Husqvarna 1030 BioClip User's Manual
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1. Rider 1030 BioClip Rider 1200 Operator s manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine 101 89 37 26 CONTENTS Operator s Manual for Rider 1030 BioClip and Rider 1200 Safety instructions oocccccccccccccononoconononos 2 Safety rules for USA oooooncccnccccccocccnnnonononconnos 2 Explanation of symbols 4 Safety instructions oocccccccccccnccnonccnconnnos 5 General Usb 5 Driving on SIO OG S enter 6 CHEN een E 2 Maintenance teen 7 Presentation ivccicoronica data cia 9 Location OF the controls nina 9 Throttle control acaecida 10 Choke lever oocccccooccccccccoccnccccoccnncconnnnnononononoss 10 Speed limiter 220 cceccceseceececccseeeeeeesseeseeeees 10 CURO en 11 Lift lever for cutting unit oooccccconnncconnnnnno 11 Lever for adjustment of cutting height 12 Parking brake nennen 12 S OBEN ERERENEIEE REINIGEN TEHEEEHRFEIEUNEUREREEERESERRRETCHEERUERLHE 12 F LLUNG en 12 PP anne nnnnn nennen 13 Before starting einsamer A 13 Starting the engine coooccccnnccccconononnnnnonacnnns 13 Driving the machine ccccocccccnccnccncnnconanononas 14 A ee 15 Stopping the engine ooooccccnccccccnnnnnnccnonanonos 16 DISENGAGE lever occccooccoconoconococnnocnnnnncnnnnnonas 16 Maintenance oooocccoocncccoccncccnconocncononononcnoncnnonas 172. Never make adjustments with the engine run ning The parts on the grass collector can become worn damaged and aged so that moving parts are exposed or so that an object can be thrown out Check the parts regularly and if necessary replace them with spare parts recommended by the manufacturer The machine is tested for safety and approved only for equipment supplied or recommended by the manufacturer The blades are sharp and can cause cutting injuries Wrap over the blades or use protective gloves when handling them Check the functioning of the brakes regularly Adjust and maintain them as necessary Never smoke in the vicinity of the battery or the fuel Clean the machine regularly from grass leaves and other waste PRESENTATION Presentation These instructions describe two machine models Rider 1030 Bioclip and Rider 1200 Rider 1030 Bioclip and Rider 1200 are fitted with Vanguard V Twin engines from Briggs Stratton of 18 h p The power transmission from the engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox which enables stepless variation of the speed with the foot pedals There is one pedal for driving forward and one for reversing The cutting unit on Rider 1200 has rear ejection with a moving width of 1200 mm Location of the controls 1 Ignition lock Choke lever Throttle control Counter Lever for adjustment of cutting height Lifting lever for cutting unit with lock button aa A S
3. Speed limiter for reversing Rider 1030 has a cutting unit with Bioclip function and a mowing width of 1030 mm 000000000000000000 000000000000000000 0000000000000000 10 11 12 13 14 Speed limiter for driving forward Brake pedal Lock button for parking brake Lever for adjustment of seat Fuel tank cap Main lock Lever to disengage the drive English 9 PRESENTATION Throttle control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades To increase or reduce the engine speed the control is moved forwards or backwards Choke lever The choke lever is used for cold starting and to give the engine a richer fuel mixture For cold starting the lever is moved backwards to its end position Speed limiter The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two pedals Pedal 1 is used to drive forwards and pedal 2 to reverse 1 0 English PRESENTATION Cutting unit Rider 1030 has a Bioclip unit which cuts the grass finely by cutting it several times before it is returned to the lawn as fertiliser The cutting unit on Rider 1200 has rear ejection e the grass cuttings are thrown out behind the cutting unit Lift lever for cutting unit The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in transport or mowing position 1 Pull back the lever to the locked position for transport The cutting unit w
4. Maintenance schedule nn 17 Dismantling of the machine hoods 18 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read through these instructions carefully so that you know how to use and maintain the machine before using it For servicing other than described in this manual contact an authorised dealer for parts and service Checking the engine s oil level 19 Checking the engine s cooling air intake 19 Checking the fuel pump s air filter 19 Checking the transmission s air intake 20 Checking the transmission s oil level 20 Checking and adjusting the steering wires 21 Checking and adjusting the brakes 22 Checking the battery acid level 22 Checking the safety SysteM cccccccoonnccnnnn 22 Replacement of air filter 23 Checking and adjustment of cutting unit s ground pressure coccccoocccccnccnccnocononanocononcnnnnanonos 24 Checking and adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit nennen 25 Dismantling the cutting unit 00 00 26 Checking the blades ccccoooncccnnccccononcos 26 Changing Me O learned 27 Replacement of the oil filter 28 LUDNICA een 28 General lubrication ooocccccconnconcconnnnnnss 28 Checking and adjustment of throttle wire 29 Checking the tyre PreSSUre ccse
