TIGA P 901 PH, Instruction Manual

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EN
ENGLISH
(Translation of the Original Instructions)
1 INTRODUCTION
Read the instruction manual carefully
before starting the machine .
1 .1 STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL
This manual is made up of the cover, the table of
contents, a section containing all the figures and
explanatory text.v
Contents are divided into chapters, headings and
subheadings.
This manual contains a number of tables relative to
the different engines (if scheduled)
Figures
The figures in these instructions for use are num -
bered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures are marked A,
B, C, etc.
A reference to a figure is written (2).
A reference to component C in figure 2 is written
(2:C).
Headings
The headings in these instructions for use are
numbered in accordance with the following
example:
“2.2.1 Definition of the type of user” is a subhe-
ading of “2.2 INTENDED USE” and is included
under this heading.
When referring to headings, usually only the relati-
ve number is specified, e.g. “See 9.4.4”.
1 .2 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
WARNING symbol . Failure to observe
the instructions provided may result in
serious injury and/or material damage .
MANDATORY symbol . Used to indicate
that an operation is mandatory .
PROHIBITION symbol . Used to indicate
that an operation is prohibited .
NOTE symbol . Indicates information or
details which are particularly important .
REFERENCE symbol . Indicates a refe-
rence to information, the note alongsi-
de indicates where the nformation can
be found .
1 .3 TAKING CARE OF THE MANUAL
Keep the manual in good, legible condition, in a
place which is known and easily accessible to the
machine user.
2 GETTING TO KNOW THE
MACHINE
The machine described herein is gardening
equipment, a ride-on lawnmower to be precise,
with front cutting.
The machine is fitted with an engine which
activates the cutting device, protected by a safety
guard, as well as a drive unit which moves the
machine. The machine is articulated. This means
that the frame is divided into a front section and
a rear section which can be steered in relation to
one another. The articulated steering allows the
machine to turn smoothly round trees and other
obstacles with a very tight turning radius.
The operator can drive the machine and activate
the main commands from a sitting position in the
driver’s seat. The safety devices installed on the
machine stop the engine and the cutting device.
2 .1 MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS
This machine has 4-wheel drive. The power from
the engine to the drive wheels is transferred
hydraulically.
The engine activates an oil pump which, via a
hydraulic circuit, activates the rear and front axles
(wheels).
The front and rear wheels rotate at the same speed.
Both axles are equipped with a differential to make
turning easier.
Front mounted accessories are activated by drive
belts.
Certain accessory adjustments can be performed
either manually or electrically, for example cutting
height adjustment of the cutting mean assembly.
Movements for other accessories may be manual
or hydraulically controlled. Connection of these lat-
ter movements to the machine’s hydraulic system
is made by means of the two hydraulic connectors
(optional) (18:A; 18:B).
2 .2 INTENDED USE
This machine has been designed and built to cut
grass.
The use of special accessories, envisaged by the
Manufacturer as original equipment or purchasa -
ble separately, allows the user to perform this work
in accordance with different operating modes as
illustrated in this manual or the instructions accom-
panying the individual accessories. Likewise, the
possibility to apply supplementary equipment (if
envisaged by the Manufacturer) may extend the
range of intended uses to other functions, in ac-