Preparation; Washing Position - Mountfield 85 Combi Mode D'emploi

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4.4 Composting/rear ejection
The deck can cut grass in two ways:
• Compost the grass into the lawn.
• Eject the grass behind the deck.
The deck is set for composting on delivery. In or-
der to eject the grass behind the deck, the plug in
fig. 15 must be removed.
Set the deck in cleaning or service position (see
5.2/5.3) in order to remove/install the plug.
5 MAINTENANCE

5.1 Preparation

All service and all maintenance must be carried out
on a stationary machine with the engine switched
off.
Prevent the machine from rolling by al-
ways applying the parking brake.
Stop the engine.
Prevent unintentional starting of the
engine by disconnecting the spark plug
cable from the spark plug and remov-
ing the ignition key.

5.2 Washing position

1. Activate the parking brake.
2. Set the implement lifter in transport position.
3. Set the highest cutting height.
4. Detach the rear section of the deck on the right
and left-hand side as follows:
A. Lift up the left-hand rear section of the
deck slightly to reduce the load from the
cotter pin.
B. Remove pins and washer. See fig. 2.
C. Remove the right-hand cotter pin and
washer in the same way.
5. Grip the front edge of the deck and lift up. Hook
on the chain so that the deck is pointing diago-
nally upwards. See fig. 16.
It is absolutely forbidden to start the
engine when the deck is in the washing
position.
Reset the deck according to 3.1.
5.3 Service position, 4WD 4000-se-
ries and 2000-series
1. Activate the parking brake.
2. Set the maximum cutting height.
3. See fig. 2. Detach the rear section of the deck on
the right and left-hand side as follows:
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A. Lift up the left-hand rear section of the
deck slightly to reduce the load from the
cotter pin.
B. Remove pins and washer.
C. Remove the right-hand cotter pin and
washer in the same way.
4. Remove the belt cover (6:H) by loosening the
screws 6:I.
5. Unhook the belt as follows.
4WD 4000-series:
Grip the belt tensioner's lever with your left
hand. Pull the lever and unhook with your right
hand. See fig. 7.
2000-series:
Unhook the belt idler from the belt. See fig. 9.
6. Loosen the belt guide screws (21, 22:K) a
couple of turns and work off the belt from the
cutting deck's pulley.
7. Force the belt off the deck's pulley.
8. Grip the front edge of the deck and lift up. Lift
until the deck is completely vertical and rest the
rear edge on the ground. See fig. 17.
Reset the deck according to 3.1.
5.4 Service position,
2WD 4000-series
1. Activate the parking brake.
2. Set the maximum cutting height.
3. See fig. 2. Detach the rear section of the deck on
the right and left-hand side as follows:
A. Lift up the left-hand rear section of the
deck slightly to reduce the load from the
cotter pin.
B. Remove pins and washer.
C. Remove the right-hand cotter pin and
washer in the same way.
4. Release the belt tension by unhooking the belt
idler from the belt. See fig. 9.
5. Force the belt off the machine's pulley.
6. Grip the front edge of the deck and lift up. Lift
until the deck is completely vertical and rest the
rear edge on the ground. See fig. 17.
Reset the deck according to 3.2.
5.5 Cleaning
The underside of the deck must be cleaned after
each use.
Set the deck in washing position.
Clean the underside of the deck carefully. Use wa-
ter and a brush.
When the surfaces are completely dry and clean,
touch up the paintwork. Use durable yellow paint
intended for metal outdoors.
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