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OPERATORS MANUAL

D18/50

Manufacturers of Britain’s Best Selling Range of Garden Tractors and Rider Mowers

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Page 1: ...OPERATORS MANUAL D18 50 Manufacturers of Britain s Best Selling Range of Garden Tractors and Rider Mowers Version 1 1 Garden Tractor TM D D I E S E L ...

Page 2: ...tation of blades rpm Engine Manufacturer Engine Type Mass Kg Max drawbar pull Kg at coupling hook Max vertical load Kg Max sound power level Vibration m s s hands Vibration m s s seat Type of cutting device Width of cutting device 11 93 3100rpm Yanmar Diesel 290 650 on level ground 25 105 Db A 3000rpm 2 05 0 53 Rotary 127cm CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity I the undersigned R...

Page 3: ...ng MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Check that all nuts bolts and screws are tight to be sure the equipment is in a safe working condition 2 Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 3 To reduce the risk of fire keep the engine silencer and battery compartment free of grass leaves petrol or excessive grease 4 Check the grass catcher frequently for wear and tear or deterioration 5 Replace w...

Page 4: ...r is pushed forward and up for high revs back and down for low Please note when in use the engine speed should be set to maximum revs HEADLIGHT SWITCH Switching the rocker switch turns ON the headlights The headlights will not operate when the ignition is OFF Turn the headlights OFF before starting or stopping WARNING LIGHTS fig 2 1 Situated above the PGC net emptying switch are three warning ligh...

Page 5: ...brake lever C The tractor will stop abruptly DIFFERENTIAL LOCK fig 3 The D18 50 is fitted with a differential lock for maximum traction on slopes and slippery ground The differential lock should only be used in situations where one wheel is slipping and the other is not In a situation when one wheel starts to slip and extra traction is required simply depress pedal D fig 3 and the differential wil...

Page 6: ...e switch UP to open and DOWN to close the net fig 3 SEAT ADJUSTMENT The seat on the D18 50 is adjustable forwards and rearwards to suit the operator Simply lift the seat latch at the front of the seat fig 2 and slide the seat forwards or backwards to suit Always ensure the seat is latched back into position before driving off A D E C B A Cutter On indicator flashes continuously when cutter is runn...

Page 7: ...to sharpen or replace them yourself New Countax blades are not expensive and it is good practice to ask your dealer to change them regularly REAR DISCHARGE DECK The Countax IBS Rear Discharge deck in contrast to the Mulch Deck finely cuts the grass and then ejects it rearwards where it is collected by the Powered Grass Collector This system offers the benefit of the striped lawn finish to your gar...

Page 8: ...ide and hose off accumulated cuttings This may be necessary routinely to prevent build up of cuttings particularly at the beginning of the season when the grass is lush and wet Thoroughly wash the underside of the cutter deck as regularly as possible ENGINE TO CUTTER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Follow this sequence 1 Pull the belt tension lever fig 6 forward 2 Lower the cutter deck to the lowest positi...

Page 9: ...ment is correct see page 11 CUT IS UNEVEN OR UNTIDY IN ONE OR MORE SECTORS Check That the cutter deck is levelled correctly front to back see page 10 That one or more of the blades are not worn or damaged if so call your dealer THE CUTTER SEEMS TO LOSE POWER AND THE BELT SLIPS AND OVERHEATS Check That the tensioner is correctly applied That the cutter belt tension is correct page 12 That the cutte...

Page 10: ...still uneven LEVELLING FRONT TO BACK You need two people for this operation one to lift the deck while the other removes or relocated the Trunnion 1 Ensure that all the anti scalp wheels are all adjusted in the same hole if not rectify fig 3 2 Lower the cutter deck to a position one above the lowest setting check levels with a ruler or tape 3 Now locate the front to back adjustment rod to the righ...

Page 11: ...f the cutter deck near the front nearside wheel 2 Before making adjustments loosen the two sets of nuts and bolts A and B securing the deck levelling bracket C using a 13mm spanner and 13mm socket 3 Then using a 13mm spanner loosen upper locknut D 4 Now adjust the height by using a ratchet or spanner to turn the Nyloc nut E clockwise up to raise the deck or anti clockwise down to lower it 5 When l...

Page 12: ...locate the Trunnion at the end of the belt tension rod lift the bonnet and look at the front nearside close to the exhaust 3 Remove the spring clip and washer holding the Trunnion in place on the deck tension cradle fig 2 and release the Trunnion so it can be turned 4 Both the Trunnion and the belt tension rod are threaded You increase belt tension by winding the Trunnion towards the end of the ro...

