AMC Explorer 33 User manual

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OPERATORS
MANUAL
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
EXPLORER 33
Australian Mower Company Manufacturing P/L
A.C.N. 064 650 746
Lot 13, Western Highway, Horsham 3400
Postal Address: P.O. Box 564, Horsham 3402
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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CONTENTS
Warranty terms and conditions ............................................................................................ 3
Australian Mower Company safety instructions ................................................................. 5
Safety and performance features ......................................................................................... 7
Safety precautions ............................................ .. .................................................................:.· 8
Mower specifications ............................................................................................................. 12
-transmission ........ .. .. .. .. .. ......... .... .............. .. ......... .. ....... .. ... .. ... .. .. . .. ... .. ... .. ..... .. . .. ........ ... .. .:. 12
-cutting head .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .... .. .. . .... . .. .. .. .. ...... .. . .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .... ...... ...... .. .. ...... .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . 12
-tyres ..... .. ... ..... .. . .... ........ .. ..... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ............ .. .... .. ........ .. .... ........ .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. . .. .... .. . .. .... 12
-controls .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .... .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... . .. . .. ...... .. . .. ..... .. .. . .. . .. .. .. ..... 12
-clutch and brake pedal .. ... .... .... . .. ................ .......... ...... ... .. .... ...... . .... .... .. . ........ .. .... ... ...... .... 12
-parking brake .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . ...... .. . .. .. .. .... . .. .... .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .... . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .... . .. ... .. .. .. .. . 12
-controls .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. ...... . .. .. . .. . ........ .. .. .. .. .... . .. . .. .... . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. ... .. .. .. .. 13
Mower operation ................................................................................................. .. . ... ............. 14
-before operating new mower .. . .. . .......... .. ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ...... . .. . .... . .... .. .... . ...... . .... . ............ 14
-safety interlock operating instructions ........ .. .. .. ... ...... .......... .. .. ...... ....... .. .... .. .. ........ .. .. .. .. .. . 15
-correct engine operation .. .. . ........ ...... .. .. .......... ... .. ...... .. ... ...... .... ......... .. . ... .......... ..... .... . .. .. . 16
-starting engine . .... . .. . ...... . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . ............ . .. .. .. ........ . .. . ...... . .... . .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . 16
-stopping engine ... ..... .. .. . .. .. .. .. .... ... .. .. .. .. . .. .... .. ... .. .. ...... ........... .... . .. .. . .. ..... .. ......................... 16
-stability/tipover/traction .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. ....... .. ......... .... .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. . ... .. .. .. .... . .. . .. ........ 17
To mow .. .................................................................................................................................. 18
-engaging cutting head drive lever ..... .. .. . .... ........ .. . .. . .. . .. .. .... .. . .. .......... .... ... .... .. ..... .. ...... ... .. 18
-mowing speed ...... .. . ... ...... .. ................................................ .. .. ......... .. ........ .. ..... .. ............ .. . 18
-mowing height .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . ...... .. .. .. .... .... .. .. .. . .... . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. ... .. .. . 18
Maintenance ........................................................ .... ............................... .. ........................... ... . 19
-checklist ...... ... .. . .. :................ .. .. .. ............................. .. .... .. ......... .. ........... .. ... ..... .. . .. .. ... . ... .... 19
-engine ............. .. . .. .. ..................... .... ...... .. .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ... .. .... .... .. ... ................. .. . ...... ........ 20
-lubricati
ng grease fittings ... .... .. .. .. . .. .... ... .. ... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .... ... .. ... .. ... .. . .. ... .. .. ..... ... .. ......... 21
