Mountfield 4140H Mode D'emploi page 10

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The screw knobs (H) and the seat will
be damaged if tools are used.
The seat can be folded. If the machine is parked
outside when it is raining, fold the seat forward to
protect the seat cushion from getting wet.
The seat is locked. To fold the seat up or down, re-
lease the catch (S).
3.5 Steering wheel
See fig. 7. In order to minimise the axial play in the
steering column, the shim washers (D) and/or (E)
must be installed on the steering column between
the steering column jacket and the bracket as fol-
lows.
1. Install the steering column jacket on the steer-
ing column and secure by knocking in the ten-
sion pin (C) approximately 1/3 of its length.
2. Pull the steering column jacket and the steering
column up.
3. From the outside, check whether no washers,
the 0.5 mm washer, the 1.0 mm washer or both
washers can be inserted into the gap. The wash-
er/washers must not be forced in, as there must
be a little axial play.
4. Pull out the cotter pin and dismantle the steering
wheel jacket.
5. Install the washer/washers in accordance with
point 3 above.
6. Install the steering column jacket on the steer-
ing column and secure by knocking in the ten-
sion pin fully. Use a counterhold.
3.6 Towing hitch
See fig. 8. Screw the towing hitch (J) into the two
holes on the underside of the rear axle using screws
(L+K). Tighten the screws properly.
Tightening torque: 22 Nm.
3.7 Quick-release mountings
The quick-release mountings and installation in-
structions are supplied in a separate box.
Install the quick-release mountings on the front ax-
les of the machine.
3.8 Tyre pressure
Check the air pressure in the tyres. Correct air
pressure:
Front: 0.6 bar (9 psi)
Rear: 0.4 bar (6 psi)
3.9 Accessories
For the installation of accessories, see separate in-
stallation guide supplied with each accessory.
Note: The cutting deck is regarded as an accessory
here.
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4 DESCRIPTION
4.1 TRANSMISSION
The machine is rear wheel drive.
The rear axle is equipped with a hydrostatic trans-
mission with infinitely variable forward and re-
verse gear ratios.
The rear axle is also equipped with a differential to
facilitate turning.
Front mounted tools are driven by drive belts.
4.2 STEERING
The machine is articulated. This means that the
chassis is divided into a front and a rear section,
which can be turned in relation to each other.
The articulated steering means that the machine
can turn around trees and other obstacles with an
extremely small turning radius.
4.3 SAFETY SYSTEM
The machine is equipped with an electrical safety
system. The safety system interrupts certain activ-
ities that can entail a danger of incorrect manoeu-
vres.
For example, the engine can only be started if the
clutch-parking brake pedal is depressed.
The operation of the safety system must
always be checked every time before
use.
4.4 CONTROLS
4.4.1 Implement lifter, mechanical (9:A)
To switch between working position and transport
position:
1. Depress the pedal fully.
2. Release the pedal slowly.
4.4.2 Clutch-parking brake (9:B)
Never press the pedal while driving.
There is a risk of overheating in the
power transmission.
The pedal has the following
three positions:
• Released. The clutch is not activated. The park-
ing brake is not activated.
• Depressed halfway. Forward drive disengaged.
The parking brake is not activated.
• Fully depressed. Forward drive disengaged.
The parking brake is fully activated but not
locked. This position is also used as emergency
brake.