FT 530 – FT 533
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1. 12 Drive control Lever 13 Accelerator 14 Wheels Shaft with Pin 15 Gasoline Tap only Honda engine 16 3 Speeds Gear Lever FT 533 version FT 530 BENASSI s p A FT 530 FT 533 IDENTIFICATION CHARACTERISTIC TECHNIQUES FOR THE ENGINE FEATURES SEE THE ENGINE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET DELIVERED WITH THE MACHINE Fuel unleaded petrol Recoil Starter Dry Air filter Oil in the gearbox AGIP Diesel SIGMA SAE 30 0 6 Lis Max Speed of the machine FT530 Speed 3 km hour FT533 1 speed 2 5 km h 2 Speed 3 2s km hr 3 Speed 4 0 km hr Safety electric stop on the andle bar Guidance handlebars can be adjusted in many positions vertical and side adjustment The identification details of the machine Code Number Engine Number Weight Power are listed in a little Number Plate as shown in Pict 2 ref A o e S lt Pict n 2 Pict n 3 PACKI NG AND ASSEMBLING OF THE MACHI NE Width 118 cms Depth 66 cms Height 72 cms The MACHINE is delivered packed IN CARTON BOX After having removed the rotary mower from the box fix the handle bar to the support as shown in Pict 3 and adjust it to a comfortable position then block it through the lever A Mount the side conveyer on the deck as shown in Pict 4 using the four bolts M8 included The machine is delivered with oil in the gear box ATTENTION THE NEW MACHINES ARE DELIVERED WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE Fill with Oil SAE302. Procedure applied for checking the conformity Attached VI Dir 2000 14 CE Procedure2 Checking Institute n 0714 ECO S p A Via Granarolo 62 48018 Faenza RA italy Mowing Height 53 cms CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD a eaa HIGH GRASS MOWER TYPE MODEL FT530 FT530 H FT533 FT533 H S Matteo della Decima 08 05 2006 RESULT AND TESTS Acoustic pressure to the operator LpA 86 dB A without front guard Noise Level recorded Lwa 97dB A Noise level allowed Lwa 100 dB A Vibration to handles with weighting ISO 5349 value 8 1 9m sec 11 BENASSI s p A FT 530 FT 533 BENASSI s p a Via Lampedusa 1 40010 S MATTEO DELLA DECIMA BO ITALY TEL 051 820511 TELEFAX 051 682 61 64 Web www benassi eu e mail benassi benassispa it Timbro Rivenditore
3. ENGINE Push the PRIMER for 5 times only with BRIGGS amp STRATTON engine as shown in Pict 1 Ref 7 Move the accelerator lever to the position Max B amp S engine or position START HONDA engine Pict 5 Ref G Push down and hold the safety Motor Stop lever Pict 5 Ref C Pull the handle of the starting rope Pict 6 After starting the engine move the accelerator to the position MAX with Honda engine In the Types FT530 and FT533 after pushing the clutch lever Pos A in Pict 5 the machine starts moving The Type FT 533 has a 3 speed gear box controlled by a lever on the right hand side of the handle bar You should smoothly move the gear lever Pos H in pict 5 with the engine running but the machine standing before pushing the clutch lever A e You can STOP the engine just releasing the RED MOTOR STOP lever Pos C Pict n 6 Pict n 7 p LB WORKING AND ADJ USTMENTS e The machine FT530 is designed for an heavy duty work mowing any kind of grass and plants also in wild areas The easy adjustment of the mowing height and the possibility of removing the front guard are very helpful for a professional work e The machine is suitable for working in tough conditions on hills and mountains but without exceeding 50 in sloping grounds e The handle bar could be turned at 360 and adjusted in any position after releasing the blocking lever Pos A in Pict 3 e Through the Hand
4. krea zite Aaijai An lL paiejoiij fue BPE ui aq Enio FLED i AD sungap IW papaay p wed ONINEVM LIU a TORN T WARRANTY The machines and accessories are guaranteed for 2 years with the exception of electrical parts or parts in rubber The manufacturer shall replace pieces recognized as defective free of charge Labour and transport shall be at the expense of the purchaser Warranty requests must be made through dealers authorized by the manufacturer With regard to materials not of our manufacture with special reference to the motor the rules laid down by the respective manufacturers shall apply Any requests for repair shall therefore be directed to the specific service centres in the respective areas For any problem or repair contact the dealer where the machine was purchased SAFETY TESTS AND CERTIFICATION Declaration of CE conformity in accordance with EEC directive 89 392 and amendments 10 BENASSI s p A FT 530 FT 533 BENASSI Via Lampedusa 1 40010 San Matteo della Decima BO Italy We hereby declare that the machine conforms with the essential requirements for health and safety in accordance with EEC Directive 89 392 and amendments HIGH GRASS ROTARY MOWER TYPE MODEL FT530 FT530 H FT533 FT533 H The machine is accomplying the Standard2000 14 CE confirmed by the regulation N 262 dated Sept 4th 2002 Type of Machine LawnMower according to the specification n 32 of the attached 1 Dir 2000 14 CE