-lubricating drive chains ........ .. .... .. ... .... ... ..... .. .......... .. ...... .... .. ... ..... .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. .... .. ............... 21
Electrical system ........................................... .. ....................................................................... 22
-Alternator ....... .. ........................... .... .. .... ... .. ........ ... .. .. .............. .. .... .. .......... .. .... .......... .. .. .. .. 22
-Fuses .. ..... ... ... .. .. ... .. .. .... .. .. ....................... .. .. . .. ... .. . .. .. .. .... .. ......... .... ..... .. .. ........ .. ................ 22
-Battery .. .. ...... .. ......... .. ......... .. .. .. ....... .. ... .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. . .. .. ... ... .. ........ .. ..... .. .. ....... 22
Adjustments ............................................. .. . .. ....................................................................... .. 24
-operation and adjustment
of clutch and brake pedal ..... .... .. .. ...... .. .. .... ............. .. ...... .. .. .... 24
-adjustment of drive disengagement mechanism (clutch) .... .. ..... .. .. ...... ........ .. ................. .. 24
-adjustment of wheel brakes .. .......... .. .. .. . .... ................... .. . .... . ... ........ .. ....... .... .................... 25
-adjustment of wheel drive belt
.. .. . .. .. . .. ... ...... . .... . .. .... .. .. . .... . .. ...... . .... . ...... .. . .. .. .. .... . .......... . .. 25
Cutter deck ........................... .. ............................................. .. ....................... .... .. .. ................... 26
-maintenance
.. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .... .. . ...... . .. .. .. .. .. . ...... .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. ... .. . .. .... . .. . .. .. .. ... .. .. .. . 26
-to adjust cutter deck tilt
.. .. .. .. .. .......... . .. .......... . ...................... . .... . ...... . .... .... .... . .... ... .... . .. .. . .. 26
-to tension cutter deck drive belt .. .. .. .. .. .. . ................ . ...... .. .. ........ .. .. . .. .. .. . .... .. .. . .. .. . .... .. .. .. .. .. 26
-to replace cutter deck drive belt . .. ...... ... ............ .. .............. .. .. ....... .. . .. ..... ... ........ .... ....... .. . .. 27
-adjustment of cutter deck engaging lever .. ... ........ .... . .. ... ... ...... .. .. ... .. .. .. . ...... .... .. ... .. ..... .. .. . 28
-lateral adjustment ofcutter deck .... ... ............... .. .. ..... ...... ..... .. .... .. ...... .. ...... .... .......... ... .. .... 29
Transmission units ................................................................................... .. ........................ ... 30
-to replace the transmission belt ........ .. . ...... . .. .. .... . .. .. .. .. .. . .... . .. .... . .... . .. . .... . .. .. .. . .... . .... . .. .. 30
-to replace the primary drive belt ................ .. ............ ...... .... .. ........ ... .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. ........ .. ..... 30
-to remove the transmission unit ..........
.......... ............. .. ........... .... . ...... ............ .. ..... ............ 31
-to replace the friction discs . ...... ...................... .... ...... .. ... ........ .. ...... .. ... ......................... .. ... 31
Wiring diagram ..................................... .. ................................................................................ 32

Warranty Term and Conditions
Australian Mower Company Manufacturing P/L goods described are only available for purchase
upon the warranty terms and conditions set out below.
Interpretation
1. In these warranty terms and conditions:
(1)
"AMC" means Australian Mower Company Manufacturing P/L A.C.N. 064 650 746of105 Stawell
Road, Horsham, which
is the seller of the Goods;
(2) "Purchaser" means the purchaser
of the Goods;
(3) "Goods" means the products and, if any, services sold or provided;
(4) nothing
in these warranty terms and conditions shall be read or applied so as to exclude,
restrict or modify or have the effect of excluding, restricting or modifying any condition,
warranty, guarantee, right or remedy implied by law (including the Trade Practices Act 1974)
and which by law cannot
be excluded, resticted or modified.
General
2. These warranty terms and conditions (which shall only be waived
in writing signed by
AMC) shall prevail over
all terms and conditions of the purchaser to the extent of any
inconsistency.
Warranty Terms
3. The warranty relating to the goods and all other products sold and, if any, services sold or
provided by AMC are contained
in these warranty terms and conditions.
Specifications, etc: Catalogues, etc: Quantities
4. All specifications, (without limitiing the generality of same -including: drawings, particulars of
weights, volumes, capacities, dimensions, load factors) are approximate only and any deviation
shall not
be taken to violiate any contract with AMC or form grounds for any claim against AMC.
