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Before commissioning the machine, read operating instructions
and observe warnings and safety instructions.

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Power Machines for Soil Cultivation,
Grass and Property Maintenance

3959, 3960

Operating Instructions
for AGRIA

®

Grassland Mower Hopper 5000

Operating Instructions No. 998 723    

02.97

5000 011 Compact
5000 021 Comfort

Summary of Contents for 5000

Page 1: ...ns and observe warnings and safety instructions Power Machines for Soil Cultivation Grass and Property Maintenance 3959 3960 Operating Instructions for AGRIA Grassland Mower Hopper 5000 Operating Instructions No 998 723 02 97 5000 011 Compact 5000 021 Comfort ...

Page 2: ... Wheels 20 Handle to lift the Machine 20 Engine Panel 20 Cutter Bar 21 4 Commissioning and Operation Commissioning the Machine 22 Starting the Engine 23 Shutting off the Engine 24 Mowing 25 5 Maintenance Machine 26 Clutch play 26 Drive wheels 27 Mowing Attachment 28 Cutter Bar 29 Grinding the Knives 30 Engine 31 Air Filter 32 Fuel System 32 Spark Plug 33 Cooling System 33 Governor 34 Exhaust 34 Sp...

Page 3: ...er to p5 fig B 7 or C 7 Please state these data when ordering spare parts to avoid wrong deliveries Only use original AGRIA spare parts Specifications figures and dimensions stated in these instructions are not bind ing No claims can be derived from them We reserve the right for improvements without changing these instructions This delivery comprises l Operating instructions l Grassland mower basi...

Page 4: ... petrol as well as on leaded supergrade petrol Do not add oil to petrol If for environmental reasons you use unleaded petrol make sure the fuel is drained completely when shutting down the engine for more than 30 days This is to prevent resin residue from depos iting in the caburetor fuel filter and tank Or add a fuel stabilizing liquid When storing the grassland mower at the end of the season als...

Page 5: ...Edition 02 97 Grassland Mower Hopper 5000 5 Designation of Parts Figure A Figure C CLASSIC 35 Figure B CLASSIC 35 Figure D Quantum XM 45 ...

Page 6: ...t 9 Mowing drive hood 10 Rocker arm with grass deflector 11 Knife driver with driving stone 12 Cutter bar 13 Knife guard 14 Drive wheel 15 Linch pin 16 Engine 17 Engine panel only on Comfort version 18 Name plate ID no Figures B C D Briggs Stratton engine 1 Fuel tank cap 2 Starter handle 3 Cooling grille 4 Engine filler and drain plug with oil dip stick 5 Air filter 6 Carburetor 7 Engine type Type...

Page 7: ...andlebar l Remove the grip nut 6 and remove the bolt 4 together with the oval washer 5 l Align the ends of the handlebar 2 with the steering bar 1 l Insert the bolt 4 with the oval washer 5 in the holes on the handlebar and steering bar from the outside Ensure that the square end of the bolt is fitted properly in the square hole in the oval washer l Attach the grip nut 6 and tighten it l Attach th...

Page 8: ... forward seen from above while the hub holes which accommodate the linch pins point outside l Insert the linch pin 1 through the hole in the hub and wheel shaft and lock the pin Fitting the Cutter Bar l Attach the knife driver 2 to the knife with the hex head bolts 4 M8 x 12 and the locking washers 3 Tighten the bolts at a torque of 23 Nm 2 3kpm l Insert the knife driving stone 5 into the knife dr...

Page 9: ...fety and Accident Prevention Basic Rule The standard accident prevention regu lations must be adhered to as well as all other generally accepted rules gov erning operational safety occupational health and road traffic regulations For drives on public roads the national traffic code applies Accordingly check the grassland mower for road and operational safety each time you take up operation Only pe...

Page 10: ...ways watch out for further objects and remove them in time For operation in enclosed areas ensure that a safety distance is kept to enclo sures to prevent damage to tools Operation and Safety Devices Before you start the engine Become familiar with the devices and operating elements and their functions Above all learn how to turn the engine off quickly and safely in an emergency Ensure that all pr...

