Atex AR950F User manual

ATEX Ride-on Bush Cutter
ATEX Ride-on Bush Cutter
OperationManual
OperationManual
AR950F
AR950F
AR950
AR950

Important Safety Precaution for Ride-on Bush Cutter
1. When using on slope or bumpy area, be sure to avoid sudden taking off, sudden
stop sudden turning and U-turn.
2. Be sure to inspect your Ride-on Bush cutter before use. In particular, service the
important safety parts (such as the brake ) to keep them in a good condition.
3. When using your Ride-on Bush Cutter on the road shoulder or soft ground,
excise due caution without fail, otherwise it may fall down.
4. When operating or working on your Ride-on Bush Cutter, confirm that the
protective covers are installed.
5. Be sure to stop the engine and apply the brake before cleaning, inspecting,
adjusting or refueling the machine.
6. When working with other person(s), use verbal cues to confirm safety around
the Ride-on Bush Cutter
Recite the above points every time you use the machine.
The above lists the key safety precautions to which you must pay attention so
as to ensure safe operation. There are other instructions you should observe,
which areindicated by the symbol and explained in the relevant
sections of the main text. Read these instructions carefully and observe them
without fail.

Important Notes
●Start by reading carefully this [User’s Manual]. This is the first step of safety work.
●This Operation Manual describes the basic information on safety the user must pay attention to when
using the Ride-on Bush Cutter, as well as the technical and other instructions on correct operation,
adjustment and maintenance that must be followed to keep the Ride-on Bush Cutter operating in its
best condition.
●Before operating your Ride-on Bush Cutter for the first time, and also during and before day-to-day
operation and handling, read this Operation Manual carefully and gain a full understanding of the
instructions provided herein so as to use your Ride-on Bush Cutter.
●Keep this Operation Manual in a safe place so that you can access it for reference whenever necessary.
●Use this product as a Ride-on Bush Cutter. Don’t modify or use it for any purpose not originally
intended. Modifying your Ride-on Bush Cutter or using it for any purpose not originally intended will
void the warranty. (Refer to the Warranty Standards for details)
●ATEX & CO., LTD. (herein after referred to as ATEX) shall assume no responsibility for any loss or
injury arising because of failure to observe the instructions mentioned at this operation manual or
operation without caution to be required normally or modifying Ride-on Bush Cutter.
●It is impossible to predict all possible dangers you may encounter during the handling of your Ride-on
Bush Cutter. Accordingly, the instructions provided in this Operation Manual or cautionary
information displayed on you Ride-on Bush Cutter does not cover all dangers. For this reason, it is
necessary to pay enough attention to prevent accidents, in addition to observing the instructions
provided in this Operation Manual and cautionary information displayed on your Ride-on Bush
Cutter, when operating your Ride-on Bush Cutter or performing its daily inspection.
●Needless to say, the performance, propensity for breakdown and durability of each Ride-on Bush Cut-
ter varies depending on its original design, proper user of materials and workmanship of
manufacturer. On the other hand, we cannot ignore the impact of how the Ride-on Bush Cutter is
handled and maintained at daily use.
●This Ride-on Bush Cutter is designed for use in Europe, and accordingly its suitability or certification
under safety standards are effective in Europe. ATEX shall be released from any responsibility
whatsoever, either direct or indirect, for any compensation or other problem arising out of or in
connection with an accident or other unwanted outcome of using your Ride-on Bush Cutter in country
outside Europe and Australia.
ⅰ

Important Notes
●To prevent injury, don’t use your Ride-on Bush Cutter for any purpose not originally intended or
operate or maintain it in any way not described in this Operation Manual.
●When lending or transferring your Ride-on Bush Cutter to a third party, have the applicable user/
new owner fully understand the content of this Operation Manual and pass this Operation Manual
together with the Ride-on Bush Cutter after transferring ( or reselling ) your Ride-on Bush cutter,
hand over all attached documents and keep no copy thereof.
●Information provided in this Operation Manual is subject to change without prior to notice for the
purpose of improvement of the Ride-on Bush Cutter.
●Your Ride-on Bush Cutter may differ from the illustrations provided in this Operation Manual. Also
note that some illustrations have been simplified to explain the interior of the Ride-on Bush Cutter
more clearly.
●This Operation manual is copyrighted. Any reproduction, copying, or transferring to any electronic
device or machinery in a retrievable manner of this Operation Manual is strictly prohibited without
a prior consent of ATEX whether in whole or in part.
●If the Operation Manual was lost or damaged, contact the “dealer from which you purchased your
Ride-on Bush Cutter” and order a new copy without delay.
●If you require any detail information, or having any question or need any clarification, contact the
“dealer fromwhichyou purchased you Ride-on Bush Cutter”.
ⅱ

