Westwood V230D User manual

Operator’s Manual
V230D
366013500

Certificate of Conformity
Manufacturer: COUNTAX Ltd.
Address: Countax House, Haseley Trading Estate,
Great Haseley, Oxon OX44 7PF
Description of equipment: Ride-on Lawnmower
Model: V230D Westwood Diesel Ride-on Lawnmower
Engine: Yanmar 3TNM68-AMW
Engine Speed: 3000 rpm
Conformity assessment procedure:
According to Annex VI in Directive 2000/14/EC-Noise Emission
Notified Body:
Intertek Research & Performance Testing, Davy Avenue, Knowhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8NL
Standards applied:
Machinery Directive - 2006/42/EC
Noise Directive (2000/14/EC)
92/59/EEC using BS EN ISO 12001-2:2003 Safety of machinery. (Basic concepts, general
principles for design, technical principles) and BS 294:1992
BS EN 836:1997 Garden equipment. Powered lawnmowers. Safety.
Measured sound power level of the representative samples for this product: 101dB
Guaranteed sound power level for this equipment: 105dB
The undersigned, representing the manufacturer, herewith declares the product conforms with
the standards shown herewith.
SIGNED:
David Sturges
Managing Director
Keep of the Technical File: Director of Product Development - Troy Beyer
Date of Declaration: 22/02/2013
Place of Declaration: Oxford, England

Safety Instructions
Page 1
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with controls
and the proper 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 – diesel 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diesel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 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. On multi-
bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade can
cause other blades to rotate.
7. Check the condition of the tyres and ensure that they are
inflated to the correct pressures (refer to page 14).
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.
25022013
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions Page 1
Operating Instructions Page 2
Controls Page 3 – 6
Powered Grass Collector Page 7
Using your Tractor Page 8
Cutter decks Page 9 – 10
Routine maintenance Page 11 – 13
Troubleshooting:
Cutting Page 14
Cutter Levelling Page 15 – 16
Grass Collecting Page 17
Tyres & Wheels Page 18
Starting & Running Page 19
Electrics Page 20 – 22
Specifications Page 23
Personal Service Record Page 24
Certificate of Conformity Page 25
Notes Page 26
Please Note:
The information contained on this, and the
following pages is given on the understanding
that Countax 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. This will invalidate the warranty.
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DIESEL
• Disconnectbothbatteryterminalsbeforeattempting
any work in the engine compartment (disconnect
negative first).
• Lowerthecutterdeckwhenparkedandstored.
Never:
• Leavethetractorunattendedandrunning.
 • Puthandsnearmovingblades,beltsorthePower
Take-Off pulley.
Powered Grass Collector (PGC)
Collector Height Adjustment Lever Cutter Deck Anti-scalp Wheel
PGC Net
PGC Connection Lever
Manual deck lift 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.
Ignition (Figs. 2 & 3)
The key controls the ignition and the start button
engages the starter. When starting your tractor from
cold, turn the key to the I position. The introduction
screen will rst appear saying “Diesel Power” shortly
after a message saying “Glow on”. If “Put Brake
On” message is displayed turn on park brake, if
this message does not appear the “Press start”
message will show. Once the start button is pressed
the display will show “P” for park brake on and the
number of hours to your next service (Counting down
to 0).
After 3 seconds the display will show the engine
speed in RPM. To stop the engine, turn the key to
the left (having rst switched off both the cutter and
the Power Take-Off). To prevent unauthorised use,
always remove the key after use. To re-start the
tractor without turning the ignition off, turn the cutter
off and put the park brake on, then press the start
button or otherwise turn the ignition off and follow
the instructions above.
NOTE: An automatic timer will put the glow plugs
on. If the engine temperature is below 5 degrees
then the glow plug will stay on for 4 seconds, if the
temperature is above 5 degrees the glow plug will
stay on for 1 second.
Engine Speed Control (Fig. 4)
The lever is pushed down for SLOW ( ) and up
for FAST ( ). The engine should be operated on
the FAST setting at all times..
RPM Display (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 flash should
this happen. If, when in use, the display does flash
indicating that the engine speed has dropped below
2600rpm, there are two options: a) Reduce forward
speed b) Raise the cutting height.
fig. 2
fig. 4
fig. 5
fig. 3
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Seat Lever

