PROTEA Rot-610H User manual


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Manufacturers of Protea Range of Mowers, Sodcutters, Scarifiers
PROTEA TURF EQUIPMENT cc
SOUTH AFRICA
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1Know your controls. Read the owner's manual 13 Stop the engine whenever you leave the
carefully. Learn how to stop engine quickly in an mower, even for a moment.
emergency. 14 Stop the engine before pushing mower
2Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, across gravel drives, walks or roads.
bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown
by the blade. 15 Do not allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to use
3Stop the engine and disconnect spark plug wire the mower.
before checking or working on the mower. 16 On slopes or wet grass, be extra careful of
4Before using, always visually inspect to see that your footing.
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades 17 Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards
bolts in sets to preserve balance. you.
Damaged blades and worn bolts are a
major hazard. 18 Never use an electrically powered mower in
the rain or when grass is wet.
5Check all nuts, bolts and screws often, always
be sure the mower is in safe operating 19 Be extremely careful when using a ride on
condition. Use only replacement parts made
mower on slopes.
and guaranteed by the original manufacturer
of your mower 20 Never leave wind-up starters in a wound
condition.
6
Add fuel BEFORE starting engine. Avoid spilling
petrol and do not fill the tank while the engine is 21 Do not over speed the engine or alter governor
running or while you are smoking. settings. Excessive speed is dangerous
and shortens mower life.
7Do not mow whilst people, especially children
or pets are in the mowing area. 22 It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection
when operating a mower.
8Never use the mower unless the grass catcher ,
or guards provided by the manufacturer, 23 Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing
are in position. and reduce the throttle setting during
engine run-ou.
9Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals.
Wear long trousers and heavy shoes. 24 Store fuel in a cool place in a container
specifically designed for the purpose. In
10 Disengage all blade and drive clutches before general, plastic containers are unsuitable.
starting.
25 Never pick up or carry a mower when it is
11 Start the engine carefully with feet well away operating.
from the blades.
12 Do not operate engine in a confined space where
exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
POWER LAWNMOWER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1

2
Your Protea Rotary Mower comes to you tested and ready to operate with engine and gearbox already filled
with oil.
Before operating the machine, thoroughly check the area to be cut and remove any object that may cause
damage to the machine.
1. Read Engine Instruction Book.
2. Ensure that gear lever is in neutral position.
3. Set blades to maximum cutting height.
4. Pull belt release lever towards handles to disengage cutter belt.
5. Set throttle lever to midway position.
6. Start engine according to instructions and allow time for warm up before engaging belt release lever,
which locks in working position.
Do not operate engine at maximum revs unless heavy conditions warrant it.
IMPORTANT –ENGINE
OIL: Each five (5) hours add oil to top level filler opening.
AIR CLEANER: Service air cleaner every 25 running hours under normal conditions. Under dusty conditions,
every four (4) hours. (Refer to Engine Instruction Manual)
OIL: Each five (5) hours add oil to top level filler opening.
PETROL: Use fresh fuel.
COOLING FINS SCREEN: This engine is air cooled. Keep the blower screen, fins on flywheel, cylinder head and
block, free from grass or dirt and grease. Check every 8 hours. Clogged fins and screen block air-flow, causing
over heating, which may result in serious damage to the engine. Remove blower screen and clean regularly.
PRE START CHECK

3
BLADES: Before checking blades,
1. Set throttle control stop.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
Keep blades sharp. Rotate cutter till blade appears at side chute. Unscrew special brass nut, remove wavy
washer and blade assembly can be taken out from underneath. Make sure bolt is not worn (replace if
necessary). Oil threads and replace by reverse procedure. Screw brass nut until level with thread of the bolt
and ensure the offset of the brass nut is facing out.
Always replace worn out blades in sets (4 off).
LUBRICATION
ENGINE:
According to Engine Instruction Manual.
GEAR BOX:
Use gearbox oil SAE 80W-90. Check oil level every 2 weeks. Drain and refill every 100 hours. Do not overfill –
only fill up to overflow bolt hole (remove bolt).
FRONT WHEELS:
Grease every 8 hours.
GEAR CONTROL LEVER & LINKAGE:
Oil all joints daily.
HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER & LINKAGE:
Oil all joints daily.
CLUTCH LEVER AND LINKAGE:
Oil all joints daily.
LUBRICATION INTERVAL CHART
DAILY
50 HRS
100 HRS
GEARBOX
CHECK
CHANGE
x
x
CHECK
X
CHANGE
X
CUTTER SPINDLE
X
FRONT WHEELS
X
GEAR CONTROL LINKAGE
X
HEIGHT CONTROL LINKAGE
X
CLUTCH CONTROL LINKAGE
X
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE

4
•Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals! Or thongs. Wear long
trousers and heavy shoes (preferably safety footwear).
•Know your controls. Read this booklet carefully. Learn how to stop engine
quickly in an emergency.
•Make sure lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could
be thrown by the blades.
•Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before checking or
working
•Before using always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade pins and
cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades
and pins in sets to preserve balance. DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN PINS
ARE MAJOR HAZARDS.
•Check all nuts, bolts and screws often; always be sure the mower is in safe
operating condition. Use only replacement parts made and guaranteed by
PROTEA.
•Add fuel BEFORE starting engine. Avoid spilling petrol and do not fill the tank
while engine is running or while you are smoking.
•Do not mow whilst people, especially children, or pets are in the mowing
area.
•Never use the mower unless the grass catchers, or guards provided by the
manufacturer, are in position.
•Disengage all blades and drive clutches before starting.
•Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
•Do not operate engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon
monoxide) can collect.
•Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment.
•Disengage cutter disc drive, before moving mower across gravel drives, walks
or roads.
•Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
mower.
•On slopes or wet grass, be extra careful of your footing.
•Be extremely careful when using a mower on slopes.
•Do not over- speed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is
dangerous and shortens mower and engine life.
•It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower.
•Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing and reduce the throttle setting
during engine run-out.
•Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5
2 SPEED GEARBOX:
The “Protea” Gearbox has 3 positions,
1. Left - SLOW
2. Centre - NEUTRAL
3. Right - FAST
If the gearbox and lever is in the slow (1) or fast (2) position, and the mower does not move, adjust as follows:
Release 4 x M8 bolts and reposition selector grid (see item 5 –page 1) until gear lever engages gearbox in slow
and fast position.
2 SPEED GEARBOX:
When gear lever Item 2 9refer page 4) is in neutral position (N) the mower must remain stationary, although
clutch lever 7 (Ref. Page 4) is fully engaged. If the mower is moving adjust as follows;
1. By releasing 4 x M8 bolts and reposition selector grid (Item3-Page4)
OR
2. By adding or removing spacer washer Item 16 (Page 4) to get gear lever 2 in central position (N).
GEARBOX ADJUSTMENTS

6
HANDLE ASSY –2 SPEED
1
2
6
5
6
2
11
3
4
12
11
8
9
7
11
11
10

HANDLE ASSY 2 SPEED
FIG. NO
1
1 ROT/201835
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
10
11
12
THROTTLE CABLE (1140mm) - KUDU TYPE
THROTTLE CABLE (1500mm) -5 SPEED
ROT/201850
ROT/1851080
ROT/1851085
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
HANDLE ASSY DIESEL (unimag)
2 OFF
THROTTLE CABLE (970mm) - 2 SPEED
COMPONENT
QTY P/M
HANDLE ASSY PETROL
HANDLE GRIPS
CLUTCH LEVER
BONNET CLIP
ROD END
HEX BOLT C/W NUT & SPRING WASHER
SELECTOR GRID
HEX BOLT C/W NUT & SPRING WASHER
1 OFF
ROT/20513
ROT/4002080
ROT/3500300
PART NUMBER
ROT/201509
SI/1851069
ROT/201421
M8 X 40
ROT/201459
1 OFF
2 OFF
CLUTCH ROD - VERTICAL
SPRING - CLUTCH ROD
FIBRE GLASS COVER : 2 SPEED 750
FIBRE GLASS COVER : 2 SPEED 610
FIBRE GLASS COVER : 5 SPEED 750
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
M8 X 20
ROT/3500400
ROT/3500200
1 OFF
2 OFF
1 OFF
4 OFF
4 OFF
1 OFF
ROT/1851070
ROT/1124050
7