Applicable Model
This Operation Manual covers different models in the same series.
Check the model of your Ride-on Bush Cutter on the identification plate
attached to its chassis and read the portions applicable to the particular model.
■Position of identification plate
■Specifications
Model Specifications of installed engine Cutting width Driving
system
AR950F
Type : Air-cooled, V-type, 2-cylinder
OHV gasoline engine
Model : Kawasaki FS691V
Maximum output : 17.9kW (24.0ps)
Net: 15.3kW (20.5ps)
Displacement : 726cc
950mm
4WD
AR950 2WD

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Warning Symbols
In this Operation Manual, symbols represnet important safety or
handling precautions. Read these precautions carefully and observe them without
fail.
Symbol Definition
Danger This symbol together with the words Danger indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
Warning This symbol together with the words Warning indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
Caution This symbol together with the words Caution indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in INJURY.
This symbol together with words Important indicates a information
user should know to demonstrate the performance of the product. Read
information carefully to draw the maximum performance out of your
machine.
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Table of Contents
Important Notes------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⅰ~ⅱ
Applicable Model------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⅲ
Warning Symbols------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⅳ
Table of Contents------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⅴ
Precautions for Use----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1~11
Warning Labels----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12,13
Explanation of Picture Labels--------------------------------------------------------------------14 ~ 17
Name of Each Part-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
Function of Each Part-------------------------------------------------------------------------------20~ 26
Inspection before Use--------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
Preparation before Use-----------------------------------------------------------------------------28,29
Operating Procedures------------------------------------------------------------------------------30~ 48
Inspection/Maintenance----------------------------------------------------------------------------49~ 61
How to Inspect, Maintain and Adjust Each Part--------------------------------------------62~ 82
Main Specifications-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------89
Wiring Diagram---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------90
Consumable Parts------------------------------------------------------------------------------------91,92
Optional Parts-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------93,94
Points on Use
-----------------------------------------1~ 17
Warranty and Servicing
-----------------------------------------18
Name and Function of Each Part
-----------------------------------------19~ 26
Preparation for Work
-----------------------------------------27~ 29
How to Work
-----------------------------------------30~ 82
Care and Storage
-----------------------------------------83,84
Responding to Problems
-----------------------------------------85~ 88
Service Information
-----------------------------------------89~ 94
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1
Point on Use
Precations for Use
This chapter explains the items the user must pay attention to in order to use the
machine efficiently and safely. Read the information provided below and work safely.
■Operator Conditions
1. Wear clothes suitable for working on the
Ride-on Bush Cutter . Loose clothes may be
dragged into the rotating parts, while improper
shoes may slip, creating a very dangerous
situation. Also wear a helmet and appropriate
protective gears.
2. Anyone under the influence of alcohol or tired
from overwork or pregnant woman, child or
any other inexperienced person shall never be
allowed to operate the Ride-on Bush Cutter.
Doing so may result in an unexpected
accident. Only a person with a healthy mind
and body should operate the Ride-on Bush
Cutter.

2
Points on Use
■Preparation
1. As a preparation, be sure to perform the
necessary inspections by reffering to <List of
Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
Locations > in this manual.(Refer to p. 49~52
of this manual)
2. Check if any of the protective covers is still
removed. Starting the engine or operating the
machine when all of the covers are not
installed will create a very dangerous situation
as the dangerous parts will remain exposed.
3. Be sure to stop the engine before refueling or
adding/charging lubricant. Keeping a lit
cigarette in your mouth or using any fire
source nearby is strictly prohibited. Failure
to observe this instruction may result in fire.
4. Check the condition of the slope of the field,
and don’t drive or work in the steep slope that
exceeds the maximum slope angle, causing fall
down.Drive in bumpy area at low speed.
●Maximum slope angle
AR 950 : 15 °
AR 950F: 25

