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TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOWER.
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. Please let us know of any questions you may have. We want to answer them as quickly as possible. When you do call, please have your serial number and/or order number handy. For technical assistance, please call Toll-Free 1-800-DR-OWNE
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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 ..................................
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Removing and Replacing the Swinging Blades .............................................................................. 31 Replacing the Wheels ...................................................................................................................... 32 Battery Care...................................................................................................................................... 33 Charging the Battery...........................................................
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING: THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. Careful adherence to the safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use. Please let us know of any questions you may have. We want to answer them as quickly as possible. When you do call, please have your serial number and/or order number handy. For technical assistance, please cal
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Specifications 13 HP Model 17 HP Model Machine Warranty 2 year Residential, 90 day Commercial 2 year Residential, 90 day Commercial Engine Warranty 2 year Residential, 1 year Commercial 2 year Residential, 2 year Commercial Engine 13 HP Briggs & Stratton Engine, Electric 17 HP Kawasaki KAI Engine, Electric Start, OHV, 1 Cast-Iron Sleeve, Full Start, V-Twin OHV, 2 Cast-Iron Sleeves, Pressure Oil Pump w/ Oil Filter, 48 oz Full Pressure Oil Pump w/ Oil Filter, 58 Oil Capacity, Dual-Elemen
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CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES: READ THIS SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR MOWER. Labels Your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are copies of all the labels that appear on the equipment. Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location
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To avoid injury, keep your hands and feet away from the spinning Blades. (#136491) This label reminds you operate the machine safely and provides helpful operating information. (#222221) ® 4 TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
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Protecting Yourself and Those Around You THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE WITH FAST MOVING PARTS OPERATING AT HIGH SPEEDS. YOU MUST OPERATE THIS MACHINE SAFELY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE HAZARDS FOR YOU, AS WELL AS ANYONE ELSE IN THE WORK AREA. USE PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER: • ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOG
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Slope Operation USE OF MACHINERY ON SLOPES IS A MAJOR FACTOR RELATED TO ACCIDENTS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY. USE OF MACHINERY ON SLOPES REQUIRES CAUTION. IF YOU FEEL UNEASY USING THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER ON A SLOPE, DO NOT OPERATE IT. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS MACHINE ON SLOPES: ALWAYS: • OPERATE THE MACHINE UP AND DOWN THE FACE OF SLOPES AND AVOID GOING ACROSS. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN CHANGING DIRECTION ON SLOPES
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Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines GASOLINE IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. GASOLINE ALSO GIVES OFF FLAMMABLE VAPOR THAT CAN BE EASILY IGNITED AND CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. NEVER OVERLOOK THE HAZARDS OF GASOLINE AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS: • NEVER RUN THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA OR WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION AS THE EXHAUST FROM THE ENGINE CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, WHICH IS AN ODORLESS, TASTELESS, AND DEADLY POISONOUS GAS. • STORE A
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General Safety SAFE OPERATION OF THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE: • THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER IS A POWERFUL TOOL AND NOT A PLAYTHING. WHEN USING THIS MACHINE, EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES. THE DESIGN OF THIS MACHINE IS TO MOW GRASS AND BRUSH. DO NOT USE IT F
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A Note to All Users Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels without an engine spark arrester. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands. All TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWERS shipped to California, New Mexico, and Washington State are provided with spark arresters. Failure of the owner/operator to maintain this equipment in compliance with state regulations is a misdemeano
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CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP: THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow to set up your new machine before you use it. It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features on your new machine by reviewing Figure 1 on the following page before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact our Technical Support Representatives at our Toll-Free number:
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TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls and Features NOTE: The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly different from your machine. Off Kawasaki 17 HP Engine (Briggs & Stratton 13HP will look different than shown) On Oil Fill Fuel Filter Fuel Shut-Off Valve Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar Locking Pin Left Step & Mow™ Height Adjuster Right Step & Mow™ Height Adjuster Fuel Tank Push Bar Battery Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar Front Guard Pulley Cover Electric-Start Key Switch Throt
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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,
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About the Battery The TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER comes with a 12-Volt, maintenance-free, rechargeable, sealed lead acid Battery. Properly maintained and charged, the Battery provides years of dependable service. ELECTRICAL HAZARD: PREVENT FIRE • NEVER MODIFY THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MODIFICATIONS COULD RUIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AS WELL AS CAUSE A FIRE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY. • USING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WIT
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Adding Oil and Gasoline • YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS MACHINE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. TRACES OF OIL MAY BE IN THE RESERVOIR FROM FACTORY TESTING, BUT YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. FILL THE RESERVOIR SLOWLY, CHECKING THE DIPSTICK FREQUENTLY TO AVOID OVERFILLING. • TO GET AN ACCURATE READING WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL: ⇒ THE MACHINE SHOULD BE ON A LEVEL SURFACE. ⇒ THE DIPSTICK SHOULD BE SCREWED DOWN ON BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES. ⇒ THE DIPSTICK S
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Attaching the Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar to the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER WHEN ATTACHING THE TOW BAR AND CONTROL CABLES, YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S) TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING OF THE ENGINE. Tool Needed: • 7/16" Wrench or Socket Pulley Cover 1. Using a 7/16" Wrench or Socket, remove the three (3) Bolts and Washers that retain the Black Pulley Cover and remove the Cover (Figure 4). Retaining 2. Locate and re
