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INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,
we thank you for the trust you have placed in our Grillo FD 500 and we 

are conident that the use of your new machine will fully meet your re

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quirements.  To use and maintain the mower over time, please read and 
carefully observe the instructions herewith contained; this will enable 
you to get the best results out of your purchase. 
Please ensure this manual is kept with the machine.  
Reading the operator’s manual is very important.
 

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DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE

The Grillo FD 500 is a ride-on lawnmower designed the cutting of grass 
and for the collection of both grass and leaves. 
Any other use is considered to be non-intended. 
Before operating the mower, ensure people are familiar with its controls 

and speciic features, safety rules and everything related to accident pre

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vention.

Any improper use of the machine will invalidate the warranty and relieve 
the manufacturer of any liability. Any risk arising from improper use will 
be borne by the user.

Maintenance and repair of the machine must be carried out by qualiied  

people only, following the procedures speciied by the manufacturer; any  

alteration or tampering invalidates the warranty and relieves the manu-
facturer from any liability in case of damage or accident.

HIGHLIGHTS IN THE MANUAL
This manual contains bold messages highlighted using the symbols be-
low: 

 

 CAUTION

This symbol and the following text contain information pointing out 

potential very serious risks to the safety of the operator and of any-

one else working on the mower if they do not observe the written 

information and procedures.

 IMPORTANT

This  heading  informs  the  operator  of  actions  or  conditions  that  

could damage the mower.

Read  these  messages  carefully  to  avoid  injury  or  damage  to  the  ma-
chine.

The retailer is responsible for inspecting the machine before delivery and 
for completing the inspection sheet. “PER-DELIVERY INSPECTION”.

On this occasion the dealer will provide the customer with all the informa-
tion necessary to use the machine.

The customer will receive the machine in optimum condition.

Summary of Contents for FD 500

Page 1: ...FD500 02574 2021 05 HydrostaticLawnmower OPERATOR S MANUAL EN...

Page 2: ...lubrication 15 1 Lubriication 15 2 Engine maintenance 15 3 Maintenance of the battery 15 4 Maintenance of the cutting deck 16 Extraordinary maintenance 16 1 Maintenance of the fuel system 16 2 Mainten...

Page 3: ...ising from improper use will be borne by the user Maintenance and repair of the machine must be carried out by qualiied people only following the procedures speciied by the manufacturer any alteration...

Page 4: ...inhalation Danger of rollover Danger consult the manual Danger of burns Danger transmission parts Decal Danger of sharp blades and Danger of objects thrown by the rotation of blades RIGHT AND LEFT SI...

Page 5: ...RUlES On the machine and in this manual there are warnings and indications along with this symbol it indicates the presence of a potential hazard so particular attention should be paid for operator sa...

Page 6: ...e engine in a closed area use an extension to the exhaust pipe to blow out the smoke If it is necessary to operate the engine in a closed area use an extension piece to the exhaust pipe to blow out th...

Page 7: ...the PTO lower the mower deck if raised switch off the engine engage the parking brake and remove the ignition key FURTHER SAFETY ADVICE When the machine hits a foreign body disengage the blade stop th...

Page 8: ...ecal Forward and reverse gear Decal By pass hydrostatic pump Decal Operating levers Decal Engine relays Decal Serial number 000000 RIGHT SIDE refers to the side of the machine with the operator sittin...

Page 9: ...he driver s seat 6 IDENTIFICATION OF USAGE DECAlS Decal Lubrication points scheme Decal throttle Decal Differential lock Decal Noise level Decal Full grass catcher warning buzzer Decal Tilt footplate...

Page 10: ...11 ENGINE OIL WARNING LIGHT 12 ENGINE HEAT WARNING LIGHT 13 ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT 1 3 4 7 9 11 12 14 17 18 8 13 19 20 5 6 15 16 21 22 2 10 7 IDENTIFICATION OF MACHINE CONTROlS AND FUNCTIONS...

Page 11: ...TION NOZZLE 8 TRANSMISSION PROTECTION COVER 9 RIGHT HAND BLADE PULLEY 10 REAR DECK HEIGHTADJUSTMENT ROD 11 BELT 12 FRONT BLADE PULLEY 13 BELT TENSIONER PULLEY 14 BELT TENSIONER SPRING 15 FRONT PLATE H...

