Putting The Machine Into Service; Instructions For Use - Grillo FD450 Manuel D'utilisation

1) Check that the machine is complete and has not been damaged in transit.
2) Check the engine oil level, use (SAE30).
3) Check the tyre pressure:
Front wheels 20×10.0 – 8 (1 BAR)
Rear wheels 15×6.0 – 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! In the hydrostatic transmission the level indicator is located on the side of the tank
(fig.14, ref. A). Use an engine oil 20W50.
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 working hours, use SAE30. Change the oil in the
hydrostatic axle after the first 50 hours. Check that there are no oil leaks or loose screws,
especially the blade fixing screws. IMPORTANT: the central screw of the right blade has a left-
hand thread.
Before starting the engine, always check that:
 the hydrostatic transmission cooling fins are clean (fig. 18).
 the engine cooling grids are clean (fig.13, A).
 the engine oil is at the correct level: screw the cap to check the level (fig.13, B)
 the speed selection pedal is not depressed (fig.1, n.1);
 the PTO switch is OFF (fig.2 n. 3);
 the air filter is clean (fig. 6, A).
 to inspect the engine, lift the grass catcher and insert the red safety devices on the hydraulic
cylinders (fig. 40, A).
 To release the safety devices, press the button (fig.39, A) and hook them on the chrome cylinder
rod. The safety devices will hold their position thanks to a magnet.
 the cutting deck is clean (fig. 26).
 the grid inside the grass-catcher is clean (fig. 7, B).
 Fill the fuel tank, using a funnel fitted with a very fine mesh filter (fig. 5, n.14).
 Adjust the seat with the aid of the lever (fig.3, no.10).
STARTING THE PETROL ENGINE
Push the throttle to half-way (fig.3, n.8). If the engine is cold, activate the choke (fig.3, n.9). Turn
the ignition key on the dashboard (fig. 4, n. 15). Once the engine has started, release it, deactivate
the choke and wait a few minutes for the engine to warm up.
STARTING WORK
Speed up the engine by pushing the throttle half-way (fig. 3, n. 8), then engage the PTO switch (fig.
2, n.3). Adjust the cutting height using the button (fig.2 n.4). The button (fig. 5, n. 11) is used to
raise the mower deck. During work the mower deck must be set in the floating position ("FLOAT").
CAUTION: Do not engage the cutting blades with the engine running at maximum r.p.m, engage
them only at half speed and outside the area to be cut.
FD450/ Translation of the original instructions

PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO SERVICE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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