8
CUTTER DISC ASSY. 2 & 5 SPEED
19
16
9
6
10
11
12
18
13
14
21
15
17
8
1
2
3
4
20
7
5
20

CUTTER DISC ASSY 2 AND 5 SPEED
FIG. NO
1
2
3
4
5
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
17
18
19
19
20
21
22
PULLEY KEY
4 OFF
4 OFF
4 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
SPINDLE BEARING HOUSING : 2 SPEED
GREASE NIPPLE
MAIN SPINDLE : 5 SPEED
MAIN SPINDLE : 2 SPEED
BOLT & SPRING WASHER
1 OFF
1 OFF
ROT/201560
ROT/201496
ROT/201528
M6
ROT/201407
ROT/201500
ROT/1126500
ROT/201508
ROT/2601450
ROT/3162322
ROT/201420
ROT/1507000
ROT/201495
ROT/201529
ROT/201408
ROT/201506
ROT/201413
ROT/201520
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
2 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
4 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
CUTTER DISC 610
SPINDLE BEARING HOUSING : 5 SPEED
2 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
4 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
ROT/1128500
1 OFF
1 OFF
LH BELT GUARD: TOP DECK : 5 SPEED
LH BELT GUARD: TOP DECK : 2 SPEED
GREASE COVER
CUTTER DISC 750
M10 x 30
ROT/201565
ROT/201860
ROT/1504000
BAR BLADE 750 (NOT SHOWN)
LOCKNUTS
M8 X 16 GRUB SCREW & NUT
MAIN SPINDLE PULLEY
M10 X 30 BOLT & SPRING WASHER
CIRCLIP INT. (HOUSING)
BEARING: BOTTOM
BEARING: TOP
COMPONENT
QTY P/M
CIRCLIP EXT. (SHAFT)
RH BELT GUARD: TOP DECK : 5 SPEED
RH BELT GUARD: TOP DECK : 2 SPEED
BLADE 750
BLADE 610
FLAIL BOLT NUT
4 OFF
ROT/201455
ROT/201457
ROT/201452
PART NUMBER
ROT/201446
WAVY WASHER
FLAIL BOLT
9

10
2 SPEED DRIVE ASSY.
27
2
2
1
5
6
7
8
20
28
27
4
3
9
14
15
12
25
11
10
9
16
13
23
21
21
12
17
19
19
19
24
26
18
29
29
22
22
31

