allen Turf Trooper II, Operation Manual

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The seat is fitted with a safety cut-out switch
which stops the engine as soon as the operator
dismounts unless certain parameters are met.
Should this happen, the ignition switch must also
be turned off to prevent the battery discharging.
Always wear stout shoes and suitable clothing.
When operating the machine beware of children
and animals, take care with bystanders, they may
be deaf or blind.
Before making any adjustments or clearing a
blockage,
STOP the engine. When making
adjustments to any part of the machine,
particularly the cutting cylinders, take care not to
trap fingers and do not attempt to free jammed or
blocked cylinders by using the foot.
Note:
Whilst every precaution is taken in the selection
of materials and components used in the
manufacture of this machine to ensure optimum
performance and reliability, Allen Power
Equipment Limited cannot accept liabillty for any
damage to this machine or any possible lack of
efficiency resulting from the improper use or
incorrect maintenance of said machine.
Allen Power Equipment Limited cannot accept
any liability for damage to this machine or third
party through operational negligence.
Allen Power Equipment Limited reserve the right
to alter specifications and prices as and when
necessary
ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE
The machine comes partially assembled however
the following operations are necessary prior to
use.
Fit the front cylinders noting that they are
“handed”. These are fitted with the cylinder lift
arms in the raised position. With the cylinders
located on the arms install the cylinder retainer
collar ‘A’ with the lock pin ‘B’ and secure with ‘R’
clip, Fig. 1.
The retainer collar is designed in such a way that
it can only be fitted and removed with the
cylinders in the raised position.
Fit the front cylinder drive belts and adjust. (See
section on adjustments).
Lift the steering column and locate the steering
console on the front two lugs pushing the console
back. Lower the steering column so that it locates
on the steering spigot ‘C’, Fig. 2.
Lift the washer up the steering shaft and fit the ‘R’
pin ‘D’ to the steering column, so keeping the
washer above the pin, Fig. 3.
Fit the rear cover and screws ‘E’. Fig. 4.
Locate and secure the seat.
Fill and charge the battery, fuel and oil the
engine.
Run the machine and check that all the
necessary functions perform correctly.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
Read the Safety Instructions at the front of
this manual.
Ensure that the engine is in an operational
condition, i.e. oil to level, petrol present, Drive
Pedal ‘
F ’ is in neutral, the Cylinder Drive (lever)
‘ G ’ is disengaged and the Parking Brake ‘ H ’ is
engaged, Fig. 5.