Page 11: ... leave the grassland mower turn off the engine Secure grassland mower against unau thorized use If mower is equipped with ignition key remove the key For all other versions remove spark plug connector Implements Only mount implements with the engine and PTO switched off Always use appropriate tools and wear gloves when changing implements and parts thereof For mounting and dismounting imple ments ...

Page 12: ...r safety gloves and use proper tools when exchanging cutting tools Do not carry out repairs like welding grinding drilling etc on structural and safety relevant parts e g coupling de vices Keep mower and implement clean to avoid risk of fire Check nuts and screws regularly for tight fit and re tighten if necessary After maintenance and cleaning ensure that you re install all safety and protec tive...

Page 13: ...reful when draining hot oil dan ger of burns Make sure oil is of specified quality Stor age is in approved cans only Dispose of oil greases and filters seperately and properly Tyres and Tyre Air Pressure When working on tyres make sure grassland mower is parked properly and secured against rolling off Any repairs are to be carried out by trained mechanics only and with the appropriate tools Regula...

Page 14: ...ive Central rocker arm drive with V belt clutch Only use original AGRIAV belts see list of wear parts p37 Reciprocating shaft speed 850 rpm Stroke 60 mm Steering handle Vibration dampened Weight including cutter bar Compact 71 cm 47 5 kg Comfort 91 cm 50 kg Noise level In accordance with German 3rd Ordi nance on machine safety law Noise level at operator s ear 84 dB A in accordance with regulation...

Page 15: ...g to VDE 0879 Valve lash engine cold Intake 0 10 mm 0 15 mm Outlet 0 18 mm 0 23 mm Starter Recoil starter Fuel tank capacity 0 95 l Fuel Commercial petrol octane number min 85 RON refer to fuel recommendations Air filter Foamed filter element Carburetor Horizontal float Mix control screw in basic setting approx 1 turn open Top no load speed 3100 rpm Idling speed 1400 rpm Engine oil Multi grade oil...

Page 16: ...ding to VDE 0879 Valve lash engine cold Intake 0 10 mm 0 15 mm Outlet 0 18 mm 0 23 mm Starter Recoil starter Fuel tank capacity 1 5 l Fuel Commercial petrol octane number min 85 RON refer to fuel recommendations Air filter Dry filter element Carburetor Horizontal float Mix control screw in basic setting approx 1 turn open Top no load speed 3100 rpm Idling speed 1400 rpm Engine oil Multi grade oil ...

Page 17: ...and I High engine speed is harm ful to any engine and consid erably affects its longevity This applies especially for no load operation Any overspeed have the engine roar can result in immediate damage Cooling System The cooling system is fan cooled There fore keep the grille on the recoil starter and the cooling fins on the cylinder clean and free from sucked in plant trash Always ensure that idl...

Page 18: ... In an emergency move the le ver to position STOP to shut off the engine instantly PRIMER The engine type CLASSIC 35 is equipped with a PRIMER C 10 instead of a choke to inject fuel for cold starts Comfort Version Speed Control Lever Engine shut off switch The speed control lever A 3 on the steering handle has two functions it steplessy controls ground speed and shuts off the engine in an emergenc...

Page 19: ...ping during work Check the clutch play after the first op erating hour and readjust the play if nec essary see maintenance instructions I The clutch control levers are designed as dead stop Upon release the handles will auto matically go to position STOP to shut off the engine instantly WDo not tie the dead man s handles Transmission The grassland mower is equipped with one forward speed Forward s...

Page 20: ...emoving the wheels without tools Anti winding tubes 3 are fitted on both ends of the wheel shaft These prevent grass from winding around the shafts Removing grass that has wound around the shaft is easy simply remove the drive wheels without tools and slide off the tubes Engine Panel The Comfort engine version is equipped with a rear engine panel A 17 Remove this panel to inspect and serv ice the ...

