Nakayama SM9700 User manual

SM9700
Please read the manual before use this machine!

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Safety instructions
General comments
Read the operating instructions carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the correct operation of
the mower.
Keep the operating instructions for later use and
for subsequent owners.
Follow the safety instructions and warnings on
the mower.
Users
Children and juveniles under the age of 16 as
well as anyone who has not read the operating
instructions must not operate the mower. Local
regulations may specify the minimum age.
Wear long, close-fitting trousers and sturdy, non-
slip footwear.
Working area
Carefully check the whole area to be mown.
Remove all foreign objects, such as stones,
sticks, wires, bones, etc.
Do not use the mower if there are any persons
(caution: children) or animals (including wildlife)
in the working area.
Operating times
Comply with any national regulations regarding
operating times for lawn mowers (noise
prevention).
See the operating manual for operating times.
Use the mower only in daylight or if the working
area is well illuminated.
Operation
Always make a visual inspection of the mower
before using it. The mower must be in a safe
operating condition.
Damaged or worn parts must be replaced
immediately.
Use the mower only if it is in the technical
condition stipulated by the manufacturer.
The person using the mower is responsible for
any accidents involving other persons or their
property.
Do not disable the safety or protective devices on
the mower.
Do not start the engine if anyone is standing in
front of the cutter bar – the cutter and wheel
drives must not be engaged.
Use the mower on grassy areas only.
The cutter drive must be disengaged when the
mower is not on a mowable surface.
The blade guard must be mounted on the cutter
bar if the mower is transported or lifted.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Never lift or carry the mower if the engine is
running. Wait until the cutters have stopped
moving, then pull off the spark plug connector.
The mower may only be used if the safety
clearance determined by the handlebar is
maintained.
Ensure that you have a secure footing.
Always mow across a slope.
Never mow up or down a slope or on slopes with
an inclination greater than 10°.
Keep the exhaust and engine free of leaves,
grass and spilt oil.
Do not leave the mower unsupervised – pull off
the spark plug connector.
Warning!
Petrol is highly flammable!
Store petrol in designated containers only.
Refill with petrol outdoors only. Do not smoke
while refilling!
Do not open the tank cap or refill with petrol while
the engine is running or if the machine is hot.
Use a funnel or filling tube to refill petrol to
prevent fuel being spilt onto the engine, the
housing or on the ground.
If petrol has been spilt, do not start the engine.
Clean the mower and do not restart the engine
until the petrol vapours have dispersed.

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For reasons of safety, replace a damaged petrol
tank and/or tank cap.
Risk of burns!
The exhaust as well as the areas around the
exhaust may be very hot.
Replace damaged mufflers.
Do not change the governor settings of the
engine.
Never leave a combustion engine running in an
enclosed space – toxic hazard!
Safety instructions for the cutter bar
Some of the blades on the cutter bar are bare.
These can lead to serious injuries if they are not
handled with care.
Always mount the blade guard on the cutter bar
for the following:
•mounting the cutter bar onto the mower
•cleaning the mower
•during transport and storage of the mower
•during work on the cutter bar
Replace damaged blade guards.
Maintenance and storage
Before performing any work on the mower:
switch off the engine, wait until the cutters have
stopped moving and then pull off the spark plug
connector.
Always wear safety gloves during work on the
cutters.
If there is petrol in the tank, never store the
mower in buildings where petrol vapours can
come into contact with naked flames or sparks –
Risk of explosion!
The petrol tank must be emptied outdoors only.
Allow the engine to cool before storing the mower
in an enclosed space.
Do not spray the mower with water.
The mower must be repaired by an authorised
specialist company only.
Spare parts and accessories
Use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
We reserve the right to make changes to the
design and construction without prior notice.
MACHINE DESCRIPTION(FIG.A)
Non-permitted users:
Persons who are not familiar with the operating
manual, as well as children, adolescents under
the age of 16 and persons under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or medication must
operate the mower.
1.Reverse clutch lever
2.Flameout switch
3.Handlebar
4.Ex-arm-fixer
5.Protecting cover
6.Forward clutch lever
7.PTO clutch lever
8.Fuel tank
9.Air filter
10.Muffler
11.Belt cover
12.Tyre wheel
13.Lock pin
14.Height adjustive block
15.Blade assembly
DESCRIPTION SYMBOLS (FIG.B)
1.Before using the mower for the first time, read the
operating manual!
2.Before working on the mower pull off the spark
plug connector!
3.Danger of hot surfaces. Some of the outer surfaces
on the machine can reach high temperatures.Some
surfaces can remain hot after the motor is turned
off. Keep a safe distance.
4.The engine gives off a poisonous, odourless and
colourless gas: inhalation may cause nausea,
fainting and death. Keep a safe distance.
5.Keep other people out of the danger area!
6.Keep hands and feet away from the blades!
7.Forward clutch
8.Reverse clutch
9.PTO clutch
10.Ce mark.