5. the engine through the inlet Pict 1 Pos 5 and check the correct level using the liner in the oil cap After mounting the handle bar you should adjust the control cables The motor stop and driving levers must be adjusted with the running engine as mentioned in the next chapter It is important to verify that the safety motor stop lever Pict 5 Pos C is properly working when you release it it should immediately stop the engine and the blade within 7 seconds The engine is working only when you press the lever You can adjust it if necessary through the screw Pos D Pict 5 In the version FT 530 you can adjust the Power drive lever Pict 5 Pos A considering that the correct adjustment is when the machine starts to move and the hand lever is around 30 from the vertical position If necessary you can adjust it through screw Pos F BENASSI s p A FT 530 FT 533 AA WARNING When the Drive Lever Pos A Pict 5 is completely pressed the 2 little levers of the transmission Rif A and B Pict 12 should keep a margin of 2 mms Extra You can adjust the cable on this position working on the screw Pos F Pict 5 e The adjustment of the mowing height through lever B in Pict 5 should be done with engine OFF This lever is blocking the whole chassis in three different positions You can adjust this cable through the screw Pos E in Pict 5 e The cable of the accelerator doesn t need any adjustment e Through the gear le
6. the screw blocking the blade Pos A in Pict 10 and to the 4 screws of the blade support Pos B in Pict 10 lt is very important to keep the blade well sharpened it should be disassembled and sharpened every 30 working hours A bad sharp of the blade can reduce the efficiency of the machine of 25 30 It is important to check also the correct balance of the blade in order to avoid the risk of strong vibrations which could damage the machine When necessary replace the blade using only and strictly original spare parts PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE TO BE DONE AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR After removing the rear protection guard unscrewing the 4 screws fixing it to the chassis Pos A in Pict 11 you can grease the chain Pos B in Pict 11 using spray grease FT 530 FT 533 Also the front wheel should be greased through the greasing hole Pos C in Pict 9 Lubricate with grease the wheel hubs after removing the wheels from the shaft unscrewing the screw Pos 14 in Pict 1 and leave some grease on the bearings All the control cables should be lubricated adding grease into the sheathing e Carefully cleaning all the machine removing dust and mowing rests from the internal deck Don t use high pressure cleaning machines better a brush or an air compressor Pict n 10 Pict n 11 ap diu mi Ayerredie popasu p sausos au ema LEN SUOINPUOI SUS ia Hapasu p suuo i Eja mauga Pagi Enb sat Ja rimoj pp
7. MEN BENASSI oa USE AND MAINTENANCE ROTARYMOWERS Versions FT 530 FI 533 BENASSI s p A FT 530 FT 533 INDEX INTRODUCTION EXPLANATION OF THE MACHINE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PACKING AND ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE SAFETY RULES AND LIMITS TRANSPORT STARTING AND STOPPING WORKING AND ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE SAFETY TESTS AND CERTIFICATION o S S S S O S S SS o INTRODUCTION Thanking you for preferring our product You are welcome among our many confident customers We are sure that the performances and the simplicity of use of this machine will give you any satisfaction This machine is carefully built with high quality components and if it will be properly maintained it will last for long time giving you very good performances We have prepared this booklet to explain the basic rules for a safe use of the machine and for the first maintenance The most important safety rules are marked by this sign ATTENTION Please follow them carefully because the non observance of these norms can be dangerous BENASSI S p A FT 530 FT 533 EXPLANATI ON OF THE MACHI NE 1 Motor Stop 2 Handle Bar 3 Handle bar adjustment 4 Fuel Cap 5 Oil Cap 6 Front Wheel 7 Primer only Briggs amp Stratton engine 8 Front guard Pict n 1 version FT 533 3 16 13 12 11 1 N 2 N 10 p 4 2 9 Side Discharge Guard 10 Recoil Starter 11 Mowing Height Adjustment
