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

ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton 16 HP, OHV two cylinders, petrol, 4 stroke, with oil pump
STARTER: electric with 12 V battery.
GEARBOX: hydrostatic transmission with differential.
SPEED: 0-9,5 km/h with pedal control.
CUTTING DECK: frontal, 3 blades, total width 1190 mm.
CUTTING WIDTH: 1130 mm.
DRIVING SYSTEM: steering-wheel with pedal-controlled forward and reverse travel.
CUTTING HEIGHT: 7 settings, from 30 to 90 mm.
DRIVING SEAT: adjustable with lever, spring-mounted.
TYRES: front: 18 x 8.50-8; rear: 13 x 6.50 - 6.
FUEL TANK: 8 lt, fuel low warning at 1,5 lt.
PARKING BRAKE: disc type.
INTERNAL STEERING DIAMETER: Ø mm 320.
LENGTH: 2380 mm - WIDTH: 1190 mm - HEIGHT: 1130 mm.
HOURLY MOWING CAPACITY: 6000 m
GRASS CATCHER: 280 lt.
GRASS CATCHER DISCHARGE: electric
WEIGHT: 270 kg.

PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO SERVICE

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 x 9.50 - 8 (0.8 BAR)
Rear wheels 13 x 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 be-
neath the bottom of the expansion tank, fig. 14. No 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 5 hours' operation.
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 breather vents are unobstructed;
• the engine oil is at the correct level (fig. 4): the check must be done, screwing the plug;
• 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.
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 n. 11.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2 /h. (indicative).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE