Agria Sitting Bull 4700 User manual

Operating Instructions
for
Ride-on Brushcutter
Type 4700 Sitting Bull
Operating Instructions No. 998 780-C 01.06
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Before commissioning the machine, read operating
instructions and observe warnings and safety instructions.
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- 4700 331
- 4700 531 Diesel
- 4700 541 Diesel Kommunal

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Please complete:
MachineTypeNo.:.......................
ID/Machine No.:
...................................................
EngineType:................................
EngineNo.:..................................
DateofPurchase:........................
For name plate, refer to
page 3/fig. A/25
For engine type and number, refer
to page 50/fig. B/3
Please state these data when
ordering spare parts to avoid wrong
deliveries.
Only use original agria spare
parts!
Specifications, figures and
dimensions stated in these
instructions are not binding. No
claimscanbederivedfromthem.We
reserve the right for improvements
without changing these instructions.
This delivery comprises:
l Operating instructions agria
l Operating instructions Engine
l Ride-on Brushcutter
Symbols
Warning – danger
Important Information
Choke
Engine
Engine Start
Engine Stop
Engine speed
Engine oil level
Transmission oil
Fuel
Fuel filter
Forward
Reverse
Fast
Slow
Engage cutter element
Disengage cutter element
Differential lock
Park brake
Closed (locked)
Open (Unlocked)
Tyre air pressure
infinitely linear
è- Serviceç
= contact your agria-workshop
Lifting point, fixing point for
recovery, tieing up, towing
away
Liftingpointorcentral support
All-round marker lamp
Symbols, Name Plate

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Designation of Parts
20
21
27
22
23
24 25 26 28
31
29
30
Fig. A
3
5
6
4
1
2
8910
7
11
12
13
14
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Fig. A:
1Steering wheel
2Guard bow
3 Working hours counter
4Choke (only version petrol engine)
5Speed Adjusting Lever
6Start switch
7Cooling air screen
8Mower-cutter element
9Chain curtain, cutter gear
10 Chain curtain, front axle
11 Fuel level indicator
12 Switch for all-round marker lamp (only version 4700 541)
13 All-round marker lamp (only version 4700 541)
14 Working headlight (only version 4700 541)
15 Rear view mirror (only version 4700 541)
20 Coasting operation (Bypass)
21 Engine
22 Driver's seat
23 Drive Pedal reverse
24 Drive Pedal forward
25 Nameplate, vehicle identification-no.
26 Adjust cutting height
27 Differential lock
28 Cutting gear switch
29 Engine cover
30 Battery
31 Fuel tank inlet
Designation of Parts

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Index
3
5
6
2
1
4
Recommendations
Fuel ............................................ 6
Maintenance and Repair ........... 6
Designation of Parts
....................................... 3, 50
1. Safety Instructions....7-12
2. Specifications
Dimensions .............................. 12
Machine ................................... 14
Vibration Acceleration Value.... 14
Petrol Engine ........................... 15
Diesel Engine........................... 16
Noise Levels ...................... 15, 16
Operation on Slopes................ 15
3. Devices and Operating
Elements
Engine...................................... 17
Safety Circuit ........................... 18
Start Switch ............................. 18
Warning Signal ........................ 18
Speed Adjusting Lever............. 19
Choke....................................... 19
Driving Control ......................... 19
Park Brake............................... 19
Coasting Operation.................. 20
Differential Lock....................... 21
Cutting Height Adjustment....... 21
Cutter Switching ...................... 21
Driver's Seat Adjustment ......... 22
Guard bow............................... 22
Drive-Wheels ........................... 22
Engine Cover ........................... 22
Fixing/Jacking Points ............... 23
Battery..................................... 23
4. Commissioning and
Operation
Commissioning the Machine ... 24
Starting the Engine ........... 25 - 26
Driving...................................... 27
Mowing..................................... 27
Danger Zone............................ 28
Working on Slopes................... 28
Switching off the Engine .......... 29
5. Maintenance
Engine Oil .......................... 30, 31
Engine Oil Filter ................. 30, 31
Air Filter (Diesel engine) .......... 31
Cooling System........................ 32
Battery, Fuse............................ 33
Hydrostat Gear ....................... 34
Angle Gear............................... 34
Hydrostat Cooling Fan ............. 34
Steering, Front Axle ................. 35
Blade Shaft .............................. 35
Drive-wheels ............................ 36
Park Brake............................... 36
Safety Circuit ........................... 36
Engine Shut-off Switch ............ 36
V-Belt ....................................... 37
Chain Guard ............................ 39
Driving Chains ......................... 38
Flail Knives............................... 39
General Maintenance, Cleaning . 40
Storage .................................... 41
Varnishes, Wear Parts...... 42
Electrical Wiring ............... 43
6.Troubleshooting.....44 - 45
Lubrication Chart............. 46
Maintenance Schedule .... 47
Inspection and Maintenance
Chart.................................. 48
Conformity Declaration ... 51
Note fold-out pages!
Fig. A ................................... 3
Fig. B (Engine) .................. 50

