Westwood S150H User manual

Operator’s Manual
Garden Tractors S, T and V Series
Models S150H, S1500H, T1600H, T1800H, T1600-4WD, T25-4WD and V25-50HE
366007300 B

Safety Instructions
Page 1
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with controls and
the use of equipment.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to operate the mower.
3. Never mow while people, especially children or pets, are
nearby.
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
5. Do not carry passengers.
6. All drivers should seek to obtain professional and practical
instruction. In addition the following should be noted:
• The need for care and concentration when working
with this machine.
• Control of a tractor sliding on a slope; control will not
be regained by applying the brake.
• The main reasons for loss of control are:
i. Insufficient wheel grip
ii. Driving too fast
iii. Operating on steep slopes (max 15º)
iv. Incorrect load distribution
Preparation
1. Check that the machine complies with all applicable
regulations, including those in force when used on the
public highway.
2. When mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate when barefoot or with sandals.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tractor is to be used
and remove all stones, sticks, wires and bones or any
other foreign objects.
4. WARNING – petrol is highly flammable:
• Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
• Re-fuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the
cap from the fuel tank or add diesel while the engine is
running or when engine is hot.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol or
diesel vapours have dissipated.
• Replace the fuel cap securely.
5. Replace faulty silencers.
6. Before using, always inspect to see that the blades, bolts and
cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
7. Check the condition of the tyres and ensure that they are
inflated to the correct pressures (refer to pages 25-26).
This is particularly important if the machine is to be taken
on the public highway.
8. Check that the mower is in good working order, paying
special attention to brakes, steering, water and oil.
9. Check that all linkages, connections and pivot nuts are
secure and that the wheel nuts are tightened correctly.
Contents
Safety Instructions Page 1
Operating Instructions Page 2
Controls Page 3 – 8
Powered Grass Collector Page 9 – 10
Using your Tractor Page 11
Cutter decks Page 12 – 13
Routine maintenance Page 14 – 16
Troubleshooting:
Cutting Page 17
Cutter Levelling Page 18 – 19
Grass Collecting Page 20
Tyres & Wheels Page 21
Starting & Running Page 22
Electrics Page 23 – 24
Specifications Page 25 – 26
Personal Service Record Page 27
Certificate of Conformity Page 28
Please Note:
The information contained on this, and
the following pages is given on the
understanding that Westwood accepts
no responsibility for work carried out by a
customer or for any damage thus caused,
whether or not the service instructions have
been misunderstood. To be sure that your
warranty terms are not breached, service
work should only be carried out by your
dealer.

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Operating Instructions
Safety
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with controls and the
use of equipment.
2. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous fumes can collect.
3. Mow only in daylight or in very good artificial light.
4. Before starting the engine, disengage blade and attachment
drives and make sure handbrake is engaged.
5. Take care on slopes – maximum 15º.
6. Remember, there is no such thing as a ‘safe slope’. Travel
on grass slopes requires particular care to guard against
overturning:
• Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill.
• Engage drive slowly. Always keep the machine in drive
when travelling up or down a slope.
• Machine speed should be kept low on slopes and in tight
turns.
• Stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards.
• Avoid mowing across the face of a slope.
7. Watch out for traffic when crossing or working near roadways.
8. Stop the blades rotating before crossing roadways.
9. When using the machine, never direct discharge or material
towards bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while
in operation.
10.Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields or
without protective safety devices in place and in good
working order.
11.Do not change governor settings to increase the speed of the
engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed increases
the risk of injury.
12.Before leaving the operator’s position:
• Disengage the drive to the cutter blades and
attachments, then lower the attachments.
• Apply the Parking Brake.
• Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
13.Always disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine and
remove the ignition key before:
• Cleaning blockages.
• Checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
• Refuelling.
• Removing the Grass Collector.
Also:
• After striking a foreign object inspect the mower for
damage and make any repairs before restarting the
tractor.
• If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, check
immediately and call your dealer if necessary.
14.Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in
use.
15.Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out.
16.Never work on the mower when the engine is running.
Always:
Use good common sense at all times and to ensure this
tractor is safe and serviceable fit only original manufacturer’s
supplied spares.
• Inspect the area to be cut, note the position of any
stumps, drain covers, bumps or depressions and avoid
them to prevent damaging the blades.
• Ensure the fuel tank is full before you start the machine.
• ONLY use the specified fuel for your machine.
• Disconnect both battery terminals before attempting any
work in the engine compartment.
Never:
• Leave the tractor unattended and running.
• Put hands near moving blades, belts or the Power Take-
Off pulley while they are rotating.
Powered Grass Collector (PGC)
Collector Height Adjustment Lever Cutter Deck Anti-scalp Wheel
PGC Net
PGC Connection Lever
Power Take-Off (PTO) Engage Lever
Tractor Drive Pedals

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Operating Instructions, Controls
Seat Adjustment (Fig. 1)
The seat on your tractor is adjustable forward and
backward to suit the operator. Simply lift the seat
latch at the side of the seat and slide the seat
forward or backward as appropriate. Always ensure
the seat is latched back into position before driving
off.
Choke (Fig. 2)
An independent choke is tted to some models.
This choke should be used in conjunction with a fast
throttle setting when starting the engine from cold. It
should be cancelled as soon as possible. Do not use
the choke when starting a warm engine.
Ignition (Figs. 3, 6 & 11)
The key start controls the ignition and the start
button engages the starter. The engine cannot be
started without the park brake being on; the “P”
light (Fig.11) indicates the brake is engaged (not
applicable to the Mini). When starting your tractor
from cold, turn the key to the I position. Once the
cycle has nished press the start button to start the
Tractor. Release the button when the engine starts.
To stop the engine, turn the key to the left (having
rst switched off both the cutter and Power Take-
off). To prevent unauthorised use, always remove
the key after use. THE IGNITION MUST ALWAYS
BE TURNED OFF AND LEFT FOR AT LEAST TWO
SECONDS BEFORE THE TRACTOR CAN BE RE-
STARTED.
fig. 1
fig. 2
fig. 3
Seat Lever

RPM Meter fig. 5
Operating Instructions, Controls
Engine Speed Control (Fig. 4)
The lever is pushed up for FAST ( ) and down for
SLOW ( ). On some models the choke control is
above the fast setting, a cold engine is started on
the Choke setting, a warm one on the FAST setting.
The Choke setting should be cancelled as soon as
possible. The engine should be operated on the
FAST setting at all times.
RPM Meter (not applicable to Mini tractor) (Fig. 5)
The RPM monitor on the electronic display indicates
the engine speed. This feature should be used when
the cutter deck is engaged and in conjunction with
the forward speed. To ensure complete cutting and
collection the engine speed should not be allowed
to fall below 2600rpm, the display will ash should
this happen. If, when in use, the display does ash
indicating that the engine speed has dropped below
2600rpm, there are two options: a) Reduce forward
speed b) Raise the cutting height.
fig. 4
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