3
Points on Use
■Starting and Taking Off
1. Confirm safety around you before starting the
engine. Before operating the machine, confirm
the position of each lever and safety around
you, and then start slowly. Sudden start and
stop may bring danger and damage on the
machine, so avoid sudden start and stop.
2. When starting the engine indoors, open the
windows and doors to get sufficient
ventilation. Poor ventilation may cause
exhaust gas poisoning and do major harm
to the human health.
■Traveling
1. This product is designed as a work vehicle
used in field. It cannot be operated on public
roads. You may punished by law if you drive
on public roads.
Confirm safety around you

4
Points on Use
2. This machine has the seating capacity of one
person. A person riding on the machine other
than operator on the seat may fall and get
injured when the machine takes off suddenly
because the center of gravity of the machine
moves. The operator must never carry any
other person on the machine.
3. Turing around on slope at high speed may
cause the machine to fall down or create a
very dangerous situation.In particular, the
change of the center gravity in bumpy area
may cause the machine to fall down or create
a very dangerous situation. Be sure to drive on
slope at low speed.
4. When traveling on slope, use engine brake
and travel slowly at low speed. Also note that
the brake on this machine is intended as
the parking brake. Applying the brake while
traveling will not only damage the brake itself,
but it may also cause slipping or reduce the
brake effect, which result in a very dangerous
situation. Avoid using the brake unless there
is an emergency, and adjust the speed using
the HST lever instead.
Travel at low speed

5
Points on Use
5. Donʼt travel at high speed on the bumpy road.
Travel at a safe speed is suitable for the surface
condition of the road. Failure to pay attention
to this instruction may result in an accident
involving crash or fall-down.
6. Don’t operate the machine carelessly or in
an unnatural situation. Check the moving
direction and confirm safely around you and
exercise due caution.
7. Avoid sudden take-off, sudden accelaration,
sudden turning arround or sudden braking,
and operate the machine safely. Be sure to
confirm safety around you before taking off,
and never turn arround or stop suddenly on
soft or wet ground because it may cause the
machine to slip or fall down, which result in a
dangerous situation
8. Don’t park the machine on dry grass, straw or
any other combustible. Heat from the exhaust
pipe or exhaust gas may cause the combustible
to ignite and flame up.
Noooo!
Travel at low speed
Operate safety

6
Points on Use
■Loading and Unloading
1. When loading or unloading the machine onto/
from a truck, stop the engine of the truck.Apply
the parking brake, and put chocks (wheel Stop)
underneath the wheels of the truck.
Failure to do so may cause the truck to move
while loading/unloading the machine, which
result in an Accident involving a fall.
2. When loading/unloading the machine, use foot
boards with sufficient strength, width, length
and non-slip surface. When loading/unloading
the machine, move straight at very low speed
with the knife blade of the machine aligned in
the longitudinal direction.
Don’t change direction on the foot boards, as it
may cause the machine to fall down or create
a very dangerous situation.
Foodboard References
●Length…At least 4 times the height of the
cargo carrying platform of the truck
●Width…At least 1.5 times the width of the wheel
of the machine
●Strength…At least 1.5 times the gross weight of
the Machine (per foot board)
●Anti-slip treatment on the surface.

Chock
Knife Stay
Length Footboards
Width
Height of the
load-carrying
platform

7
Points on Use
■During Work
1. Small stones and foreign matters scatter while
cutting bush. Before commencing work, be
sure to confirm that no person, building,
vehicle etc. is standing/positioned close enough
to be hit by these scattering stones or foreign
matters.
2. Keep people, especially children, away from
the machine during work. Anyone coming
close to the working machine may be injured
or otherwise exposed to a very dangerous
situation.
3. Don’t let your hand or body touch any of the
rotating parts, hot parts (engine, muffler, etc.)
and other dangerous parts while the machine
is operating. Your hand or body may be injured
or otherwise exposed to a very dangerous
situation. Small stones and foreign matters
scatter while cutting brush.
Before commencing work, be sure to confirm
that no person, building, vehicle etc. is
standing/positioned close enough to be hit by
these scattering stones or foreign matters.

8
Points on Use
4. When crossing a ditch or going over a furrow,
be sure to pass foot boards over the ditch/
furrow at right angles and drive on the foot
boards slowly at very low speed. Failure to
do so may lead to a wheel(s) going off the foot
board or slipping, thus causing the machine
to fall down, which result in a very dangerous
situation.
5. Never work at night or in any environment
where visibility of the surroundings is low,
because the machine may crash, fall down etc.
and cause death or create a very dangerous
situation. Particularly when moving in
twilight hours, travel at low speed. (Use
the headlight on the Machine while moving)
6. When leaving the machine, park the machine
on a flat, firm ground, put the cutting-blade
clutch lever in the “OFF” position. Then, apply
the parking brake, stop the engine, and
remove the ignition key.