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Recommendations
Maintenance and
Repair
The trained mechanics of your agria
workshopcarryout expert maintenance
and repair.
You should only carry out major
maintenance work and repairs on your
own, if you have the proper tools and
knowledge of machines and internal
combustion engines.
Donothammer against theflywheelwith
a hard object or metal tools as it might
crack and shatter in operation causing
injuries and damage.Only use suitable
tools for pulling the flywheel.
Fuel
Petrol Engine
This petrol engine runs smoothly on
commercial unleaded regular petrol.
Do not add oil to petrol.
If, for environmental reasons, you use
unleaded petrol, make sure the fuel is
drained completely when shutting down
the engine for more than 30 days.This
is to prevent resin residues from
depositing in the carburetor, fuel filter,
and tank. Or add a fuel stabilizer.
For further instructions refer to „Engine
Preservation“.
Diesel Engine
ThisDieselengineruns on conventional
Diesel fuel of a min.cetane rating of 45.
Do not use Diesel fuel oil substitutes,
they may be harmful to the fuel system.
Fuel should be free of water or dust.
Winter operation:
To ensure reliable winter operation use
“winter diesel fuel”, to be purchased at
filling stations.
At outside temperatures of below -
15°C , take the following additional pre-
cautions:
add commercial flow conditioners
or
add paraffine oil to depress diesel pour-
point:
Paraffine winter summer
oil: diesel diesel
fuel fuel
pour-point
50% app.-31°C app.-25°C
30% app.-26°C app.-15°C
10% app.-20°C app.- 9°C
As a last resort,youcanaddup to 30%
of regular petrol to avoid paraffine de-
posits.However, this has negative ef-
fects on consumption rate and perfor-
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Before starting the engine, read the
operating instructions and note:
Warning
This symbol marks all paragraphs in
theseoperatinginstructionswhichaffect
your safety.Pass all safety instructions
to other users and operators.
Due Use
Theride-onbrushcutteragriaSitting Bull
has been designed for mowing use in
farming and forestry as well as grass
maintenance (due use).
Anyothertypeof operationisconsidered
undue.The manufacturerisnotliablefor
any damage resulting from undue use,
forwhichthe risklieswith the useralone.
Due use includes compliance with
manufacturer’s instructions on
operation, maintenance and repair.
Any unauthorized changes to the tool
carrier render manufacturer liability null
and void.
1. Safety Instructions
General Instructions on
Safety and Accident
Prevention
Basic Rule:
The standard accident prevention
regulations must be adhered to, as well
as all other generally accepted rules
governing operational safety,
occupational health and road traffic
regulations.
For drives on public roads, the latest
traffic code applies.
Accordingly, check the tool carrier for
road and operational safety each time
you take up operation.
Onlypersonsfamiliarwith the toolcarrier
and instructed on the hazards of
operation are allowed to use, maintain
and repair the tool carrier.
Young persons of 16 years or younger
may not operate the tool carrier!
Only work in good light and visibility.
Operator’sclothes should fittightly.Avoid
wearing loosely fitting clothes. Wear
solid shoes.
Note the warning and instruction signs
on the tool carrier for safe operation.
Compliance is for your own safety.
When transporting the tool carrier on
vehicles or trailers outside the area to
be cultivated, ensure that the engine is
shut off.
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Careful with rotating tools – keep at a
safe distance!
Due to its centrifugal mass, the mowing
knife can follow up.During that time, do
notstaytooclosetothemowerhousing.
Only when the mowing knife is
completelystandingstillandtheignition
key has been withdrawn, works on the
ride-on brushcutter are permitted.
Foreign powered parts shear and
squeeze!
Riding on the machine during operation
is not permitted.
Match operating speed to conditions.
Donotchange settings ofgovernor.High
engine speed increases risk of
accidents.
Working Area and Danger
Zone
The user is liable to third parties wor-
king within the ride-on brushcutter’s
working range.
Staying in the danger zone is not per-
mitted.
If the operator should notice that a per-
son or animal is staying within this area,
the machine must be shut down without
delay and must not be operated again
before the area is free again.
Check the immediate surroundings of
the machine before you start it. Watch
out for children and animals.
Before you start work, clear the area
from any foreign object. During opera-
tion,alwayswatchoutfor further objects
and remove them in time.
Foroperation in enclosed areas, ensure
that a safety distance is kept to enclo-
sures to prevent damage to tools.
Becarefulwhen mowing;ensurethat the
mowingknives does notseizeobstacles
suchasborder stones,enclosures,roots
etc.
Operation and
Safety Devices
BeforeYou Start the Engine
Become familiar with the devices and
operating elements and their functions.
Above all, learn how to shut off the en-
ginequicklyand safelyinanemergency
