Agria 8200-V4 User manual

Beforecommissioningthemachine,readoperatinginstructions
andobservewarningsandsafetyinstructions.
Operating Instructions No. 998 748 09.98
4190
40 cm
Operating Instructions
for agria
®
Verticutter 8200-V4
&
Horticultural Machinery

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Symbols, Name Plate
Symbols
Warning–Danger
Importantinformation
Fuel
Choke
Fast
Slow
Knife shaft drive
Please complete:
MachineTypeNo. .......................
ID/MachineNo.
...................................................
EngineType: ...............................
EngineNo. ..................................
Dateof Purchase: .......................
For nameplate,refer to p3/fig.A/2.
For engine type and number, refer to
p3/fig.B/6.
Please state these data when order-
ingsparepartstoavoidwrongdeliver-
ies.
Only use original agria spare parts!
Specifications,figuresanddimensions
stated in these instructions are not
binding.Noclaimscanbederivedfrom
them.Wereservetherightforimprove-
mentswithoutchangingtheseinstruc-
tions.

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Designation of Parts
A
B

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Designation of Parts
Figure A
1 Knife shaft housing
2 Nameplate/ ID No.
3 Work depthadjustingthreaded rod
4 Engine
5 Toppart of steeringhandle
6 Speedcontrol lever and engine deadstop
7 Knife shaft driveengagementhandle
8 Fastheight-adjustmentgrip
9 Cable set screws
10 Bottom partofsteeringhandle
11 Collection bag (accessoryitem)
12 Rear flap
13 Rear wheel
14 Belt guard (V-belt clutch)
15 Frontwheel
Figure B
1 Starterropehandle
2 Fangrille
3 Air filter / carburetor
4 Choke
5 Exhaustwith guard
6 Enginetypeno.
7 Fuel tank cap
8 Engineoil filling plug(oil dip-stick)
9 Engineoildrainplug
10 Fuel tank
11 Fuel filter
12 Spark plug / spark plug connector
13 Fuel line

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Index
1
3
4
5
6
7
2
Recommendations
Lubricants, Anti-CorrosiveAgents ....6
Fuel ..................................................6
MaintenanceandRepair...................6
Designation of Parts........ 3, 38
Amount of Delivery,
Assembly ................................ 7
1. Safety Instructions ...... 8–11
2. Specifications
Dimensions ....................................12
Verticutter .......................................12
Engine ............................................12
NoiseLevel.....................................12
VibrationAccelerationValue ...........12
Operation on Slopes .......................12
3. Devices and Operating
Elements
Engine ............................................13
SpeedControl / Dead Stop.............13
Choke.............................................14
KnifeShaftDrive ............................14
SettingtheSlittingDepth ................15
FastHeightAdjustment ..................15
SteeringHandle..............................16
CollectionSystem ..........................17
4. Commissioning and
Operation
CommissioningtheMachine ..........18
StartingtheEngine .........................19
Shuttingoffthe Engine ...................20
VerticutterOperation ......................21
GeneralCommentson
VerticutterTurfCare........................21
5. Maintenance
Engine ......................................23–27
Wheels ...........................................28
Knife Shaft Drive ............................29
Idlerpulley bearing .........................30
General ..........................................31
Cleaning .........................................31
Storage...........................................32
Lubricants, Varnishes,
Wear Parts ............................ 33
6. Troubleshooting ......... 34, 35
7. Inspection and
Maintenance Chart .............. 36
Conformity Declaration ....... 39
Note fold-out pages!
Figs. A and B .......................... 5
Figs. C and D .......................... 5