5. bend out the pull rod from its holder 3 Relieve the tensioning pulley 2 by disconnect ing the spring 3 4 Fold the lock plate 5 forwards and press down the front edge of the unit so that it releases from the unit frame 4 5 Push the unit backwards and dismantle the drive belt and then pull the unit forwards so that the back end releases from the unit frame Fitting of the cutting unit takes place in the reverse WARNING order to dismantling Wear protective glasses when dis mantling the cutting unit The spring which tensions up the belt can go off and cause personal injury Checking the blades To achieve the best mowing results it is important that the blades are undamaged and well sharpened Check that the blades attachment screws are tight 45 60 Nm 33 44 lb ft IMPORTANT INFORMATION Replacing or sharpening the blades should be conducted by an authorised service workshop IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Bioclip unit should always have the blades in the relative positions shown in the diagram with a 90 angle between the blades Otherwise the blades can go against each other and cause serious damage to the unit Cutting unit on Rider 1030 Bioclip unit 26 English MAINTENANCE Changing the oil The oil should be changed for the first time after 8 hours of running time Thereafter it should be changed every 50 hours of running time If the engine is run hard or during high tempera
6. clean engine oil on the seal for the new filter 5 Fit the filter and tighten by hand 6 Run the engine warm and check that there is no leakage round the oil filter seal Lubrication The following three lubrication points shall be lubricated regularly with graphite grease of good quality In the event of daily use lubrication should be conducted twice a week General lubrication All joints and bearings are lubricated on manufacture with molybdenum sulphide grease Re grease with same type of grease Lubricate the steering and control wires with engine oil Conduct this lubrication regularly during daily use of the machine it should be lubricated twice a week 28 English MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the throttle wire Check that the engine responds to the throttle control and that the correct engine speed is achieved at full throttle If necessary the following adjustment can be made 1 Release the clamping screw and push the throttle control to full throttle position 2 Pull the throttle wire s outer casing to the right and tighten the clamping screw English 29 MAINTENANCE Checking the tyre pressure The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm all round To improve driving the pressure on the rear tyres can be reduced to 40 kPa 0 4 kp cm The maximum tyre pressure is 100 kPa 1 0 kp cm IMPORTANT INFORMATION Different tyre pressures on the fron
7. 14 English DRIVING 3 Select the required cutting height 1 7 with the cutting height lever 4 Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower down the cutting unit Cutting tips WARNING Clear the lawn from stones and other objects which can be thrown out by the blades e Localise and mark stones and other fixed objects to avoid collision e Start with a high cutting height and reduce down until the required mowing results are obtained e The mowing results are best with a high engine speed fast rotating blades and low driving speed slow moving machine If the grass is not too high and thick the driving speed can be increased or the engine speed reduced without noticeably affecting the mowing results e The best lawns are achieved if the grass is cut often Mowing becomes more uniform and the grass cuttings become more evenly distributed over the surface The total time consumption is not greater since it is possible to select a higher driving speed without inferior mowing results e Avoid mowing a wet lawn The mowing results are inferior since the wheels sink down into the soft lawn e Hose down the cutting unit with water under neath each time it is used Mowing pattern English 1 5 DRIVING WARNING Never drive the machine on ground at an angle of more than 15 Mow slopes upwards and downwards never across Avoid sudden changes in direction Stopping the engine Pr
