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Troubleshooting (Grass Collecting)
Grass Collection
If your Collector appears not to be picking up
satisfactorily, check the following:
✔
The PTO lever is engaged.
✔
That the PTO pulley beneath the seat is turning –
if not, call your dealer.
✔
That the Collector Belt is not reversed (if it is
correct, the brush revolves against the forward
direction of the tractor (Figure 40).
✔
That the Brush Height Adjustment Lever is not set
too high or too low.
✔
That there is not a build up of congealed grass on
the leading edge of the Brush Guard.
✔
That the Brush is not clogged.
✔
That the Collector Belt is not slipping, if it is then
adjust the tension or replace the worn or damaged
belt. See page 9.
✔
That the Collector Net is not clogged. If so, wash or
brush with a stiff hand brush.
✔
That the Brush is not damaged.
If you are still experiencing difficulties with collection
please contact your dealer.
Correct Brush Rotation
fig 40
Controls cont.
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
O
START
Cutting Height Lever
fig 13
fig 12
Cutter Control Switch
Freewheel Control - Hydrostatic (Fig 10)
The natural braking of hydrostatic transmission means
that it is not possible to easily push or freewheel the
tractor. To disengage, first make certain that the machine
is on a flat even surface. Release the Parking Brake by
either moving the handbrake lever forward ‘
D
’or
depressing pedal ‘
C
’. Locate the bypass valve, situated
alongside the rear right wheel. Disengage by pulling out
the lever. You will now be able to push the tractor at a
speed not exceeding 2 mph. Make sure you disengage
the Neutral Valve by pushing the lever back BEFORE
starting your tractor.
Differential Lock - V20/50 (Fig 11)
The V20/50 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 ‘
F
’(Figure 11) and the differential will lock
both wheels to drive at the same speed. As soon as the
differential lock is not required release the engage pedal.
Cutter On/Off Switch (Fig 12)
The cutter switch controls the electromagnetic blade
clutch. To switch the cutter on, push the switch and then
release it, this will engage the cutter deck. To stop the
cutter deck, push the switch again. Although the cutter
deck is automatically switched off when the engine is
stopped or when the operator gets off the seat, it is not
good practice to rely on these features, the cutter deck
should always be switched OFF as soon as you have
finished cutting and certainly BEFORE stopping the
engine or getting off the tractor. The cutter deck will only
work whilst the operator is sat on the seat. NOTE: As an
additional safety feature the headlights will flash whilst the
cutter deck is running unless the lights are turned on.
Cutting Height Lever (Fig 13)
The Cutter Height Lever is located at the right hand side
on the rear body. The height is simply adjusted by
pushing
DOWN
for a lower cut or pulling
UP
for a higher
cut. There are 10 possible cutting heights, which are
represented by numbers with 1 being LOW. We
recommend that positions 3 or 4 are used for mowing
lawns and 8 or 9 for very long grass and paddocks. When
mowing in wet conditions it is advisable to select a slightly
higher cutting position than would normally be used.
WARNING:
After using the freewheel
control, make sure it’s pushed back-in fully
- otherwise your tractor won’t drive!
WARNING:
Always have the deck running
before lowering and starting to cut.
F
Differential Lock
fig 11
V20/50 Only
NEVER
attempt to steer the tractor when
the diff-lock is engaged. Always ensure the
differential lock is released before
manoeuvring in closed area.
fig 10
By-pass Valve
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