The descriptions, illustrations and performances contained
in catalogues, price lists and any other
advertising matter do not form part of the contract of sale of Goods. Where specifications,
drawings or other particulars are supplied by purchaser, AMC's price
is made on estimates of
quantities required. Should there
be any adjustments in quantities above or below the quantities
estimated by AMC and set out
in a quotation, then any such increase shall be adjusted on a unit
rate basis according to unit prices set out herein.
Performance, Capacities, application, application methods, environmental effects
5. Any performance, volumes, and/or capacity figures given by AMC are estimates only.
AMC shall be under no liability for damages or failure to attain such figures unless
specifically guaranteed
in writing and any such written guarantee shall be subject to the
recognised tolerances applicable to such figures. The suitability for any application and
the application methods and the environmental effects shall be the sole decision and
responsibilty
of the purchaser and the user of the Goods. AMC gives no warranty as to the
suitability for any application, nor the suitability of the Goods for any application, nor the
application methods, nor the environmental effects which may result from the use of
Goods. AMC shall be under no liaibility for damges arising out of the use of any Goods,
nor for any application, nor for the application methods, nor for the environmental effects
which may result from the use of the Goods.
Limit of liability
6. (1) AMC's liability for Goods manufactured by it, is limited to making good any defects by
repairing the same or at AMC's option by replacement, within a period not exceeding twelve
calender months after the Goods have been dispatched provided that:
(a) the defects have arisen solely from faulty materials or workmanship;
(b) the Goods have not received maltreatment, inattention or interference;
(c) accessories
of any kind used by the purchaser are manufactured by or approved by AMC;
(d) the seals of any kind
on the Goods remain unbroken;
(e) there has been no improper adjustment, calibration or operation;
(f) the use
of accessories including consumables, hardware or software (not manufactured by
AMC) has been approved
in writing by AMC;
(g)
no contamination or leakages have been caused or induced;
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warranty Term and Conditions
(h) any modification of the Goods have been authorised in writing by AMC;
(i) there has been no inadequate or incorrect use, storage, handling or application of the Goods;
U) there has been no use or operation of the Goods outside of the physical, electrical or
environmental specifications
of the Goods;
(k) there has been no inadequate or incorrect site preperations;
(I ) there has been no inadequate or improper maintenance of the Goods
(m) it has not been caused by fair wear and tear; and
(n) firstly, the Goods have been thoroughly inspected and any damage (from whatever cause) to the
Goods (and in particular -the structure, welding, seams, bolts, blades) has been repaired prior
to the Goods being operated, used, driven or moved and on each occassion the Goods are used;
and
(o) there has been no failure to comply with the equirements of all present or future laws or
regulations relating
to the Goods and/or the use and/or operation of the Goods
(2) if Goods or any part thereof are not manufactured by AMC, the guarantee
of the manufacturer
therof shall be accepted by the purchaser and is the only guarantee given to the purchaser in
respect of the Goods or that part;
(3) AMC shall not be liable for and purchaser releases AMC from any claims
in respect of faulty or
defective design of any Goods supplied unless such design has been wholly prepared by AMC
and the responsibility for any claim has been specifically accepted by AMC in writing and in any
event AMC's liability hereunder shall be strictly limited to the replacement of defective parts in
accordance with paragraph 6 (1) of these conditions;
(4) except as provided herein, all expressed and implied warranties, guarantees and conditions under
statute or general law as to merchantability, description, quality, suitability or fitness
of the Goods
for any purpose or as to design, assembly, installation, materials or workmanship or otherwise
are hereby expresslly excluded and AMC shall not be liaible for physical or financial injury, loss or
damage or for consequential loss or damage of any kind arising out
of the supply, layout,
assembly, installation or operation of the Goods or arising out of AMC's negligence or in any other
way whatsoeer.
7. AMC's liaibility for a breach
of a conditi on or warranty implied by Div. 2 of Pt. V of the Trade
Practices Act 1974 (other than S. 69)
is hereby limited to:
(1) in the case of Goods, any one or more of the following:
(a) the replacement of the Goods or the supply of equivalent Goods;
(b) the repair of the Goods;
(c) the payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or of acquiring equivalent Goods;
(d) the payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired; or
(2) in the case of services:
(a ) the supplying of the services again; or
(b) the payment of the costs of having the services supplied again.