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Recommendations
Lubricants and
Anti-Corrosive Agents:
Use the specified lubricants for engine
andgearbox (see“Specifications”).
We recommend using Bio-lubricating
oil orBio-lubricating grease for“open”
lubricatingpointsornipples(asspecified
intheoperatinginstructions).
We recommend usingBio-slushing oil
for preservationof machines and imple-
ments (do not apply on painted external
covers). Oil can be brushed or sprayed
on.
Anti-corrosive agents are environmen-
tallyfriendlyanddegrade fast.
Using ecologically safe Bio-lubricants
andBio-anti-corrosives,youcontributeto
environmental protection and to the
wellbeingofhumans,animalsandplants.
Fuel:
This engine runs smoothly on commer-
cialunleaded regular and supergrade
petrol as wellas onleadedsupergrade
petrol.
Do not add oil to petrol.
If, for environmental reasons, you use
unleaded petrol, make sure the fuel is
drainedcompletelywhenshutting down
theengineformore than 30 days.This is
to prevent resin residue from depositing
in the caburetor, fuel filter, and tank. Or
adda fuel stabilizing liquid tothe fuel.
Whenstoringthemowerat theendofthe
season,alsodrainleadedfuelcompletely
oradd a fuelstabilizing liquid.
For further instructions refer to “Engine
Preservation”.
Maintenance and Repair:
The trained mechanics of your agria
workshopcarryout expertmaintenance
andrepair.
You should only carry out major mainte-
nance work and repairs on your own, if
youhavethepropertoolsandknowledge
of machines and internal combustion
engines.
Donothammeragainsttheflywheelwith
a hard object or metal tools as it might
crack and shatter in operation causing
injuries and damage. Only use suitable
toolsfor pullingthe flywheel.

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Items supplied with the machine:
1 Basemachine
2 Toppart of steeringhandle
3 Bottompartof steeringhandle
4 Baseplate
5 Hex head bolt
6Hexnut
7 Hex head bolt
8 Oval washer
9 Knurlednut
10 Cabletie
Toolkit
Manual
Amount of Delivery and Assembly
l Open the box top.
l Cutallcornersopenandfolddownthe
sides.
l Attachthebottom partofthesteering
handle (3) to the knife shaft housing,
using the bolts and nuts (5 and 6)
supplied.There arethreeholes (A, B,C)
in the base plates (4) to accommodate
thehandlebars.Initially,attacheachbar
toholeBineachplate(do not tighten the
bolts as yet).
l Attach the top part of the steering
handle (2) to the bottom unit with bolts,
washers, and nuts(7-9)supplied.
l Checkwhethersteeringhandleheight
iscorrect.Toadjustthe height, re-attach
the bottom handle (3) to either hole A or
C in each plate respectively.
l Tightenall nutsand bolts.
l Tiethecablestothebottomunitusing
tiestraps(10).Ensurethatall cablesare
routed properly and are not twisted or
jammed.
l Starting-up
Seeinstructionsonpage18.

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1. Safety Instructions
Before starting the engine, read the op-
eratinginstructionsandnote:
Warning
Thissymbolmarks all paragraphswhich
affect yoursafety.Passallsafety instruc-
tions on to other users and operators.
Due Use
The verticutter has exclusively been
designedforallcommonapplicationsand
tasks in grass maintenance (due use).
Any other type of use is considered un-
due.Themanufacturerisnotliableforany
damages resulting from undue use, for
which the risk lies with the user alone.
For reasons of safety do not use the
verticutter to drive other tools or attach-
ments. The verticutter (equipped with
wheeldrive)isnotsuitedforpulling lawn
sweepers and spreaders. The same
appliesfor attachingtrailerstorideonor
transportclippings.Theonlyattachment
allowed on the verticutter is the grass
collecting box provided by the
manufacturer.
Dueuseincludescompliancewithmanu-
facturer’sinstructionsonoperation,serv-
iceandmaintenance.
Any unauthorized modifications to the
verticutter render manufacturer liability
nullandvoid.
General Instructions on Safety
and Accident Prevention
Basic Rule:
The standard accident prevention regu-
lationsmust beadheredto,as well as all
other generally accepted rules govern-
ing operational safety, occupational
healthandroad trafficregulations.
Check the verticutter for operational
safety each time you take up operation.
Onlypersonsfamiliarwith the verticutter
and instructed on the hazards of opera-
tion are allowed to use, service and
maintainthemachine.
Teenagersyoungerthan16yearsarenot
allowed to operate the verticutter!
Only work in good light and visibility.
Operator’s clothes should fit tight.Avoid
wearing loose fitting clothes.Wear solid
shoes.
Note the warning and instruction signs
ontheverticutterforsafeoperation.Com-
ply for your own safety.
When transporting the verticutter on
vehicles or trailersoutsidethe area to be
cultivated, ensure that the engine is
turnedoff.
Carefulwithrotatingtools–keepatasafe
distance!
The knives may coast due to flywheel
mass on the engine.Keep at a safe dis-
tance while the shaft is coasting.Before
you service or maintain the verticutter,
wait until the shaft has come to a
complete stop and remove the spark
plug.
Bewareofcoastingtools.Beforeyoustart
working on them wait until they have
come to a complete stop.

