Grillo FD 1500 2WD Uso Y Mantenimiento página 17

RUNNING IN - CAUTION!!
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 30 hours of work.
Check for oil leaks or loose screws, especially those that retain the blades, the wheels and the hydraulic pipes.
Adjust the tension on the drive belts (fig. 5).
Before turning on the engine always check that:
- the radiator liquid is up to the level;
- the engine cooling intake grilles are clear (fig. 7)
- the engine oil is up to the level (fig. 3);
- the hydraulic oil is up to the level;
- the feed and reverse motion pedals (fig. 1 n° 1 e n°2) are in the stop position;
- the impeller reverser is in the neutral position (fig. 2 n° 9);
- the PTO insertion reverser is in the neutral position (fig. 2 n°8);
- the air filter is clean (fig. 8);
- the strainer inside the grass catcher is clean (fig. 9);
- the cutting deck, turbine and grass entry ducts are clean.
Fill the fuel tank using a funnel fitted with a very fine mesh filter (fig. 10).
STARTING THE DIESEL ENGINE
Put the key into the ignition switch (fig. 2 n° 4); turn it to the right to warm-up; when the plug light goes out, turn
another time the key and release it as soon as the engine starts.
To switch off the engine turn the key to the "0" position.
STARTING WORK
Lift the deck from the ground.
Adjust the cutting height, using the special pins on the deck (fig.1 n° 15/16/17/18/19) and on the steering
wheel (fig. 1 n°10).
Put the cutting deck into a low position (fig. 1 n° 7), set the machine into the slow gear (fig. 1 n° 9), than set
properly the throttle (do not connect the blades having the engine at high RPM), fig. 1 n°6 (please remind the
engine must be at half power).
Now start first the turbine (fig. 2 n°9) and then the PTO (fig. 2 n°8).
Start always before the turbine and than the blades some mt. before starting cut the grass, so both the cutting
deck and the loading mains.
Gently press the speed presetting pedal (fig. 1 n° 1) and start work. The pedal (fig. 1 n° 2) is used for the reverse
motion.
When the grass catcher is full, a sensor automatically disengages the blade rotation to avoid blocking up the
grass entry ducts; pulling the lever (fig. 1 n° 6) , the basket is lifted upwards and operating the lever, the basket is
emptied.
Use the 4 pins (fig. 1 no. 10) to adjust the cutting height
GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE USE
The machine can also be used under harsh conditions without any risk of jamming up. Certain measures must be
taken and all devices must be adjusted properly.
1. Before starting work check that the deck and the entry ducts are perfectly clean without any dried grass or
soil.
2. Check the terrain before mowing, that there are no stones, sticks or foreign objects.
3. While mowing keep the engine at maximum revs., adjust the speed to suit the height of the grass. Be careful
when coming across tall thick clumps of grass, slow down.
4. Sharpen the lawnmower blades regularly; the cut will be better and the engine will not have to work so hard.
5. After emptying the grass from the catcher, always engage before the turbine and after the blades a few
metres before reaching the grass to be cut, this will clean the deck and the grass entry ducts.
6. Keep the grid inside the catcher clean.
7. If the grass is wet or very tall, do not cut in the lowest position, but at a mid-way height.
8. Check the tension on the belts that work the deck; using the adjuster if necessary (fig. 13).
9. Check that the blades are not worn, especially the fins that push the grass into the entry duct.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
15