8. AMC's liaibilty under S. 68A and S. 74H of the Trade Practices Act 1975 is expressly limited to a
liability to pay the purchaser an amount equal to:
(1) the cost of replacing Goods;
(2) the cost
of obtaining equivalent Goods; or
( 3) the cost of having the Goods repaired, whichever is the lowest amount.
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Australian Mower Company Sal etv Instructions
I. Know your controls. Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in any emergency.
2. Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Do not carry passengers.
3. Make sure the area is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown by the blades.
4. Do not mow whilst people, especially children or pets are in the mowing area.
5. Never mow across the face of the slope, unless the mower is designed for this purpose.
6. Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
7. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
8. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment:-
(
a) disengage all clutches and secure cutting units;
(b) change into neutral and set the parking brake; and
(c) do not tum sharply,
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d) use care when backing up; .
9. Watch out for traffic when crossing or operating the mower near roadways.
10. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other than grass.
11. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material towards bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while it is in operation.
12. Before leaving the operators position:-
(
a) disengage all clutches and secure cutting units;
(b) change into neutral and set the parking brake; and
(c) stop the engine and remove the key.
13. Stop the engine and disengage the drive to attachments:-
(a) before refueling.,
(b) before removing grass catcher/catchers;
(
c) before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator's position;
(
d) before cleaning blockages;
(
e) before checking, cleaning or working on the mower
(f) after striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating
the equipment); and
(g)
if machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in use.
14. A mower operator should be in good physical and mental health and not under the influence of any drug or alcohol
which might impair vision, co-ordination orjudgement.
15. Never mow whi le barefoot or wearing open sandals, or thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy shoes.
16. It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower.
17. Mow only in good daylight
18. Before using, always visually inspect to see that blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
DAMAGED BLADESAND WORNBOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS!
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Australian Mower Company Saletv Instructions
19. Check all nuts, bolts and screws often; always be sure the mower is in safe operating condition.
20. Keep safety devices (guards and switches) in place and in working order.
21 .Never use the mower unless the grass catcher, or guards provided by the manufacturer, are in position.
22. Ensure any spare parts used comply with the original manufacturer's recommendations and specifications.
23. Replace worn or faulty silencers.
24. Keep engine free
of grass, leaves or excessive grease. These can be a fire hazard.
25. Refuel outdoors only:
-Do not smoke while fuelling engine.
-Never remove the cap
of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or the engine is hot.
-Remove fuel cap slowly to relieve any tank pressure.
-If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move machine away from the area of the spill and
avoid creating any source
of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated.
26.Check for fuel leaks while refueling or using the mower.
If a fuel leak is found, do not start or run the
engine until the fuel leak
is fixed and the spilled fuel is wiped away.
27. Do not operate engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
28 .Always mount the mower on the opposite side to the discharge shute.
29. Start the engine carefully with the cutting means disengaged.
30.Do not over-speed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and shortens mower life.
31. Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment.
32. Store the mower in a well ventilated room away from naked flames such
as may be found in hot water
heaters.
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3. Do not lend or sell the mower without the Owners Manual. .
34.Remove spark plug lead
to avoid accidental starting before any inspection or maintenance of mower.
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Salety and Pertormance Features
• Engine and drive system enclosed
• Electric CircuitInterlockSystem:
Mower will not start unless:
-Seat
is occupied
-Clutch and brake pedal are depressed
-Cutter deck drive
is disengaged
• Userfriendly controlsystem
• Wide track
and forward mounted seat for improvedstability
• Fuel
shut off valve
• Seathinged
for easy access to motor and drives
• Rearanti-roll
bar
• Parking brake
• Fingertip cutterdeckengagement
• Fullfootrests
• Convenientforward/reverse drive
pedal
• Towbar
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Salety Precautions
Tyres &wheels
Maintenance
CAUTION!: Explosive separation of a tyre and rim
parts can cause serious injury or death.
• Do not attempt to mount a tyre unless you have the
proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
• Always maintain the correct tyre pressure.
Do not inflate the tyres above the recommended
pressure. Never heat or weld on a wheel and tyre
assembly. The heat will cause an increase in air
pressure in the tyre. A tyre explosion could result.