Page 21: ...er bar to from the ma chine fit the knife guard A 13 and wear safety gloves l Ensure the driving stone 7 is fitted in the knife driver 5 and its hole is axi ally aligned with the knive driver s hole l Brush Bio lubricating grease on the driver pin 6 and the carrier pin 2 l Insert the driver pin 6 in the hole in the driving stone 7 and insert the car rier pin 2 in the hole 3 on the basic machine l ...

Page 22: ... Screw the oil dip stick all the way down l Remove the oil dip stick and read the oil level Ensure that the dip stick sits tight in the oil filler neck when the engine is run ning To avoid starting problems top up fuel before the first start up and after longer storage Before each start up l Check the engine oil level and top up oil if necessary do not add too much oil l Check whether the fuel tan...

Page 23: ...ition Engine warm l Move speed control lever A 3 to operating position midway between idling speed and full speed l The operator is behind the handle bar l Keep off harzardous area in particu lar children l Leave both clutch control levers A 1 and A 2 in off position l Pull the starter cord handle A 4 until you feel the starter clutch engage Then pull hard and fast to start the engine After the st...

Page 24: ...Move speed control lever A 3 to idling speed and let the engine run idling for a about 30 seconds l Move speed control lever all the way to STOP position l To stop the engine do not move the control lever to CHOKE position risk of fire W The speed control lever also serves as engine dead stop In an emergency move the le ver to position STOP to shut off the engine instantly ...

Page 25: ...ol lever to engage the mowing drive A 2 and move the speed control lever to the desired speed at the same time the knives start moving l Engage wheel drive Move the clutch control lever for wheel drive A 1 towards the handlebar the mower moves ahead and starts mowing After operation or in case of blockages l Release the clutch control lever A 1 The mower will stop but the knives con tinue running ...

Page 26: ...hecking and Adjusting Clutch Play For smooth clutch operation ensure that the play on each clutch control lever is at least 10mm Check the clutch play while the drives are disengaged If the clutch play needs readjustment adjust the cable setting screws Adjustment l Undo locking nut 2 l Adjust the setting screw 1 in such a way that the play on the clutch control lever is at least 10mm l Retighten t...

Page 27: ...in Drive Wet the drive chain 4 with chain oil once a year and after cleaning the mower with a pressure washer Bearing Bushes Apply a few drops of Bio slushing oil to the bearing bushes 1 3 once a year and after cleaning with a pressure washer For this purpose turn the mower over onto its left side and remove the bottom plate 5 Drive wheels l Inspect the tyre pressure at regular intervals In partic...

Page 28: ... nuts and bolts on the mowing drive and the cut ter bar especially on the knife driver Cleaning After each operation clean the cutter bar thoroughly with water Above all remove the dirt which has collected be tween knife blades For this purpose remove the knife After cleaning apply Bio lubricating oil or Bio lubricating grease to all gliding parts For longer storage spray the cutter bar with Bio s...

Page 29: ...ex nuts must turn easily If this is not the case oil them l Adjust the knife holder Adjusting the knife holders I On cutter bars equipped with 4 knife holders adjust the two middle holders first l Slightly tighten the hex nut 1 with 2 fingers while your other hand oscillates the knife 3 as indicated by the arrow l Place a slightly angled ring spanner at an angle of about 45 on the nut and oscillat...

Page 30: ...ter and approx 35 mm in length or a special grinding tool Grinding the knives is essential for a clean and smooth operation l Grinding is done using the front of the grinding pin only guiding it from the back of the knife to the tip of the blade l Blades must not heat in the process They are destroyed when they turn blue glowed out and soft l Do not round off the blade tips P l Do not grind the bl...

Page 31: ... below the bottom dip stick mark Refill engine oil see Specifications up to the top mark on the dip stick Change Engine Oil The first oil change is after 5 operat ing hours Subsequent oil change in tervals are after 50 operating hours or once a year depending on which pe riod is completed first At extreme strain and high temperatures change oil after 25 operating hours l Remove the drain and fille...

