Snapper BC25BE, GM2513H, GM2515KAW, FB13250BV, GM2516BVG User Manual
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1696096 16HP Briggs Walk- Behind Brush Mower (GM2516BVG)
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 Kawasaki Walk-Behind Brush Mower (GM2515KAW)
3800017 16HP Briggs Walk-Behind BrushMower (GM2516BVG)
SNAPPER
Mfg. No. Description
1694378 13HP Briggs Walk-Behind Brush Mower (FB13250BV)
1694379 15 HP Kawasaki Walk-Behind Brush Mower (FB15250KW)
1723519
Rev: E
Table of Contents
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Identification Numbers........................................1
Safety Rules & Information.................................2
Safety Decals .......................................................4
Features & Controls ............................................6
Control Functions....................................................6
Operating the Mower...........................................7
Starting the Engine .................................................7
Engaging the Transmission ....................................7
Engaging/Disengaging the Cutting Blade ...............9
To Adjust Cutting Height .......................................10
Storage .................................................................10
Regular Maintenance ........................................11
Lubrication ............................................................11
Tire Pressure ........................................................12
Battery Service......................................................12
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................13
Troubleshooting, Adjustment and Service .....14
Chart .....................................................................14
Travel Control Adjustment ....................................16
Blade Clutch Adjustment.......................................17
Blade Brake Adjustment .......................................18
Mower Belt Adjustment .........................................18
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment .............................19
Mower Belt Replacement......................................20
Specifications ....................................................21
Parts & Accessories..........................................21
Replacement 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 dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have
these numbers.
Record your model name/number, manufacturer's identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the
space provided for easy access. These numbers can be
found in the locations shown (Figure 1).
NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers,
refer to the engine owner's manual.
Model
Serial
Figure 1 - Serial Number Tag
PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA
Model Description Name/Number
Unit MFG
Number
Mower Deck MFG Number
Dealer Name
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Engine Make
Engine Type/Spec
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Unit SERIAL Number
Mower Deck SERIAL
Date Purchased
Engine Model
Engine Code/Serial Number
Number
Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of
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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 hands and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or
death.
GENERAL OPERATION
Safety Rules & Information
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the mower
before starting.
• Do not put hand or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate the mower.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
bones, sticks etc., which could be picked up and
thrown by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. 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 necessary. Look down and behind before and while
moving backwards.
• Do not operate the mower without proper guards,
plates, grass catcher or other safety protective
devices in place.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Use only accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks,
or roads.
• Shut off the engine (motor) whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging
the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing grass
catcher.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the mower while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure
of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and
walk; never run.
• Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive
clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the
engine (motor).
• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating mower.
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Safety Rules and Information
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SLOPE OPERATION
WARNING
Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent
(10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in
20 feet (607 cm) horizontally.
Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope.
In addition to front and rear weights, use extra caution
when operating on slopes with rear-mounted grass
catcher.
Mow UP and DOWN the slope, never across the
face, use caution when changing directions and DO
NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes
require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do
not mow it.
Do
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
Do Not
•
Do not
ments. The operator could lose footing or balance.
•
Do not
Do not
•
cause slipping.
mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embank-
mow excessively steep slopes.
mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the unit and the mowing activity.
dren will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and
down
for small children.
• Never allow children to operate the mower.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
Never
assume that chil-
SERVICE
• Use extra 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 to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
c) Never refuel the machine indoors.
d) Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, such as a water
heater.
• Never run an engine inside a closed area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine
(motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Keep all nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment
bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow mower
to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an
object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments
while the engine (motor) is running.
• Always disconnect electric mowers (live operated)
before cleaning, repairing, or adjusting.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
* Asterisked items do not apply to electric mowers.
EMISSIONS
• Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
• Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and
Air Index information on the engine emissions label.
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Safety Rules & Information
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
a) Use only an approved container.
b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.
c) Never refuel the unit indoors.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
• Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps
securely.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bed
with a plastic bed liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as
necessary.
• Never run a unit in an enclosed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment
bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly and make necessary repairs if
they are not functioning properly.
• Keep unit free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an
object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine
running unless specified otherwise in the engine manufacturer's manual.
• Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is hot
as spilled gasoline may ignite. Do not spread fuel line
clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps grip
hoses firmly over the filter after installation.
• Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, gasohol
containing more than 10% ETHANOL, gasoline additives, or white gas because engine/fuel system damage could result.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
• Check blade brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
• Use only factory authorized replacement parts when
making repairs.
• Always comply with factory specifications on all settings and adjustments.
• Only authorized service locations should be utilized
for major service and repair requirements.
• Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit
unless you have been properly trained. Improper service procedures can result in hazardous operation,
equipment damage and voiding of manufacturer's
warranty.
• Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive
speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.
• Disengage drive attachments, stop the engine,
remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)
before: clearing attachment blockages and chutes,
performing service work, striking an object, or if the
unit vibrates abnormally. After striking an object,
inspect the machine for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the equipment.