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Operating Instructions, Controls
Drive Controls (Fig. 6)
The forward speed of the tractor is controlled by foot pedal
‘A’. Reversing is controlled by foot pedal ‘B’.
Moving Off / Reversing (Figs. 6 & 7)
To move off, ensure your feet are off pedals ‘A’ and ‘B’ and
then release the parking brake by pushing the hand lever
‘C’ (Fig. 7) to the forward position. Now gently depress
pedal ‘A’ and you will move off. The further you depress
pedal ‘A’ the faster you will go. Its function is similar to that
of a car accelerator except that it controls the hydrostatic
transmission and does not affect the speed of the engine. To
reverse simply depress pedal ‘B’ and the tractor will begin to
reverse. As with the forward pedal, the speed of reversing is
increased as the pedal is pushed further.
Stopping
To stop the tractor simply release either pedal ‘A’ or ‘B’ and
the natural braking of the hydrostatic system will bring the
tractor to a standstill. For smooth braking release either
pedal gradually, for an emergency stop remove foot rapidly.
Parking (Figs. 6 & 7)
Remove your foot from pedals ‘A’ or ‘B’ (as you would to
stop normally) and then simply pull the parking brake lever
‘C’ to the upright position - a ‘P’ will be indicated on the
dashboard display (Page 5 Fig.12). When you turn off the
engine, the natural braking of the hydrostatic system will add
to the effect of the brake. It’s like leaving your car in gear.
Neutral Valve (Fig. 8)
The natural braking of hydrostatic transmission means that
it is not possible to easily push or freewheel the tractor. To
disengage, first make certain that the machine is on a flat
even surface. Release the parking brake by moving lever
‘C’ forward. Locate the Neutral Valve, situated on the back
plate near the towing bracket. Engage by pulling out the
lever. You will now be able to push the tractor at a speed
not exceeding 2 mph. Make sure you disengage the Neutral
Valve by pushing the lever back BEFORE starting your
tractor.
Differential Lock (Fig. 9)
Your tractor is fitted with a differential lock for maximum
traction on slopes and slippery ground. The differential
lock should only be used in situations where one wheel
is slipping and the other is not. In a situation when one
wheel starts to slip and extra traction is required release the
forward pedal so the wheels stop going around, depress the
Differential Lock pedal (Fig. 9 pedal D), and then the forward
pedal slowly. The differential will lock both wheels to drive
at the same speed. As soon as the differential lock is not
required release the engage pedal ‘D’ and as soon as the
wheels are rotating at the same speed and not under load
(i.e. on a slope) the lock will automatically release.
IMPORTANT – DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STEER THE
TRACTOR WHEN THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK IS ENGAGED.
ALWAYS ENSURE THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK IS RELEASED
BEFORE MANOEUVRING IN A CLOSED AREA.
Lever C
Pedal A
Pedal B
Pedal D
Neutral Valve
fig. 6
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Operating Instructions, Controls
Cutter On/Off Switch (Fig. 10)
The cutter switch controls the electromagnetic blade
clutch. To switch the cutter on, push the switch
and then release it, this will engage the cutter deck.
To stop the cutter deck, push the switch again.
Although the cutter deck is automatically switched
off when the engine is stopped or when the operator
gets off the seat, it is not good practice to rely on
these features, the cutter deck should always be
switched OFF as soon as you have finished cutting
and certainly BEFORE stopping the engine or getting
off the tractor. The cutter will only work whilst the
operator is sat on the seat.
NOTE: The headlights will flash whilst the cutter
deck is running if they are not being used. If the
headlights are in use they will not flash but function
as normal. Deck symbols rotate when the deck is in
use.
Manual Deck Lift (Fig. 11)
The tractor comes with manual deck lift. To operate,
simply push the trigger in until the weight of the
deck can be felt and pull back to the desired cutting
height (numbered 1-9). To lower, hold the trigger in
and push forward. Exercise caution when operating
lift lever.
Service Message (Fig. 12)
Your tractor is fitted with an hour meter to assist you
in adhering to the recommended service intervals.
The hour meter only operates whilst the engine is
actually running. The number of hours left to your
next service will show when the start button is
pressed. A flashing “S” will be displayed once the
service interval has expired. The first service is due
after50hours;thereaftertheserviceintervalis100
hours.
NOTE: 50 hours of mowing at 5mph equates to 250
miles of grass cutting.
Low Fuel Warning
“Fuel Low” will be displayed alternating with the
engine speed, as a warning to re-fuel.
If the fuel tank is empty the engine should be primed
manuallly after re-fuelling. Please refer to the engine
manufacturer’s manual.
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fig. 11
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Cutter On/Off

