Benassi BL 105 User guide

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USE AND MAINTENANCE
CULTIVATOR
MODEL
BL 105
16/06/2008

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CONTENTS
◊INTRODUCTION
◊LIST OF MACHINE PARTS
◊TECHNICAL DATA
◊PACKING AND TRANSPORT
◊SAFETY RULES AND LIMITS ON USE
◊STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
◊OPERATING AND REGULATING THE MACHINE
◊MAINTENANCE
◊WARRANTY
◊DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY
INTRODUCTION
◊Thank you for having selected our product. We would like to welcome you among our many customers.
◊We are certain that you will appreciate the performance and the operating ease of this machine.
◊Our wide experience in the sector, the use of top grade materials and the high quality production ensure the flawless efficiency
of the machine, which is designed to give many years of use if operated and maintained correctly.
◊We have therefore composed this manual to familiarise you with the use of the machine, its construction, operating features
and applications, which will also facilitate maintenance.
◊Pay special attention to the rules in this manual that are preceded by the symbol below:
CAUTION
◊This symbol indicates that the failure to comply with these rules may lead to personal injury.
LIST OF MACHINE PARTS
1. Motor stop
2. Clutch lever
3. Throttle lever
4. Clutch lever backward drive
5. Gear lever
6. Spur
7. Tiller
8. Recoil start
9. Fuel tank cap
10. Air filter
11. Tool-case
12. Handlebar adjustments

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Overall dimensions (mm.)
TECHNICAL DETAILS
For the engine features, see the engine instruction booklet delivered with the machine.
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TRANSMISSION :
Oil bath gearcase with bevel gear pairs to transmit movement to cutters rotor.
Speed in Km/h and cutters rpm
The engine fitted on this cultivator have exhaust guard and recoil starter.
MOTOR-HOE GENERAL FEATURES
1 - Transmission : 2 forward speed + 1 reverse speed - oil type SAE 30 - oil quantity 0,8. Kg.
2 - Gear lever fitted on handle
3 - Motor electric fitted on handle
4 - Standard handlebar with vertical and side adjustment
5 - The spur is adjustable.
6 - Diesel engine with multiple-disk clutch ; gasoline engine with cone clutch.
7 - For diesel air filter use a common oil SAE 30
8 - POWER TAKE OFF: Upper power takeoff independent from transmission (rotation speed equivalent to Engine shaft speed);
type 17x14 DIN 5482 (counter rotation). Power takeoff max. speed (according to Engine).
9 - The tiller in each model can have 3 widths: 60-90-110 cm. (standard 90 cm.)
10 - All the identification references (code number, engine, weight, power) are printed on the number plate on the machine
(Ref. “A” PICT. 1).
TIRES MOTOR HOE
1 2 R.S.
4.00 - 8 7,67 11 2,76
4.00 - 10 8,4 12,1 ,0
5.00 - 10 9,5 1 ,7 ,42
cutters rpm 97 140 5

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PACKING AND TRANSPORT
◊WIDTH: 87 cm.
◊HEIGHT: 50 cm.
◊LENGTH: 72 cm.
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•Remove the power hoe from its packing
•Accurately clean cutters hubs and cutters supporting shaft applying a small quantity of
grease in order to make assembly and future removal easier.
•Fit the two cutters blades with the dust protection ring on the cutters supporting shaft,
then insert cutters blades in second and third position along the length of 90 cm or 120
cm.
•Pay attention to cutters blades cutting edge direction, as there is a right side and a left
side for any position.
•Insert side disks in the hexagonal hole and block the cutters using the through pin (with a
length variable according to the cutters width) inserting on the other side the washer and screwing the nut M14. The cutters tie
pin must always be introduced from the right side (right side from driving position), in order to avoid fastening nut unscrewing
during machine running. See PICT. 2
•Fit the rear spur already connected with the arm, on the rear part of cutters crankcase support, using the pin and the special
spring.
•Fit the handlebar on the support with the full-side adjustment (rack, wheel system) is fitted with a single pin on the hand lever.
•Fit transmission rod on the lever coming out from left side of transmission, blocking it with the rapid fastening device pre-fitted
on the lever and relative split pin.
•In the version with electric start the battery must be made operative.
•STEPS TO FILL AND CHARGE THE BATTERY (for versions with electric start engine)
IMPORTANT: in the battery of a packed brand-new machine there isn’t any liquid . To make the battery functional you
have to add the liquid furnished together with the battery.
1) Remove the sheet cover (Picture 13, ref.” N”) by unscrewing the fin nuts Picture 13, ref. “R”.
2) Remove the 6 caps from the battery or remove the rubber strip covering the holes.
3) Take the bottle containing the liquid (Picture 14) and place it on the holes of the battery in order to empty its content into the battery.
4) Charge the battery by means of a charger for at least 6 hours at 12 volt tension after having disconnected the red cable from the +
pole of the battery, Picture 15, ref. “U”, leaving the holes open.
5) Disconnect the charger and put again the 6 caps or the rubber strip covering the holes.
6) Reconnect the red cable Picture 15, ref. “U” to the + pole of the battery.
7) Replace the sheet cover Picture 13, ref. “N” and fix it with the fin nuts.
TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE BATTERY: MODEL 12 V 18°A h
IMPORTANT: Before using the power-hoe, remove the plastic cap over the gearbox
breather cap, which has been fitted to prevent oil from leaking during machine packing.
SAFETY RULES AND LIMITS ON USE
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•Please read carefully the operation and maintenance manual supplied with the machine.
•The use of the machine is forbidden to persons younger than 16 years.
•The operator is responsible of any possible damage and he should always drive the machine carefully
and safety.
•Person unfamiliar with the machine and have never used it are obliged to read first the operation and
maintenance manual.
•Before carrying the machine always empty the fuel tank.
•Before leaving the machine be sure that it is fully stopped.
•Never use the machine without heavy shoes and long transfers. Always inspect the area where you
want to work taking off stones, branches, cables and any other thing which can be dangerous.
•Before start working, make sure that a radius of minimum 5 mt. is completely free.
•Clean any possible leakage of fuel.
•Fill up when the engine is off and not hot, always in an open space far from fires or any heating source
and refrain from smoking during this operation.
•Before starting the machine make sure that you can quickly stop the engine and that you are familiar
with the control levers.
•Never allow the engine to run in enclosed spaces where the highly toxic carbon monoxide could not
evacuate.
•Never start or use the machine not completely assembled especially concerning the safety devices
and the tiller protection guards which should always be completely assembled with all its extensions.
•Never fix or clean the tiller blades or any other tools when the engine is running.
•Never work in over 30% sloping ground.
•We are not responsible for accidents due to the wrong use of the machine neglecting the above basic instructions.