Page 13: ...ck the belt tension and adjust this if necessary this must be done before the sweeper is put into operation and with the sweeper on the ground With light finger pressure 2Kgs 4lbs there should be a total deflection of 19mm 3 4 at midway point between PTO pulley and the sweeper pulley If a spring balance is available a pressure of 4 5lbs 1 81 2 26Kgs is required for a deflection of 3 4 19mm If the ...

Page 14: ...o high or too low start at the highest setting and lower until it begins to collect 5 That there is not a build up of congealed grass on the leading edge on the brush guard 6 That the brush is not clogged 7 That the collector brush is not slipping if so Adjust tension see page 15 Or replace worn or damaged belt see page 15 8 That the collector net is not clogged If so wash or brush with a stiff ha...

Page 15: ... fine adjustment to get the right tension may only permit you to move one bolt this is OK but there should not be more than one hole difference from side to side 4 Replace the collector on the tractor and re check the belt tension CHECKING TENSIONING AND REPLACING SIDE DRIVE BELT fig 3 1 First remove collector from the tractor page 13 2 To remove the plastic cover remove the two nuts and bolts A u...

Page 16: ...u can now slide off the brush bosses which each hold three brushes Note their position on the brush stock fig 1 which must alternate when you return them 6 Slide out and replace individual brushes where necessary and then re assemble 7 When you replace the cover mouldings note that the holes to take the spindles are off centre and are located at the furthest end of the brush stock Note This edge s...

Page 17: ... sealant follow the instructions on the bottle If your tyres spin or lose grip check 1 Are the tyres inflated to the correct pressures check back page 2 Are you driving too fast for the conditions If so select a slower speed REMOVAL OF FRONT WHEEL 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Place chocks under all wheels that are to remain on the ground 3 Remove the hubcap 4 Use a 3 4 19mm socket spanner and ratch...

Page 18: ...lights and the Electromagnetic Blade Clutch If the problem is not a fuse and you cannot see any loose connections call your dealer ELECTROMAGNETIC BLADE CLUTCH If the blade clutch disengages without being switched off these are the possible causes You have got off the seat the safety switch will disengage the cutter The battery has lost charge and will not longer hold the clutch in operation Fuse ...

Page 19: ...of use then every 200 hours thereafter Drain the oil while it is still warm after running having allowed the engine to cool enough as to not scold Warm oil drains quicker and more cleanly than cold To change the oil follow this procedure Remove the drain plug and drain oil After draining oil tighten the drain plug securely Fill with fresh oil to the specified level Run the engine at no load for ab...

Page 20: ...to the lower level of the sub tank when engine is cold COOLING WATER REPLACEMENT CAUTION Change the cooling water when the engine is fully cold to prevent scalding Never open the radiator cap whilst the engine is hot this may result in scalding steam and a hot water blow out To change coolant follow this procedure Position a can to collect the waste fluid Turn the radiator cap anti clockwise for 9...

Page 21: ...00 hours 1 Remove the air cleaner cover and element 2 Blow the element with compressed air 7kg cm or below to remove dust 3 Clean inside the case any dust and dirt and install the element 4 Always ensure that seal is in place Always replace excessively used or damaged filter elements Part No 11840012520 BONNET AIR VENTS It is very important to regularly check and clean the side air vents located o...

Page 22: ...oil filter and dispose Fit new filter Check condition of O ring replace if required Lightly lubricate O ring and replace on cap Fit oil filter cap Fill with fresh oil to specified level Run the tractor with the transmission engaged for about 5 minutes and check the oil level again about 5 minutes later and top up if low TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL The transmission oil reservoir is located behind drawba...

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Page 24: ...mm 78 4mm D18 50 POWER TORQUE Diesel 13 8kw 18 5hp 3600 rpm 38NM 2800rpm Engine Lubricant 2 27 litres Recommended Recommended Tyre Pressure Front Wheels 0 8kgf 1 1kgf 12lb PSI 16lb PSI Rear Wheels 0 43kgf 0 7kgf 6lb PSI 16lb PSI Pressure recommended for maximum grip Forward Speeds 3600rpm Where load and engine output allow 0 12 mph PGC Capacity 380 litres Transmission Tuff Torq Heavy Duty Hydrosta...

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