8. ace immediately any lever or device eventually damaged Don t use the machine at extreme temperature below the 10 C Don t handle the machine when the engine is running Please drive carefully and reduce the speed in sharp turns specially when you are in sloping ground Working in hard sloping ground dont drive vertically up down the machine but rather from laft to right and back reducing the risk of turning off Over 20 of sloping ground there is a strong risk of damaging the engine because the oil level will not allow an acceptable lubrication Don t drive the machine on sandy or stony roads with the engine running You can transfer the machine just pushing it with the engine off Please mark with safety stripes the working area before starting the mowing operations prohibiting the access of people during the job BENASSI s p A FT 530 FT 533 TRANSPORT e tis very easy pushing the machine the free wheels transmission and the front support wheel give a very smooth move e For an easier transport in car boot you can turn off the handle bars after releasing the blocking screw lever see Pos A in Pict 3 STARTING RUNNING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE Before starting the engine you must do the following operations Check the fuel level in the tank opening the fuel cap Check the oil level in the engine IMPORTANT The New machine is delivered without oil READ CAREFULLY THE BOOK USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
9. g the 4 screws remove the front guard Pos B in Pict 6 2 Loosen the nut Pos C in Pict 7 using a spanner size 17 and let the screw supporting the belt tightener pos B in Pict 7 until the belt is properly tight 3 Block again the Nut Pos C in Pict 7 in the correct position The adjustment of the belt tightener should be regularly done and the transmission belt should be always perfectly aligned and tight e For the adjustment of the driving levers on the handlebar and the relative cables please check the second Chapter PACKING AND ASSEMBLING e For mowing very high and strong grass you can remove the side conveyor Pos A in Pict 8 and also the front guard Pos B in Pict 8 after unscrewing the fixing screws Before doing this job please make sure that the engine is off and the spark plug disconnected e IMPORTANT The operator must be aware that the machine at work could throw out stones and other dangerous things He should always make sure that the working area is free for a minimum radius of 50 metres in any direction lt is recommended to delimit the working area with safety stripes and signals of danger BENASSI s p A FT 530 FT 533 Working in extreme conditions with very high and strong grass it could happen that the blade is blocked by the grass In this case you can increase the mowing height and reduce the working width of each passage If you need a Mulching effect you should leave the m
10. lever Pos B in Pict 5 you can easily adjust the mowing height The mowing height should be adjusted according to the kind of grass the ground conditions and the needs of the operator e For the first minutes after starting the machine keep the engine at a medium speed and be careful and slow in doing the first manoeuvres e When the transmission belt is skidding and th wheels are not turning with the clutch lever on Pos A in Pict 5 you should adjust the belt tightener Pos B in Pict 7 e ln any case make sure that the belt Pos A in Pict 7 should not be too tight FT 530 FT 533 FREE WHEEL BLOCKING e The wheels are blocked through two rings at both ends of the transmission shaft One of these rings is provided with a pivot and can be fixed in two different positions e Pivot position towards the outside picture D in this position the wheel is free to turn this produces a differential effect and helps the machine while moving forward in a Curve e Pivot position towards the inside picture A in this position the wheel is blocked to the shaft so that the differential effect is lost In this way however if the machine moves on a downhill ground it follows the throttle control without getting an exaggerate speed e To change the position of the ring it is necessary to unscrew the bolt and then screw it tight again till it is completely blocked pictures B C ADJUSTMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION BELT 1 After unscrewin