8. cover 2 Screw off the oil canister cap and top up with engine oil SAE 10W 30 class CD CF until the oil level reaches the MAX marking Screw the oil canister cap back on and fit the transmission cover 20 English MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the steering wires The steering is controlled by means of wires These can in time become slack which implies that the adjustment of the steering becomes altered Check and adjust the steering as follows 1 Dismantle the frame plate by releasing the screws two on each side 2 Check the tension of the steering wires by pushing them together at the arrows It should be possible to push them together so that the distance between them is half as much without using unnecessary force 3 When necessary the wires can be tensioned by tightening the adjusting nuts one on each side of the machine Do not tension the wires too tightly they should only be tightened up to the steering rim Check the wire tension on completion of the adjustment as per item 2 Mia English 21 MAINTENANCE Checking and adjusting the brake Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by placing the machine on a slight downward slope and applying the brake If the machine does not stand still the brake should be adjusted The brake is adjusted as follows 1 Release the lock nuts A 2 Tension the wire with the adjusting screw B until the play in the
9. 10 litres SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD CF 1 3 litres Electric starter 12 V negative grounded 12 V 24 Ah Champion RC12YC electrode gap 0 7 0 8 mm Kanzaki K 61 SAE 10W 30 class CD CF 3 blade unit with Bioclip function 1030 mm 7 pos 45 80 mm 410 mm 100 dB A Rider 1200 2300 mm 1280 mm 1085 mm 300 kg 855 mm 710mm 18 x 7 50 x 8 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm 15 Briggs amp Stratton Vanguard V Twin model 350777 type 1123 trim A1 13 7 18 kW h p 570 cm Min 92 octane leaded or unleaded Min 87 octane leaded or unleaded 10 litres SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD CF 1 3 litres Electric starter 12 V negative grounded 12 V 24 Ah Champion RC12YC electrode gap 0 7 0 8 mm Kanzaki K 61 SAE 10W 30 class CD CF 3 blade unit with rear ejection 1200 mm 7 pos 40 100 mm 440 mm 100 dB A We reserve the right to change technical specifications without prior notice Note that no legal claims are valid on the basis of information in this manual Use only genuine parts for repairs The warranty is not valid if non genuine parts are used 34 English
10. DER MAINS ET PIEDS A DISTANCE Service fuels They are flammable and vapours 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 refuelling 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 in a water heater 2 Never run a machine inside a closed area 3 Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attach 10 ment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running 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 Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Danger keep hands and feet away English 3 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS These symbols are on the machine and i
11. air filter s pre filter and paper filter Replace the oil filter Replace the fuel filter Replace the plugs Clean the engine s and the hydrostat s cooling flanges 2 Check the valve clearance Check the valves and seats 1 First change after 8 hours 2 During dusty conditions cleaning and replacement should be more frequent For daily use of the machine lubrication should be conducted twice a week Conducted by authorised service workshop O Described in these instructions O Not described in these instructions WARNING No service procedures must be conducted on the engine or cutting unit unless e The engine is switched off e The parking brake is applied e The ignition key is removed e The cutting unit is disengaged e The ignition cables are removed from the plugs English 17 MAINTENANCE Dismantling of the machine hoods Engine hood Release the two rubber straps on the rear edge of the engine hood and lift off the hood Front hood Dismantle the screws 1 2 and 3 and lift off the front hood Right hand fender Dismantle the foot plate 1 screws 2 and 3 and lift off the fender Left hand fender Dismantle the screws 1 and 2 and lift off the fender 18 English MAINTENANCE Check the engine s oil level Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is horizontal Dismantle the engine hood as per the description on page 18 Take out the dip stick wipe o
12. ating reliability of the machine General use e Make yourself familiar with the controls and how to stop quickly e Read all the instructions in Operator s Manual and on the machine before starting it Make sure you understand them and then follow them e Only allow adults who are familiar with the machine to use it e Wear approved safety glasses or a visor during assembly and driving e Never use the machine barefoot Always wear heavy duty shoes preferably toe capped Read the instructions before starting the machine e Never wear loose fitting clothes which can fasten in moving parting e Clear the area of objects such as stones toys and wires etc which can be caught up by the blades and thrown out e Check that there are no other persons in the area before starting to cut e Stop the machine if anyone comes into the work area e Never carry passengers e Do not cut backwards unless absolutely neces sary e Always look down and behind before and during reversing e Keep an eye on the ejected grass and do not direct it towards anyone e Slow down before turning e Never leave the machine unattended when the engine is running Always switch off the blades pull on the parking brake stop the engine and take out the keys before leaving the machine e Switch off the blades when you are not cutting e Only cut in daylight or good artificial lighting e Never use the machine when you have
