Grillo CLIMBER 7.15 Manuel D'utilisation page 11

STARTING UP THE ENGINE
– Push the throttle half way in (no. 5, fig. 3)
– If the engine is cold, use the choke (no. 6, fig. 3). Turn the ignition key (no. 1, fig. 1).
– Once the engine has started, turn off the choke and wait for a few minutes to allow the engine to warm up.
N.B. When travelling with the mower from one place to another, you are advised to keep the cutting deck at the maximum
height setting.
SWITCHING ON THE HEADLAMP
To switch on the headlamp, put the ignition key in the second position (fig. 18, position A).
IMPORTANT
It is necessary to switch on the headlamp once the engine has started up to avoid battery discharge.
STARTING WORK
– Choose the desired cutting height by means of the lever (fig. 2, n. 8). Set the throttle lever on the PTO symbol. Suitably
accelerate the engine and engage the PTO lever using the switch on the dashboard (fig.1, no. 6). Gently operate the
forward travel lever (no. 2, fig. 3) and start work. To stop, return the forward travel lever to the stop position.
– The lever (no. 2, fig. 3) is also used to reverse. When it is moved back, the machine moves backwards; always operate it
gently.
FRONT BRAKE
The front brake (4, fig. 1) must be used only as emergency brake, sloping down in order to avoid the machine sliding. If you
use it together with the differential lock, the machine is steadier, above all in slope conditions. In normal conditions, to slow
down and brake you need only to use the feed lever.
In order to adjust the cables you have to operate on the adjusters (fig. 26).
PARKING BRAKE
To engage the parking brake lift the loop up (fig. 3, n. 5) and hook the lever. To adjust the parking brake use the register (fig.
5).
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
The differential locking pedal is the one indicated in fig. 1 no. 5. Press the differential locking pedal in case of driving-wheels
skidding. It is advisable to use the locking also sloping down and in steep slant to keep both the driving-wheels in adhesion.
Attention! Do not use the differential locking when bending. In case of disengagement, keep lubricate with grease the
coupling and the drive-chains (fig. 27).
HOUR-METER
The machine is equipped with the an hour-meter with three different functions:
1) It always shows the no. of hours worked, even when the key is not inserted.
2) It displays the no. of hours to the next engine oil change (OIL CHANGE IN...HS). The first oil change must be carried out
after the first 20 working hours than every 100 working hours. The indicator "OIL CHANGE" flashes automatically when it is
necessary to change the oil.
3) It displays the no. of hours to the next lubrication (LUBE IN...HS). Lubrication must be carried out every 50 working
hours. The indicator "LUBE" flashes automatically when lubrication must be carried out.
By pushing the white button you can choose the function to be displayed on the hour meter (fig. 1, no. 2).
USEFUL RULES FOR EFFICIENT USE
1) Never strain the engine: when fumes are emitted from the exhaust it means that it is being strained. Slow down.
2) Do not leave the machine out in the rain.
3) Frequently sharpen the mower blades: the cut will be better and the engine will not be strained as much.
4) Check the land before mowing to make sure that there are no stones, sticks or foreign bodies.
5) Keep the engine at peak rpm during mowing, adjust the speed according to the height of the grass.
6) Keep the grilles above the engine and the cooling fins of the hydraulic motor (fig. 4 – 5) clean.
CUTTING POSITIONS
The cutting position is adjusted using the lever (n. 8 fig. 2).
The deck can be set in 4 different cutting positions from 35 to 80 mm and one travel position in which the blade disengages
automatically.
In case of uneven ground, humps or dips, the deck should be kept in the highest cutting position to prevent knocks by the
blade.
SLOPING GROUND
If possible, steep slopes must be mown in the up/down direction, taking great care when turning that the wheels upstream
do not strike obstacles (stones, branches, roots, etc.) which might cause the machine to overturn, or lead to loss of control.
Assess the conditions and take care if the ground and grass are damp since the machine might slip. Downhill, set off at low
speed and do not pass over dry or cut grass since the wheels lose grip; please remember that if you engage the differential
lock and eventually the front emergency brake (4, fig. 1) the machine is steadier.
Climber Series 7/ Translation of the original instructions
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