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then set the fuel lever on the engine to the start position, right up to the stop point. Following this, definitively fix the jacketed end of the rod. Take care
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to prevent the rod from bending during the assembly phase. If the fuel lever fails to move freely, lubricate the rod with a few drops of oil and wait a
few minutes to allow the oil to penetrate the casing. Now operate the fuel lever again.
ASSEMBLY OF THE CUTTING BAR TO THE UNIT (Fig. 6)
the cutter bar and other accessories. The motor should be shut down and the machine horizontal. Insert the cutter bar pin (1) halfway into its seating
(2). Install the belt (3) in its pulley by moving the guide pin all the way to the end of its travel. Attach the springs to their hooks (5), then to the holes
(7). Replace the cowling (6) with its centering pin. Tighten home the nut with its washer on the cowling.
POSITIONING THE CUTTER BAR DRIVE BELT (Fig. 7)
and the attachment, set the register (2) so that the cutter bar will only begin to move when the control lever is over the halfway mark in its travel. Pull
the left operating lever (1): forward drive.
BELT-STRETCHER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 8)
halftravel; When lever is pulled to full extent (working position), the beltstretcher load spring (2) should extend by 6 to 8 mm approx. For above de-
scribed conditions be reached, action is to be taken on nut (1 ) set close to the belt stretcher control assembly.
CUTTER BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 10)
follows: - Unloose nut (1), shift sliding block (2) in desired position, tighten nut (1). Perform this step on both sliding blocks.
REGULATING THE KNIFE (Fig. 9)
means of screws (1) and their locknut. To check the results after each regulation, first remove the cowling and then turn pulley (2) slowly by hand and
check to make sure that the knife is moving easily.
MAINTENANCE
GEARBOX (Fig. 11)
checked by unscrewing the cap on the side of box. Check oil level every 60 hours of work.
CUTTER BAR TRANSMISSION (Fig. 12)
time after use.
MAINTENANCE OF THE CUTTER BAR
under the most stress. It is abvious, therefore, that it must be particularly carefully serviced and correctly adjusted. It is advisable to clean the cutting
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mechanism after each use. To do this the cutting edge must be removed so that the dirt which has collected between the blades and cutting bars can
be completely removed. Should the cutter bar not be in use for a longer period of time it should be sprayed with an anticorrosive agent. Although all
After changing knife or after a certain number of work hours, the knife guide should be regulated by
Air filter This should be carried out in accordance with the attached motor maintenance instructions.
Lube oil: SAE 80. The needed quantity for oil is about 0,18 lt. Check oil level before starting engine. Oil level should he
Two greasing points (1-2). Important! Clean and grease blade bar and all moving parts every
The motor mower has a coupling for quick and easy attachment of
To increase the tension on the cutter bar drive belt between the machine
Warning - Tyres should start rotating only when control lever is beyond
Having to mow on uneven soils, you must adjust the cutter bar height. Proceed as
The cutting mechanism is one ot those pieces of agricultural equipment, which is placed