9
Points on Use
■Inspection and Maintenance
1. Don’t start inspection/maintenance
immediately after stopping the engine. Wait
for the engine and other hot parts to cool
sufficiently. Failure to do so may result in
burning, etc.
2. When cleaning, inspecting or maintaining the
machine, be sure to stop the engine and apply
the parking brake. Failure to do so may result
in an unexpected accident.
3. Be sure to put back to their original positions
the protection covers you have removed for
the purpose of inspection/maintenance. If all
of the covers are not installed, rotating parts
and overheated parts may be exposed which
cause injury and a very dangerous situation.
4. Never modify the machine. Modifying the
machine may cause a machine breakdown or
accident, which create a very dangerous
situation.
Stop the engine

10
Points on Use
■Keeping/Storage
1. Stop the engine and thoroughly clean mud and
other foreign matters attached to the machine.
In particular, be sure to remove foreign
matters from the muffler and other
components around the engine, as they
may cause fire.
2. Put a cover on the machine or put it in a storage
shed to keep the machine away form children,
etc. When putting a cover on the machine, wait
until the hot parts cool down completely. If a
cover is put on while any part of the machine
is still hot, it may cause a fire.
3. If the machine will be stored for a long period
of time, drain fuel from the fuel tank and
carburetor. If fuel remains in the machine,
the fuel will not only degrade, but it may
also ignite and cause fire, which create a
very dangerous situation.
4. If the machine will be stored for a long period
of time, unplug the battery cable. If not, the
cables may be bitten by rats, etc., and cause
short-circuiting and ignite, which cause fire
and create a very dangerous situation.

11
Points on Use
■Handling of Electrical Components
1. When inspecting the electrical wirings or
wiring connections, be sure to stop the
engine, remove the ignition key, and unplug
the (-) battery cable. Otherwise, sparks may
cause an electric shock or unexpected accident.
2. When handling the battery, do not short-
circuit the cables or otherwise cause sparks to
generate,and do not smoke a cigarette or bring
any other fire source closer. Charge the
battery in a well-ventilated place with the
water refilling cap on the battery removed.
Failure to do so may cause the battery to
ignite and explode, which create a very
dangerous situation.
3. The battery fluid (electrolyte) is diluted with-
sulfuric acid. As it is a deleterious substance,
keep the battery fluid away from your body or
clothes. If the battery fluid enters your eye or
contacts your skin, loss of eyesight or burning
may result. Should the battery fluid contact
skin, wash the affected area with an ample
amount of water. If it enters your eye, wash
the eye with water and undergo medical check.
4. Charge an appropriate amount of battery
fluid. If the battery is used (charged)
continuously with the fluid level remaining
below the lower limit,various parts of the
vessel will deteriorate quickly and the
battery may die prematurely or burst
(explode), which create a very dangerous
situation.
コード
Cable

12
Warning Labels
■Warning labels are attached on the machine to ensure work safely. Be sure to
read these Labels and pay attention to the precautions.
■If any of the warning labels got damaged, lost or otherwise became illegible,
replace them with new labels. You can order new warning labels from the
“dealer from which you purchased your Ride-on Bush Cutter”.
■Wipe clean any dirt of the warning labels so that the information on the labels
remain legible at all time.
■To replace a part on which a warning label is attached, order the warning
label, together with the part, from the “dealer from which you purchased your
Ride-on Bush Cutter”.
■Don’t apply water jets directly onto the warning labels when washing the
machine.
Points on Use
Positions of Warning Labels
8595-901-006-0 0675-912-032-0 8595-901-006-0
AR950F：0675-912-033-0
AR950：0674-916-035-0
8595-901-007-0
0674-916-034-0 0675-912-042-0
8595- 901- 006- 0
8595-901-006 -0
0 674 -9 16-035-0
15°
＋
１．
２．
３．
ＳＴＯＰ
85 95 -9 01-0 07 -0
0674-916-034-0
0675-912 -033- 0
25° ＋
１．
２．
３．
ＳＴＯＰ
0675-912-032-0

13
Points on Use
Positions of Warning Labels
1728-903-003-0
1705-904-002-1
1705-902-007-0
1705-902-006-0
0674-916-034-0
0675-912-031-0