Grillo CLIMBER 7.13 Manuel D'utilisation page 12

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).
HOURMETER
The machine is equipped with the an hourmeter 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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