Remote-controlled high grass rotary
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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...
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.
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...
(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.
(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...
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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...
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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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...
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,...
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...
(“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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.
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.
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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...
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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...
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.
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.
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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