ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton 13.5 HP single-cylinder, synchro-balanced (AVS); Vanguard 16 HP double-cylinder,
synchro-balanced.
IGNITION: electric with 12 V battery.
GEARBOX: hydrostatic transmission with differential.
SPEED: 0 - km/h with pedal control.
CUTTING DECK: frontal, 1 blade of 800 mm, total width 860 mm, lifting with pedal.
STEERING SYSTEM: steering-wheel with pedal-controlled forward and reverse travel.
CUTTING HEIGHT: 7 settings, from 30 to 0 mm.
DRIVING SEAT: adjustable with lever, spring-mounted.
TYRES: front: 16 x 7.50-8; rear: 13 x 5.00 - 6.
FUEL TANK: 7 lt - EMERGENCY SUPPLY: 1 lt.
PARKING BRAKE: disc type.
INTERNAL STEERING DIAMETER: Ø mm 350.
LENGTH: 2345 mm - WIDTH: 860 mm - HEIGHT: 1140 mm.
HOURLY MOWING CAPACITY: 4000
WEIGHT: 223 kg.
GASS CATCHER: 200 litres.
ACCESSORIES: mulching kit, side discharging kit.
PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO SERVICE
1) Check that the machine is complete and has not been damaged in transit.
2) Check the engine oil level.
3) Check the tyre pressure:
Front wheels 16 x 7.50 - 8 (1.2 BAR)
Rear wheels 13 x 50 - 6 (1.2 BAR)
4) Check the battery voltage periodically, ensuring that it does not drop below 12,5 Volts. If this occurs, charge the battery.
IMPORTANT!!! When fitting the battery, ensure that the poles are correctly connected. Never start the engine
if the battery is not connected.
5) Caution! The expansion tank of the hydrostatic transmission must be empty, the level is 12 mm below the bot-
tom of the expansion tank fig. 22. No procedures are required.
BATTERY - WARNING!
The gases released by the battery are explosive, keep it away from sparks or naked lights. Check the terminals
periodically and keep them greased with Vaseline.
RUNNING-IN - WARNING!!
Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours' operation.
Check that there are no oil leaks or loose screws, especially the blade fixing screws.
CHECKS BEFORE THE START
Before starting the engine, always check that:
– the hydrostatic transmission cooling fins are clean;
– the engine cooling breather vents are unobstructed;
– the engine oil is at the correct level (fig. 4);
– the speed selection pedal is not depressed (fig. 1 n. 1);
– the PTO switch is switched off (fig.1/B n. 2);
– the air filter is clean (fig. 3), to inspect the engine lift the grass catcher;
– the cutting deck is clean.
Fill the fuel tank, using a funnel fitted with a very fine mesh filter (fig. 6).
Adjust the seat with the aid of the lever (fig. 1/B n. ).
STARTING THE ENGINE
Push the throttle to half-way (fig. 1 n. 4).
If the engine is cold, activate the choke (fig. 1 n. 3 or fig. 1/A n. 3) for Vanguard 16 HP engine. Turn the ignition
key on the dashboard (fig. 1/B n. 5); once the engine has started release it, deactivate the choke and wait a few
minutes for the engine to warm up.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
m
/h
2
.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
11