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
Please check the engine USE AND MAINTENANCE concerning the “operations before staring”.
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STARTING ENGINE
Starting the engine of the machine always follow these instructions very carefully:
•only in version 4 stroke Check the oil in the engine : THE BRAND NEW MACHINE IS DELIVERED
WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE, THEREFORE YOU SHOULD FILL IT UP TO THE LEVEL ON THE DIP
STICK OF THE OIL CUP.
•Start the engine only in open spaces.
•Check that there is fuel in the tank, and add it if necessary.
•Ensure that the gear engagement lever is neutral. Keep your feet away from motor hoe cutters.
•Petrol cock must be open (where fitted).
•Activate valve lifter in diesel engines.
•Pull the choke lever on the engine (on petrol engine).
•Keep the motor stop lever pressed down with left hand (see PICT. 4 ref. A) and at the same time pull to the
bottom the clutch lever (PICT. 4 Ref. “B” ) in order to block the lever (A) in down position.
•Insert clutch blocking device (PICT. 4 Ref. “C”).
•Turn the accelerator lever one quarter (PICT. 4 Ref. “D”). Pull the starting rope by the handle smoothly first than
strongly: when you feel some resistance don’t leave the handle but help the recoiling of the rope with your hand
(PICT. 5 Ref. “F”).
•When the engine runs move the accelerator lever (PICT. 4 Ref. “D”) and warm up the engine sufficiently before
starting work.
•When the engine is warm disconnect the starter (on petrol engine).
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STOPPING ENGINE
•Turn accelerator lever (PICT. 4 Ref. “D”) at the minimum rpm engine.
•Close the petrol cock (where fitted).
•Release the motor stop lever (PICT. 4 Ref. “A”).
•The lever (PICT. 4 - Ref. “A”) also acts as emergency stop device; in such case releasing the lever the engine immediately
stops.
REMEMBER NEVER TO TIE THE MOTOR STOP LEVER TO THE HANDLEBAR KNOB USING THE POWER-HOE.
OPERATING AND REGULATING THE MACHINE
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FORWARD SPEED
How to engage forward speed :
a) Take the Engine to the minimum number of revolutions through accelerator lever (PICT. 4 Ref.
“D”).
b) Pull the clutch lever (PICT. 4 Ref. “B”).
c) Turn the lever controlling speeds (PICT. 6 Ref. “G”) to the desired position: forward or reverse
speed and release the lever after engagement.
d) Gradually release clutch lever and at the same accelerate the Engine.
e) In order to disengage speeds, pull the clutch lever and turn the lever (PICT. 6 Ref. “G”) to neutral
position.
CAUTION
The lever controlling reverse engagement is a safety device; never use the motor hoe with this device not perfectly running .
REVERSE SPEED
How to engage reverse speed:
a) Take the Engine to the minimum number of revolutions through t he accelerator lever (PICT. 4 Ref. “D”).
b) Pull the clutch lever (PICT. 4 Ref. “B”).
c) Turn the lever controlling speeds (PICT. 6 Ref. “G”) to reverse “R” position.
d) Pull the lever controlling reverse engagement (PICT. 4 Ref. “E”).
e) Gradually release clutch lever and at the same time accelerate the Engine ; reverse speed remains engaged as long as the
lever is pulled (PICT. 4 Ref. “E”) : releasing it reverse is automatically disengaged.
ATTENTION :
For safety reasons, to move the machine backward, keep pressed the gearlevel
(backward) with the hand. Leave the hold to disengage automatically the gear.