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Assembly
Step1.Install the tyre(Fig.C1)
-Mount the tyre1 to the shaft2
-Use the lockpin to connect the holes of
tyre and shaft,lock it.
Tyre have two conditions:
P1:Tyre is locked,it is self-propelled
P2:Tyre is not locked,it is free.
Step2. Mount Ex-arm-fixer(Fig.C2)
-Put the ex-arm-fixer on the side of conneting
frame.
-Insert the bolt1,connect the connecting frame
and ex-arm-fixer,use locknut2 to fix them.
Step3. Install the handlebar(Fig.C3)
-Place the handlebar on the ex-arm-fixer.
-Insert the bolt3,use the washer2
and star-nut to fix them
Step5.Mount the blade assembly
(Fig.C5)
-Place the arm-rocker1 on the blade assembly2.
-Insert the bolt3,use the nut4 to fix them.
Step6.Mount the protecting cover.(Fig.C6)
-Place the protecting cover1 on the arm-rocker
assembly.
-Place the wahser3,Insert the bolt2,use the nut4
to fix them
-Place the washer7,use the nut6 to fix it.
Step7.Install the PTO lever(Fig.C7)
-Insert the upper PTO lever1 into the down PTO
lever2
-place two washers3,4.Use the uncork5 to fix it.
Note:The shake of this machine is very big on
its work,so every bolt or nut must be tighten
specially.
Adjustment
Note:All the adjustments are started after trun off
the engine.
a).Adjusting the forward and reverse clutch line to
adjust the belt tension or loosen.
(Fig.D1)
-If forward belt is not proper,please adjust the”F”
line,toward “U” will loosen the belt,”D” will tension
the belt.
-If reverse belt is not proper,please adjust the “R”
line,toward “U” will loosen the belt,”D”will tension
the belt.
b).Adjust the handlebar height(Fig D2)
There are three holes for adjusting the handlebar
height,toward to “H” will be higher,toward to “L”
will be lower.
c).Adjust the cutting height(Fig.D3).
Cutting height adjustive block can control
the cutting height,if toward “H” ,the cutting
height will be highter,if “L”,will be lower.
Both skids must be set to the same height !
Operation
1.Pre-operation check
a)Engine oil(Fig E1)
CAUTION:Running the engine the low level
cause serious eingine damage.
-Remove the oil filter cap2 and wipe the
dipstick clean;
-insert the kipstick into the oil filler neck, but
dot not screw it in;
-if the level is low,fill to the top of the oil filler
neck with the recommended oil.
Use high-detergent,permium quality 4-stroke
engine oil
-if you want to drain out all the oil,loosen the
oil nut1.
Temperature for use
Degree of oil viscosity
From -10 C to 0 C
SAE 10W or 10W-30,10W-40
From -0 C to 25 C
From -25 C to 35 C
From -35 C to 45 C
SAE 20W or 10W-30,10W-40
SAE 30W or 10W-30,10W-40
SAE 40W
Step4.Assembly the height adjust block and Swing
Block Assembly(Fig.C4)
-Place the height adjust block3 on the
blade,place the waher2 and insert the nut1,fix
them.
-Place the swing block assembly6 on the
blade,place the washer5 and insert the nut4,fix
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Effective the wheel drive
Make sure the lockpin in P1 pistion,so that the machine
will be in self-propelled.
Make the cutting bar working
-engage the forward clutch lever
-pull the PTO lever,the machine will work.
Backward the machine
-pull bakc the PTO lever.
-engage the reverse clutch lever,the machine
will be backward and the cutting bar is not working
Switching off the engine
-make sure the PTO lever is not in working condition.
-swtch off the engine.
Maintenance and servicing
Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning work, pull off the spark plug
connector!
Do not spray the mower with water. Water that
enters the ignition system or the carburettor may
lead to malfunctions. Clean the mower with a
cloth, hand brush, etc.
b).Gear box oil(Fig.E2).
-Gear oil has been filled at the works.
-if you want to drain out all the oil,screw out
the nut1,the oil will drain out automatically.
-Screw out the oil cap2,if the level is low,
fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the
recommended oil.
c).Fuel(Fig.E3)
Use automotive gasoline(unleaded or
lowleaded is preferred to minimize
combustion chamber deposits).
Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty
gasoline.
Avoid getting dirt,dust or water in the fuel
tank.
-Open the tank cap1
-turning it in an anti-clockwise direction
-Fill the tank up to a maximum of 3cm
beneath the cap.
-close the tank cap by turning it in a
clockwise direction.
Adjustment
Before start the engine,please do the
adjustment,which is introduced in upper
content.
Start the engine
CAUTION: be sure that the clutch is
disengaged and the shift lever is in the neutral
position to prevent sudden uncontrolled movement
when the engine starts.The clutch is engaged by
pulling in the clutch lever and disengaged by
releasing the clutch lever.
• Turn the fuel valve to ON. Check up the tightness
of drain knob
• Close the choke lever .
NOTE: Do not use the choke if the engine is warm
or the air temperature is high.
• Turn the engine on/off switch to ON in the handlbar.
• Move the throttle lever slightly to the MAX.
• Pull the starter grip (2) lightly until resistance is felt
,then pull briskly.
• As the engine warms up, gradually open the choke.
Replacing the engine oil
Check the oil level on a daily basis and top up
if necessary.Replace the oil after the first month
or after the first 20 hours of use. Then replace
it every 6 months or after every 80 hours of use.
Spark plug
Check it every 3 months or after every 50 hours
of use, and replace it if necessary.
See the specification in reference to the spark
plug type.
1. Remove the cap2 (Fig. E4) and unscrew the
spark plug1 with the relative spanner.
2. Examine the spark plug and remove any
carbon residue with a metal brush. Replace
the spark plug if the electrodeis excessively
worn or the insulation is damaged.
3. Measure the distance between the electrodes:
it should be between 0.7 and 0.8 mm (Fig. E4).
4. Screw the spark plug back in by hand.
5. Secure a used spark plug with around VA turn
of the spanner, and a new one with around V2
turn of the spanner.