2 SPEED DRIVE ASSY
FIG. NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
14
14
15
16
17
17
18
19
20
21
22
22
23
24
24
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
M8 BOLT & M8 X 20 SPRING WASHER
2 OFF
BOLT/NUT & WASHER
M8 X70
4 OFF
BOLT & NUT 5/16UNF X 3/4
2 OFF
"O" RING
ROT/272224
1 OFF
DIFFERENTIAL KEY
ROT/201512
2 OFF
DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT: 610 (PNEUMATIC WHEELS)
ROT/201750
1 OFF
DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT:750
ROT/201562
1 OFF
COMPONENT
QTY P/M
CLUTCH PULLEY
CUP SQUARE C/W FLAT WASHER
SPRING WASHER / NUT
JOCKEY PULLEY BRACKET ASSY
PILLOW BLOCK
BELT SUPPORT SLIDE ASSY
1 OFF
ROT/201475
ROT/201470
ROT/1503030
PART NUMBER
ROT/201460
BELT GUIDE
CIRCLIP EXTERNAL 15 DIA
ROT/1128600
ROT/201426
GEARBOX ROD
CHAIN ROT 750 53 ROLLERS
CHAIN ROT610: AS FROM 01/03/2006 55 ROLLERS
10T SPROCKET
HEX BOLT C/W FLAT & SPRING WASHER
BALL KNOB
GEARBOX PULLEY : 2 SPEED
CLUTCH PULLEY PIN & 3/8UNF NUT & WASHER
BEARING 6202
"V" BELT 2 SPEED
GEARBOX : 2 SPEED breakdown pg 20
GEARBOX PULLEY - MULCHER
GEARBOX PULLEY - 5 SPEED
"V" BELT MULCHER
ROT/201726
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
DIFFERENTIAL : 2 SPEED breakdown pg 18
BG/161461
ROT/1128550
ROT/6361700
ROT/6361750
ROT/201491
2 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
9 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
ROT/6200200 complete
ROT/201427
HD/1122225
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
ROT/6200300 complete
M8 X 20
ROT/201516
ROT/3602030
ROT/201490
ROT/2987700
ROT/2987722
HD/657416
M8 X 30
1 OFF
2 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
4 OFF
1 OFF
BELT GUIDE SPACER (201470) FOR YAMAHA
GEARBOX WOODRUFF KEY
ROT/201726
ROT/201840
BG/301680
ROT/3802050
WHEELS: BACK (750R)
WHEELS: BACK (610R)
PLATE SPROCKET
DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT: 610 (SOLID WHEELS)
CUP SQUARE C/W FLAT WASHER
SPRING WASHER / NUT
ADJUSTER BOLT
FLANGET BEARING
ROT/1851060
M8 X 30
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
2 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
2 OFF
11

12
TOP DECK ASSY.
6
9
9
7
10
9
9
8
8
9
9
1
3
6
6
4
4
2
9
9
8

TOP DECK ASSY (750) 5 2 SPEED
FIG. NO
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
6
7
8
8
9
10
1 OFF
1 OFF
M8 X 20
ROT/201493
ROT/201501
1 OFF
1 OFF
ROT/201409
ROT/201492
10 OFF
1 OFF
3 OFF
ROT/1661130
6 OFF
1 OFF
3 OFF
M8 X 20
ROT/201410
HEX BOLT / NUT & WASHER
SKID LH
TOP DECK 610
TAP ADAPTOR
TOP DECK SLIDES 750R
COMPONENT
QTY P/M
HEX BOLT
BOLT / NUT & SPRING WASHER - OUTSIDE
CHAIN GUARD 750R
CHAIN GUARD 610R
1 OFF
ROT/201412
ROT/201515
PART NUMBER
ROT/201411
LIFTING FRAME: 5 SPEED 750R
LIFTING FRAME: 2 SPEED 750R
1 OFF
1 OFF
6 OFF
ROT/201523
M8 X 25
SKID RH
TOP DECK SLIDES 610R
TOP DECK 750
ROT/201519
13

