SANLI ADR1130 User manual

Please read this instruction manual carefully
before operating your new Sanli Ride-On Mower.
Model number: ADR1130
Auto-Drive Ride-On Mower
Owners Manual

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Sanli products are monitored and enhanced on an on-going basis to comply with changing technical
standards and requirements. As a result, Sanli reserves the right to alter design and specications at any
time without prior notice.
Congratulations on choosing a Sanli mower.
12 Month Warranty (24 Month Engine Warranty)
Thank you for your purchase.
This product comes with a manufacturer’s warranty from Sanli Australia Development Pty Ltd that
your new product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated above,
from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying
recommendations or instructions where provided. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the
Australian Consumer Law.
You will be provided with a refund, repair or exchange by Sanli for this product if it becomes defective
within the warranty period. Sanli will bear the reasonable expense of claiming the warranty. This
warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or
neglect.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact Sanli’s Customer Service Centre on 1800
466 068 or alternatively, via email at [email protected] for any difculties with your product.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You
are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods
fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights observed under New Zealand
legislation.
This warranty does not cover;
• Commercialuse
•Normalwearandtear
•Oiledaircleanerorstartingdifcultycausedbymowerincorrectlytippedonitsside
•Consumableitems(includingdrivebelts,oil,bladesandsparkplugs)
•Defectsorfaultscausedbyanactoromissionafterleavingmanufacture
•Incorrect,contaminatedorpoorqualityfuel(olderthan3months)oroil
•Incorrectmaintenanceorstorageoftheproduct
•Waterdamageorenvironmentalconditions
•Failuretoobservesafetyrequirements
•Anylossordamagearisingfromfaultypartsorworkmanship
• TransportcoststoandfromAuthorisedSanliDealer

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Contents.
Safety tips ................................................................................................................................... 4
Ride-On features ......................................................................................................................... 5
Assembly instructions.................................................................................................................. 6
Before operating.......................................................................................................................... 7
Operating instructions.................................................................................................................. 9
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 10
Technical specications ..................................................................................................... 10 & 11
Trouble shooting........................................................................................................................ 11
Contact Sanli Australia .............................................................................................................. 12

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Safety Tips.
WARNING: The information contained within this safety section is extremely important. Personal
injury to the user and to others may result if this section is not read and acted upon at all times.
1. Never use your ride-on mower when tired or fatigued as lack of alertness may cause serious injury.
2. Before starting your ride-on mower inspect it carefully to ensure that there are no loose parts and that
it is in good working order.
3. Cleartheareatobemowedofanystones,sticks,wireanddebrisbeforebeginning,andalways
ensurethatyoumowasafedistanceaway(over14metres)fromadults,childrenandanimals.
4. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from the ride-on mower’s moving parts, and always wear
appropriatefootwear(avoidsandalsoropenshoes).
5. Never put your hands or feet underneath the cutting deck of the ride-on mower while the engine is
running.
6. Be aware that the machine’s exhaust area and other parts of the ride-on mower get very hot during
and right after use.
7. Turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap before cleaning, transporting, or making
adjustments, and never leave the ride-on mower unattended with the key in the ignition.
8. Mow up and down slopes and never across a slope. And always be extremely cautious when
changing direction on slopes.
9. Westronglyrecommendyouavoidmowingwhenitisraining,orafternightfall.
10. Do not ll the tank, or start the ride-on mower indoors, or in a poorly ventilated area, as exhaust gases
contain poisonous substances and petrol fumes are ammable and dangerous.
11. Always use 95 octaneunleadedpetrolnotmorethan3monthsold.Fillthetankusingafunnel,but
never completely. Clean up any overow or splashes before starting.
12. Never open the fuel ller cap, or ll the tank, if the engine is running or is still hot after use. And please
ensure that you securely tighten the petrol cap after lling.
13. Donottransportyourride-onmowerinavehicleifthereisanypetrolinthetank.
14. Store your ride-on mower along with any fuel and oil in a cool well-ventilated place, away from direct
sunlight and not near gas cylinders or hot water heater systems.
15. Do not smoke when lling the fuel tank, using your ride-on mower, or when petrol is in the immediate
area. And never use or store the ride-on mower near a naked ame.
16. Sanli recommends that you wear a safety helmet, ear protectors, safety goggles and safety boots
when using your ride-on mower.
17. All servicing and repair work under warranty must be carried out by an Authorised Dealer.