Page 12: ...ASS CATCHER DOOR 2 FIXED GRID 3 LIFTING ROD 4 REMOVABLE GRID 5 DEFLECTOR 6 FULL GRASS CATCHER MICROSWITCH 7 LOAD CHUTE 8 LOCK HOOK 9 ELECTRIC MOTOR 10 SHOCK ABSORBER 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 GRASS CATCHER...

Page 13: ...PPING HEIGHT 15 cm MOWER DECK 3 blades with central collection CUTTING HEIGHT from 2 5 to 9 cm continuously variable and electric adjustment from the driver s seat CUTTING WIDTH 113 cm HOURlY MOWING C...

Page 14: ...tton on the left hand side of the driver s seat ig 10 By holding it down and re engaging the PTO you can keep the blades on when the grass catcher is full and continue mowing if small areas are missin...

Page 15: ...mower deck to cover short distances to overcome obstacles to step on kerbs At the end of each job proper cleaning ensures a long service life for the machine and prevents most common mishaps The best...

Page 16: ...lever must be kept in the loating FLOAT position by shifting it forward Fig 23 1 ig 22 1 ig 23 When working on uneven ground gutters or bumps we recommend working with the cutter deck in the highest c...

Page 17: ...get in the way of the roll bar To lower the roll bar proceed as follows 1 Park the machine on a level surface 2 Switch off the PTO lower the cutting deck and engage the parking brake 3 Switch off the...

Page 18: ...r The effectiveness of the brake is due to the block between the two pads of the disc placed at the exit of the reducer ig 32 When the brake is not activated it is important to have a clearance betwee...

Page 19: ...th pistons must be adjusted equally 14 5 Adjusting the grass catcher lock hook The grass catcher lock hook is adjusted using the dedicated screw Fig 41 C It is necessary to leave approximately 2 mm cl...

Page 20: ...old down the grass catcher folding lever and simultaneously push the grass catcher towards the rear of the ma chine The grass catcher will rotate allowing you to access the engine compart ment AIR FIL...

Page 21: ...he temperature of the coolant rises above 95 C the fan will automatically reverse direction for a few seconds to clean the ins To inspect and clean the fan press the lever located above the radiator i...

Page 22: ...ove the old luid completely Retighten the lower screw Fig 58 H and pour the new luid into the reservoir until the radiator is completely illed At this point the luid will begin bleeding from the screw...

Page 23: ...height of the cutting deck Fig 67 ig 59 3 1 2 Check the level in the hydraulic oil tank periodically when the oil is cold To check or top up the oil level unscrew the oil level plug ig 60 Check the le...

Page 24: ...ig 70 To change the oil from the gearbox remove the plastic cover of the plate remove the pulley unscrew the inspection plug and suck out the oil ig 70 If you notice any oil leaks we recommend that yo...

Page 25: ...ne head When the temperature of the coolant exceeds 95 C the sensor sends a signal to the ECU located under the dashboard ig 76 that triggers the automatic cleaning cycle of the radiator reversing the...

Page 26: ...lashing They will continue counting the missing hours until the OIL NOW LUBE NOW writing is shown at this point it is advisable to carry out maintenance in a short time Once the maintenance has been c...

Page 27: ...t Deposits or impurities in the fuel Check and if necessary replace the fuel ilter Consult the engine manual Injection problems Consult the engine manual The starter motor turns but the engine does no...

Page 28: ...e screws Engine oil warning light comes on Insuficient engine oil pressure Check and reill engine oil level Change engine oil ilter Blades do not engage Parking brake engaged Faulty switch Clutch defe...

Page 29: ...5 hours thereafter cooling liquid 50 water 50 antifreeze 6 4 L Empty and lush the reservoir then add luid every 1000 hours or once a year front axle oil ISO VG220 1 5 L Replace after the irst 500 hour...

Page 30: ...at the point indicated by the arrow ig 88 Check that the crane hoists and ropes have suficient capacity The total weight of the machine is 630 kg ig 88 24 DISPOSAl Never dispose of used oil petrol or...

Page 31: ...ues determined according to EN ISO 5395 1 2013 and to Annex VI PROC 1 of directive 2000 14 CE Uncertainty determined according to UNI EN ISO 3744 2010 for Instruments Class I Measure sound pressure at...

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