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R 418Ts

R 418Ts AWD

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Page 1: ...E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h R 418Ts R 418Ts AWD Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ... 24 Checking the transmission s air intake 25 Replacing the air filter 25 Ignition system 25 Cleaning the engine and muffler 26 Check the safety system 26 Replacing the light bulbs 26 Main fuse 26 Checking the tyre pressure 27 Checking the engine s cooling air intake 27 Replacing the rear drive belt R 418Ts 27 Replacing the hydraulic pump s drive belt R 418Ts AWD 28 Replacing the centre belt 29 Re...

Page 3: ...heck that machine does not move in neutral 10 Check Forward drive Reverse drive Operation of blades Seat safety switch Lif lever safety switch The safety switch for the hydrostat pedals 11 Tell customer about Needs and benefits of following the service schedule Servicing and the influence of this journal on the second hand value of the machine The transmission guarantee is only valid if the synchr...

Page 4: ...re is a number of accessories recommended by the manufacturer that broadens the application area Please contact your dealer for more information about which accessories are available The machine may only be used with the equipment recommended by the manufacturer All other types of use are incorrect Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of operation service and repair as specified ...

Page 5: ...ition Hydrostatic freewheel Parking brake Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community s Directive The machine s emission is specified in the Technical data chapter and on the label Clutch in Clutch out Hot surface Cover lock Warning rotating parts Keep hands and feet clear Rotary blades Keep hands and feet away from under the hood when the engine is running Risk that the ...

Page 6: ... the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance Brake Starting instructions Check the engine s oil level Check transmission oil level Lift up the cutting unit Apply the parking brake If the engine is cold use the choke Release the parking brake before driving ...

Page 7: ... for hydraulic lift of attachments 8 Cutting height adjustment lever 9 Mechanical Lifting Lever for Cutting Unit 10 Counter 11 Speed limiter for reversing 12 Speed limiter for driving forward 13 Parking brake 14 Lock button for parking brake 15 Seat adjustment 16 Lever to disengage the driving front axle Only AWD machines 17 Product and serial number plate 18 Fuel cap 19 Cover lock 20 Lever to dis...

Page 8: ... small obstacles Slow before cornering Switch off the blades when you are not mowing Take care when rounding a fixed object so that the blades do not hit it Never run the machine over foreign objects Only use the machine in daylight or in other well lit conditions Keep the machine at a safe distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground Pay attention to other possible risks Never use th...

Page 9: ...pping on a slope If the tyres start to slip stop the blades and drive slowly down the slope Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes if necessary turn slowly and gradually downwards if possible Drive slowly Do not turn the wheel sharply Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows holes and bumps It is easier ...

Page 10: ...s when the engine is running Do not test the ignition system with your fingers If leaks arise in the fuel system the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk that leaking fuel or fumes can cause any damage Check the fuel level before each use and leave space for the fuel to expand because the heat from the engine ...

Page 11: ...ired Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass leaves and other debris that may have fastened on the machine Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage Transport The machine is heavy and can cause serious crush injuries Take extra care when loading it onto or off a vehicle or trailer Use an approved trailer to transport the machine To secure the machine on the trailer two approved tens...

Page 12: ...ds as there is a risk of carbon build up on the spark plugs Choke control 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 drive backwards Counter The chronometer show...

Page 13: ...order to ensure that the hydraulic cylinder is in the outer position hold the lever in the forward position for a half to one second Mechanical Lifting Lever for Cutting Unit The lever is used as a backup lever to put the cutting unit in either the transport or mowing position when hydraulic pressure is unavailable It can also be used to mechanically secure the cutting unit in the transport positi...

Page 14: ... oil We recommend the use of biodegradable alkylate petrol max methanol 5 max ethanol 10 max MTBE 15 Do not fill the tank completely leave an expansion area of at least 2 5 cm 1 Lights and power outlet The lights are switched on and off using the power switch 1 on the control panel A seat heater or mobile phone charger are examples of articles that can be connected to the power socket 2 The power ...

Page 15: ...ease lever R 418Ts AWD R 418 Ts AWD have one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle Clutch control rear axle Control drawn out drive system disengaged Control depressed drive system engaged Clutch control front axle The control is positioned on the inside of the left front wheel Rear control pulled out drive system disengaged Front control pushed in drive system engaged Relea...

Page 16: ...service position When the BioClip function is used it is very important that the mowing interval is not too long Before starting Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule Start the engine 1 Make sure that the clutch control is depressed R 418 Ts AWD...

Page 17: ... Remove the cables in the reverse order The BLACK cable is removed from the chassis and then the fully charged battery Finally the RED cable from both batteries IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than about 5 seconds at a time If the engine does not start wait about 15 seconds before trying again WARNING Never run the engine indoors in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas The exh...

Page 18: ...ower the cutting unit completely using the hydraulic lifting lever In order to ensure that the hydraulic cylinder is in the outer position hold the lever in the forward position for a half to one second 4 Select the required cutting height 1 10 with the cutting height lever It is important that the air pressure in both front wheels is equal 60 kPa 0 6 bar 8 7 PSI to produce an even cutting height ...

