Assembly - Disassembly - Access To Components; Maintenance - Etesia SKM User Manual

8• AsseMBLY - dIsAsseMBLY - ACCess To CoMPonenTs
8•1 ACCess To The eNGINe,
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• Turn the engine off
• remove the key from the ignition
• Pull the locking catch forwards and tilt the seat forwards (photo1,
item a). A compass locking arrangement holds it in the tilted
position.
• Insert your key ring in the slot of the engine hood closing catch and
turn it left to unlock, and then lift it to open. The engine hood locks
automatically when it is closed again.
• To fold down the seat, release the compass locking device with one
hand (picture 2, item a) and with the other hand, accompanied the
seat as it moves back to the driving position, and ascertain that it is
locked.
8•2 ACCess To fuse Box (see
desCRIPTIoN)
The box contains two fuses and is closed by a protection lid.
Before carrying out any maintenance, stop the engine, and
remove the ignition key.
9•1 CLeANING
The best maintenance of all comes from regular cleaning of your
mower after each mowing job.
It is highly advisable to use a high pressure cleaner on it.
In any case, never spray water on to the engine parts such as:
carburettor, air filter, ignition circuit, exhaust, battery, etc similarly,
never point the jet of water at electrical contactors, bearings (blade or
wheel bearings) or onto hydraulic parts.
After cleaning, it is advisable to restart the engine and the cutting
system to evacuate any water that might have got into the moving
parts.
9•2 CuTTING sysTeM
After each use, clean the cutting housing carefully, in particular on
the inside.
Before cleaning your mower, switch off the engine and ensure the
blade has stopped.
9•2•1 CLeANING The CuTTING sysTeM
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If the mower has been used under particularly harsh conditions (very
wet grass, mowing in a very low position), it may be necessary to
disassemble the cutting deck to clean it.
At this time, it is also better to check the condition of the blade and
coupling, and replace them if necessary.
a properly maintained cutting system improves the cutting
quality. Clean the cutting system with a quick watering hose
connection (skM).
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8•3 dIsAsseMBLING The CuTTING
deCK
• Adjust the cutting deck to the highest position [ 102 ].
• Unhook the belt tensioning spring and clear the belt from the
cutting deck pulley.
• Adjust the cutting deck to the lowest position [ 44 ].
• remove the 4 ring pins and the 4 pins (picture 24, item a).
• Move the cutting height adjustment leave it to the highest position
[ 102 ].
• From the side, remove the cutting deck from the machine.
ReAsseMBLING The CuTTING deCk
• operate in the opposite order to disassembly.
8•4 ACCess To fueL TAP (PICTuRe 23)
- Tap open: a
- Tap closed: b
9• MAInTenAnCe
on the left hand-side, the sKM model's cutter housing is a fitting
allowing the collection of a quick union for watering (picture 12).
To clean the housing, proceed as follows:
• Connect the watering hose to the fitting provided on the cutting
housing.
• open the tap
• sit on the seat, start the engine and engage the cutting system.
• After approximately 3 minutes, the cutting system will be clean.
• After cleaning, close the water inlet and turn the cutting system
back on for a few moments.
9•2•2 MAINTAINING The CuTTING
sysTeM
shear bolts provide a connection between the body of the blade and
the blade coupling. In the event of violent impact, the instant shearing
of these screws protects the entire transmission system.
every time before you use the mower, check the condition of the
blade (for any damage and wear).
If a blade has become blunt or is twisted, this will affect the standard
of cutting. A damaged blade could be particularly dangerous if a
piece comes away and is ejected by the cutting system.
replace immediately any worn or damaged blades.
The flails on the sKF model are reversible: after the cutting edge
becomes worn, they can be turned around.
Also check that the blade coupling is in perfect condition and that the
blade ends turn in the same plane.
If any damage is observed on a blade, more thorough examination
of the other components will be necessary, for instance the cutting
housing, blade coupling, shear bolts, blade bearing and belt.
The blade can be tested through the opening of the side ejection flap
Whenever you need to work under the cutting housing, first
stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition. Wear
working gloves to protect your hands.
Whenever you need to work on the cutting system, first
stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition. Wear
working gloves to protect your hands.