EMAK efco Zephyr 72/13 H Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 35

- Frequently check the grass-catcher for traces of wear and
deterioration.
- The hydraulic fluid may cause serious injury in the event
of leakage under pressure; if this happens seek
immediate medical assistance. Never carry out
maintenance or repairs on the hydraulic circuit; such
operations should be performed by specialist and
suitably equipped personnel.
- Make sure that the cutter assembly stops when the blade
stop button is set to STOP.
- Never modify the machine in any way.
- Replace safety devices as soon as they become damaged or
broken. Replace worn blades.
- Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightened to guarantee safe
operating conditions.
7.2 Access To Mechanical Parts
Lift the engine cover (A, Fig.18) to access the engine and
mechanical parts below it.
To do so, proceed as follows:
- put the machine on level ground;
- remove the grass-catcher or stone-guard (optional);
- remove the access cap (B) and undo the fixing screw (C) with
a 15 mm spanner;
- lift the seat and extract the connector (E, Fig.6) of the
electrical cable, making sure to extract it from the spring (F);
- undo the fuel cap (A, Fig.9);
- grasp the rear part of the cover (grass-catcher side) and the
front part of the seat (steering wheel side) to lift the cover
itself.
When closing the cover:
- lower the cover until it engages squarely with the fixing
screw (C);
- fully tighten the fixing screw (C) and refit the access cap (B);
- screw on the fuel cap (A, Fig.9).
7.3 Routine Maintenance
The following list is to help you maintain your machine's safety
and performance. It shows the main maintenance and
lubrication operations and their frequency.
Machine
1. Check tight fixing and sharpness of blade (2)
2. Replace blade (2)
3. Check transmission belt (2)
4. Replace transmission belt (1) (2)
5. Check blade drive belt (2)
6. Replace blade drive belt (1) (2)
7. Check and adjust parking brake (2)
8. Check and adjust drive (2)
9. Check blade engagement and brake (2)
10. Check all fastening elements
11. General lubrication (3)
1) At the first signs of malfunction, contact your Dealer
immediately.
2) This operation must be carried out by your Dealer or an
Authorised Service Centre.
3) General lubrication should also be carried out whenever
the machine is to be left unused for a long period.
Engine (4)
Change engine oil (also see paragraph below) - Check and
clean air filter - Replace air filter - Check fuel filter - Replace fuel
filter -
Check and clean spark plug points - Replace spark plug
4) See the engine manual for the full list and frequency.
ENGINE
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ENGINE MANUAL.
Changing the engine oil (72/13 H)
Detach the engine oil discharge hose (A, Fig.19) and bend the
hose downward. Then unscrew the cap (B).
CAUTION: The oil discharge operation is easier to perform
if the oil is warm.
WARNING: Please dispose of used engine oil in a
manner that is compatible with the environment. Used
oil must be taken in a sealed container to your local
service centre for reclamation. Do not throw it in the
rubbish bin or pour it down a drain, on the ground or
into the water system.
Rear axle
To extend the working life of the transmission it is advisable to
have the transmission oil changed by an Authorised Service
Centre every 120 hours of duty.
Carburettor
WARNING: Do not modify the carburettor. This could
lead to violation of exhaust gas emission laws.
Battery
To ensure long life to the battery it is essential to keep it
carefully maintained.
The machine battery must always be charged:
- before using the machine for the first time after purchase;
- before leaving the machine for a prolonged period of disuse;
- before starting up the machine after a prolonged period of
disuse.
Carefully read and comply with the procedure for recharging
described in the Battery chapter on page 23. If the procedure
is not followed or the battery is not charged, irreparable
damage could be caused to the elements inside the battery.
A flat battery must be recharged as soon as possible.
25 hours Recharging must be done using the special maintenance
100 hours
battery charger supplied, which must be connected to the
25 hours corresponding red (+) and black (-) terminals on the battery.
For use follow the instructions given in the Battery charger
-- hours
25 hours chapter on page 23.
-- hours
25 hours Major servicing
25 hours It is advisable to have the machine inspected by a specialist
25 hours technician at an Authorised Service Centre at the end of each
25 hours season, if used intensively, or every two years in the case of
25 hours normal use.
7.4 Interventions On The Machine
Changing wheels
WARNING: Periodically check the condition and
pressure of the tyres; tyres that are in poor condition
or inflated to an incorrect pressure may affect the
machine's weight distribution.
Stop the machine on a flat surface and put blocks under a load-
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