SAFETY DECALS
This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect
from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment
manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions
it contains will provide you with the necessary basic
knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to
remind you of this important information while you are
operating your unit.
All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional
messages on your mower should be carefully read and
obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these
instructions are not followed. The information is for your
safety and it is important! All of the safety decals below
are on your mower. See Figure 2.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them
at once. See your local dealer for replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.
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Decal - Warning (7028490)
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Important Safety Operating Instructions. Read and
understand before operating machine
Identification Numbers
Decal - Blade Control, Engine Key Switch (7028349)
Models - All mowers
Decal - Traction Drive / Freewheel Lever (1725229)
Models - All mowers
Decal - Engine Throttle Control (7029167)
Models - All mowers
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
Decal - Danger: Dismemberment (7013010)
This mower deck can amputate limbs. Keep hands and
feet away from blades.
EAR EYE BREATHING PROTECTION
Decal - Personal Protection (7075893)
Make sure to wear Hearing, Eye and Breathing protection.
Decal - Caution - Open Belt Drive (707359)
Rotating blades and other parts can cause serious injury.
Keep hands and feet away.
Decal - Danger: Flying Objects (7073647)
This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris.
Keep bystanders away.
Decal - Speed Adjustn (1725230) Models - All mowers
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Features & Controls
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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 operating instructions provided in this manual.
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The information below briefly describes the function of
individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied
in specific sequences. To learn what combination and
sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the
OPERATION section.
Fuel Tank
To remove cap, turn counterclockwise (CCW). To open
the fuel valve, located at the botton of the tank, turn knob
CCW.
PTO Engagement Lever
The PTO Engagement Lever engages and disengages
the mower blade. To engage the mower blade push the
lever forward to the fully engaged and locked position.
To disengage the mower blade push the lever out of the
locked position, slightly to the left and pull backwards to
the disengaged position.
When the PTO engagement lever is in the Engaged
position, the Engine 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 operators' hands leave the handle bar, releasing the Engine
Kill Bar.
Figure 3. Brush Mower Controls
Engine On/Starter
Rotate this key switch to the ON position before pulling
on the starter rope.
If the mower is equipped with the optional electric starting system, rotate the key past the ON position to
engage the starter. When the engine starts, release the
key.
Traction Drive Engagement Bar
Two hand grips, Forward Travel and Reverse Travel, are
within easy reach of the main handle bar. The traction
drive engagement bar to the front of the main handle
engages reverse travel. The traction drive engagement
bar below the main handle engages forward travel.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle to
the right to increase engine speed, and to the left to
lower engine speed. When mowing, always operate the
engine at FULL throttle.
To set the choke for starting a cold engine, move the
throttle lever past the FULL speed position. As soon as
the engine starts, move the control to the FULL position.
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Operating the Mower
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STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE - The procedures outlined within this section are
general guidelines, and are in no way meant to replace
or supercede engine manufacturer's operating instructions. In order to obtain optimum performance from your
engine, refer to your engine manual.
Before Starting Engine:
• Be sure that the unit is completely assembled, all fasteners are tightened securely, and all safety guards
and components are in place.
• Be sure to check engine's oil and gasoline*. (See
engine manual for recommended oil and gasoline
specifications.) Never check the engine while it is
running or while you are smoking. Check only when
engine is cold.
*All machines are shipped without oil or gasoline
unless otherwise noted.
To Start Engine:
Recoil Start -
• 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 key on dash panel to “RUN” position.
• Grasp recoil handle and pull cord briskly. (You may
have to pull several times before engine starts. If
engine fails to start within a reasonable number of
attempts, discontinue and check engine manual for
further instructions.)
NOTE: Be sure recoil cord retracts fully into recoil unit. A
slack recoil cord can cause serious personal injury
and/or damage to unit.
Electric Start - (Optional)
• 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 panel past “RUN” position
to “START” to engage starter. (If engine fails to start
within a reasonable period of time - generally 2-3
attempts of 5-6 seconds cranking time each, discontinue and check engine manual for further instructions.)
To Shut Engine Down:
• Allow engine to idle for 2-3 minutes before shutting
down.
• Set throttle control down to “SLOW” position.
• Turn key to “OFF” position.
NOTE: If you experience problems with your engine that
cannot be satisfactorily resolved by following the instructions contained within the engine manual, contact your
local engine dealer. All engine service, warranty or otherwise, is required to be performed by a manufacturerauthorized service center.
ENGAGING THE TRANSMISSION
Your Field & Brush mower is equipped with a rugged
hydrostatic transmission. The mower can be operated at
variable speeds in both forward and reverse directions.
Please read the following instructions in order to
acquaint yourself with the mowers controls for safe operation.
The traction drive system is engaged or disengaged
through the Traction Drive control lever (Figure 4), located on the right side of the machine, when standing at the
Operator's Controls.
• Engage the traction drive by moving the control lever
to the DRIVE position. The brush mower can now be
moved using the Traction Drive Controls.
Engage Disengage
Figure 4 - Traction Drive / Freewheel Control
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