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Operating Instructions, Controls
Auxiliary Lift Switch (Fig. 13)
Raising the Auxiliary (Grass Collector) Lift is achieved
by pressing a switch (Fig. 13) on the dashboard – UP
to raise, DOWN to lower.
Net Empty Switch (Fig. 14)
Emptying the Powered Grass Collector is achieved
by pressing a switch (Fig. 14) on the dashboard – UP
to open, DOWN to close.
Power Take-Off (Fig. 15)
To engage the PTO, push the lever down and
to the left and release lever upwards. The PTO
lever is pushed down and to the right into its
locator to disengage. Always have this lever in the
‘disengaged’ position when it is not in use.
DO NOT PUT HANDS NEAR MOVING PULLEYS
AND BELTS.
Lights (Fig. 16)
Pressing the rocker switch turns ON the headlights.
Turn the headlights OFF by pressing the rocker
switch again. The headlights will not operate without
the ignition switch turned on.
Light Switch
fig. 16
fig. 15
fig. 14fig. 13

Operating Instructions – Powered Grass Collector
Removing & Fitting the Net (Fig. 17)
When removing the net, we suggest you employ the
assistance of another person.
1. Partially open the PGC net (100mm (4")).
Disconnect the opening rod by pulling back on
the sprung locking tube and uncoupling it from
the pin. Repeat on the other side.
2. Undo the net locking clip (both sides), then
unhook the levers from the locating pins.
3. Disconnect the Locking Tube Ball Joints.
4. With one person standing on each side of
the collector net, slide the net off the locating
arms.
5. Reverse the above operations for fitting
the net.
PGC Connection (Fig. 18)
To connect the Powered Grass Collector (PGC) to
the tractor, ensure that both are on an even surface
with the locking levers on the collector facing the Lift
Arms on the tractor. Lift the seat and the PTO flap
so that both are resting in the upright position. Move
theCollectormanuallytothetractor;lowertheLift
Arms using the button on the dash console.
At the end of each Lift Arm you will find a Locating
Lug. Slide the Channels on either side of the
Powered Collector over the Lugs but do not engage
the Locating Lever yet. Ensure that the Rubber Flap
at the opening of the PGC locates on top of the
Transmission Grass Deflector.
Connecting Net Empty Plug (Fig. 19)
Connect the Net Empty plug to the socket as shown
in Fig. 19, to disconnect, reverse this procedure.
This plug MUST BE FITTED before attempting to use
your Powered Grass Collector.
Installing the Drive Belt (Fig. 20)
Place the drive belt over the PTO pulley of
the Powered Grass Collector, and then feed it
underneath the PTO flap. Then feed around the PTO
pulley. Be sure that this is installed the right way
round otherwise the brush will work in reverse and
collection will be poor. Lock the Locating Lever over
the Lift Arm Lugs (this also tightens the PTO Drive
Belt). Rotate the Locking Clips over the Locating
Lugs to securely lock the Powered Collector in
place. To disconnect, reverse this procedure.
ALWAYS CHECK BELT TENSION IS 19mm
DEFLECTION AT 2KGs PRESSURE. Refer to page
13 for adjustment instructions.
Net Assembly
Page 7
Locating Lever
Net Rod
Locking Clip
Securing Pin
Locking Tube
Locking Clips
Lift Arm Lugs
Locking
Lever
Collector
Channels
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Using your Diesel Tractor
Adjusting the sweeper height (Fig. 21)
Use the sweeper Height Lever to select the position
appropriate to the conditions and the height of cut.
TO GET THE BEST SWEEPING PERFORMANCE
AND TO PRESERVE THE BRUSHES SELECT THE
HIGHEST SETTING THAT WORKS – start high
and adjust down until the brushes start to collect
(normally the middle adjustment hole). Do not set the
brushes too low – this will lead to scarifying and a
very untidy finish as well as shortening brush life.
To tip cuttings (Figs. 13 & 14)
When it is full, raise the Collector to the transport
position (Page 6, Fig. 13). Drive to your tipping area,
reverse to the pile, then depress the PGC Net Empty
Switch (Page 6, Fig. 14).
Standard grass collection
When cutting the grass and collecting follow these
simple steps:
1. Always run the engine at maximum speed.
2. Lower the sweeper to the working position.
REMEMBER: TO GET THE BEST SWEEPING
PERFORMANCE AND TO PRESERVE THE
BRUSHES, SELECT THE HIGHEST SETTING
THAT WORKS.
3. Engage the sweeper drive.
4. Engage the cutter deck drive.
5. Lower the deck to the desired height of cut.
6. Drive forward at a speed that does not cause
the engine speed to drop. REMEMBER: if the
RPM display flashes below 2600rpm, there
are two options: a) Reduce forward speed b)
Raise the cutting height.
Sometimes when cutting long grass or a paddock,
it may be better to cut the grass and disperse the
clippings directly to the ground. Alternatively remove
collector net, fit the deflector accessory and spread
the cut grass prior to final collection.
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