Maintenance And Lubrication - Grillo FD13.09 Notice D'utilisation

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Check the load accelerator vanes for wear.
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Check that no foreign objects have clogged the accelerator impeller.
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Check the rotation of the duct inside the grass catcher.
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Check that the blades disengage automatically when the grass catcher is full; to do this, turn the ignition key, turn on the
panel without starting the engine, engage the PTO switch (fig. 1 no. 26) and touch the lever fitted on the duct sensor (fig. 10, ref.
A) by hand. The PTO should now disengage.
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Check the engine revs. (max. 3200 rpm empty).
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Always mow with the engine at maximum revs; if the engine revs drop, reduce the forward speed for a while, to allow the
engine to reach the right level again.
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Check that the blades are fitted properly.
18)
Check that the entry duct fits correctly and that it is aligned inside the loading accelerator.
19)
The mower FD13.09 is a hydrostatic machine and consequently it will absorb more power when cold, but after a few
minutes its efficiency will be at optimal. We inform you that the variable displacement pump and the hydrostatic motors are of
high quality and efficiency.
20)
CAUTION! Do not travel with the cutting deck raised. Only raise it to get over obstacles, mount on pavements or on kerbs.
It is compulsory to travel on public highways with a type-approved machine, fitted with a lighting system, a nameplate and with
the cutting deck raised.
MOWING POSITIONS
Use the button (fig. 1 n° 12 and fig. 12) to adjust the cutting height. When working on rough terrain, with bumps or humps, it is
best to use the deck in the highest cutting position to avoid impact with the blade. Attention! During the cut the deck lifting button
has to be in the «floating» position.
SLOPING GROUND
Steep ground should be tackled in an up-and-down movement, being very careful at direction changes that the wheels uphill do
not meet any obstacles (stones, branches, roots, etc.) which could cause loss of control over the machine. If the drive wheels
tend to slip when driving uphill, use the hydraulic control to slightly raise the deck so that more weight is exerted on the drive
wheels, therefore giving more traction. Evaluate the various conditions and be careful in the presence of damp ground and wet
grass because this could cause the mower to slide. When going downhill, start off at a slow speed and avoid driving over dry or
cut grass because the wheels could lose their grip. The differential lock (fig. 1 n° 25) is automatically engaged, for example: if
during a strong descent you want to reverse the direction of travel, to avoid the rear wheels skidding or when loading onto a
vehicle in reverse using ramps. Normally do not engage the differential lock button (fig. 1 n° 25). Do not run any risk, check the
ground carefully and if you do not feel safe, avoid strong slopes and do not exceed the speed-limits, which are imposed by your
country laws and written also in this manual (max. 18° or 32%).
SAFETY DEVICES
Always remember that the engine stops each time when:
- the operator gets up from the seat, if the parking brake has not been engaged and the blades have not been disengaged
before.
In addition, the engine will not start if:
- the PTO switch is engaged;
- if there is no one seated on the driving seat, unless the parking brake has been engaged and the blades have been
disengaged before;
- the forward and reverse pedals are not in the "stop" position;
the grass catcher is not completely lowered.
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Attention! When the parking brake is engaged, it is possible to leave the driving seat with the engine on, if the blades are
disengaged.
CAUTION!
- Before performing any cleaning, maintenance or repair operation always wear suitable clothing and working gloves.
- When the machine or part of it is lifted to carry out maintenance operations, always remember to use suitable fixing
tools such as holders and safety locks.
- When carrying out maintenance operations and/or when the machine is tilted without safety locks or supports, never
leave it unguarded in places where inexperienced people and children could have easy access to it.
- Protect the environment: carefully dispose of used oils and any other pollutant product!
- Proper maintenance and correct lubrication help to keep the machine fully efficient.
If you do the maintenance on the engine, keeping the grass catcher up, engage the two red painted security locks on the
hydraulic cylinders (fig. 13). Never work on the engine if you have not engaged the locks.
LUBRICATION
Never dispose of used oil, petrol or any other type of pollutant in the environment!
ENGINE
For the lubrication intervals follow the directions given in the engine manual . It is in any case necessary to change the oil and
the filter after the first 50 working hours and then every 250 hours. For the diesel engine use SAE 15W40 oil quantity 3,6
litres. When you change the engine oil, it is necessary to change also the oil filter (fig. 14, ref. B). To remove the engine oil,
unscrew the lid on the right side of the oil cup. Pour in the oil through the lid (fig. 33). The first precaution to be taken is that the
engine is maintained correctly with a clean air filter and the engine oil up to the level. Keep the engine compartment, the muffler
Translation of the original instructions

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