Putting The Machine Into Service; Instructions For Use - Grillo FD 280 Manuel D'utilisation

TYRES: front TURF wheels 18×9.50-8; rear TURF wheels 13×6.50 – 6.
INTERNAL STEERING RADIUS: Ø 35 cm.
LENGTH: 2380 mm – WIDTH: 1190 mm – HEIGHT: 1200 mm.
WEIGHT: 320 kg.
1) Check that the machine is complete and has not been damaged in transit.
2) Check the engine oil level.
3) Check the tyre pressure:
Front wheels 18×9.50 – 8 (0,8 BAR)
Rear wheels 13×6.50 – 6 (1,2 BAR)
4) Check the battery voltage; it must be at least 12 Volts. Charge the battery if necessary.
IMPORTANT!!! When fitting the battery, ensure that the poles are correctly connected. Never start the
engine if the battery is not connected.
5) Warning! The expansion tank of the hydrostatic transmission must be empty; the correct level is 12 mm
beneath the bottom of the expansion tank (fig. 14). No other procedures are required.
BATTERY - WARNING!
The gases released by the battery are explosive, keep it away from sparks or naked lights. Check the terminals
periodically and keep them greased with Vaseline.
RUNNING-IN – WARNING!!
Change the engine oil after the first 20 hours.
Check that there are no oil leaks or loose screws, especially the blade fixing screws.
Before starting the engine, always check that:
 the hydrostatic transmission cooling fins are clean;
 the engine cooling grids are clean;
 the engine oil is at the correct level: screw the tap to check the level (fig. 4);
 the speed selection pedal is not depressed (fig. 1 n. 1);
 the PTO switch is in the OFF position (fig.1 n. 2);
 the air filter is clean (fig. 3); to inspect the engine, lift the grass catcher;
 the cutting deck is clean (fig. 26).
Fill the fuel tank, using a funnel fitted with a very fine mesh filter (fig. 6).
Adjust the seat with the aid of the lever (fig. 1, no. 11).
STARTING THE PETROL ENGINE
Push the throttle to half-way (fig. 1 n. 4). If the engine is cold, activate the choke (fig. 1 n. 3). Turn the ignition
key on the dashboard (fig. 1 n. 5); once the engine has started release it, deactivate the choke and wait a few
minutes for the engine to warm up.
STARTING WORK
Rev up the engine and engage the PTO switch (fig. 1 n. 2). Adjust the cutting height using the lever (n° 6 fig.1).
FD280/ Translation of the original instructions

PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO SERVICE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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