Etesia SKM User manual
SKM - SKF
GB User Manual
(Translation of the originals
instructions manual)
Please read carefully before using your machine
CONTENTS
1. Your safety and that of others ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Key to diagrams............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
3. Illustrations ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Pictures ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
5. Pictures accessories in option ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
6. Technical specifications.............................................................................................................................................................. 16
7. Operating instructions................................................................................................................................................................. 17
8. Assembly - Disassembly - Access to components...................................................................................................................... 20
9. Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
10. Maintenance schedule................................................................................................................................................................. 23
11. Prolonged storage - winter storage ............................................................................................................................................. 23
12. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
13. Accessories in option.................................................................................................................................................................. 24
14. Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
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You are now the proud owner of an Etesia ride-on mower!
This extremely reliable and tough machine has been specially
designed to give many years of service.
safety recommendations and maintenance instructions.
in this manual.
who will be happy to resolve any queries you may have.
MOWER IDENTIFICATION
side of your mower (picture 1).
of failure to comply with this manual or with current regulations.
indicated in the manual.
the mower is required by law to carry them.
familiar with the controls and operating instructions so that you are
safety devices.
lawn mower.
with the operating manual.
(30%).
mower on sloping ground.
area where the mower is being used.
running.
of the blade.
safety precautions.
thrown out by the mower.
removed.
damage the cutting mechanism specially the blade.
lighting.
the mower.
the cutter and switch it to the fully raised position.
is not used for other purpose.
operation.
- Add fuel before starting the engine.
b) Don’t start the machine as long as you’re not sure that all spilled
fuel has been eliminated.
Examine the silencer regularly and replace as required.
the engine a few minutes before you clean the exhaust.
care should always be exercised when using your mower.
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close the petrol tap.
it is mandatory to ensure all motor-driven land vehicles.
highway which is therefore prohibited to it.
You should not use this Mower until you have read the safety
use and maintenance of your mower.
condition.
plug caps.
damaging certain parts.
. In the event of failure to use the mower in conformity with the
accept any responsibility.
in use. In the event of failure to comply with these instructions
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This symbol appears in the instruction manual alongside
those sections which deal with user safety.
This symbol appears in the instruction manual alongside
important information on how to prolong the life of your
mower.
Exhaust fumes are very toxic and contain carbone monoxide
who is a deadly and odourless poison. Do not run the engine
when it is hot.
in place.
be returned to the distributor.
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Rectangle A
Rectangle B
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b
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Marking of accumulators
Rectangle
B
Rectangle A
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The arrow indicates the direction of pedal
engaged
disengaged
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25824 20A fuse
37762 set of 8 shear bolts
38383 can of 10W40 oil (engine and hydraulics - 2 litres)
1. Engine hood catch
3. Engine oil sump cap / gauge
6. Petrol tap
13. Throttle control lever
14. Manual advance control lever
15. Advance control mode selection lever
16. Advance control pedals
26. Trailer attachment
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17°
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Maximum load on trailer
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MET
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MAXI
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2010
895 970
990
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MODEL SKM SKF
95 super grade unleaded fuel
Ignition electronic
Petrol filter paper filter
± 50 tr.min-1
<
driver’s seat
(full body)
(other appendages)
a a
1.4 awx
1.4 awy
a
Daily exposure value A (8) A (8)
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UP
and starting up of your mower are handled by your Dealer.
The engine is turned off automatically if the driver leaves his seat
The cutting system can only be started if the operator is sitting on
the seat.
Dealership.
We recommend using 95 super grade unleaded and recently
purpose. Do not add oil to the petrol!
the petrol vapours have dissipated.
respect to the pedals.
the seat on the right outwards in order to be able to move the seat
control.
OFF
screw are not worn or damaged.
The oil gauge must be screwed down home when the engine
is running.
The oil level must always be visible in the expansion cylinder (see
par. 7.4.2).
when the engine is hot.
the advance pedals are not operated.
[
system.
cutting system selector is not engaged.
build up.
engine to cool for 2 minutes before topping up with petrol.
Do not change the original settings of the engine
and do not let the engine race. In the event of
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position to stop the engine.
discharge slowly and the hour meter would continue to run.
ON AND OFF
cutting system.
Always turn the cutting system off before leaving your seat.
provided by the hydrostatic transmission and reducing the
action on the advanced pedal.
The advancing of your mower is controlled by the two pedals at the
front of the right running board.
The positions of the pedals determine the speed at which the mower
mower is slowed down gradually to a complete halt.
ADVANCE
The advancing of your mower can also be controlled with the manual
control lever on your right. The advancing speed can be determined
more accurately in this way than using the pedals.
SELECTION LEVER
can adopt a stable driving position by wedging your feet against the
running boards and driving your mowers safely using both hands.
This mode can only be used when travelling forwards.
pedal.
mode.
leaving the control mode.
driving wheels. Keep the mower travelling more or less straight
function.
user.
LEVER
position.
blade and its tightness.
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move at a low speed in order to maintain a high engine speed.
Picture 8 illustrates the optimum way of using the mower on most
lawns. These indications will help you avoid tight turns and pointless
movements.
SKM
secure it.
SKF
diagram (picture 8).
order not to lose control of the machine.
advance pedals.
control of the machine.
drive your mower on the public highway.
MAINTENANCE INDICATOR
tachometer will display a reminder message about the engine oil
change intervals (after 10 h then every 50 h).
disappearing entirely.
engine running speed when it is operating.
The best maintenance of all comes from regular cleaning of your
It is highly advisable to use a high pressure cleaner on it.
wheel bearings) or onto hydraulic parts.
system to evacuate any water that might have got into the moving
parts.
the inside.
blade has stopped.
If the mower has been used under particularly harsh conditions (very
A properly maintained cutting system improves the cutting
quality. Clean the cutting system with a quick watering hose
housing.
of these screws protects the entire transmission system.
blade (for any damage and wear).
of cutting. A damaged blade could be particularly dangerous if a
blade ends turn in the same plane.
PETROL TANKS AND
position.
automatically when it is closed again.
The box contains two fuses and is closed by a protection lid.
DECK
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