• When inflating tyres, use a clip-on chuck and
extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front
of or over the tyre
assembly. Use a safety cage
if available.
• Check wheels for low pressure, cuts, bubbles,
damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.
• Understand service procedure before doing work.
• Keep area clean and dry.
• Never lubricate or service machine while it is
movmg.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing from power driven
parts.
• Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve
pressure.
• Lower equipment to the the ground. Stop the engine.
• Remove the key.
• Allow the machine to cool.
• Securely support machine elements that must be
raised for service work.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly
installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn
or broken parts.
• Remove any build up
of grease, oil or debris.
• Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before making
adjustmeats on electrical systems or welding on
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Salety Precautions
Wear protective clothing • Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the
job .
•
Be aware that prolonged exposure to loud noise can
cause impairment or loss
of hearing.
• Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable
or uncomfortable loud noises.
Handle fuel safely to avoid fires
Prepare for emergencies
• Handle fuel with care -it is highly inflammable.
• Always stop engine before refuelling machine. Fill
fuel tank outdoors.
• Prevent fires by keeping machine clean
of
accumulated trash, grease and debris. Always clean
up spilled fuel.
• Be prepared if a fire starts.
• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
• Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance
service, hospital and fire department near your
telephone.
Recognise safety information
• This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to
the potential for serious injury.
• Follow recommended precautions and safe operating
practices.
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Salety Precautions
Charging a battery A CAUTION! Do
not charge afrozen battery.
Batterygas can explode.
• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from the
battery.
• Remove cell caps before recharging.
1. Remove and clean battery. (See CHECKING &
CLEANING BATTERY in this section.)
2. Check the electrolyte level. (See CHECKING
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL.)
A CA UT/ON! Before you connect or disconnect charger
.. cables to battery, unplug the charger cord.
3. Connect the positive(+) charge cable to positive(+)
battery cable.
4. Connect the negative (-) charge cable to the
negative (-) battery cable.
5. Plug in the charger cord.
6.
If battery needs complete charging, charge at 3 amps
constantly for 6
to 12 hours or 5 amps for 3 to 16 hours
using an automatic charger.
7. Unplug the charger cord. Remove the charger cables.
8. Install the battery.
Using a booster battery CAUTION! batterygas is explosive.
TO ENGINE
GROUND
+
DD
VEHICLE BATTERY
+
CJD
BOOSTER BATTERY
A-DO NOT smoke while you charge battery.
-Keep all sparks and flames away.
-DO NOT charge a frozen battery.
-DO NOT connect booster battery (-) cable to starting
vehicle (-) terminal.
Connect cables in the order shown. Connect booster
negative (-) cable
to engine ground away from battery
last.
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Sal etv Precautions
Cleaning or replacing battery
A CAUTION! Batterygas can explode.
.. • Keep sparks and flames away from batteries.
• Use aflashlight to check battery electrolyte level.
• Never check the battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. Use a coltmeter or hydometer.
• Always remove the grounded (-) battery clamp first
and replace it later
ACAUTION! Sulphuric acid in the battery electrolyte is
poisonous.
It is strong enough to burn the skin, eat
holes in clothing
and cause blindness if splashed into
eyes.
Avoid the hazard by:
1. Filling batteries in a well ventilated area.
2. Wearing eye protection and rubber gloves.
3. Avoiding breathing fumes when electrolyte is added.
4. Avoiding spilling or dripping electrolyte.
5. Use the properjump start technique.
If you spill acid on yourself
1. Flush your skin with water.
2. Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralise the acid.
3. Flush your eyes with water for
10 - 15 minutes.
4. Get medical attention immediately.
If acid is swallowed
1. Drink large amounts or water or milk.
2. Then drink milk
of magnesia, beaten eggs or vegetable
oil.
3. Get medical attention immediately.
Checking battery electrolyte level
A CAUTION!
• Keep sparks
and flames away from batteries.
• DO
NOT smoke when checking electrolyte level.
1. Lift seat panel
2. Remove battery caps
3. Check electrolyte level.
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Mower specilications
Transmission
Cutting head
Tyres
Controls
Infinitely variable speed in forward or reverse obtained by applying
pressure to pivoted foot pedal
by toe or heel respectively.
