Important - Grillo FD 280 Manuel D'utilisation

ATTENTION: Do not insert the cutting blades with the engine running at maximum revs. The engine has to run
at half speed. Insert the cutting blades at half speed and at some distance from the grass to be cut.

IMPORTANT

1) Adjust the travel speed in order to avoid overloading the deck when at work and cut with the engine at
maximum revs.
2) Always keep the blades sharp.
In case of wear, sharpen or replace them as required.
Press the speed selection pedal (fig. 5 n. 1) gently and start work (push the pedal to position A to travel forward,
or B to reverse). Lever (fig. 1 n° 7) is the parking brake; P (fig. 2) is the engaged position.
GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE USE
1. Check the condition of the ground before mowing. Make sure there are no stones, sticks or other objects.
2. When mowing, keep the engine at full revs and adjust the speed to suit the height of the grass. Take care
when you come to thick clumps of tall grass; slow down if necessary.
3. Sharpen the mower blades frequently; the cut will be better and the engine will be under less strain.
4. Engage the blades a few metres before you come to the grass for cutting.
5. Always keep the engine at full revs when mowing; if the engine slows down, decelerate for a moment to
allow the engine to recover r.p.m.
6. For best lawn appearance, alternate one longitudinal and one transverse cut, both at the same height.
7. If the duct tends to become clogged with grass, reduce the travel speed since it may be too high for the
lawn's condition. If the problem persist, probable cause are blunt blades, dented fin profiles, slack belt or
clogged grass catcher grille.
8. If the grass is very long, it is best to cut in two passes, the first with the blades at the highest level, perhaps
working on reduced width, and the second at the final height required.
9. Take great care when cutting close to bushes and low kerbs which might damage the edge of the back and
the blades.
10. When you finish work, engage the parking brake and always turn off the petrol tap (fig.7 ref. A).
MOWING POSITION
To adjust the cutting height use the lever (n° 6 fig. 1).
On rough or uneven ground, it is best to work with the deck in the highest position, to avoid knocks on the
blades.
SLOPING GROUND
If possible always travel up and down rather than across slopes. When turning, take care that the wheels on the
uphill side do not meet any obstacles (stones, logs, roots, etc.) which might make you lose control of the
machine. If the drive wheels tend to slip, adjust the cutting deck floating springs to increase the load on the drive
wheels and improve traction (fig. 8).
Always make an evaluation of the working conditions and take care on damp ground or wet grass since the
machine might slip. When going downhill, start off slowly and try not to drive over dry or cut grass because the
wheels lose grip.
Never use this machine on gradients of more than 15° (26%). If the wheels tend to slip, use the differential block
(fig. 1 n° 10).
GRASS CATCHER
The grass catcher is fitted with a sensor that automatically blocks the blade rotation when the grass catcher is
full. The catcher has than to be emptied; this operation can be carried out directly from the driving seat by using
the button (fig. 1 n°8): the hatch opens automatically. The grid inside the catcher must be kept clean in order for
the grass catcher to work properly and to prevent clogging (fig. 9).
IMPORTANT! The full grass catcher sensor can be regulated following this procedure: turn the sensor circular
plate in clockwise rotation or anti-clockwise rotation taking into consideration the kind of grass to cut (fig. 39).
FD280/ Translation of the original instructions
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