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Expert inspection is required
for the following:
•if the mower strikes an object
•if the engine stops suddenly
•if the cutter bar is bent
•if the gears are damaged
•if the V belt is defective
Drive gears
Check the oil level in the gearbox regularly
• Make sure the mower is horizontal.
•Unscrew the oil plug.
•Oil level: up to lower edge of filling opening
Top up with gear oil, if necessary.
•Oil grade:gear oil SAE 75
•Oil capacity for mowers with:approx. 0.45 l
Cutter bar
Clean the cutter bar after every use,
particularly the guidance and sliding surfaces.
This means dismounting the cutter.
Afterwards, oil all moving parts.
Use only biodegradable lubricants!
Air filter
Clean it every 3 months or after every 50
hours of use, and replace it if necessary.
1. Unscrew the filter box knobs
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the filter.
4. Knock it gently on a flat surface.
5. Replace the filter in its housing.
6. Replace the box cover and screw on
the knobs.
Fuel tubes
Make sure that there are no cracks in the
fuel pipe and that the joints are solid on a
daily basis.Check that there are no fuel
leaks.Replace where necessary.

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Troubleshooting
Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work, pull off the spark plug connector!
Fault Remedial action
Engine does not start If the engine is cold: press the primer
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Engine power reduced Resharpen / replace the blades →customer service centre
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Cutter drive / wheel drive
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Faults that cannot be rectified with the aid of this table must be eliminated by
an authorised workshop only (customer service centre).