Model 33
Easily detachable full floating cutting head. Single blade disc with
retractable blades.
Front
13 x 5.00 - 6 Pressure 280kpa maximum
Rear 16 x 6.50 - 8 Pressure l40kpa maximum.
• Throttle control with fast, slow and choke positions.
• Key switch with off, on and start positions.
• Cutting head engaging lever.
• Cutting height control lever.
• Fuse.
• Fuel shut
off valve.
Clutch and brake pedal
Left side foot operated
Parking brake
Under front of seat. Right hand side.
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Mower specilications
Controls
1. Clutch/brake pedal.
2. Parking brake.
3. Forward/Reverse pedal.
4. Ignition key switch.
5. Throttle/choke.
6. Cutter head engaging lever.
7. Cutting height control lever.
8. Fuse -20 amps.
6. Cutter head engaging lever.
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7. Cutting height control lever.
--1. Clutch/brake pedal.
5. Throttle/choke.
4. Ignition key switch.
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Mower operation
Before operating new mower
1. Check safety interlock system (see next page).
2. Check engine oil level:
(a) Place machine on level surface;
(b) Remove dipstick from oil filler tube and check oil level;
(c) Add oil accordjing to engine manufacturers specifications;
(d) Replace dipstick.
3. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove.
Fill with unleaded petrol.
Replace cap.
4. Check tyre pressures.
Recommended pressures:
Front: 280kpa maximum.
Rear: 140kpa maximum.
5. Check general machine condition.
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Mower operation
Safety interlock operating instructions
Clutch/brake
pedal switch
Each machine has 2 interlock switches for safe starting and a switch which
shuts
off the engine when the driver rises from the seat.
The clutch/brake pedal must be depressed and the cutter engaging lever
disengaged before the engine will start.
If the engine will not start, check that the cutting head engaging lever is
disengaged (vertical position) and the clutch/brake pedal depressed.
The safety interlock system must be tested each time the machine is used.
To test operation, the following functions must be observed.
If not,
immediate repairs must be perfomed by an authorised dealer for your
protection.
Engine will not start
if either:
1. Seat is not occupied; or
2. Clutch/brake pedal is not depressed; or
3. Cutter head engaging lever is engaged.
Test each
of the switches separately. With the engine running, rise off the
seat. The engine should immediately stop.
Seat engaging switch
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Mower operation
Correct engine operation
AcAUTION!
• Before starting the engine, become familiar with all controls.
• Read the Operator's Manual thoroughly.
• Always check engine oil level before starting the engine.
A DANGER!
Care should be taken to avoid inhaling exhaust gases as they contain carbon
monoxide gas which is colourless and odourless. Carbon monoxide is a
dangerous gas that can cause unconsciousness and is potentially lethal. Do
not run the engine in confined areas such
as a closed garage.
Starting the engine
1. Tum the fuel on;
2. Sit on the seat;
3. Depress the clutch/brake pedal and move the cutter head engaging lever
to the disengage position (vertical);
4. Move the throttle lever
to the choke position (this may not be necessary
if the engine is warm from running);
5. Tum the ignition key to the start position and release when the engine
starts;
6. Move the throttle from the choke position.
If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds of continuous cranking, tum the
key
to the off position and allow the motor to cool. Check for the cause of
non-starting.
Stopping the engine
1. Apply the parking brake;
2. Move the throttle lever to the slow position;
3. Tum the ignition key to the off position and remove the key;
4. Tum the fuel off.
Note: In the case of an emergency, the engine may be stopped by turning
the ignition off.
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Mower operation
Stability/Tipover/Traction
1. Know the terrain on which you are operating your equipment. There are areas on which your
equipment cannot be safely operated.
2. Avoid operating equipment on hillsides, slopes or rough terrain. DO NOT operate machine
on hillsides or slopes exceeding
15° ( 27% grade).
If safety is in doubt- STAY OFF THE SLOPE.
3. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes above
10 °(18% grade) to prevent
tipping or loss
of control. Never mow uphill on these slopes -mow downhill only. If a steep
hill must be ascended, back
up the hill, and drive forward down the hill, keeping mower
transmission engaged.