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Ride-On Features
Fig 1
Safety guard
mounting bolts
Comfort steering wheel
Adjustable
high-back seat
Seat adjustment
lever
Throttle
control
Rear mounted
engine
Grass deector
chute
Rear engine safety
guard with light
towing bracket
Cutting height adjuster Footoperateddriveselector(Auto-drivepedal)
Fig 2
Ignitionswitch
Cutter drive
lever
Safety guard
mounting bolts
Brake / Clutch
pedal
Front nudge
bar
Parking brake knob 760mm(30”)CuttingDeck

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AssemblyInstructions
Parts that require assembly
Steeringwheel•Steeringhousing•Seat/plateassembly•Rearenginesafetyguard
Fitting Steering Wheel
1. Positionhousing(g3)inplaceandusingthehousingscrewssupplied,insertintoholesandtighten
securely(withoutovertightening)asin(g5).
2. Positionsteeringwheeloversteeringshaftandalignappropriatelyasin(g5).
3. Insertthelongsteeringwheelboltandwasherthroughthetopofsteeringwheelandscrewinto
steeringshaft.Tightenappropriately(g4).
4. Replace steering wheel cap to cover exposed bolt head.
Fitting Rear Engine Safety Guard
1. The guard is attached to the mower chassis
usingthe4xboltsandnutssupplied(g6).
2. Position the guard so that the holes are aligned
withtheholesonthemowerchassis(g1&2).
3. Secureinplace.
Fitting Seat/plate Assembly
1. The seat/plate is attached to
the mower chassis using the 2
xboltsandnutssupplied(g7).
Position the seat/plate so that
the holes are aligned with the
holesonthemowerchassis(g
7).Secureinplace.
2. Connect safety switch wiring
harnessasshownin(g7a).
Fig 7aFig 7
Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5
Fig 6
holes
Mounting bolts

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Before Operating
Fill Crankcase with SAE 30 oil
Oil must be added before attempting to start the engine.
1. Place machine on level surface.
2. Unscrewandremovedipstickfromoilllertube(g8).
3. Insertacleanfunnelintollertubeandslowlyaddoilinaccordance
with the engine manufacturer’s direction.
4. Ensure oil level is at the full mark on the dipstick, when screwed
completelyin.Whennishedreplacedipstickandretighten.
Fill Fuel Tank
Use only clean, fresh 95 Octaneregularunleadedpetrol(mustbeless
than3monthsold).
1. Usingacleanfunnel,lltankwithunleadedpetrol.Replacecap(g9).
2. Wipeupanypetrolthatmayhavespilled.
Adjusting the Seat
Inordertondthemostsuitableseatingposition,adjustseatbyusing
theleverlocatedonrightsideofseat(g10).
Fig 8
Fig 9
Fig 10
Adjustment
lever

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Controls
1. ThrottleControl-HassymbolsforSlow,FastandChoke.(g11).
2. IgnitionSwitch-PositionsmarkedforOff,OnandStart.The
switch is key operated and automatically returns to the ‘On’
positionfromStartpositionwhenreleased.(g11).
3. Brake/Clutch(g12)-Footoperatedpedalonleftsideof
machine. Depressing the pedal disengages the drive belt and
engages Brake Disc.
4. ParkingBrake(g12)-Handoperatedknoblefthandside.
Depressing the brake clutch foot pedal enables this knob to be
engaged and disengaged. Parking brake is applied when the
knob is locked in the up position by hand.
5. DriveSelector(g13)-Forwardandbackwardmovementofthe
mower is controlled by the drive selector pedal. As with a motor
vehicle, speed is controlled by the amount of pressure on the
drive selector pedal. Ensure that the mower user is familiar with
this type of movement before operating the ride-on mower.
6. CuttingHeightAdjuster(g14)-Locatedrightofseatwithlow
cut at bottom and high cut at the top setting.
7. CutterDrive(g15)-Leverlocatedonlefthandsideofseat
mounting box. Down position disengages blade drive and
applies blade brake. Up position engages blades.
Fig 11
Fig 12
Fig 13
Fig 14
Fig 15

