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Figure 8

D2)  FLAIL  ROTOR  BELT

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Remove the plastic guard ( fig. 8 ref.C), by undoing and removing the fixing screws using
the wrench illustrated in 8 ref. D.

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If the belt ( fig. 9 ref. E) is slack and therefore unable to ensure proper drive to the flail
rotor, move the tightener ( fig. 9, ref. F) from the lower hole ( hole G ) to the upper hole (
hole H).

-     If the belt is worn or breaks it should be replaced.

Figure 9

D) BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

D1) BLADE ROTOR DRIVE BELT

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Remove the plastic guard, by unscrewing and taking out the screws shown using the
wrench illustrated 

 in fig. 8 pos D

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If the belt ( fig. 9 ref. A) is slack and therefore unable to ensure proper drive to the flail rotor,

move the tightener ( fig. 9, ref. B) from the lower hole ( hole C ) to the upper hole ( hole D).

-     If the belt is worn or breaks it should be replaced.

WARNING

After having made the adjustments as described above, check that flail rotor brake is still

working properly, stopping roller movement immediately.

Summary of Contents for AC 562

Page 1: ...Safety and operation instruction AC 562...

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Page 3: ...SWITCHING ON pag 19 12 STARTINGAND DRIVINGTHE FLAILMOWER pag 20 13 CUTTING TIPS pag 21 14 CHECKS A TYRE PRESSURE pag 22 B CABLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT pag 23 C BELT REPLACEMENTANDADJUSTMENT pag 25 D CHEC...

Page 4: ...Before operating the machine the user must read the instructions in the Operator s Manual carefully as well as those of the Engine Manual enclosed Use of the flail mower by more than one operator ind...

Page 5: ...n of danger during its use and maintenance are as follows THE USER MUST READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROVIDED DANGER OF FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN OUTWARDS KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE...

Page 6: ...TO BOTH UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET INSIDE THE CUTTING ELEMENT WHILE IN MOTION DANGER OF GETTING CAUGHT UP IN ROTATING PARTS DO NOT PUT HANDS IN THE ROTATING PARTS DANGER OF FOREIG...

Page 7: ...to warn of danger during its use and maintenance It is vitally important to understand the meaning of the danger notices and all messages should be kept in legible condition In the instance of wear t...

Page 8: ...TYRES Tractor 13 x 5 00 6 SIZE L x W x H mm 1500 x 580 x 1000 WEIGHT kg 108 ACOUSTIC PRESSURE measured according to EN 12733 89 dBA ACOUSTIC POWER measured according to EN 12733 LWA98 dBA MEASUREMENT...

Page 9: ...ed by the manufacturer before shipping The flail mower is delivered in a wooden crate or cardboard box with the handlebars disassembled Upon receipt of the machine make sure that it has not been damag...

Page 10: ...onsists of the following main parts A FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER B ACCELERATOR CONTROL LEVER C FLAIL ROTOR CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER F ENGINE G FRONT WHEELS H FRONT GUARD I CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVE...

Page 11: ...11 Figure 1 Figure 1 bis...

Page 12: ...nt of the flail holder rotor Lowering the lever engages the clutch and releasing it disengages the clutch The flail brake is connected to this lever so the brake operates automatically when the lever...

Page 13: ...se and the letter N indicates the neutral gear I CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER This lever serves to adjust the cutting height Warning if the cutting height is set too low the following undesirable c...

Page 14: ...ndlebar Fig 2 ref A and insert it in the support shown in Fig 2 ref E Then to fix the handlebar in the support by the screws Position the support with front wheels and connect the height adjustment pi...

Page 15: ...park plug wire removed C PREPARATION Make sure that the working area around the machine is free of obstacles and has sufficient lighting Before switching on the engine make sure there are no persons a...

Page 16: ...fan and fins regularly Clean the air filter at the same time as well Drive smoothly avoiding brusque starts braking and turns Take care not to touch the silencer when hot When reversing make sure ther...

Page 17: ...to a vehicle the inclination of the ramps must not exceed 15 WARNING EXERCISE CAUTION WITH GRADIENTS Danger of machine overturning Given its outdoor use it is advisable not to use the flail mower when...

Page 18: ...imes the vehicle bed s height from the ground Recommended width to be chosen according to the tyre width of the machine Proceed with the loading of the machine manoeuvring it carefully Set the acceler...

Page 19: ...the open position during flail replacement operations with the machine switched off 11 OPERATIONSTOBECARRIEDOUTBEFORESWITCHINGON Position the flail mower outdoors on sufficiently firm flat soil Read t...

Page 20: ...lever at the minimum position Grip the engine pull lead handle fig 3b and pull gently until you feel the bite then pull on the lead sharply to overcome the pressure prevent kickback and switch on the...

Page 21: ...itch off the engine by moving the switch to the position O as shown in figure 1 bis ref I 5 To move the machine with the engine switched off disengage both wheel locks using the levers as shown in fig...

Page 22: ...o encourage proper settling of the mechanical parts Never neglect maintenance operations after work and carry out all prescribed checks regularly A TYRE PRESSURE Regularly check the tyre pressure 1 8...

Page 23: ...re controlled at the same time by the lever located on the handlebar Fig 5 Rif A Operating the lever acts on both cables at the same time the forward motion of the machine is engaged and the parking b...

Page 24: ...nut until a distance of 1 mm between eccentric and brake C BRAKE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the brake cables place the machine on a flat surface switch off the engine and disconnedct the spark plug wire C1...

Page 25: ...eplaced Figure 9 D BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT D1 BLADE ROTOR DRIVE BELT Remove the plastic guard by unscrewing and taking out the screws shown using the wrench illustrated in fig 8 pos D If the b...

Page 26: ...ce and repair flails Use heavy duty work gloves to check or replace the flails to avoid risk of injury to hands The flail fixing screws and relative nuts fig 10 ref B are also subject to wear Always r...

Page 27: ...sharpness leave a flat edge of 0 4 0 6 mm If honed to razor sharpness the cutting flail will wear down very quickly 4 Grind all the flails in the same way so as to maintain rotor balance 5 When grindi...

Page 28: ...remove the filling cap shown in fig 11 ref A then top up with OIL SAE 90 The oil should be replaced after the first 20 hours of use and after this every 100 working hours Remove the drainage cap show...

Page 29: ...ons or the machine at risk Keep the machine in a good clean state do not leave it outside exposed to inclement weather conditions After use store the machine in a place where children have no access A...

Page 30: ...of the flail mower the user must have it dismantled and its components removed as per EEC directives or in accordance with current legislation in force in his country taking particular care over the...

Page 31: ...r Any damage during transit must be reported to the dealer immediately As regards any materials not manufactured by us particularly the engine the regulations of the respective manufacturers apply So...

Page 32: ...flail mower Manufacturer s details Machine model Serial number Year of construction Capacity in kW Weight in kg The above information must not be altered or modified in any way It is up to the user t...

Page 33: ...hange cutting pattern e g direction 3 increase cutting height Belt slips 1 belt tension inadequate 2 Build up of grass inside flail housing 3 Belt worn 1 Adjust the belt tension 2 Clean the inside of...

Page 34: ...ctrodes Poor power 1 No fuel 2 Air filter blocked 3 Elastic bands worn 1 Refill the tank 2 clean air filter 3 replace elastic bands Engine stalls 1 no fuel 2 feed cock shut off 1 Refill tank with petr...

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Page 36: ...escribed as follows Machine for agricultural use for the cutting of shoots grass and brushwood conforms to the Essential Health and Safety Requisites of Directive 98 37 CEE and subsequent amendments A...

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