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Operation

Mounting the Grass Bag 

1.  To mount the grass bag on the mower, raise the rear

door 

(A, Figure 6)

. Holding the grass bag by the    han-

dle 

(B)

, mount the hooks 

(C)

on either end of the grass

bag frame assembly onto the rear door pivot rod 

(D)

.

Lower the grass bag against the rear of the mower.
Lower the rear door.

Important: Make sure both grass bag hooks are mounted on
the pivot rod. 

WARNING: Do not use the grass bag unless
the cover is closed.

WARNING: Check the condition of the grass
bag for wear or deterioration. If worn or
damaged, replace the parts only with
approved factory replacement parts.

Emptying the Grass Bag 

WARNING: Before you remove the grass bag,
stop the engine. Before you remove any grass
from the mower housing, disconnect the wire
from the spark plug. 

1.  Raise the rear door to a vertical position. 
2.  Hold the handle of the grass bag and lift the frame

assembly. Continue to lift the frame assembly until the
hooks are no longer mounted on the pivot rod. Remove
the grass bag. 

3.  Open the top cover 

(A, Figure 7)

. Empty the grass from

the grass bag. 

4.  To mount the grass bag on the mower, see “How To

Mount The Grass Bag”.

Figure 6: Mounting the grass bag

A

Figure 7: Emptying the grass bag

C

D

A

B

Operation (Continued)

Summary of Contents for BTP2265HW

Page 1: ...e subject to change without notice Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors Please refer to Engine Power Rating Information for further...

Page 2: ...____ Retailer_________________________________________________________________________ Retailer s Phone Number___________________________________________________________ Equipment Model Number________...

Page 3: ...2 Engine Tipping 12 Cleaning the Mower Housing 12 Lubrication 12 Adjusting the Height of Cut 12 Removing the Drive Belt 13 Adjusting the Drive Cable 14 Blade Service 15 Removing the Blade 15 Sharpenin...

Page 4: ...paration 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting 2 Only mature r...

Page 5: ...STOP before removing grass bag and or clearing grass Operation Continued From Previous Column 13 DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass catch er rear guard or other safety devices in place and...

Page 6: ...er from your specific model Contact your dealer if you have questions Features and Controls A Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick B Fuel Filler Cap C Mulcher Cover D Rear Height Adjuster Arm 2 E Front Height Ad...

Page 7: ...brackets C Note Do not remove the lower set of handle hardware D 2 Adjust the handle to a higher or lower height adjustment hole A Figure 2 3 Reinstall the bolts washers and wingnuts removed in Step 1...

Page 8: ...ame assembly is fully inserted into the support tube 2 Make sure the handle A Figure 4 is on the outside of the grass bag 3 First attach the clips B Figure 4 to the side of the frame assembly C Next a...

Page 9: ...ion If worn or damaged replace the parts only with approved factory replacement parts Emptying the Grass Bag WARNING Before you remove the grass bag stop the engine Before you remove any grass from th...

Page 10: ...se heavy clumps of grass The grass must not be too tall The maximum height to effectively cut is 4 1 2 inches Set the height adjusters so that only the top third of the grass is cut If the grass is mo...

Page 11: ...roved forest covered brush covered or grass covered and unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used i...

Page 12: ...but the engine will continue to run Note When the drive system is disengaged on a new unit it is possible for the front wheels to rotate if lifted off the ground This is normal and will stop after on...

Page 13: ...dd gasoline stop the engine and let the engine cool for several minutes 3 Make sure the spark plug wire is connected to the spark plug 4 Make sure the drive lever is in the disengaged position B Figur...

Page 14: ...spark plug Grass and other debris can keep the mower from working correctly After you mow clean the mower housing as follows 1 Stop the engine 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 3 Clean dirt a...

Page 15: ...ory 6 To assemble the drive belt reverse the above steps 7 Set the belt tension a Tighten the adjuster nut A Figure 19 until the nut touches the spacer B Try to turn the spacer When the adjuster nut t...

Page 16: ...p lever several times Make sure the engine stop cable moves freely Note The engine design does not include a throttle control or an engine speed adjustment The engine is set at the best speed for cutt...

Page 17: ...use an accident 7 Fasten the blade with the original washer D and bolt Make sure the outside rim of the Belleville washer is toward the blade 8 Tighten the bolt that holds the blade to a torque of 30...

Page 18: ...pull the recoil start grip so that the oil will protect the cylinder Install a new spark plug in the cylinder 5 Clean the dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins and the engine housing 6 Clean...

Page 19: ...and other debris 5 Check the carburetor adjustments Refer to the Engine Manual 6 Check the spark plug gap Set the spark plug gap at 0 030 7 Check the amount of oil in the engine Fill with oil if nece...

Page 20: ...caused from material use abuse or misuse will be honored This Brute Two 2 Year Limited Warranty is your exclusive remedy however this warranty is void or does not apply to any unit that has been tampe...

Page 21: ...19 Slope Guide...

Page 22: ...20 Notes www brutepower com...

Page 23: ...21 Notes...

Page 24: ...o operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net horsepower This difference is due to a variety of fa...

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