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10) Be very careful near ravines, ditches or 

embankments. The machine could overturn if a 

wheel slides over the edge or if the earth gives 

way. 

11) Pay maximum attention when working in re

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verse gear. Look behind you to make sure there 

are no obstacles before and during operations 

in reverse gear.

12) Use care when pulling loads or using heavy 

equipment:

–   Use approved drawbar hitch points only when 

towing;

–   Limit loads to those you can safely control;

–   Do not turn sharply. Take care when revers

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ing;

–   Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when

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ever advised in the instructions manual.

13) Disengage the cutting means or the power 

socket when crossing areas with no grass, when 

moving to or from areas that require mowing, 

and move the cutting-means assembly to its 

highest position.

14) Pay attention to traffic when using the ma

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chine near roads.

15) WARNING! The machine has not been ap

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proved for use on public roads. It must be used 

(as indicated by the highway code) in private 

areas closed to traffic.

16) Never operate the machine with damaged 

guards or without the grass catcher, side dis

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charge guards or rear discharge guards.

17) Never place your hands and feet near or 

under rotating parts. Keep away from the dis

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charge opening.

18) Do not leave the machine stationary on high 

grass with the engine running to avoid the risk of 

starting a fire.

19) When using the attachments, never direct 

the opening towards people.

20) Use manufacturer-recommended attach

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ments only.

21) Don’t use the machine if the attachments/

tools are not installed in their seats. 

22) Pay attention when using the grass catcher 

and attachments that can alter the stability of 

the machine, especially on slopes.

23) Do not change the engine settings or over-

rev the engine.

24) Do not touch the engine parts as they get 

very hot when running. Danger of burns.

25) Disengage the cutting means or power 

socket, put in neutral and engage the parking 

brake, turn off the engine and remove the igni

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tion key (checking that all moving parts are com

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pletely stationary):

–   Whenever the machine is left unattended or 

the operator dismounts from the driving seat:

–   Before clearing blockages or unclogging the 

discharge chute;

–   Before checking, cleaning or working on the 

machine;

–   After striking a foreign object. Inspect the 

machine for damage and make repairs before 

using it again.

26) Disengage the cutting means or the power 

socket and switch off the engine (making sure 

that all moving parts are stationary):

–   Before  refuelling;

–   Whenever you remove or reattach the grass 

catcher;

–   Whenever you remove or reattach the side 

discharge chute;

–   Before adjusting the cutting height, if this op-

eration cannot be performed from the driving 

seat.

27) Disengage the cutting device or the power 

socket during transport and whenever it is not 

in use.

28) Reduce the throttle setting before stopping 

the engine. Shut off the fuel supply on complet

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ing the work, following the instructions in the 

engine manual.

29) Pay attention to cutting means assemblies 

with more than one cutting means, as a rotat

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ing cutting means can trigger the rotation of the 

others,

30) WARNING –  If something breaks or an ac

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cident occurs whilst working, turn off the engine 

immediately and move the machine away to pre

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vent further damage; if an accident occurs with 

injuries or third parties are injured, carry out the 

first aid measures most suitable for the situation 

immediately and contact the medical authorities 

for any necessary health care. Carefully remove 

any debris that might cause damage or harm 

persons or animals should it not be seen.

31) WARNING - The noise and vibration levels 

shown in these instructions are the maximum 

levels for use of the machine. The use of an 

unbalanced cutting means, excessive speed of 

movement, or lack of maintenance have a sig

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nificant influence on noise emissions and vibra

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tions. Consequently, it is necessary to take pre

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ventive steps to eliminate possible damage due 

to high levels of noise and stress from vibration. 

Maintain the machine well, wear ear protection 

devices, and take breaks while working.

D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1) WARNING! - Before cleaning or doing main

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tenance work, take out the ignition key and read 

the relevant instructions. Wear proper clothing 

and protective gloves whenever your hands are 

at risk.