11. owing deck closed with the protection guards mounted When you are driving the machine near a wall or a stoned path be very careful because it could damage the blade For moving the machine Forward and Backward with the engine OFF please don t push the clutch lever Pos A in Pict 5 The front little wheel is normally turning at 360 and it is mounted with a pin included as shown in Pict 9 Pos A In case you want it fixed you can block it mounting the pin as in Pict 9 pos B The machine must be always used in the full respect of the safety rules listed in this manual It is recommended to use the machine in the daylight or with good artificial lighting IMPORTANT Don t leave the engine running when the machine is not working Pict n 8 Pict n 9 MAINTENANCE When changing oil and doing the normal engine maintenance spark plug air filter etc carefully follow the Engine manual delivered with the machine Before doing any service operation STOP the engine and disconnect the spark plug Keep clean the air conveyer on the engine The gear box Pos D in Pict 7 is closed in oil and does not need any maintenance In case of problems please contact the dealer For any technical assistance specially during the guarantee period it is recommendable to apply the specialized workshop where you bought the machine You should regularly check that all the screws are tight screwed giving special attention to
12. un in closed spaces where the exhaust gas could be accumulated creating a dangerous level of carbon monoxide Never remove or modify the safety devices fitted on the machines even if sometimes they are limiting your actions Don t try to clean or touch the blade with the engine running Attention Don t work in sloping ground over 50906 Attention Use the machine with the front protection guard it could be removed only when you have to mow grass over 35 cms of height You cant cut bushes and branches thicker than 2 cms The manufacturer is not responsible for accidents caused by non observance of these rules During the operations of maintenance and cleaning of the machine you should disconnect the spark plug cable N Keep your hands and feet far from the moving parts of the machine It is very dangerous starting the engine with the air filter open or disassembled this could damage the engine and cause fire The engine is provided of an efficient silencer don t modify it and replace it with a similar part when it is necessary After bumping an obstacle it is necessary to stop and to check eventual damages to the machine Stones plastic or metal objects blocking the blade should be carefully removed In case of strange vibrations check if the internal part of the mowing deck Is free In case the vibrations insist please contact a technician You should maintain the machine in a good and safe condition Please fix or repl
13. ver Pos H in Pict 5 you can change the speed Please check that the central position 2 corresponds to the quicker speed If not you should adjust the cable on the same side of the gear box Pict n4 Pict n 5 Versione FT 533 Versione FT 530 BENASSI s p A FT 530 FT 533 SAFETY RULES THE OPERATOR MUST ALWAYS WEAR NOISE PROTECTIONS FOR THE HEARS Read carefully this User s manual before using the machine It is strictly forbidden using the machine to boys under 16 years The operator is responsible of the damages caused to other people When the machine must be transported on a vehicle the fuel tank should be absolutely EMPTY Before leaving the machine make sure that it could not accidentally start Don t work without wearing strong shoes and long trousers Please inspect the area where you are going to work and remove any branches stones and other obstacles which could be dangerous if thrown away e The operator should work with a minimum free area of 15 metres all A around the machine using the front protection guard Without this guard the the free field should be increased to 50 mts Avoid the leakage of gasoline and keep clean the tank area Fill the tank with fuel only in open spaces and far from fire or heat Don t smoke during this operation Before using the machine it is necessary to learn to quickly stop the engine and to correctly use the main controls Dont let the engine r
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