push Bar. Be careful when cutting the banding.
WEAR GLOVES AND BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING THE DECK. THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP,
AND MAY SPIN AS YOU MANEUVER THE DECK.
4. The Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar shipped unassembled; remove it from the pallet.
5. Raise the Mower Deck Height to the highest setting (7-1/2") to clear the blocking beneath the back
of the machine (see page 24) and then roll the Mower off the shipping pallet.
6. Remove the Blade Protector from the Blades. (See CAUTION note above)
7. Do not discard your pallet and packaging material until you are fully satisfied with your new TOW-
BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.