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9.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - STANDARD
CONFIGURATION WITH 85 CM FLAIL MOWER
9.1 SETTING UP THE MACHINE FOR USE
• Check the integrity of the machine to ensure that it has not been
damaged during transport;
• Remove the machine from its packaging, taking care not to damage
the levers and cables. Use an appropriate hoist with a minimum
load capacity of 200 kg;
• Raise the handlebar to the driving position using the height
adjustment lever (fi g. 2/5);
• Stabilise the machine body in a horizontal position by lowering the
support rod fi tted to the bumper (fi g. 2/9) and secure it by tightening
the knob;
•
Remove the fl ail mower from its packaging, insert the fl ail mower
lifting rod into the hole provided as shown in fi g. 2/a (the pin must
be engaged - if the hole does not align, use the adjusting crank to
help). At this point the fl ail mower is at the same level as the fi xing
screws on the machine body. Fit it and tighten the fi xing nuts (fi g.
3); raise the support rod connected to the bumper and lock it in this
position;
• Check the tyre pressure (16x6.50-8 2PLY RATING) it must be 1.2
bar.
Flail mower
Machine body
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Fig. 2
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9.2 CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before using the machine, always check that:
1. The engine oil is level (follow the appropriate booklet). There
are two oil plugs, the photo (fi g. 4) shows the one that is most
accessible. For a detailed oil level check see chapter 13. Ordinary
Maintenance;
2.
The intake grids for engine cooling are clean (fi g. 7/7);
3.
The inside of the working frame is well cleaned (fi g. 5);
4. All levers are in the neutral position;
5. The PTO is disengaged;
6.
The air fi lter (oil-bath version, fi g. 7/1) is clean and the oil is level;
7.
There is suffi cient fuel inside the tank; use a funnel with a very fi ne
fi lter to fi ll the fuel tank.
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9.3 STARTING THE ENGINE
1.
Open the fuel tap (fi g. 7/3);
2.
Set the throttle to the halfway position 1 (fi g. 6/1) and if the engine
is cold activate the choke (fi g. 7/2);
3.
Start the engine by fi rmly pulling the recoil starter knob (fi g. 7/5);
4.
Once the engine has started, move the choke lever (fi g. 7/2) to the
starting position.
9.4 STARTING THE MACHINE
CAUTION: before starting work, always wear appropriate work
wear, gloves, safety shoes and goggles.
1. Adjust the handlebar height by releasing the handlebar lever under
the central fairing (fi g. 8/5);
2. To rotate the handlebar, press the lever on the left-hand side under
the handlebar grip (fi g. 8/1), rotate the handlebar to the right or left
and then release the lever to lock the position. This adjustment can
be useful when working, for example, close to a hedge or an edge
with shrubs;
3.
Set the height of the fl ail mower; remove the catch (fi g. 9/13) and
adjust the cutting height by turning the crank (fi g. 9/12). The height
ranges from a minimum of 3 cm to a maximum of 11 cm.
CAUTION: the height adjustment of the fl ail mower must always
be made with the engine switched off.