2) WARNING! – Never use the machine with 

worn or damaged parts. Faulty or worn-out parts 

must always be replaced and not repaired. Use 

original spare parts only: the use of non-original 

and/or incorrectly fitted parts will jeopardize the 

Summary of Contents for MJ 66 Series

Page 1: ...triebnahme des Gerätes die Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam lesen EN Ride on lawnmower with seated operator OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING read thoroughly the instruction booklet before using the machine FR Tondeuse à gazon à conducteur assis MANUEL D UTILISATION ATTENTION lire attentivement le manuel avant d utiliser cette machine NL Grasmaaier met zittende bediener GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING LET OP vooralee...

Page 2: ...Type WA L dB s n Art N 2 kW min kg Transmission 7 4 5 8 9 1 3 10 6 1 1 31 32 33 34 35 36 ...

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Page 7: ...5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 7 5 8 5 9 ...

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Page 9: ...6 1 6 3 6 2 6 4 6 5 8 1 ...

Page 10: ...000 min 1 11 x 4 00 4 13 x 5 00 6 13 x 5 00 6 15 x 5 50 6 km h km h 0 5 6 0 6 2 16 Limite di velocità con catene da neve se accessorio previsto km h 17 Dimensioni 18 Lunghezza con sacco lunghezza senza sacco mm 1825 1480 19 Larghezza 11 x 4 00 4 13 x 5 00 6 13 x 5 00 6 15 x 5 50 6 mm mm 718 722 20 Altezza 11 x 4 00 4 13 x 5 00 6 13 x 5 00 6 15 x 5 50 6 mm mm 1011 1047 21 Codice dispositivo di tagl...

Page 11: ...ata masina identifit seerimisetiketil märgitule O Lisad 1 FI TEKNISET TIEDOT 2 Nimellisteho 3 Kierrosta minuutissa 4 Sähkölaitteisto 5 Eturenkaat 6 Takarenkaat 7 Eturenkaiden täyttöpaine 8 Takarenkaiden täyttöpaine 9 Massa 10 Ohjauksen sisäläpimitta leikkaamattoman ruohon minimiläpimitta vasen puoli 11 Leikkuukorkeus 12 Leikkuuleveys 13 Keruusäkin tilavuus 14 Mekaaninen voimansiirto Etenemisnopeus...

Page 12: ...o which it refers NOTE Whenever reference is made to a posi tion on the machine front back left or right hand side this is determined from where the operator is seated Fig 1 1 IMPORTANT For all operations regarding the use and maintenance of the engine or the battery not described in this manual refer to the relevant manuals which form an integral part of all the documentation supplied with the ma...

Page 13: ... and check that the screws and cutting means assembly are not worn or damaged Replace the entire cutting means and all damaged or worn screws to preserve balance Any repairs must be done at a specialised centre 6 Check the battery status regularly and re place it if there is any damage to the casing cover or terminals 7 Before starting work always fit the exit guards grass catcher side discharge g...

Page 14: ...ing the discharge chute Before checking cleaning or working on the machine After striking a foreign object Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before using it again 26 Disengage the cutting means or the power socket and switch off the engine making sure that all moving parts are stationary Before refuelling Whenever you remove or reattach the grass catcher Whenever you remove or reatta...

Page 15: ...pty the grass catcher and do not leave containers full of cut grass inside storage areas 17 To reduce fire hazards check there are no oil and or fuel leaks on a regular basis 18 If the fuel tank has to be emptied this should be done outdoors once the engine has cooled down 19 Never leave the keys in the ignition or within reach of children or unauthorised persons Al ways remove the ignition key be...

Page 16: ...ture 4 Operating engine power and speed 5 Type of machine 6 Serial number 7 Weight in kg 8 Name and address of Manufacturer 9 Type of transmission if indicated 10 Article code The example of the Declaration of Conformity is provided on the penultimate page of the manual Write the serial number of your machine 6 here As soon as you have purchased the machine do not forget to write the identificatio...

Page 17: ...embly when taking the machine off the pallet The standard packaging contains the machine dashboard cover steering wheel column caster the steering wheel the seat cutting means engagement control lever ex tension the grass catcher components the lower part of the back plate mulching attachment components if pro vided the side discharge chute if provided equipment to be used to complete assembly of ...