14
2 SPEED MAIN FRAME
5
16
7
6
16
5
14
9
4
4
3
15
1
3
2
8
8
8
8
17
10
18
11
12
13
15

2 SPEED MAIN FRAME
FIG. NO
1
2
3
4
5
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
13
14
15
17
18
19
2 OFF
4 OFF
2 OFF
1 OFF
4 OFF
2 OFF
ROT/6361583
ROT/1128600
COMPONENT
QTY P/M
FRONT WHEELS 610 & 750R
(FRONT WHEEL ROT610 BEFORE MARCH 2006)
RH FRONT WHEEL BRACKET
LH FRONT WHEEL BRACKET
2 OFF
ROT/201403
ROT/201404
PART NUMBER
ROT/201401
FRONT WHEEL FORK
2 OFF
FRONT WHEEL COLLAR
2 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
BALL KNOB
ROT/1851060
1 OFF
ROT/201514
ROT/6361600
HEIGHT ADJUSTER LEVER
ROT/201444
1 OFF
TOP DECK SPRINGS
HEIGHT ADJUSTER BRACKET
FRONT WHEELE SLEEVE
HEX BOLT M10 X 90 C/W SPRING WASHER & NUT
PILLOW BLOCK
ROT/4002050
ROT/201447
ROT/201507
TOP DECK "V" BELT: 2 SPEED
ROT/3602020
1 OFF
2 SPEED MAIN FRAME 750R
ROT/201453
1 OFF
2 SPEED MAIN FRAME 610R
ROT/201527
1 OFF
HEIGHT ADJUSTER SPRINGS
ROT/4002060
2 OFF
NYLON BUSH (NOT SHOWN)
SI/458000
4 OFF
HEIGHT ADJUSTER KEY
ROT/201563
1 OFF
HEIGHT ADJUSTER GRID (NOT SHOWN)
ROT/201423
1 OFF
15

16
2 & 5 SPEED LINKAGE ASSY
21
18
11
15
17
12
4
7
1
2
3
1
2
3
14
13
8
9
10
6
5
16
3
7
3
2
1
2
1

LINKAGE ASSY 2 AND 5 SPEED
FIG. NO
1
2
3
4
5
6 ROT/201417
7
8
9
10
11
11
11
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21 ROT/6200902
21 ROT/6200600
21
21
21
22 ENGINE PULLEY SPACER: YAMAHA+UNIPOWER DIESEL ROT/201480
22 ENGINE PULLEY SPACER : KOHLER ENGINE ROT/201455
2 OFF
1 OFF
ENGINE - 9 HP PETROL FOR ROT 610
ROT/6200273
1 OFF
ENGINE - 13 HP VERTICAL 5 SPEED
ROT/6200800
1 OFF
ENGINE KEY 13 HP and 9 HP
HD/656472
1 OFF
ENGINE EX21 PULLEY INNER SPACER (ROT610 ONLY) NOT SHOWN
ROT/201720
1 OFF
ENGINE EX21 PULLEY OUTER SPACER (ROT610 ONLY) NOT SHOWN
ROT/201721
1 OFF
CONNECTING ROD
ROT/201445
1 OFF
M12 NUT WITH FLAT WASHER
2 OFF
ENGINE PULLEY CAP
SOD/120154
1 OFF
ROT/4002050
PUSH ROD CONNECTOR
ROT/201424
1 OFF
PUSH ROD : 5 SPEED
ROT/201497
RAISING FRAME LINKAGE : REAR
SPRING : TOP DECK
1 OFF
2 OFF
SPLIT PIN M3 X 25
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
SPRING : PUSH ROD
PUSH ROD : 2 SPEED
HD/651954
ROT/201442
750 ENGINE PULLEY : 2 SPEED EH41DU
ROT/201521
1 OFF
ENGINE PULLEY : 5 SPEED
ROT/201449
1 OFF
COMPONENT
QTY P/M
BALL KNOB
RAISING FRAME LINKAGE : FRONT
LIFTING FRAME BLOCK
LIFTING FRAME PIN
4 OFF
ROT/2321242
PART NUMBER
ROT/201429
LIFTING FRAME NUT
4 OFF
4 OFF
ROT201430
ROT/1851060
1 OFF
1 OFF
ROT/201416
M12 FLAT WASHER
1 OFF
610 ENGINE PULLEY : 2 SPEED EX21DU
ROT/201723
1 OFF
610 ENGINE PULLEY : 2 SPEED EX27DU
ROT/201735
1 OFF
1 OFF
1 OFF
ENGINE - 13 HP PETROL
ENGINE - 10 HP DIESEL - UNI 186 FGE
HEX BOLT 3/8UNF X 1"
BG/3162322
1 OFF
17

18
DIFFERENTIAL
3
6
7
9
10
2
5
6
7
1
10
9
4
8
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