Page 19: ...rking hard Avoid idling the engine for long periods as there is a risk of carbon build up on the spark plugs 1 Lift the cutting unit with the hydraulic lifting lever The unit can then be secured in the raised position if necessary by moving the mechanical lifting lever backwards to the lock position If the cutting unit is left in the lower position the start lock circuit will prevent engine starts...

Page 20: ...nsmission air intake X X Change engine oil 1 X X1 X1 Check the cutting deck X X Checking the blades X Clean underside of cutting unit X Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa 8 5 PSI X Lubricate belt tensioner nipple X X Lubricate the driver s seat X Lubricate all wires X Lubricate bearing surfaces on cutting unit X Clean inside frame tunnel X Lubricate the pedal system in the frame tunnel X L...

Page 21: ... Tighten the nuts and screws O Checking and adjusting of throttle wire X Clean the air filter X X Check adjust cutting height setting X X Check adjust parking brake X X Clean the cooling fins on the engine and hydrostatic transmission 2 O Replace the air filter X Replace the fuel filter X Replace the spark plug X Check to see whether the oil4 5 or the filter4 5 needs changing in the gear box O Rep...

Page 22: ...etrating into bearings and electrical connections Corrosion attack can result which will lead to running problems Cleaning additives generally aggravate the damage Removing of the machine hoods Engine cover Pull the seat forward to its foremost position Fold up the seat Pull the snap catches on the engine cover backwards The snap catches are located on the inside of the engine frame Open the engin...

Page 23: ... the parking brake R 418Ts Check that the parking brake is adjusted correctly by placing the machine on a slope with the front and rear axles disengaged Apply and lock the parking brake When the machine does not stand still the parking brake should be adjusted according to the following 1 Position the machine on flat ground 2 Remove the transmission cover 3 Unhook the spring A from the screw B 4 M...

Page 24: ... engine is producing black smoke or is difficult to start then the choke wire upper wire may be incorrectly adjusted If doubts arise contact your service representative If it is necessary to adjust the choke proceed as follows 1 Release the clamping screw that secures the wire casing and set the choke control to maximum choke 2 Check that the throttle wire is attached to the upper lever see diagra...

Page 25: ...er housing 7 Refit the air filter cover Ignition system The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system Only the spark plug requires maintenance For recommended spark plug see Technical data Replacing the spark plug 1 Remove the ignition cable shoe and clean around the spark plug 2 Remove the spark plug with a 3 4 19 mm spark plug socket wrench 3 Check the spark plug Replace the spark pl...

Page 26: ...y system works by attempting to start the engine when one of the conditions above is not met Change the conditions and try again Replacing the light bulbs For information about the bulb type see Technical Data 1 Unscrew the two screws holding the cover on the power servo housing 2 Lift up the cover and turn it around the steering shaft 3 Unscrew the two screws holding the lamp insert 4 Lift out th...

Page 27: ...with the cooling of the engine which can damage the engine Replacing the rear drive belt R 418Ts Removal 1 Lift up the cutting unit 2 Remove the transmission cover 3 Unhook the spring A from the screw B 4 Remove the hose holder in the middle and the belt guide for the centre belt 5 Pull off the centre belt from the engine s pulley and pull out the rear section 6 Remove the cooling fan it is held i...

Page 28: ... fit it on the engine belt pulley 3 Fit the belt on the hydrostatic transmission pulley 4 Fit the cooling fan 5 Check that the centre belt is fitted correctly on its front pulley and fit the centre belt on the engine s pulley 6 Fit the hose holder in the middle and the belt guide for the centre belt Refit the spring A Replacing the hydraulic pump s drive belt R 418Ts AWD 1 Remove the transmission ...

Page 29: ...disc 2 Pull the belt under the engine belt pulleys and fit it on the engine belt pulley 3 Fit the belt on the pump s pulley 4 Fit the cooling fan 5 Check that the centre belt is fitted correctly on its front pulley and fit the centre belt on the engine s pulley 6 Fit the belt guide for the centre belt 7 Fit the spring on the belt tensioner Replacing the centre belt Remove the belt guide for the ce...

Page 30: ...to mowing position Fitting the cutting head 1 Place the machine on a flat surface and apply the parking brake Check that the lever for setting the cutting height is in the lowest position 2 Push the equipment frame down and place the catch against the frame 3 Remove the drive belt and place it in the belt holder 4 Push the deck in and put the front guide plugs in the grooves on the equipment frame...

Page 31: ...t edge so that it rests on the scales If necessary a block can be placed between the frame and scales so that the support wheels do not bear any weight 5 Adjust the unit s ground pressure by screwing in or out the adjusting screws located behind the front wheels on both sides The ground pressure should be between 12 and 15 kg 26 5 33 lb Checking the cutting unit s parallelism Check the cutting uni...