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•In the type with full side and vertical adjustment you have to release the blocking lever Ref. “H” PICT. 7.
•lock lever in the handlebar position as you prefer.
•The spur can be adjusted in height unscrewing the screw Ref. “I” PICT. 8, and positioning it in the desired point, then the screw can be re-
tightened.
It is possible to overturn the spur to increase friction with the ground.
1. ADJUSTMENT FOR HARD GROUND: unloose the screw “I” and lift the spur in order to move the weight of the motor hoe backward.
2. ADJUSTMENT FOR SOFT GROUND: unloose the screw “I” and lower the spur in order to move the motor hoe weight on the hoeing devices
axis.
•The standard tiller is 80 cm wide, with three sets of knives on each side, and the side protection plates.
•Adding other two sets of blades you can extend the tiller to 110, adding a cutters blade for each side and replacing the longer pin.
The blades of the tiller-knives should always be directed ahead, towards the front of the machine.
We recommend to use the tiller with the side plates because they improve the stability of the machine and they protect from plants and any other
obstacle.
•Periodically check at least once per season bolts and nuts fastening, especially those of cutters.
•Always use gloves when working with the cutters.
•For mechanical interventions, especially during warranty period, it is advisable to contact repair shops authorised by our agents.
ANY OPTIONAL ACCESSORY THE MACHINE:
1. Pair of ratchet hubs with pair of rubber wheels (to fit instead of the cutters)
2. Pair of narrow shifting wheels (fixed on cutter discs)
3. Pair of driving hubs fixed with rubber wheels (replaced at the cutter)
4. Water pump directly fitted on the power takeoff, that can be applied removing the cover Ref. “L” PICT. 9.
5. Fit an adjustable ridger delivered complete with its own support which should be fitted on the rear side of the machine,
replacing the standard spur.
6. Pair of iron wheels.
7. One-furrow plough with relative devices supporting structure.
8. Two-way plough.
9. Pair of mowing rollers (replaced at the cutter).
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IMPORTANT: USING THE MACHINE FOR A LONG TIME YOU SHOULD USE EAR
PROTECTION SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
•For the first 50 running hours do not use the machine for hard works and follow the instructions supplied in the following paragraphs.
•For the normal maintenance (oil, filter, spark plug) check the booklet for the engine included.
•All transmission elements are oil-bath type. Periodically check oil level through the screw Ref. “M” PICT. 9 and if necessary top up using the
breather cap Ref. “P” PICT. 11.
•When replacing transmission oil, empty through lower oil drain cap Ref. “T” PICT. 10 (unscrew also oil inlet cap), re-tighten using setscrew
wrench (wrench 22) and add the necessary oil till reaching the right level through the hole of breather cap Ref. “P” PICT. 11.
•Oil must be replaced every 300 running hours. Oil level must be checked with cold Engine and motor hoe on a flat surface.
•Always use SAE 30 oil.
OIL BATH AIR FILTER
•Check oil level and if necessary, top up with the same oil used for the Engine. Clean the filtering mass as indicated in the Use and Maintenance
Manual of the Engine.
•In those motors using a dry filter it is sufficient to clean, blowing air on the filtering mass.
NOTE : Air filter cleaning frequency depends upon the environmental conditions in which the machine is used ; it is however advisable not to
exceed 8 running hours.
•For use on sandy grounds or grounds without stones, it is necessary to fit the two cutters so that the hoeing devices with opposed ends are on
the same axis (detail A). PICT.17.
•For use on grounds with stones it is necessary to fit the two cutters so that the hoeing devices with opposed ends are staggered between them
(detail B) PICT.17.
•In models BL 105LE,BL 105KD, BL 105KE and BL 105 LD, as weight is considerable, in order to balance the machine when at rest, a receding
support stand, connected to the bumper is provided (Fig. 12 Ref. “Q”).

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WARRANTY
Our machines and accessories are guaranteed for 2 YEARS excluding electric and rubber parts.
All the defective parts will be replaced free of charge excluding cost of labour and transport fees which would be at customer’s
charge.
For any problem regarding the engine or any other part not of our production please refer to the guarantee conditions stated by the
manufacturer and apply to their assistance centres.
For any kind of problem or repair please apply to the dealer where you bought the machine.
DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY
40017 San Matteo della Decima BO Italy Via Lampedusa n°1
We declare under our responsibility that the machine is conformity with the essential safety and health protection in
accordance with Directive 98/37/CE and Directive EMC 89/336/CE modified 92/31/CE.
TYPE: CULTIVATOR MODEL BL 105LE , BL 105KD A.E. , BL 105H, BL 105KD , BL 105LD BL 105KE
In order to verify the correct application of the aforementioned Directives, the following Conforming Standards were consulted: EN
709, EN-ISO 12100-1 e EN-ISO 12100-2
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
S.Matteo della Decima li 10/10/2007
TEST AND RESULT
Acoustic power level LwA = from 92 LdB (A) to 105 LdB (A)
Test condition: 1,6 Mt at the centre of the handlebar
Vibration to handles with weighting UNI EN 1033 value: from 2,41 m/sec2 to 6,65 m/sec2
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