13. con sumed alcohol drugs or certain medicines Never carry passengers WARNING This machine can cut off hands and feet and eject objects Failure to follow the safety instructions can lead to severe injury English 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Watch out for traffic when working close to a road or crossing one e Be careful when rounding a fixed object so that the blades do not hit it Never drive intentionally over a foreign object e The machine is heavy and can cause very severe crush injuries Be extra careful when loading it on a trailer or truck e Be careful when pulling a load or using heavy equipment a Only use approved tow hooks b Limit the load to what you can manage safely c Do not make sharp turns Be careful when reversing d Use counterweights or wheel weights when indicated in the instructions Driving on slopes Driving on slopes is one of the situations where there is the most serious risk that the driver can loose control or that the machine tips over which can cause severe injuries or be fatal All slopes require extra care If you cannot reverse up the slope or if you feel uncertain avoid cutting it Do as follows e Remove obstacles such as stones and branches etc e Cut upwards and downwards not sideways Look out for and avoid driving over furrows Be extra careful when driving on slopes holes or mounds On uneven surfaces it is easier for the machine to tip
14. eceeee ees 30 Replacement of fuel filter 30 Trouble shooting schedule 31 STOJE AAA II A 32 Winter storage ccccocccccnocncononncononnnononnncnnanonos 32 A A EE T 32 Wiring diagram oocccccoccnccocccncnnccncnnacononanonos 33 Technical Gala 34 A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm English 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MN 1 Safety rules for USA MN Safe operation practices for ride on mowers IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to ob serve the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death 10 1 12 13 14 19 General operation Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before start ing Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop the machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyo
15. eferably allow the engine to idle for a minute to obtain normal working temperature before stopping it if it has been working hard 1 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back to the locked position 2 Move the throttle control to the MIN position Turn the ignition key to the STOP Disengage lever To move the machine when the engine is switched off the disengage lever must be pulled backwards 16 English ROE SSD IR 2 is ROR 9 gt LIA IO e oll STAR S X A A O O O O O O O MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine For the items which are not described in these instructions go to an authorised service workshop Daily Maintenance interval l main in hours Maintenance tenance before start Check the engine s oil level Check the engine s cooling air inlet Check the fuel pump s air filter Check the transmission s air inlet Check the transmission s oil level Check the steering wires Check the brakes Check the battery Check the safety system Check screws and nuts Check for fuel and oil leakage OOOO 000009090 Clean the air filter s pre filter foam plastic Check the cutting unit Check the tyre pressures 60 kPa Adjust the brakes Check the V belts Change the engine oil Lubricate joints and shafts Check and adjust the throttle wire Replace the
16. emove the wing nut in the centre of the air filter and lift off the paper filter with pre filter J 4 Pull off the foam plastic pre filter from the paper filter and wash clean in mild detergent Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Drench it with new engine oil Wrap the filter in an absorbent cloth and squeeze out excess oil If the paper filter is heavily soiled it should be replaced IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not use compressed air to clean the paper filter 5 Fit the air filter as follows Push the pre filter over the paper filter Fit the paper filter with pre filter in the air filter housing and tighten the wing nut in the centre Replace the cover over the air filter housing and clamp the two snap locks tight English 23 MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the cutting unit s ground pressure To achieve the best cutting results the cutting unit should follow the underlying surface without pressing too hard against it The pressure is adjusted with a screw on each side of the machine Adjusting of the cutting unit s ground pressure is conducted as follows 1 Place a set of bathroom scales under the cutting unit s frame front edge so that it rests on the scales lf necessary a block can be placed between the frame and scales so that the sup port wheels do not bear any weight 2 Adjust the unit s ground pressure by screwing in or out the adjusting screws located behind the front wheels o
