Putting The Machine Into Service; Instructions For Use - Grillo FX27 ZERO TURNING Manuel D'utilisation

- Make sure the machine is complete and that it has not suffered any damage during transit.
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Check the oil level of: the engine (fig. 4, ref. A), the hydrostatic transmission (fig. 5, ref. A) and the
stabilizing device (fig. 6, ref. A)
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Check the tyre pressure: Front wheels 20×10.00-8 (1,2 bar in exercise) - Rear wheel 15×6.00-6 (1
bar in exercise)
- Check the battery voltage, it must not be less than 12.5 Volts; recharge if necessary.
BATTERY
Caution! The gases released by the battery are explosive, so keep it away from naked flames or sparks.
Check the level of the liquid at regular intervals and keep the terminals lubricated. Important:
- Do not invert the battery poles.
- Do not run the lawnmower without the battery, as it is equipped with a charge regulator.
- Be careful not to cause short circuits.
RUNNING IN – CAUTION!
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 8 hours of work. Use SAE 30 (API SJ), quantity 0,9 litres.
Check for oil leaks or loose screws, especially those that fix the blades and the wheels. Adjust the PTO
belts tension with the nut on the corresponding spring: the spring length has to be adjusted at 85 mm
(fig. 19, rif. A).
Before turning on the engine always check that:
- the engine cooling intake grilles are clean (fig. 7, rif A);
- the engine oil is up to the level (fig. 4, rif. A);
- the hydraulic oil is up to the level (fig. 5, rif. A);
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the feed levers (fig. 1, n°1) are in the stop position;
the PTO engagement push button is in the neutral position (fig. 1, n°2);
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the cutting deck removal switch is in the "floating" position (switch light is OFF) (fig. 17, ref. D);
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- the air filter is clean (fig. 4, ref. D);
- the cutting deck is clean.
Fill the fuel tanks (fig. 7, ref. C) with fuel (petrol) using a funnel fitted with a very fine mesh filter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Insert the ignition key (fig. 1, n°3) and turn it until the engine oil indicator light is on. Push the throttle
lever to the end in order to automatically start the STARTER (fig.1, n. 6). As soon as the engine starts,
release the key and bring the throttle lever back to reach again the engine max. revs. To switch the
engine off turn the key to the "STOP" position.
SEAT SUSPENSION AND SEAT TILTING ADJUSTMENT
Use the plastic knob (fig. 8, ref. B) to adjust the seat suspension, turn it clockwise or anticlockwise to
make the suspension harder or softer. The seat is tilted pushing the lever behind the seat (fig. 24, ref. A).
If the seat is tilted while the engine is still running, a safety micro-switch (fig. 25) will immediately switch
off the engine.
STARTING WORK
1) Adjust the cutting height using the switch on the dashboard (fig. 1, n°4).
2) Adjust the seat (fig. 1, n°14) and the levers positions (fig.1, n°7).
3) Accelerate the engine half-way (fig. 1, n°6). Do not engage the blades with the engine at
maximum speed. Move the steering levers from the rest to the work position; in this way, the parking
brake will disengage and the machine can move. Now it is possible to engage the PTO by lifting the
appropriate switch (fig. 1, n°2). Always engage the blades some metres before getting into the grass
to cut, so to make sure the cutting deck get cleaned.
4) Bring the engine to its full speed.
5) Gently operate the steering levers (fig. 1, n°1) and start work.
6) REAR DISCHARGE mode: disengage the PTO (fig. 1, n. 2) and set the drive levers into the parking brake
position (fig. 1, n. 1). Unlock the appropriate lever (fig. 8, ref. A) by moving it outwardly and place it into the
lower-horizontal position. Then lock the lever again by moving it inwardly.
7) MULCHING mode: disengage the PTO (fig. 1, n. 2) and set the drive levers into the parking brake position
FX27 / Translation of the original instructions

PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO SERVICE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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