Page 32: ...n running wa ter rinse until the water stays clear l Squeeze the insert like a sponge wrap it in cloth and press it until it is dry l Soak the insert with some engine oil and press surplus oil out l Replace the insert in the filter pot to gether with the central piece l Attach the screw and tighten it Comfort Version Engine type Quantum XM45 l Remove the bolt and fold down the cover l Tap the filt...

Page 33: ... with a steel brush and wash it with a con ventional detergent l Exchange the spark plug at intervals of approx 100 operating hours l Exchanging spark plug Turn the new spark plug into cylinder head by hand Then continue with a spark plug wrench Turn wrench at 90 or a torque of 20 30 Nm l With spark plug or spark plug cable removed do not check the ignition for spark formation Only use approved te...

Page 34: ...own and valves and re new head gasket For this purpose contact your professional AGRIA workshop Carburetor Settings Small differences in fuel temperature height or strain may require slight ad justment of the carburetor Only let en gine run with air filter and air filter cap fitted To adjust the carburetor contact your AGRIA workshop Speed Control Devices for actuating engine speed must be adjuste...

Page 35: ...c with Bio lubricating grease and Bio slushing oil Cleaning After each cleaning washing with wa ter especially with pressure washer lubricate all lubrication points oil and let the mower run for a short time to press water out Apply grease generously to leave a grease ring around bearings to prevent water plant sap and dirt from penetrat ing Clean the engine only with a cloth Avoid spraying with a...

Page 36: ... with the recoil starter to keep the valves closed l Slowly crank the engine every 2 3 week spark plug connector is re moved Then set the piston to compres sion again W Warning Keep anti corrosive agent and stabilizer out of reach of children at all times Do not inhale vapours In case of sickness and vomiting see a doctor immediately In case of eye contact with liquids rinse eyes thoroughly c Driv...

Page 37: ... 690 36 Bio Slushing oil bottle 500ml 673 50 Fuel stabilizer bottle 125ml Please read and observe enclosed instructions Varnishes 181 03 Spray varnish birch green spray tin 400ml 712 98 Spray varnish red RAL 2002 spray tin 400ml 509 68 Spray varnish black spray tin 400ml Wear Parts 672 44 Air filter insert for Quantum XM45 engine 686 34 Spark plug RJ 19 LM 753 75 V belt for transmission 753 77 V b...

Page 38: ...f necessary adjust speed control 34 Loose ignition cable Fit connector tightly on spark plug Fix ignition cable retaining device Clogged fuel line or poor fuel Clean fuel line fill fresh fuel 33 Vent opening in fuel tank cap clogged Exchange fuel tank cap Water or dirt in fuel system Drain fuel and fill fresh fuel 33 Air filter clogged Clean air filter or exchange 32 Carburetor misadjusted Re adju...

Page 39: ...sened Tighten attachment bolts 35 vibration Mowing knife loosened warped or Immediately turn off engine incorrectly adjusted Check cutter bar carrier knife driver all bolts and nuts for tightness exchange damaged parts adjust knife guides 28 29 Uneven cut Dull mowing knives Re grind mowing knives 30 plant trash Knife guides Adjust knife guides 29 gets caught not properly adjusted between Knives no...

Page 40: ...r if required W 33 Clean spark plug adjust spark plug gap W 33 Exchange spark plug K 33 Check dead stop function K 34 Lubricate all gliding parts K K 35 Check free play of hand lever K 26 Oil drive chain K 27 Oil bearings on gear shaft wheel shaft clutch control lever K 27 Grease driver pin and carrier pin also each time you fit the cutter bar K K 28 Cutter bar check knife guides for play also eac...

Page 41: ...le responsibility that the product Grassland Mower Hopper Type 5000 to which this declaration refers corresponds to the standard fundamental safety and health requirements as stipulated in EC directive 89 392 EEC and EMC directive 89 336 EEC Möckmühl 10th February 1997 on behalf of Gregor Czaja Dipl Ing Thomas Ilchmann Head Qualitity Control Head Research and Development ...

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