17. en changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and pro ceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embandments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind cor ners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV Use extra care in handling gasoline and other SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY GAR
18. er it over for extra protection Service When ordering spare parts state the purchase year model type and serial number Always use genuine parts Annual inspection or trimming by an authorised service workshop is a good way of getting the best out of your machine the next season 32 English WIRING DIAGRAM OFF Ls was on fees Ey ee START A CESS S si BeBe SV a of BD a v 5 7 1 Brake switch hydrostat Explanation of colour abbreviations in wiring diagram 2 Microswitch cutting unit R Red 3 Microswitch seat B Blue 4 Ignition lock W White 5 Counter BL Black 6 Start relay Y Yellow 7 Engine BR Brown English 33 Dimensions Length Width Height Unladen weight Wheel base Track Tyre size Tyre pressure front rear Max gradient Engine Manufacture Power Displacement Fuel USA amp Canada Tank volume Oil Oil volume Start Electrical system Type Battery Spark plug Transmission Manufacture Oil Cutting unit Type Cutting width Cutting heights Blade diameter Sound level TECHNICAL DATA Rider 1030 Bioclip Rider 1200 Rider 1030 Bioclip 2300 mm 1120 mm 1085 mm 300 kg 855 mm 710mm 16 7 50 8 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm 15 Briggs amp Stratton Vanguard V Twin model 350777 type 1123 trim A1 13 7 18 kW h p 570 cm Min 92 octane leaded or unleaded Min 87 octane leaded or unleaded
19. ff the oil and insert again The dip stick must be fully screwed down Now take out the dip stick again and check the oil level The oil level should lie between the markings on dip stick If the level approaches the ADD mark top up with oil to the FULL mark on the dip stick The oil is filled in the same hole as the dip stick is In Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD CF over 0 Use engine oil SAE 5W 30 class CD CF below 0 The total oil volume in the engine is 1 3 litres Check the engine s cooling air intake Dismantle the engine hood as described on page 18 Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves grass and dirt If the cooling intake is blocked this will interfere with the cooling of the engine which can damage the engine Checking of the fuel pump s air filter Check regularly that the fuel pump s air filter is free from dirt The filter can when necessary be cleaned with a brush English 1 9 MAINTENANCE Check the transmission s air intake Check that the transmission s air intake in not blocked Check the transmission s oil level 1 Check the transmission s oil level by looking through the mesh on the air intake The oil level should lie between the MIN and MAX markings on the oil canister at 20 C If oil needs to be added the transmission cover must be dismantled first Release the two screws one on each side and then lift off the transmission
20. gged e Plug defective e Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe e Carburettor incorrectly set e Engine overloaded e Air intake or cooling flanges blocked e Fan damaged e Too little or no oil in engine e Ignition defective e Plugs defective e One or more cells in the battery faulty e Bad contact between battery terminals and cables e Blades are loose e Engine is loose e Imbalance on one or more blades resulting from damage or inferior balancing after sharpening e Blades blunt e Cutting unit set skew e Long or wet grass e Grass blockage under hood e Different tyre pressures on right and left sides e Over speeding e Drive belts slipping English 31 STORAGE Winter storage At the end of the season the machine should immediately be put in order for storage also if it is going to stand idle for more than 30 days Fuel which is left to stand for long periods 30 days or more can leave tacky deposits which can block the carburettor and interfere with the engine Fuel stabiliser is an acceptable alternative to avoid tacky deposits during storage If alkylate petrol Aspen is used stabiliser is not necessary since this fuel is stable However one should avoid changing from standard to alkylate petrol since sensitive rubber parts can harden Add stabiliser to the fuel in the tank or the storage container Always use the mixing ratios indicated by the manufacturer Run the engine for at least 10
