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Safety and operation instruction

AC 842

AC 642

Summary of Contents for AC 642

Page 1: ...Safety and operation instruction AC 842 AC 642...

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Page 3: ...RIED OUT BEFORE SWITCHING ON page 19 12 STARTINGAND DRIVING THE FLAIL MOWER page 20 13 CUTTING TIPS page 22 14 CHECKS A TYRE PRESSURE page 22 B CABLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT page 23 C BRAKESADJUSTMENT page...

Page 4: ...F L A I LMO WE RMO D A C6 4 2 A C8 4 2...

Page 5: ...n of danger during its use and maintenance are as follows THE USER MUST READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROVIDED DANGER OF FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN OUTWARDS KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE...

Page 6: ...TO BOTH UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET INSIDE THE CUTTING ELEMENT WHILE IN MOTION DANGER OF GETTING CAUGHT UP IN ROTATING PARTS DO NOT PUT HANDS IN THE ROTATING PARTS DANGER OF FOREIG...

Page 7: ...to warn of danger during its use and maintenance It is vitally important to understand the meaning of the danger notices and all messages should be kept in legible condition In the instance of wear th...

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Page 9: ...he flail mower is delivered in a wooden crate or cardboard box with the handlebars and front support with wheels disassembled Upon receipt of the machine make sure that it has not been damaged during...

Page 10: ...UTCH CONTROL LEVER B ACCELERATOR CONTROL LEVER C PINS TO BLOCK RELEASE THE FRONT WHEELS D FLAIL ROTOR CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER E RIGHT WHEEL RELEASE LEVER E1 LEFT WHEEL RELEASE LEVER F ENGINE G FRONT WHEE...

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Page 12: ...ING Before changing direction release the pins to disengage the front wheels D FLAIL ROTOR CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER This is used to engage and disengage rotary movement of the flail holder rotor Lowering...

Page 13: ...ions indicate the speed settings 1st 2nd the letter N indicates the neutral gear and the letter R indicates the reverse gear WARNING Be sure to set the lever position correctly Fig 2 Ref N making sure...

Page 14: ...oceed as follows Position the support with front wheels and connect the height adjustment piece Fig 3 ref D using the screw and washer provided Fix it to both sides of the bonnet as well using the scr...

Page 15: ...EPARATION Make sure that the working area around the machine is free of obstacles and has sufficient lighting Before switching on the engine make sure there are no persons animals or vehicles in the v...

Page 16: ...fan and fins regularly Clean the air filter at the same time as well Drive smoothly avoiding brusque starts braking and turns Take care not to touch the silencer when hot When reversing make sure ther...

Page 17: ...nation of the ramps must not exceed 15 WARNING EXERCISE CAUTION WITH GRADIENTS Danger of machine overturning Given its outdoor use it is advisable not to use the flail mower when it is raining The are...

Page 18: ...ding to the tyre width of the machine Proceed with the loading of the machine manoeuvring it carefully Set the accelerator lever at minimum Fig 1 Ref B and the speed lever Fig 2 Ref N to the 1st gear...

Page 19: ...n position during flail replacement operations with the machine switched off 11 OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE SWITCHING ON Position the flail mower outdoors on sufficiently firm flat soil Read t...

Page 20: ...lever at the minimum position Grip the engine pull lead handle Fig 4b and pull gently until you feel the bite then pull on the lead sharply to overcome the pressure prevent kickback and switch on the...

Page 21: ...ntrol lever Fig 1 Ref D after accelerating a little WARNING Select a suitable cutting height to prevent the flails from striking foreign objects 4 To move the machine accelerate and then engage the fo...

Page 22: ...1 Ref D only after having carried out the machine switch on and selected the required gear see SWITCHING ON section 5 Before engaging the flail clutch Fig 1 Ref D gradually move the accelerator Fig 1...

Page 23: ...oises or overheating During the initial running in period avoid heavy duty usage to encourage proper settling of the mechanical parts Never neglect maintenance operations after work and carry out all...

Page 24: ...ting on the handlebar make sure the locking pins start to engage as soon as you start to release it You can check it is working properly by turning the wheel by hand while you simultaneously disengage...

Page 25: ...ward lever B Forward cable C Forward brake cable D Rotor engagement lever E Rotor brake cable F Rotor engagement cable G Wheel release cable H Wheel release lever M Adjustment screw for release cable...

Page 26: ...ment make sure that the machine runs smoothly when the forward gear lever Fig 1 Ref A is used and the gear selector lever Fig 2 Ref N is in neutral C BRAKE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the brake cables place...

Page 27: ...g out the screws shown in Figure 9 Ref B pull the spring Ref A Fig 10 off the upper connecting screw Fig 10 Ref B so that the belt tightener Ref C Fig 10 remains free and lowers automatically slip the...

Page 28: ...Fit on a new belt by slipping it onto the engine pulley Fig 11 Ref C first then onto the other Fig 11 Ref B switch on the engine and make sure that the forward clutch engagement lever Fig 1 Ref A is r...

Page 29: ...ping it onto the large pulley Fig 12 Ref B first then onto the engine pulley Fig 12 Ref C Then switch on the engine making sure that the rotor engagement lever Fig 1 Ref D is released and that in this...

Page 30: ...ce and repair flails Use heavy duty work gloves to check or replace the flails to avoid risk of injury to hands The flail fixing screws and relative nuts Fig 15 Ref B are also subject to wear Always r...

Page 31: ...uty work gloves Work with care 2 Hold the flail firmly 3 Do not grind parallel to the cutting edge Do not grind the cutting edge to razor sharpness leave a flat edge of 0 4 0 6 mm If honed to razor sh...

Page 32: ...not remove the filling cap shown in Fig 16 Ref A then top up with SAE 90 The oil should be replaced after the first 20 hours of use and after this every 100 working hours Remove the drainage cap shown...

Page 33: ...removing the centre screw shown in Fig 17 Ref A Remove the wheel completely from its hub grease the exposed part Fig 17 Ref B and then remount the wheel Cover the machine with a sheet after the engin...

Page 34: ...and the exhaust from the water to prevent engine problems To clean the flail area a tool should be used stick of wood 17 SEASONAL LONG TERM STORAGE PERIODS To store the flail mower for prolonged peri...

Page 35: ...tegrity of the machine or changing its characteristics the manufacturer will not be liable for the safety of persons or for the faulty operation of the machine All unauthorized modifications to the ma...

Page 36: ...mower Manufacturer s details Machine model Serial number Year of construction Capacity in kW Weight in kg The above information must not be altered or modified in any way It is up to the user to keep...

Page 37: ...hange cutting pattern e g direction 3 increase cutting height Belt slips 1 belt tension inadequate 2 Build up of grass inside flail housing 3 Belt worn 1 Adjust the belt tension 2 Clean the inside of...

Page 38: ...ctrodes Poor power 1 No fuel 2 Air filter blocked 3 Elastic bands worn 1 Refill the tank 2 clean air filter 3 replace elastic bands Engine stalls 1 no fuel 2 feed cock shut off 1 Refill tank with petr...

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