Page 18: ... a hammer Insert an end of the spring 4 in the deflector cap 2 opening and fasten it with the pin 5 in serted in the specific deflector cap 2 seat 6 Insert the other end of the spring 4 in the wid est part of the hook 7 Using a screwdriver fasten the narrowest part of the hook 7 to the hole in the handle 1 4 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 4 1 STEERING WHEEL Fig 4 1 no 1 Turns the front wheels 4 2 PARKIN...

Page 19: ... and damage the transmission belt NOTE When the machine is in movement keep your foot off the pedal 4 12 SPEED CHANGE LEVER Fig 4 2 no 12 This lever has six positions for the four for ward speeds the neutral position N and reverse R To go from one speed to another press the pedal 4 11 halfway and shift the lever as shown on the label WARNING Reverse must be en gaged when the machine has stopped Hy...

Page 20: ...hat the cutting means assem bly is horizontal and mows evenly Unscrew the valve caps and connect a com pressed air line with a gauge to the valves and adjust the pressure to the indicated values 5 3 3 Filling with oil and fuel NOTE The type of oil and fuel to use is given in the engine manual To reach the oil dipstick turn the seat over and remove the cover underneath With the engine off check the...

Page 21: ...t the engine Fig 5 9 open the fuel stopcock 1 if fitted accessing it from the left rear wheel compartment put the transmission into neutral N see 4 12 or 4 22 disengage the cutting means see 4 3 apply the parking brake on sloping ground for a cold start use the choke see 4 6 if the engine is already warm or without a choke just put the lever between SLOW and FAST insert the ignition key and turn t...

Page 22: ...ans engaged it is necessary to press and hold the consent pedal down see 4 7 so as not to cause the engine to stop Mechanical transmission Press the pedal until the machine stops and then switch into reverse by shifting the lever sideways and into position R see 4 12 Gradually release the pedal to engage the clutch and then begin moving in reverse Hydrostatic transmission When the machine is stopp...

Page 23: ...e accelerator lever in the SLOW position and turn off the engine by putting the ignition key into the OFF position When the engine has stopped close the fuel stopcock 1 if fitted Fig 5 11 WARNING To avoid backfire put the accelerator in the SLOW position for 20 seconds before stopping the engine IMPORTANT To keep the battery charged do not leave the ignition key in the ON position when the engine ...

Page 24: ... drive pedal see 4 22 to use the braking effect of the hydrostatic transmission when the trans mission is not engaged 5 6 SUGGESTIONS FOR MAINTAINING A NICE LAWN 1 To keep a lawn green and soft with a good appearance it should be cut regularly with out damaging the grass A lawn can be com posed of different types of grass If the lawn is cut frequently grass and roots grow more vigorously forming a...

Page 25: ...cing cutting means 3 100 1 3 Transmission belt check 3 25 1 4 Transmission belt replacement 2 3 1 5 Cutting means control belt check 3 25 1 6 Replacing the cutting means control belt check 2 3 1 7 Brake regulation and check 3 25 1 8 Drive regulation and check 3 25 1 9 Cutting means engage and brake check 3 25 1 10 Complete bolt and screw check 25 1 11 General lubrication 4 25 2 ENGINE 1 2 1 Replac...

Page 26: ...or connection to the maintenance battery charger indicated by the Manufacturer For its use follow the instructions given in the relative in structions manual follow the instructions in the battery manual 6 3 INTERVENTIONS ON THE MACHINE 6 3 1 Aligning the cutting means assembly Fig 6 3 The cutting means assembly should be prop erly adjusted to obtain an evenly mown lawn If mowing is uneven check t...

Page 27: ... but the engine does not start faulty fuel supply faulty ignition check the level in the tank see 5 3 3 check the fuel filter check that spark plug cap is securely fitted check that the electrodes are clean and have the correct gap 3 The engine stops Electronic circuit board blocked due to earth connections of the microswitches disconnected flat battery badly connected battery poor contact engine ...

Page 28: ...r 10 Uncertain or ineffective braking the brake is not adjusted correctly contact your dealer 11 Erratic forward movement poor drive when going uphill or if the machine has a tendency to rear up problems with the belt or the engagement device contact your dealer 12 With the engine running the machine does not move when the drive pedal is pressed hydrostatic transmission release lever in position B...

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