situation.
Ensure that all protective devices are
mounted and positioned to provide pro-
tection.
Starting the engine
Donotstart engine in closed rooms.The
carbon monoxide contained in the
exhaust fume is extremely toxic when
inhaled!
Before you start the engine set all operat-
ing elements to neutral or idling position.
Be careful upon starting and during
mowing; do not come directly close
tothecutting section with your hands
or feet.
Whenstarting,it is notpermitted to bring
the ride-on brushcutter into an upright
position or to tilt it.
Only start the engine from the driving
position.The engine may not be started
by short-circuiting the electrical
connections in the starter, as the
machinecould otherwise immediatelybe
set in motion.
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Do not use assist-starting liquids when
using electrical assist-starting devices
(jumper cable). Danger of explosion.
Operation
Neverleavethe operator’spositionwhile
the ride-on brushcutter is at work.
Thecarrying of additional persons is not
allowed.
If clogging occurs in the cutting section,
shutofftheengine,withdrawtheignition
key and clean the cutting section with
an appropriate tool.
In case of damage to the ride-on
brushcutter, immediately shut off the
engine and have it repaired.
Should the machine start to vibrate in
an unusually strong manner, an
immediate inspection is necessary.
If steering causes problems, immedia-
tely bring the ride-on brushcutter to a
haltand shut it off.Havethemalfunction
eliminated without delay.
Driving speed must always be adjusted
tosuitthesurroundingconditions.When
driving uphill or downhill and driving
across a slope avoid sudden turns.
When driving in curves switch off the
differential lock.
If possible, always work across the
slope.
Pay careful attention to hills, dips and
other unforeseen dangers.
Stop the cutting tools before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
Never operate machines with damaged
or unfitted safety protection gear.
End of Operation
Never leave the ride-on brushcutter
unattended with the engine running.
Beforeyouleavethe ride-on brushcutter,
shut off the engine, close the fuel cocks
and secure against rolling away.
Beforeyouleavethe ride-on brushcutter
fully lower the cutting tools.
Secure ride-on brushcutter against
unauthorized use, remove the ignition
key.
Mowing Equipment
Incasesof improper operationthesharp
blades of the flail knives pose a
considerable danger of injury. Wear
protective gloves when working on the
flail knives.
When changing the flail knives ensure
thatthescrewingmovementleads away
from the blade edges.
Protectiveglasses and protectivegloves
must be worn when sharpening the flail
knives.
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Maintenance
Never carry out any maintenance or
cleaning with the engine running.
After switching off the drive, the ride-on
brushcutter may continue to coast due
to its centrifugal mass.Do not go too
near to the ride-on brushcutter during
this time.Only when it has come to a
complete standstill can it be worked
upon.
Before you work on the engine, always
remove ignition key.
Check regularly and, if necessary,
replace all protecting devices and tools
subject to wear and tear.
Replace damaged cutting tools.
Observe maintenance intervals of the
flail knives.
Always wear safety gloves and use pro-
per tools when exchanging the cutter
sections.
Repair work, such as welding, grinding,
drilling etc., is not allowed to be carried
outonload-bearing,safety-criticalparts.
Keep ride-on brushcutter clean to avoid
risk of fire.
Check nuts and bolts regularly for tight
fit and re-tighten, if necessary.
Ensure that you re-install all safety and
protective devices and adjust them
properly after maintenance and
cleaning.
Only use original agria spare parts.All
other commercial spare parts must
correspond to quality and technical
requirements specified by agria.
Storage
It is not allowed to store the ride-on
brushcutter in rooms with open heating.
Never park the ride-on brushcutter in
closed rooms with fuel left in tank. Fuel
vapours are hazardous.
Engine,Fuel, and Oil
Neverlet the engineruninclosedrooms.
Extreme danger of intoxication! For the
same reason, also replace damaged
exhaust pipe immediately.
Be careful when handling fuel. Great
danger of fire! Never refill fuel close to
open fire, inflammable sparks or hot
engine parts.Do not refill fuel in closed
rooms.Do not smoke when refilling!
Refill only with the engine shut off and
cooled down.
Do not spill any fuel, use a proper filling
device (e.g. funnel).
In case of fuel-spillage, pull the ride-on
brushcutter away from the spillage
before you start the engine.
Make sure fuel is of specified quality.
Store fuel in approved cans only.
Liquidsleakingunder high pressure,e.g.
fuel, can penetrate the skin and cause
severe injuries.Immediately see a
doctor.
Store anti-corrosive agents and
stabilizingliquids out ofreachof children.
If sickness and vomiting occur, see a
doctor.If fuel has contacted eyes, rinse
them thoroughly, avoid inhaling of
vapours.
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