Page 32: ...th collision proof blades the blades are driven by one V belt Do as follows to change the V belt 1 Remove the cutting unit 2 Open the lock for the track rod bolt Remove the bolt so the track rod is released in one end 3 Unscrew the bolt holding the unit frame bracket 4 Remove the lock and pass the unit frame out 5 Remove the two bolts on the unit frame 6 Remove the screws on the cutting cover Lift...

Page 33: ...isengage the spring for the drive belt tensioning wheel Loosen on the cutting height stay and place in the holder 5 Remove the drive belt and place it in the belt holder 6 Grip the front edge of the unit and pull forwards until it stops 7 Lift the unit until it stops and a clicking sound is heard The unit locks automatically in the vertical position Restoring from service position 1 Grip the front...

Page 34: ...ust be replaced Removing the BioClip plug To change a Combi unit from BioClip function to cutting unit with rear ejection remove the BioClip plug located under the unit with three screws 1 Put the unit in the service position see Placing in the service position 2 Remove the three screws holding the BioClip plug and remove the plug 3 Tip Fit three full thread screws M8x15 mm in the screw holes to p...

Page 35: ... attach the rubber covers on the cables after lubrication Cables with sheaths will jam if they are not lubricated regularly A jammed cable may cause malfunction such as the parking braking being applied If a cable binds remove the cable and hang it vertically Lubricate it with thin engine oil until the oil begins to escape from the bottom A tip Fill a small plastic bag with oil and tape it so that...

Page 36: ...horizontal with the engine switched off Do not check the oil with the engine running Open the engine cover Loosen the dipstick pull it up and wipe it off Now insert the dipstick again without tightening it Pull the dipstick out again and read the oil level The oil level should be between the markings on the dipstick If the level is approaching the ADD mark top up the oil to the FULL mark on the di...

Page 37: ...ission cover Changing the oil filter Open the engine cover Turn the old oil filter anti clockwise to remove If necessary use a filter remover Lightly lubricate the rubber seal on the new oil filter using new oil Fit the oil filter by turning clockwise Turn by hand until the rubber seal is seated Now tighten a further half turn Start the engine and let it idle for about 3 minutes Now stop it and ch...

Page 38: ... rubber casing when lubricating Lubricate the cable with oil press the brake pedal a few times and lubricate again Refit the spring A and the transmission cover R 418Ts AWD Remove the frame plate by loosening the two screws Remove the left hand wing cover Lubricate both ends of the cable Remove the cable s rubber casing when lubricating Lubricate the cable with oil press the parking brake pedal a ...

Page 39: ...urettor or fuel line Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable Engine seems to have no power Air filter clogged Spark plug defective Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Carburettor incorrectly set Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable Engine overheats Engine overloaded Spark plug defective Air intake or cooling flanges blocked Fan damaged Too little or no oil in engine Ignition defe...

Page 40: ...nd to 1 Microswitch hydrostatic transmission 2 Microswitch cutting unit 3 Microswitch seat 4 Ignition lock 5 Counter 6 Start relay 7 Engine connectors 8 Main fuse 15 A 9 Fuse 7 5 A 10 Switch for the power outlet 11 Power outlet 12 Switch for the lights 13 Lights ...

Page 41: ... for a hydraulic system to function without problem it must be free from foreign objects When used the system produces particles which can cause both wear and abnormal function In order to remove these particles the system contains filters The filters are sized so as to capture the produced particles but if contaminants are introduced from outside the system the filters can quickly become clogged ...

Page 42: ...run it until the carburettor is emptied of fuel 5 Remove the plugs and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into 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 8 Store the machine in a clean and dry place and cover it over for extra protection Gu...

Page 43: ...dient 10 10 Engine Brand Model Kawasaki FS541V Kawasaki FS541V Nominal engine output kW see note 1 10 6 10 6 Displacement cm3 cu in 603 36 8 603 36 8 Oil class SC SH SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 Oil volume incl filter 1 9 2 0 1 9 2 0 Oil volume excl filter litres USqt 1 7 1 8 1 7 1 8 Starting Electric starter Electric starter Max motor speed r min 2900 100 2900 1...

Page 44: ...nical specifications for sound and vibration levels R 418Ts R 418Ts AWD Combi 94 Combi 103 Combi 112 Combi 94 Combi 103 Combi 112 Noise emissions see note 2 Sound power level measured dB A 97 97 97 97 97 97 Sound power level guaranteed dB A 98 98 98 98 98 98 Sound levels see note 3 Sound pressure level at the operators ear dB A 83 83 83 83 83 83 Vibration levels see note 4 Vibration level on the s...

Page 45: ...tromagnetic compatibility 2004 108 EC of May 8 2000 relating to the noise emissions in the environment 2000 14 EC The following harmonised standards have been applied EN ISO 12100 2 EN 836 Notified body 0404 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyrisborgsgatan 3 SE 754 50 Uppsala has issued reports regarding the assessment of conformity according to annex VI of the COUNCIL S DIRECTIVE of May 8 2000 relati...

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