Agria 900 User manual

Operating Instructions
for agria®Power Hoe 900 / 900-S
Before commissioning the machine, read operating
instructions and observe warnings and safety instructions.
Operating Instructions No. 998 735-A12.07
0900 021
0900 121
0900 131
3214-A, 4205
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2 Power Hoe 900 / 900-S
Symbols, Name Plate
Please complete:
Machine Type No.:......................
ID/Machine No.:
...................................................
Engine Type:...............................
Engine No.:.................................
Date of Purchase: ......................
For name plate, refer to p3/fig.A/9.
For engine type and number, refer to
p3/fig. A/7.
Please state these data when order-
ing spare parts to avoid wrong deliv-
eries.
Only use original agria spare parts!
Specifications, figures and dimen-
sions stated in these instructions are
notbinding.Noclaims canbe derived
from them. We reserve the right for
improvementswithoutchangingthese
instructions.
Symbols
Warning – Danger
Important information
Stop
Choke
Fuel
Oil
Transmission oil
Transmission oil level
Engine
Engine Start
Engine Stop
Air filter
Visual check
Clutch
Hoeing drive
fast
slow
open
Closed
Wear protective gloves
Wear solid shoes
è- Serviceç= contact
Your agria workshop

Power Hoe 900 / 900-S 3
A
Type 900
Type 900-S
Designation of Parts
Type 900-S
featuring side-adjustable
steering handle
29

4 Power Hoe 900 / 900-S
Designation of Parts
Fig. A
1Speed control lever
2 Fan grille
3Starter handle
4Fuel filler neck
5Air filter
6Carburetor
7Engine model type no.
8Spark plug, spark plug connector
9Name plate
10 Hoeing tools, right
11 Front support wheel
12 Transmission oil fill/drain plug
13 Hoeing tools, left
14 Attachment bolt for hoeing tools
15 Safety circuit lever
16 Steering handle
17 Eccentric lever for steering handle height adjustment
18 Fill/drain point of engine oil, oil dip-stick
19 Exhaust with guard
20 Beam of depth bar
21 Depth bar
22 Hoeing guard
23 Guard disc
24 Clutch hand lever
25 Pawl of clutch hand lever
26 Extension for 65cm working width
27 R-clip to lock the depth bar
28 Push plate for steering handle side adjustment
29Fuel tap on the right-hand side in the travelling direction (not always
present!)

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Index
1
3
5
6
4
2
Designation of Parts ................ 3
Unpacking and assembly ..6 - 7
Recommendations
Lubricants, Anti-Corrosive Agents.. 8
Fuel ................................................. 8
Maintenance and Repair ................ 8
1. Safety Instructions......... 9–13
2. Specifications
Dimensions ................................... 14
Power Hoe .................................... 14
Noise Level ................................... 14
Vibration Acceleration Value......... 14
Engine (Type 900) ........................ 15
Operation on Slopes (Type 900)... 15
Engine (Type 900-S) ..................... 16
Operation on Slopes (Type 900-S)16
3. Devices and
Operating Elements
Engine........................................... 17
Safety circuit Lever (Type 900) ..... 18
Clutch (Type 900) ......................... 18
Safety circuit Lever (Type 900-S) .19
Clutch (Type 900-S) ...................... 19
Gearbox................................18 – 19
Steering Handle ............................ 20
Hoeing Tools ................................. 21
Depth bar ...................................... 22
Front Support Wheel..................... 22
4. Commissioning and
Operation
Commissioning the Machine ........ 23
Starting the Engine (Type 900)..... 24
Starting the Engine (Type 900-S) .25
Shutting off the Engine ................ 26
Hoeing..................................... 26, 27
5. Maintenance
Gearbox........................................ 28
Engine...................................29 – 32
General ......................................... 33
Cleaning........................................ 33
Storage ......................................... 34
Varnishes,
Wear Parts................................. 35
6.Troubleshooting .......... 36 – 37
Inspection and
Maintenance Sheet ................. 38
Conformity Declaration ......... 39
Note fold-out pages!
Fig. A ............................................. 3

6 Power Hoe 900 / 900-S
Fitting the Steering Handle Type 0900 021/121
Open the box top
Mount handlebar
l Fit the steering handle (1)
intothe appropriate receptacle
(4) and attach it using clamp
(3) and attachment bolts (5 +
6).
l Insert eccentriclever(2) into
the bottom hole of the clamps
and tighten it using washer (7)
and nut (6) so that it still allows
swivelling the handlebar up
and down when it is unlocked.
l If the eccentric lever does
not lock the handlebar tight
enough, tighten the nut (8).
Attach the gas control lever
(9) to the end of the right han-
dlebarusing theattachment kit
(10–12).
Connect the electric line for
safetycircuitlevertothesocket
(13 +14).
l Inspect again whether ca-
bles are routed properly and
are not twisted or jammed to
avoid clutch problems.
Adjust the handlebar to the
desired height and lock with
eccentric lever (2).
Mount hoeing tools and
hoeing guards.
Mount depth bar
Mount front support wheel
Carryout allsteps forstart-
ing-up