21. ill lift up and the blades stop rotating Press in the lock button and move the lever forwards for the mowing position The unit will lower down and the blades start to rotate The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate the cutting height e g for a small mound in the lawn Lowering of the cutting unit English 1 1 PRESENTATION Lever for adjustment of the cutting height The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions with the cutting height lever To achieve an even cutting height it is important that the tyre pressures are the same on the front wheels 60 kPa Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows 1 Push down the brake pedal 2 Push in the lock button on the steering column 3 Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pressed Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward The seat can also be adjusted lengthways To adjust move the lever under the front edge of the seat to the left so that the seat can be moved forward or backwards to the required position Fuelling The engine should be run on at least 92 octane leaded or unleaded petrol not oil mixed For USA and Canada at least 87 octane leaded or unleaded petrol not oil mixed WARNING Petrol is highly inflammable Observe care and fuel outdoors see safe
22. minutes after adding the stabiliser so that it will reach the carburettor Do not empty the fuel tank and carburettor if stabiliser has been added WARNING Never place an engine with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly venti lated areas where petrol fumes can come into contact with naked flames sparks or pilot flames in boilers hot water heaters or drying cabinets etc It is highly inflammable and negligent usage can cause severe person injury and material damage Drain off the fuel in an approved container outdoors and well clear of naked flames Never use petrol for cleaning purposes Use degreasing agents and hot water instead To put the machine in order for storage follow these instructions 1 Carefully clean the machine especially under the cutting unit Touch up paint damage to avoid rust 2 Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten loose screws and nuts 3 Change the oil and take care of the waste oil 4 Empty the fuel tank Start the engine and run it until the carburettor is emptied of fuel 5 Remove the plugs and pour in a tablespoon of engine oil in each cylinder Pull round the engine to distribute the oil and screw the plugs back on 6 Grease all grease nipples joints and axles 7 Remove the battery Clean it charge it and store it in a cool place Protect the battery from low temperatures below freezing point 8 Store the machine in a clean and dry place and cov
23. n both sides The ground pressure should be between 12 and 15 kg 24 English MAINTENANCE Checking and adjusting the cutting unit s parallelism To achieve good mowing results it is important that the unit is parallel with the ground Check this as follows 1 Place the machine on a level surface 2 Measure the distance between the ground and the edge of the unit at the front and back of the hood If the values are the same the cutting unit is parallel If the cutting unit needs adjusting do as follows 1 Dismantle the front hood and right hand and left hand fenders as described on page 18 2 Release the lock nuts 1 and 2 Note that the strut ends are right and left threaded 3 Place a wrench over the bevel 3 in the middle of the strut and screw the strut forwards to raise the front edge of the hood or backwards to lower it 4 Tighten the lock nuts after the adjustment 5 On completion of the adjustment the unit s parallelism should be re checked Fit the left hand and right hand fenders and the front hood English 25 MAINTENANCE Dismantling the cutting unit The cutting unit can be released from the machine for cleaning or checking of the blades and screws Dismantle the cutting unit as follows 1 Dismantle the front hood as described on page 18 2 Dismantle the pull rod 1 A tool can be used when the needle spring is removed to carefully
24. n the instructions Study them carefully so that you know what they mean MN Read the instructions RN e MOON amp Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel pas gt gt ror START il Oil pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic freewheel OA Use hearing protection Clutch in Clutch out Parking brake Brake Warning Le Sound level Warning Rotating blades Warning Risk that the machine can tip over Never drive across a slope European standard for machine safety 9 e E amp Never use the machine if persons Never carry passengers onthe Keep hands and feet away Drive very slowly especially children or animals machine or equipment from under the hood when without the cutting unit are in the vicinity the engine is running Speed limiter pedal forwards Neutral Speed limiter pedal reverse Starting instructions Read the instructions Check the engine s oil level Check the hydrostat s oil level Lift up the cutting unit Put the gear shift hydrostat pedal in neutral Brake If the engine is cold use the choke Start the engine Release the parking brake before driving Switch off the engine and take off the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance A_ English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety Read them carefully A This symbol implies that important safety rules are applicable This is for your safety and the oper
