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Operator’s Manual
Model No. Description
7800886 BTXPV22725
7800887 BTXPV22725E
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7105256
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Not for
Reproduction
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Thank You for purchasing this quality-built Brute mower. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the Brute brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Brute mower will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended only for finish cutting of established lawns and is not inten
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Table of Contents Operator Safety ................................................................................................4 Features and Controls ...................................................................................10 Assembly ........................................................................................................11 Operation ........................................................................................................12 Before Starting ...........
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Operator Safety Operating Safety Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you. Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a professional: contact your local authorized dealer. Read the Manual The operator’s manual contains
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Operator Safety Moving Parts This equipment has moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you stand behind the handle properly and follow all the rules in this book, the unit is safe to operate. The mower deck has a spinning mower blade that can amputate hands and feet. Do not allow anyone near the equipment while it is running! To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is equipped with an operator present safety system. Do NOT attempt to alter or bypass the sy
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Operator Safety WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects ! that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body an
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Operator Safety SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the vehicle or 14. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, obstruction. Material may ricochet back towards the opera- then refuel equipment using a portable container, rather tor. than a gasoline dispenser nozzle. 15. Slow down before turning. 8. DO NOT start gas powered
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Operator Safety The decals noted below are located on the mower. Safety and Operation Decals The safety warnings and operation instructions they Reading this manual and the safety instructions it con- contain should be carefully read, understood, and fol- tains will provide the basic knowledge necessary to lowed. Not following these important warnings and operate this mower safely and effectively. However, instructions can result in serious bodily injury or several safety and operation dec
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Operator Safety Explanation of Safety Decals WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • Read operator’s manual. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working. • Remove objects that could be thrown by blade. • Go across slopes, not up and down. A C • Avoid steep slopes. KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY • Do not mow when children or others are around. • Look down and behind before and while moving backwards. • Wait at least 2 minutes before refueling. • This equipment
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Features and Controls IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your dealer if you have questions. F D E C G B H A I A. Mulching Cover E. Drive Control B. Fuel Filler Cap F. Blade Control C. Cutting Height Adjust Lever G. Ignition Switch (7800887) D. Starter Rope Handle H. Grass Bag I. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick 10 www.brutepower.com Not for Reproduction
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Assembly Unpack the Mower A 1. Cut all four corners of the box from top to bottom. B 2. Remove all packing materials from the mower. 3. Locate and identify the items included with the C mower: • Mulching plug (installed) • Grass bag • Side disch arge deflector • SAE30W Oil • Battery Charger (780088 7) • Set of Keys (7800887) • Operator’s manual Raise the Handle Assembly 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the knobs (A, Figure Figure 2: Starter rope handle 1) on
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Operation IMPORTANT Mower is shipped without oil in Before Starting engine. Failure to add oil before starting will result 1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, and cov- in engine damage. ers to make sure all are in place and securely tight- ened. 5. Add fuel to the tank: 2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 4) and drive • Make sure the mower is outside, where fumes control (B) to insure they work freely. can safely dissipate. • Remove the fuel fill cap (C, Figu
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Operation Fuel Recommendations Starting the Mower Fuel must meet these requirements: The engine on this mower is equipped with a • Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with ® ReadyStart system, which features a temperature- • A minimum of 87 octane / 87AKI (90 RON). controlled automatic choke. It does not have a manual • Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasahol) or up to choke or a primer. 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable. • CAUTION: DO NOT
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Operation Cutting Height Adjustment ! ! WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove starter insert. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all com- A ponents to cool. Pull the cutting height adjust lever (A, Figure 9) Figure 7: Propelling the mower outward, and move to the desired cutting height. The highest cut
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Operation Installing the Grass Bag ! ! WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove starter insert. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all com- ponents to cool. 4.00 in 1.25 in 10,16 cm 3,18 cm Important: The mulching plug must be removed only Figure 10: Cutting height settings (approximate) when bagging is desi
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Operation Charging the Battery (7800887) The battery in this mower is sealed and maintenance free, and requires no service other than charging. If the battery will not accept a charge, bring the mower to an authorized service center for service. 1. Connect the battery charger to the battery con- C B nector (A, Figure 14), and plug the charger into a 120-volt outlet for 12-24 hours. (Longer periods will not damage the battery.) 2. Remove the charger from the battery connector, and connect
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Maintenance Maintenance Chart Emissions Control ! ! Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service control devices and systems may be performed by any with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Remove the starter insert. Disconnect spark plug wire and However, to obtain “no charge” emissions control ser- secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are v
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Maintenance Change Engine Oil Service Air Filter ! ! WARNING ! ! WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped) removed. Remove starter insert. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are NOTE: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow su
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Maintenance 9. Turn off the water supply to the garden hose. Check Safety Interlock System 10.Disconnect the garden hose from the washout port 1. Start the mower. connector. 2. Release the blade control. The engine must stop 11.Start the engine and run for 2-3 minutes, to allow within 3 seconds. the underside of the mower deck to dry. If the engine does not stop within 3 seconds, do not use the mower. Bring the mower to an authorized dealer for service. Clean Debris Off Mower ! ! WARNI
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Maintenance Drive Control Adjustment B C ! WARNING ! A DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove starter insert. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all com- ponents to cool. The wheel drive control lever (A, Figure 18) should engage the transmission when the lever is squeezed Figure 19: Adjusting the drive cable bac