20
21
22
22 23
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Power Hoe 900 / 900-S 7
Fitting the Steering Handle Type 0900 131
Open the box top.
Mount handlebar
l Fitthe steeringhandle(1) into
the appropriate receptacle (2)
and attach it using washer (3)
and clamping lever (4).
Attach the gas control lever
(9) to the end of the right han-
dlebar using the attachment kit
(10–12).
Connect the electric line for
safety circuit lever to the socket
(13 +14).
l Inspectagain whethercables
are routed properly and are not
twisted or jammed to avoid
clutch problems.
Adjust the handlebar to the
desired height and lock clamp-
ing lever (4).
Mount hoeing tools and hoe-
ing guards.
Mount depth bar
Mount front support wheel
Carry out all steps for start-
ing-up




20
21


22
22 23
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Recommendations
Lubricants and
Anti-Corrosive Agents
Use the lubricants specified for engine
and gearbox (see “Specifications”).
We recommend using Bio-lubricating
oilor Bio-lubricating grease for“open”
lubrication points or nipples (as speci-
fied in the operating instructions).
We recommend using Bio-slushing oil
to preserve machines and attachments
(do not apply on painted covers). You
can brush or spray the oil.
Anti-corrosive agents are environmen-
tally friendly and degrade fast.
Using ecologically safe Bio-lubricants
and Bio-anti-corrosives, you contribute
to environmental protection and to the
wellbeing of humans, animals and
plants.
Fuel
This engine runs smoothly on conven-
tional unleaded regular and super-
grade petrol as well as on leaded
supergrade petrol.
Do not add oil to petrol.
If, for environmental reasons, you use
unleaded petrol, make sure the fuel is
drainedcompletely whenshuttingdown
the engine for more than 30 days. This
is to prevent resin residue from deposit-
ingin thecarburetor, fuelfilter, andtank.
Or add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel.
For further instructions refer to “Engine
Preservation”.
Maintenance and Repair
The trained mechanics of your agria
workshop expertly carry out any main-
tenance and repair work.
You should only carry out major mainte-
nance work and repairs on your own, if
you have the proper tools and knowl-
edge of machines and internal combus-
tion engines.
Donot hammeragainstthe flywheelwith
a hard object or metal tools as it might
crack and shatter in operation, causing
injuries and damage.Only use suitable
tools to pull off the flywheel.

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1. Safety Instructions
1
Before starting the machine, read the
operating instructions and note:
Warning
This symbol marks all paragraphs in
theseoperating instructionswhich affect
your safety.Pass all safety instructions
on to other users and operators.
Due Use
The power hoe and the mounted imple-
ments authorized by the manufacturer
have been designed for all common
applications and tasks in farming and
forestry, horticulture and park mainte-
nance (due use).
Any other type of operation is consid-
ered undue.The manufacturer is not li-
able for any damages resulting from
undue use, for which the risk lies with
the user alone.
Due use includes compliance with
manufacturer’s instructions on opera-
tion, maintenance and repair.
Any unauthorized changesto thepower
hoerender manufacturerliabilitynulland
void.
General Instructions on
Safety and Accident
Prevention
Basic Rule:
Therespectivenational accidentpreven-
tion regulations have to be adhered to,
as well as all other generally accepted
rules governing operational safety, oc-
cupational health and road traffic regu-
lations.
When driving on public roads, you have
to observe the current traffic code.
Accordingly, check the power hoe for
road and operational safety each time
you take up operation.
Only persons familiar with the machine
and instructed on the hazards of opera-
tion are allowed to use, maintain and
repair the machine.
Teenagers younger than 16 years are
not allowed to operate the power hoe!
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
onthe machineforsafeoperation.Com-
ply for your own safety.
When transporting the power hoe on
vehicles or trailers outside the area to
be cultivated, ensure that the engine is
shut off.
Careful with rotating tools – keep at a
safe distance!

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1. Safety Instructions
1
Beware of coasting tools.Before you
startanymaintenance orrepairon them,
wait until tools have come to a complete
stop.
Foreign poweredpartsshear andcrush!
Riding on the machine during operation
is not permitted.
Donot changesettingsof governor.High
engine speed increases risk of acci-
dents.
Working Area and Danger
Zone
The user is liable to third parties work-
ing within the machine’s working range.
Staying in the danger zone is not per-
mitted.
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,alwayswatchout forfurther objects
and remove them in time.
Foroperation inenclosed areas, ensure
that a safety distance is kept to enclo-
sures to prevent damage to tools.
Operation and Safety
Devices
Before you start the engine
Become familiar with the devices and
operating elements and their functions.
Above all, learn how to shut off the en-
ginequicklyand safelyin anemergency.
Ensure that all protective devices are
mounted and positioned to provide pro-
tection.
Starting the engine
Donot start enginein closedrooms.The
carbon monoxide contained in the ex-
haust fume is extremely toxic when in-
haled.
When starting the engine, do not step
in front of the power hoe.
Do not use assist-starting liquids when
using electrical assist-starting devices
(jumper cable). Danger of explosion.
Operation
Never leave the operator’s position at
thesteering handle whilethe power hoe
is at work.
Never adjust the handles during work –
danger!
During operation keep a distance to the
machine as defined by the length of the
steering handle, especially when you
turn the machine.
Riding on the machine during operation
or in transport is not permitted.