25. nce the heat from the engine and hot sun can cause the fuel to run over Avoid overfilling If petrol has been spilt on the machine wipe it up and wait until it has evapor ated before starting the engine If petrol is spilt on clothes change them Be extra careful when handling battery acid Spilling acid on the skin can cause severe burn injuries Rinse immediately with water If acid gets into the eyes this can cause blindness Contact a doctor Be careful with the maintenance of the battery Explosive gas Is formed in the battery Never handle the battery when smoking or in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks Otherwise the battery can explode and cause severe injuries Never drive the machine in an enclosed space The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide an odourless toxic and fatal gas Make sure that bolts and nuts especially attach ment bolts for the blade units are properly tight ened and that the equipment is in good order Never alter the safety devices Check regularly that they function The machine must not be driven with defective or unmounted safety de vices Do not alter the setting of the governor and do not race the engine Reduce the fire risk Keep the machine clean from grass leaves and other refuse which fastens in it Allow the machine to cool before placing it in the storage area Stop and inspect the equipment if you drive over an object If necessary repair the machine before starting
26. ne Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Slope operation Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death A slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO 2 English Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve Stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudd
27. over High grass can conceal obstacles e Drive slowly Select a low gear to avoid having to stop and changing gear It is also easier to use the gear to brake in a low gear e Follow the manufacturer s recommendations on wheel weights or counterweights to increase stability e Be extra careful with the grass collector or other equipment which can alter the stability of the machine e Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes Avoid sudden changes of speed or direction e Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If the tyres begin to skid switch off the blades and drive slowly down the slope Cut slopes upwards and downwards not sideways 6 English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not do the following Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes and if turning is necessary turn slowly and gradually downwards if possible Do not cut close to edges ditches or banks The machine can suddenly tip over if a wheel goes over the edge of a drop or a ditch or if a bank gives way Do not cut wet grass It is slippery and the tyres can loose their grip so that the machine slides Do not try to stabilise the machine by placing one foot on the ground Children Tragic accidents can occur if the driver does not pay attention to children in the vicinity Children are often attracted to the machine and the work of mowing Never assume that children stay where you last saw them Keep children away from the mowing area and under the su
28. pervision of another adult Be on your guard and switch off the machine if children come into the work area Before and during reversing look behind and down for small children Never allow children to ride on the machine They can fall off and become seriously injured or obstruct an otherwise safe manoeuvre of the machine Never allow children to steer the machine Be extra careful close to corners bushes trees or other objects which obstruct your view Maintenance Petrol and petrol fumes are toxic and highly inflammable Be extra careful when handling petrol a Store the fuel in containers approved for this purpose b Never fill up the machine with petrol when the engine is running Let the engine cool before filling up with petrol Do not smoke or fill up with fuel in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks c Never fill up with fuel indoors d If leakage has occurred in the fuel system the engine must not be started until this is rectified e Never store the machine or fuel containers indoors if there are naked flames such as ina boiler room or where there is electrical equip ment which can emit sparks Never allow children to drive the machine Never fill up with fuel indoors I UES 9 Ls Keep children away from the mowing area English 8 English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Check the fuel level each time before using the machine and leave space for the fuel to expand si
