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Operating Instructions
for agria
4154
Before commissioning the machine, read operating instructions
and observe warnings and safety instructions.
Operating Instructions No. 998 737
®
Power Hoe
Type 1400 Farmboy
11.98

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions ® for agria Power Hoe Type 1400 Farmboy 4154 Before commissioning the machine, read operating instructions and observe warnings and safety instructions. Operating Instructions No. 998 737 11.98...
  • Page 2: Amount Of Delivery

    B/6. Please state these data when order- ing spare parts to avoid wrong deliver- ies. Only use original agria spare parts! Forward Specifications, figures, and dimensions stated in these instructions are not binding. No claims can be derived from them.
  • Page 3: Designation Of Parts

    Designation of Parts Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 4 5 Choke lever 6 Engine type number 7 Starter handle 8 Cooling-air screen 9 Exhaust with guard 10 Spark plug, spark plug connector 11 Engine oil filling plug and control opening 12 Engine oil drain plug Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Note fold-out pages! Differential Hub ....... 24 Wheel Weight ......... 24 Front Weight ........26 Figures A and B ..... 3 4. Commissioning and Operation Commissioning the Machine ..27 Starting the Engine ......28 Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 6: Recommendations Lubricants, Anti-Corrosive Agents

    (do not apply on painted covers). You can brush or spray the oil. Maintenance and Repair: Anti-corrosive agents are environment- The trained mechanics of your agria ally friendly and degrade fast. workshop expertly carry out any mainte- Using ecologically safe Bio-lubricants nance and repair work.
  • Page 7: Unpacking And Assembly

    (7–9). Take the machine out of the box or cut the box open on all 4 corners and fold down the sides to remove the machine. page 21 page 21 page 20 Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 8 Careful with rotating tools – keep at a safe distance! Beware of coasting tools. Before you start any maintenance or repair on them, wait until tools have come to a complete stop. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Have the malfunction repaired without Ensure that all protective devices are delay. mounted and positioned to provide pro- tection. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 10 Couple attachments as specified and Only use original agria spare parts. All only couple at specified points. other commercial spare parts must cor- respond to quality and technical require- Secure basic machine and attachment ments specified by agria.
  • Page 11 If sick- drive-wheels or check torques when ness and vomiting occur, see a doctor. If doing maintenance work. the fuel has contacted eyes, rinse them thoroughly, avoid inhaling of vapours. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 12 Do not touch any moving machiner y parts. Wait until they have come to a com- plete stop. With the engine run- ning, keep at a safe distance. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Clutch: 2 V-belt clutches with idler pulleys posi- tioned between engine and gearbox Dimensions: Only use original agria spare parts! (see list of wear parts on p43) Transmission: V-belt transmission, 2 forward speeds by moving V-belt to...
  • Page 14: Engine

    VDE 0879 problems (with oil level at “max” = upper level mark) Valve lash (engine cold) Intake: ......0.13–0.18 mm Outlet: ......0.23–0.28 mm Starter: ......Recoil starter Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 15: Devices And Operating Elements Engine

    3. Devices and Operating Elements The agria power hoe type 1400 Farmboy Cooling is a machine for soil cultivation and is suit- The engine is fan-cooled. able for attachment operation. Therefore Therefore, keep the grille at the recoil it is suited for horticultural, agricultural,...
  • Page 16: Speed Control Lever

    The dead stop lever also serves as an emergency shut-off switch. In an emer- gency, move the lever to position “STOP” to shut off the engine fast. The lever au- tomatically goes to STOP position. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 17: Clutch

    (“0”). On slopes, always turn machine to- wards the slope. Note: Always park machine with clutch lever pulled (“0” – pawl locked), otherwise clutch problems may arise due to deformation of V-belt. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 18: Speeds

    (2). Recommended Speeds 1st gear: coarse hoeing, ploughing 2nd gear: fine hoeing 1 Belt guard 2 Attachment nuts and bolts 3 Forward speed V-belt 8 Belt guide, bottom 9 Belt guide, top Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 19: Steering Handle

    3. Devices and Operating Elements Steering Handle Steering Handle Height and Side Adjustment Undo the tommy nut (5) until the teeth are exposed. Move the handlebars (4) to the proper position. Tighten the tommy nut (5). Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 20: Hoeing Tools

    Fit the guard discs (5) in the outer hubs of the hoeing tools. Attach the guard discs with bolts (7) and nuts (2), pushing the bolts through the holes on hub and shaft. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 21: Depth Bar

    Undo the clamping screw (2). Transport Position Move the depth bar (1) up or down to Fold down the wheel and lock it into the desired position. position using the U-pin. Tighten the clamping screw. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 22: Front And Rear Attachments

    R-clip. 5 Hex bolt 5 Crank 6 Lock nut Note To adjust the float angle for some attach- ments such as ridgers or ploughs use the set screws (4) and the counternuts. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 23: Ridger

    (ridging width adjust- ment) 7 Mouldboard 8 Hoeing tine 9 Hoeing tine attachment bolt 10 Hoeing tine 11 Set screw (adjustment of float) 12 Pin 13 Linkage 14 Clamping screw (slade adjustment) 15 Slade Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 24: Drive Wheels

    4 Star washer Removing Drive-Wheels To remove the drive-wheels reverse the above process. 1 Wheel shaft 2 Differential hub 3 Star washer 4 Hex bolt 5 Drive-wheel 6 Bevel spring washer 7 Wheel bolt Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 25: Wheel Weight