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1. Safety Instructions
1
Donotchangeengine governorsettings.
High engine speed increases risk of
accidents.
Working Area and Hazardous
Area
Theuserisliableto third partiesworking
withinthemachine’sworkingrange.
Stayinginhazardous area is notpermit-
ted.
Checktheimmediatesurroundingsofthe
machinebeforeyou startit.Watchoutfor
childrenandanimals.
Beforeyoustartwork,cleartheareafrom
any foreign object. During operation,
always watch out for further objects and
remove them in time.
Foroperationin enclosed areas,ensure
thatasafedistance is kepttoenclosures
topreventdamage to tools.
Watch out during slitting operation to
preventtheknivesfrom hitting obstacles
suchasborderstones,kerbstones,roots,
etc.
Shut off the engine before you transport
theverticutter outsidethearea of opera-
tion.
Operation and Guards
Before you start the engine
Become familiar with all guards and
controls and their functions. Above all,
learn how to turn the engine off quickly
andsafelyin an emergency.
Ensure that all guards are fitted and
positionedtoprovideprotection.
Starting the engine
Donotstartengineinclosedrooms.The
carbon monoxide contained in the ex-
haust fume is extremely toxic when in-
haled.
Careful when starting the verticutter
and during operation. Keep your
handsandfeet off the rotatingknives!
Do not upend or tilt the verticutter when
youstartthe engine.
Do not step in front of the verticutter to
start it.
Whenstartingtheverticutter,ensure the
wheeldrive(ifequipped) is not engaged
Do not use assist-starting liquids when
using electrical assist-starting devices
(jumpercable).Dangerofexplosion.
Operation
Neverleavetheoperator’spositionatthe
steering handle while the machine is at
work.
Never adjust the handles during work –
danger!
Theoperatoralwayshastokeepatasafe
distancefromtherotorhousingassetby
the steering handle. This applies in
particular for turning theverticutter.
Donotpullbutpushtheverticutterwhen
makinga turn.
If blockages occur, turn off the engine
andcleanthemachine with an appropri-
atetool.
In case of damage to the verticutter,
immediatelyturnoff theengineandhave
itrepaired.
Ifsteeringcausesproblems,immediately
bring the verticutter to a halt and turn it
off.Havethemalfunctionremovedwithout
delay.

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1. Safety Instructions
To prevent the machine from slipping in
hillsideoperation,makesureitissecured
by another person who uses a bar or a
ropetoholdthemachine.Thispersonhas
towalkfurtheruptheslopeandatasafe
distancefrom the knife shaft housing.
Ifpossible,alwaysworkacrosstheslope.
End of Operation
Never leave the verticutter unattended
withtheenginerunning.
Before you leave the verticutter, turn off
theengine.
Securetheverticutteragainstunauthor-
izeduse.If the machine is equipped with
an ignition key, remove the key. For all
other versions, remove the spark plug
connectorto secure themachine.
Grass Collection System
If the grass collection system is not
removed/attachedproperly,straystones
or wood may be thrown out by the rotat-
ingknivesandinjure the operator.
Before you remove the grass collection
system or adjust the slitting depth, shut
offtheengineandwaituntiltheknifeshaft
has come to a stop.
Maintenance
Never carry out any maintenance or
cleaningwiththeengine running.
In addition, always remove spark plug
connectorbeforeyouworkontheengine.
Regularly check all guards and tools
exposed to wear and tear and replace
them, if necessary.
Replacedamagedknives.
Always wear safety gloves and use
propertools when exchanging knives.
Do not carry out repairs like welding,
grinding, drilling, etc. on structural and
safety-relevantparts!
Keeptheverticutter clean to avoidriskof
fire.
Check nutsandboltsregularly for tight fit
andre-tighten them, if necessary.
Ensurethat you re-install allguards and
adjust them properly after maintenance
andcleaning.
Only use original agria spare parts. All
other conventional spare parts must
correspond to quality and technical re-
quirementsspecifiedbyagria.
Storage
Itisnot allowedto store the verticutterin
roomswithopen heating.
Neverparktheverticutterinclosedrooms
with fuel left in tank. Fuel vapours are
hazardous.