29. t tyres will result in the blades cutting the grass at different heights Replacement of the fuel filter Replace the fuel filter every 100 running hours once per season or more frequently if it is clogged Replace the filter as follows 1 Dismantle the engine hood as described on page 18 2 Move the hose clips away from the filter Use a pair of flat pliers 3 Pull off the filter from the hose ends 4 Press in the new filter on the hose ends If necessary soap solution can be applied on the filter ends to simplify fitting 5 Push the hose clips back on the filter and tighten 30 English TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE Problem Engine will not start Starter does not pull round engine Engine does not run smoothly Engine seems to have no power Engine overheats Battery does not charge Machine vibrates Uneven mowing Procedure e Fuel tank empty e Plugs defective e Plug connections defective e Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe e Battery flat e Bad contact between cables and battery terminals e Lift lever for cutting unit in wrong position e Main fuse blown The fuse is located in front of the battery under the battery cover e Ignition lock faulty e Gear shift nydrostat pedal not in neutral e Plugs defective e Carburettor incorrectly set e Air filter clogged e Fuel tank vent blocked e Ignition setting defective e Dirt in fuel pipe e Air filter clo
30. tures the oil should be changed every 25 running hours WARNING Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained off directly after the engine is stopped Therefore allow the engine to cool down first Change the oil as follows 1 Dismantle the engine hood as described on page 18 2 Place a receptacle under the engine s drain plug 3 Remove the dip stick Remove the drain plug on the left hand side of the engine 4 Let the oil run out into the receptacle 5 Fit the oil plug and tighten well 6 Fill up with oil to the FULL mark on the dip stick Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD CF over 0 Use engine oil SAE 5W 30 class CD CF below 0 The total oil volume in the engine is 1 3 litres 7 Run the engine warm and then check that there is no leakage from the oil plug The oil is filled in the same hole as the dip stick IMPORTANT INFORMATION Used engine oil is hazardous to health and must by law not be poured out on the ground or in the nature but shall be handed in to a workshop or special environmental station Avoid skin contact wash with soap and water in the event of spillage English 21 MAINTENANCE Replacement of the oil filter 1 Dismantle the engine hood as described on page 18 2 Drain off the engine oil according to the work description Changing of engine oil on page 27 3 Dismantle the oil filter If necessary use a filter extractor 4 Apply new
31. ty instructions 12 English DRIVING Before starting e Read the safety instructions and information on the location and function of the controls before starting see pages 5 12 e Conduct daily maintenance before starting see maintenance schedule on page 17 e Adjust the seat to the required position Starting the engine 1 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back wards to locked position transport position and apply the parking brake 2 Move the throttle control to the middle position 3 If the engine is cold move the choke lever backwards to its end position 4 Turn the ignition key to the start position English 13 DRIVING 5 When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than about 5 seconds at a time If the engine does not start wait about 10 seconds before trying again 6 Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine has started 7 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control WARNING A N Never run the engine indoors in en closed or poorly ventilated areas The exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon monoxide Driving the machine 1 Release the parking brake by pressing the brake pedal 2 Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required speed is obtained To drive forward press down pedal 1 or to reverse pedal 2
32. wire is taken up 3 Tighten the lock nuts A 4 On completion of the adjustment the brake should be checked again WARNING Poorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking power Check the level of the battery acid Check that the level of the battery acid lies be tween the markings Top up the cells with distilled water only WARNING Procedures on contact with acid External Rinse well with plenty of water Internal Drink large quantities of water or milk Contact a doctor as soon as possible Eyes Rinse well with plenty of water Contact a doctor as soon as pos sible Batteries emit explosive gas Sparks flames and cigarettes must absolutely not be brought into the vicinity of the battery Check the safety system The machine is equipped with a safety system which prevents starting or driving the machine unless someone is sitting in the seat Check daily that the safety system functions 22 English MAINTENANCE Replacing the air filter If the engine seems to lack power or does not run smoothly this may be because the air filter is clogged lt is therefore important to replace the air filter at regular intervals see maintenance schedule on page 17 for correct service interval The air filter is replaced as follows 1 Dismantle the engine hood as described on page 18 2 Fold out the two snap locks and lift off the cover on the air filter housing 3 Release and r
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