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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Field and Brush Mower
SIMPLICITY
Mfg. No. Description
1694240 13HP Honda Walk-Behind Brush Mower
1694204 13HP Briggs Walk-Behind Brush Mower
1694205 13HP Kawasaki Walk-Behind Brush Mower
FERRIS
Mfg. No. Description
1694249 13HP Briggs Walk-Behind Brush Mower (BC25BE)
1694251 13HP Honda Walk-Behind Brush Mower (BC25H)
GIANT-VAC
Mfg. No. Description
3070980 13HP Briggs Walk-Behind Brush Mower (GM2513BS)
3070101 13HP Honda Walk-Behind Brush Mower (GM2513H)
3070103 15HP Kawa
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Table of Contents Identification Numbers........................................1 Troubleshooting, Adjustment and Service .....14 Chart .....................................................................14 Safety Rules & Information.................................2 Travel Control Adjustment ....................................16 Safety Decals .......................................................4 Blade Clutch Adjustment.......................................17 Features & Controls ..........
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signi- fies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS This cutting machine is capable of amputating ha
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Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION SERVICE • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other WARNING fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent a) Use only an approved container. (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally. b) Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. not
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Safety Rules & Information • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE running unless specified otherwise in the engine man- • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. ufacturer's manual. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. • Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is hot a) Use only an approved container. as spilled gasoline may ignite. Do not spread fuel line b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the clamps further than necessary.
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Identification Numbers Decal - Blade Control, Engine Key Switch (7028349) Models - All mowers Decal - Traction Drive / Freewheel Lever (1725229) Models - All mowers Decal - Warning (7028490) Important Safety Operating Instructions. Read and understand before operating machine Decal - Caution - Open Belt Drive (707359) Decal - Engine Throttle Control (7029167) Rotating blades and other parts can cause serious injury. Models - All mowers Keep hands and feet away. DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY De
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Features & Controls Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operat- ing instructions provided in this manual. CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mow- ing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for va
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Engage Disengage Operating the Mower To Shut Engine Down: STARTING THE ENGINE • Allow engine to idle for 2-3 minutes before shutting NOTE - The procedures outlined within this section are down. general guidelines, and are in no way meant to replace or supercede engine manufacturer's operating instruc- • Set throttle control down to “SLOW” position. tions. In order to obtain optimum performance from your • Turn key to “OFF” position. engine, refer to your engine manual. NOTE: If you experience p
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Operating the Mower To Propel Unit Forward: A IMPORTANT NOTE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, SUCH AS LOSS OF CONTROL OR POTENTIAL B COLLISION, RELEASE TRACTION DRIVE ENGAGEMENT BAR. THIS WILL IMMEDI- ATELY DISENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION AND STOP MOWER MOVEMENT. THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN. • Grasping both upper handle/safety bar (A, Figure 5) and lower portion of traction drive engagement bar (B) with both hands, slowly begin squeezing engage- Figure 5 - Forward Travel ment bar up toward handle. The uni
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RUN RUN START Operating the Mower ENGAGING/DISENGAGING THE A CUTTING BLADE DANGER Do not pass by or stand on the discharge side of brush mower with its engine running and blade engaged. To Engage Cutting Blade: • Push Blade Engagement Lever forward and then to the right until lever locks into place (Figure 7). WARNING Engaging cutting blade will activate engine safety kill feature. This feature uses the spring-loaded safety bar, located above the handle, which will allow the engine to run only
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Operating the Mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The front skids on the brush cutter have 3 sets of holes (Figure 9) for height adjustment: 1 – Top holes - 3 /4" cutting depth B – Center holes - 4" cutting depth C 3 – Bottom holes - 4 /4" cutting depth C • Shut off engine. • Loosen bolts holding skids. D • Move skid to desired location. A • Reinstall bolts. Figure 9 - Adjusting Height A. Skid B. Capscrew C. Washer D. Nut STORAGE • Battery life will be increased if it is removed, put in a WARNING co
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Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Service Interval: Every 25 Hours Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 10 as well as the lubrication points listed. Generally, all moving parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Wipe surfaces clean before and after lubrication. Grease: • blade arbor Note - This grease point is located under the blade deck, on the arbor. Oil: • traction drive control linkage • blade engagement lever • a
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Regular Maintenance TIRE PRESSURE Tire pressure is 20 psi (1.4 bar). BATTERY SERVICE WARNING Figure 12. Check Tire Pressure When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a D B tool. Cleaning the Battery and Cables - A 9HP Models Service Interval: Every 100 Hours 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C, Figure 13a). 2. Remove the ba
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Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES WARNING For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. Service Interval: Every 100 Hours or As Required 1. Raise the front end of the brush mower and securely support in the raised position. LOOSEN 2. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If worn or damaged, replace the blades as described in following steps. Figure 14 - Removing the
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not turnover or start. 1. PTO lever in the engaged position. Place in disengaged position. 2. Out of fuel. If the engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank. 3. Engine flooded. Disengage choke. 4. Battery terminals require cleaning. See Battery Maintenance Section. 5. Clogged fuel filter. Turn off fuel and replace filter. 6. Battery discharged or dead. Recharge or replace. 7. Wiring loose or b
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting Cont. Blade will not engage. 1. Blade clutch rod too loose. See Blade Clutch Adjustment Section. 2. Blade belt worn or broken. Turn off engine and inspect belt. Adjust or replace as required. 3. Over-stretched or broken spring Turn off engine and inspect spring. Replace on blade clutch rod. as needed. 4. Worn blade clutch. Replace clutch. Blade will not disengage or 1. Blade clutch rod adjustment See Blade Clutch Adjustment Section Blade s
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TRAVEL CONTROL ADJUSTMENT A Serial Number 0-011903999 B 1. The Travel Control engagement bars (A, Figure 16a) should be an equal distance from the Upper Handle Bar. If they are not, adjust their position. 2. Loosen the wing nut locknut (D) and rotate control A rod (C) until engagement bars are properly adjusted. 3. Tighten locknut to secure adjustment. C D Figure 16a - Travel Controls Adjustment A. Engagement Bars B. Upper Handle C. Control Rod D. Wing Nut
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service BLADE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT B A WARNING C Shut off engine before attempting this adjustment procedure. If the mower blade does not stop running when the blade clutch lever is in the DISENGAGED position, does not D run at full speed, adjust the Blade Clutch tension. 1. Remove clutch cover plate (A, Figure 19). 2. Loosen nut (D, Figure 17). 3. Remove hairpin clip (E). 4. Slide clutch rod fitting (C) out of blade clutch lever (B). 5. Move clutch rod lever (B) to f
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING • DO NOT place hands or feet under mower deck and away from blade. • This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. • DO NOT touch any rotating parts (pulleys, belts, etc.). Loose clothing, gloves, etc. can become entangled. The mower blade should stop within 5 seconds after the Figure 18 - Blade Spindle Brake Blade Engagement Lever is moved to the DISEN- A. Spindle Bolt GAGED position. This a
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TRACTION DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT If the mower drive is not functioning properly, the drive D belt may need to be adjusted; For S/N 0 - 071601075 A The traction drive belt tension is adjusted by a bolt and B screw system. To adjust belt tension: 1. Loosen traction drive idler pulley lock nut (D, Figure 1/8” Max. 19). C 2. Loosen or tighten traction drive idler pulley adjust- ment nut (E, Figure 19) as required. Belt deflection Figure 21 - Traction Drive Belt
