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Summary of Contents for BC25BE

Page 1: ...RATOR S MANUAL Field and Brush Mfg No Model No 7085922 FB13250BS 7085923 GM2515KAW 7085924 GM2513H Mower Description 13 hp Briggs Hydro Drive 15 hp Kawasaki Hydro Drive 13 hp Honda Hydro Drive Manual...

Page 2: ...acement Parts 21 Maintenance Items 21 Technical Manuals 21 NOTE In this manual left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized...

Page 3: ...ore mow ing Stop mower if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely nec essa...

Page 4: ...xtra care when handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive a Use only an approved container b Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine t...

Page 5: ...ETHANOL gasoline addi tives or white gas because engine fuel system dam age could result Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Ch...

Page 6: ...rs DANGER Decal Danger Dismemberment 7013010 This mower deck can amputate limbs Keep hands and feet away from blades EAR EYE BREATHING PROTECTION 1 Decal Personal Protection 7075893 Make sure to wear...

Page 7: ...e Kill system is activated Engine Kill Bar This control deactivates the engine kill system With the PTO Engagement Lever in the Engaged position the Engine Kill system will shut the engine off if the...

Page 8: ...Open fuel valve located at bottom of fuel tank by turning knob counterclockwise Set throttle control past the START position fully Right to the double lines to engage choke Turn ignition key on dash p...

Page 9: ...ass by or stand on the discharge side of brush mower with its engine running and blade engaged To Propel Unit In Reverse Grasping both upper handle safety bar A Figure 6 and upper portion of traction...

Page 10: ...handle which will allow the engine to run only when safety bar is depressed against the handle Releasing the safety bar will automatically shut engine off This Safety Engine Kill feature is active on...

Page 11: ...ur unit for the off season read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section and then perform the following steps Disengage the PTO and remove the key Perform engine maintenanc...

Page 12: ...afts yearly This prevents the wheel hubs from seizing onto the axle shaft and makes future service easier 1 Turn off the ignition disengage the PTO 2 Using a jack or chain hoist positioned at the cent...

Page 13: ...itive cable first C 7 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro leum jelly or non conducting grease Cleaning the Battery and Cables All Models Except 9HP Service Interval Every 100 Hours 1...

Page 14: ...emoving the blade mounting capscrew Figure 14 Note Hex head bolt shown Your mower may be equiped with a socket head capscrew 4 Remove and set aside the cutting blade reinforce ment channel Install the...

Page 15: ...ly adjusted 4 Cutting height set too low 5 Discharge chute jamming with cut grass 6 Engine not up to operating temperature 7 Starting mower in tall grass REMEDY Place in disengaged position If the eng...

Page 16: ...rbor 7 Blade screw is loose 1 Blade mounting screw is loose 2 Mower blade arbor or pulleys are bent 3 Mower blade is out of balance 4 Belt installed incorrectly 5 Foreign objects caught on or wrapped...

Page 17: ...Serial Number 012003001 Up The Travel Control engagement bars A Figure 16b can be adjusted to provide the optimum ratio of forward reverse travel speed 1 Remove the hair pin clip B Figure 16b 2 Reloca...

Page 18: ...disengaged position 6 Push forward on the blade clutch engagement lever Figure 18 7 Adjust nut D and clutch rod fitting C until there is no tension on the spring and minimal slack approxi mately 1 16...

Page 19: ...indle Brake A Spindle Bolt 4 Move mower blade engagement lever into the ENGAGED position Spindle should begin turning 5 Disengage clutch Blade should stop turning within 5 seconds If the blade does no...

Page 20: ...ure on the belt 3 Tighten idler pulley lock nut 4 Test mower and repeat adjustment as required For SIN 071601076 up The traction drive belt tension is adjusted through spring tension To adjust spring...

Page 21: ...ley F Figure 24 5 Loosen mower belt idle pulley lock nut B Figure 23 6 Loosen idler pulley adjustment by rotating adjustment nut C Figure 23 7 Reach through rear of unit to remove mower blade drive be...

Page 22: ...39 Parts Accessories REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer Always use genuine Service Parts MAINTENANCE ITEMS Many convenient and helpful service and maintenan...

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Page 25: ...A Division of Simplicity Manufacturing Inc 535 Macon Street PO Box 777 McDonough GA 30253 Copyright 2005 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...

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