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OperatingInstructions
Warning: All users must read and understand the following instructions before
operating the ride-on mower
Starting the Engine
Please note that the engine will not start unless the cutter drive is disengaged and the clutch/brake pedal
is depressed.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal in order to apply the parking brake
2. Ensure drive selector is in the neutral position
3. Disengagethecutterdrive
4. Move the throttle lever to the choke position
5. Turn the ignition key to the start position and release when the engine starts
6. Move the throttle lever to approx ¼ position
To Cut Grass or Drive
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal
2. Disengage the parking brake
3. Selectcuttingheight
4. Move throttle to about ¾ position
5. Engage cutter drive
6. Select desired drive
7. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to drive
To Stop Engine
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal
2. Shift the drive selector to neutral
3. Disengagethecutterdrive
4. Apply the parking brake
5. Move throttle lever to the slow position
6. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the keys
Safety Information
1. The parking brake should always be applied before leaving the machine
2. The parking brake must be released before attempting to drive
3. Depresstheclutch/brakepedalwhenstartingorwhencomingtorest
Engaging Clutches
Whenengagingthecutterdriveleverorreleasingtheclutch/brakepedal,alwaysoperateslowlyandavoid
any jerking motion. Moving these controls too fast could overload and stall the engine.
WARNING: To avoid loss of control always come to a complete stop before changing
drive direction and slow down before turning.

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Technical Specications.
Model Number ADR1130
Engine Type Briggs&Stratton4-Stroke10.5hp(344cc)
Fuel Capacity 4.0 Litres
Oil Capacity 1.42 Litres
Lubrication GearImpellor
Spark Plug Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap 0.7 to 0.8mm
IgnitionType Magnetron
Engine Oil SAE30
Maintenance
Warning: Regular service by a qualied Sanli Dealer is paramount to ensuring a safe, trouble-
free operation. The ride-on mower needs to be kept clean to assist inspection for loose, worn
or damaged parts before each use. Proper care and maintenance is the responsibility of the
owner.
Oil Change
Sanli recommends that you change your engine oil after the rst 5 hours of use and then as per the
schedule outlined in the engine manufacturer’s manual supplied with this machine.
Spark Plug
The spark plug gap gradually increases during engine running and should be checked periodically and
whenever the engine malfunctions.
Spark plug should be inspected regularly and maintained as per the engine manufacturer’s manual
supplied.
Air Cleaner
Air cleaner should be inspected regularly and maintained as per the engine manufacturer’s manual
supplied.

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Transmission
Auto-Drive system consists of a continuous belt being driven by an idler pulley over two drive pulleys
and around a return pulley. Friction plates are brought into contact with the drive pulleys to impart either
forward or reverse motion to rear drive wheels by means of a drive selector pedal on the right side of the
machine.
Groundspeedat3600rpmisvariableduetoAuto-Drivesystemdependingonpressureappliedtodrive
selector pedal.
Maximum Speed 8.6 km/h
Cutting Deck Full oating pressed steel housing with right side discharge.
CuttingWidth 760mm(30”)
Tyres FrontTyres:4.1x6tubeless(Pressure16Psi)
 RearTyres:16x6.5x8tubeless(Pressure20Psi)
Controls Throttle control with Fast, Slow and Choke positions
Key switch with Off, On and Start positions.
SteeringWheel 325mmdiameter-1¼turnslocktolock.
Clutch / Brake Foot operated pedal on left side of machine.
Parking Brake Hand operated catch/knob on left hand side of machine used in conjunction with
clutch/brake pedal.
Drive Selector Foot operated pedal located on right side of machine. Spring loaded so as to return to
neutral position.
Cutting Height Lever right hand side. 6 cutting height positions from 15 to 65mm.
Cutter Drive Lever located on left side of seat.
General
WheelBase 135cm
Length 164cm
Width 80cm
Height 95cm
Turning Circle 5.8m
Turning Radius 2.0m
Weight 195kg
Trouble Shooting
Please contact your Authorised Sanli Ride-On Dealer for further details.

Call the Sanli Customer Service Desk on 1800 466 068
Email:[email protected]Web:www.sanli.com.au
HeadOfce:9GatwoodClose,Padstow,NSW2211