Putting The Machine Into Service; Instructions For Use; Starting The Engine; Seat Adjustment - Grillo FD900 4WD Manuel D'utilisation

- Make sure the machine is complete and that it has not been damaged during transport.
Check the levels of the engine oil (fig. 3) and hydrostatic transmission (fig. 4).
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- Check the tyre pressures:
Front wheels 23×10.50 – 12 (1.4 bar)
Rear wheels 18×7.50 – 8 (1.4 bar)
- Check the battery voltage, it must not be inferior to 12.5 Volts; recharge if necessary. To get access to the
battery remove the knob of the throttle lever (fig. 5), loosen the dashboard fixing screws and remove the
dashboard. Do not start the machine if the battery is not properly connected or damages to the charge regulator
and to the electronic control modules may occur.
- If a dry battery has been supplied with separate acid, to put the machine into service proceed as follows:
1) pour in the acid and wait 2 hours;
2) charge the battery with a charger set to 12 Volts on a slow charge for 2 hours.
Caution: If this procedure is not followed, acid may leak out of the battery during work and damages to the
battery may occur.
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 greased.
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 any short circuits.
RUNNING IN – CAUTION!!
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 50 working hours. Check for oil leaks or loose screws, especially those
fixing the blades and the wheels. Adjust the tension on the PTO belts via the nuts placed on the spring: the spring
has to be adjusted at the length indicated by the red arrow (fig. 6). Adjust the cutting deck belt tension via the nut
placed on the spring: the spring has to be adjusted at the length indicated by the red arrow (fig. 7).
Before switching the engine on always check that:
- the radiator coolant liquid is up to the level (fig. 8);
- the engine cooling intake grid is clear (fig. 9);
- the engine oil is up to the level (fig. 3);
- the hydraulic oil is up to the level (fig. 4);
- both the forward and reverse pedals (fig. 1 n° 1 e n°2) are in the "stop" position;
- the PTO button is in the neutral position (fig. 1 n°26);
the air filter is clean (fig. 10);
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- the grid inside the grass catcher is clean (fig. 11); to remove it, remove the grass catcher door safety lock pin
(fig. 12) and use the lever (fig. 11);
- the cutting deck and the load chutes are thoroughly cleaned and properly mounted.
Fill the fuel tank with diesel using a funnel fitted with a very fine mesh filter (fig. 1, n°13).

STARTING THE ENGINE

Insert the ignition key (fig. 1 n° 4) and turn it to warm-up the glow plugs. When the plug light goes out (after
approximately 3 seconds), turn the key again and release it as soon as the engine starts. To switch off the engine
turn the key to the "0" position.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

The seat can be adjusted at several different positions. Position the seat where you have the best control of the
machine and are most comfortable. To adjust the seat forward/backwards, pull the lever located on the right side
upwards, then move the seat. To adjust the seat suspension pull the seat suspension lever out, the one which is
located downward in the middle. While sitting, carry out the adjustment following the instructions below (fig.1, n°17) :
- for firmer suspension, pull the seat-suspension lever up as many times as necessary.
- for softer suspension, push the seat-suspension lever down as many times as necessary.
Once the seat-suspension has been adjusted, push the lever back in.
To tilt the back of the seat, pull the lever upward.
Translation of the original instructions

PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO SERVICE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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