Briggs & Stratton FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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