    Lubricate the flange nipple (3) with a grease gun (bio lubricating grease) at intervals of 50 operating hours or after cleaning it with a pressure washer. 1 Drive-wheel 2 Wheel weight 3 Washer 4 Hex bolt Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 26: Front Weight

    (2) and the R-clips (3). Removing Front Weight To remove the front weight reverse the above process. 1 Front weight 2 Pin (2 pieces) 3 R-clip (2 pieces) Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 27: Commissioning And Operation Commissioning The Machine

    Before starting the engine, move all To avoid starting problems, top up fuel controls to neutral or idling position. before starting for the first time and after Keep your feet away from coupled longer storage. attachment. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 28: Starting The Engine

    After the start, let the rope glide back. Do not let snap. Once the engine has started, slowly move speed control lever to centre posi- tion and let the engine warm up for some time. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 29: Shutting Off The Engine

    CHOKE lever to CHOKE position – danger of fire! The speed control lever is also the dead-stop lever. If neces- sary, move this lever to position “STOP” to shut off the engine. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 30: Hoeing

    Do not transport or move the power and operation. hoe with the hoeing tools still rotating or on concrete and asphalted ground. In- Danger Zone stead, use the front support wheel and turn off the engine in transport Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 31: Operation With Attachments

    End of Operation Pull clutch lever (A/8) and lock pawl. Switch off the engine – move speed control lever (A/6) to “STOP” If the attachment comes with guards, attach them immediately after work. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Use a funnel or a similar device to fill the oil reservoir. Replace the oil filler plug (2) and tighten it. Only change oil while the engine is still warm, but not hot – danger of burns! Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 33: Air Filter

    Replace fuel hoses after every 2 years. If engine fuel supply is too high, move speed control lever to “full throttle” and crank engine with recoil starter until engine starts. Do not crank engine when spark plug is removed. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 34: Spark Plug

    (Governor linkages on car- buretor B/2). Exhaust Regularly clean the surrounding parts of the muffler (B/9) from grass, dirt and inflammable deposits. – Danger of fire! Check each time before you take up operation. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 35: Engine Speed Actuation

    Speed Control Engine speed controls must be adjusted correctly to start, operate and switch off the engine at correct speed rates. For adjustment, contact your AGRIA workshop. Carburetor Settings Small differences in fuel, temperature, height or strain can require slight adjust- ment of the carburetor.
  • Page 36: Transmission

    3 Chain drive screw plug cracks. Drive-Wheels Do not use commercial V- When operating the machine the belts but only genuine agria first time and each time you change belts! wheels check or retighten the wheel bolts Then adjust the V-belt.
  • Page 37 Retighten the lock nuts (11) on the ca- ble setting screw. 1 Reverse speed clutch belt 4 Idler, reverse speed clutch 10 Cable setting screw 11 Lock nuts Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 38 5 Lock nut 6 Setting screw Otherwise the clutch will disengage only 7 Belt guide with difficulty and cause extremely high belt wear. Only operate any attach- ments after all guards are in place. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 39: Dead Stop Function

    Apply grease generously to leave a sary. grease ring around bearings to prevent For this purpose, contact your agria water, plant sap, and dirt from penetrat- workshop. ing. Engine Clean the engine only with a cloth.
  • Page 40: Storage

    Engine Preservation Drain the fuel completely or add fuel stabilizer (AGRIA No. 673 50). Method: Fill fuel tank, add anti-corrosive and stabilizing liquid (amount “ON” sta- bilizes 4l of fuel). Let engine run for f) Storage approx.
  • Page 41 Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting And Remedies

    6. Troubleshooting Observe safety instructions! Have all serious malfunctions on the machine or engine repaired by your agria workshop. They have the proper tools. Improper repairs can only add to the damage. Problem Possible cause Remedy Page Engine - Spark plug connector not connected...
  • Page 43 Travelling drive - Incorrect V-belt clutch adjustment Adjust V-belt clutch 37–38 or attachment does not stop with clutch pulled Excessive - Attachment bolts loosened Tighten attachment bolts vibration = For this purpose contact your agria workshop. Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 44: Electric Wiring

    Dead Stop Circuit 1 Engine 2 Solenoid ignition system 3 Engine shut-off switch (on speed control lever on engine) 4 Connector 5 Switch in dead stop lever 6 Switch in clutch lever bl blue br brown Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 45: Lubricants, Varnishes, And Wear Parts

    Wear Parts: 672 44 Air filter insert 686 34 Spark plug RJ 19 LM 759 59 V-belt for 1st and 2nd speed 759 60 V-belt for reverse speed Note: Only use original agria V-belts! Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 46: Inspection And Maintenance Chart

    E = Once-through maintenance to be executed by professional workshop K = Checks and service to be executed by operator W = Maintenance to be executed by professional workshop * = after 2 years Power Hoe 1400 Farmboy Edition 11.98...
  • Page 47: Conformity Declaration

    EC directive machinery 98/37/EC agria-Werke, GmbH D-74215 Möckmühl/Württ. herewith declare in sole responsibility that the product Power Hoe, Type 1400 Farmboy to which this declaration refers, corresponds to the standard fundamental safety and health requirements as stipulated in EC directive machinery 98/37/EC and EMC directive 89/336/EC.
  • Page 48 Phone +49 6298 39-0 Fax +49 6298 39-111 e-mail: info@agria.de Internet: http://www.agria.de THE WINNING TEAM Power Hoe One-Wheel Hoe Hobby Two-Wheeler AllShredd Cutterbar Mower Lawn Mower Verticutter Multi-Purpose Machine Contact your authorised agria dealer for service and prompt delivery of spare parts...

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