If it is necessary to tum on a hill, always tum downhill.
4. Mow
up and down the face of slopes greater than 5°(9% grade), never across the face.
Be especially cautious when changing directions on all slopes.
5. Operate your machine smoothly and at a ground speed slow enough to insure complete
control at all times. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
6. Sharp turns on any terrain may cause loss of control. Reduce speed and use caution when
making sharp turns.
7. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts. If machine
is stopped going
up a slope, tum the attachment off and back away slowly down the slope
keeping the machine in gear. Do not stop or change speed on slopes.
8. Know the terrain on which you are working. Find hidden obstacles by walking through and
inspecting the area prior to operating your equipment in tha area. Plainly mark obstacles, such
as rocks, ruts or holes and stay well clear
of these obstacles when operating.
9. While operating, stay alert for holes, rocks or roots; which may cause damage
to equipment
or upset. Keep at least 3
ft. away from drop-offs, ditches, creeks, culverts, washouts and
public highways.
10 . Exercise care when mowing around a fixed object to prevent the equipment or attachment
from striking the object. When mowing never deliberately run over any foreign object.
11. Areas wet with dew, rain or snow will be more slippery than firm dry gound. Greater
stopping distances are required in these slippery areas.
12 . Learn to expect changes in operating conditions. Adding or removing attachments or weight
to your equipment will make your machine perform differently. Rain, snow, loose gravel,
wet grass, etc
., change the tractive conditions of the terrain requiring changes in your
operationg technique, which may include a decision not
to operate on that terrain.
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Mower operation
Tornow
Engaging cutting head drive lever
Mowing speed
Mowing height
1. Raise the cutting head to the maximum height;
2. Move the throttle to 3 quarter position;
3. Move the cutting head engaging lever forward slowly;
4. Select the height
of the cut;
5. Slowly move forward by pressing the control pedal forward.
N.B. • Never mow in reverse.
•
To avoid loss of control always come to a complete stop before
changing drive direction
and slow down before turning.
The mower is designed to operate most efficiently at maximum blade
speeds. The ground speed
of the machine should always be such as to allow
a maximum blade speed for best mowing.
If the ground speed is too fast or
the blade speed too slow, mowing will be uneven.
The height
of the cut is controlled by the lever on the right side of the seat.
Move to the right to shift
to another position.
The first time you use the mower, set the cutting height slightly higher than
previously used. This will help in uneven areas and with less possibility
of
scalping high spots. Recommended cutting height -minimum of 5
centimetres.
When cutting high or heavy grass areas, set the mower in the maximum
height cutting position and enter slowly.
If necessary cut a half width with
each pass and overlap each time. Then set mower to the preferred cutting
height and finish the area
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Maintenance
Important
Refer to engine Owner's Manual for applicable information concerning:
• Adjustments
• Special cleaning instructions
AcAUTION
• Recommended dealer maintenance and instructions
• To minimise the chance
of injury, perform all maintenance and
adjustments on your machine with the engine
off and the ignition key
removed, unless instructed otherwise in this section.
• Use extreme care when working near operating machinery. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing.
• Remove watch and jewellery before beginning work and observe
common safety practices when using tools.
Maintenance checklist
NOTE:
These service intervals are
BEFORE
AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY
EVERY
considered MAX I MUM under
EACH EACH
25 HOURS 50 HOURS 100
200 1000
nor m al conditions. Inc r ease
frequency under extremely
USE ·
USE HOURS
HOURS HOURS
dirty or dusty conditions.
1 YEAR
SERVICE OPERATION
CHECK
Safety Interlock System x
Engine oil l evel
x
Battery water level (3)
x
General un it co n dition
x x
Wheel brake adjustment x
Tyre pressure (3) x
Cl utch I brake adjustment
x
CLEAN
Air I Filter I Precleaner
x
En gine chaff screen
x
Engine exterior & fins
x
Cy l inder head deposits
x
REPLACE
Engine oil filter (if fitted) x
Spark plugs
x
Air fi l ter
x
LUBRICATE
Chassis -7 grease points
x
CHANGE
Engine oil (1)
x
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