Maintenance - Sabre RG1128 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

6. MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
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the ignition key and read the relevant instructions. Wear suitable clothing
and strong gloves.
IMPORTANT
sed places!
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CCESS TO MECHANICAL PARTS
Lift the engine cover (1) to access the engine and
mechanical parts below it.
To do so:
– put the machine on level ground, bring the cut-
ting deck into the highest position and put
blocks (2) of around 65 - 70 mm beneath the
edge to hold up the deck during the following
stages.
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For mechanical drive models:
– engage the parking brake;
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For hydrostatic drive models:
– put the drive release lever into the «ENGA-
GED» position (see chap. 4, n° 23), since it
is necessary for the parking brake to be
disengaged to ensure that the speed change
lever has enough movement;
– remove the grass-catcher or stone-guard;
– unscrew the knob on the lever (3) and put the
lever into neutral «N» (
models), or in «R» (
models);
– open the access hatch (4) and unscrew the nut (5) with a 13 mm spanner;
– release the lever (6) so that the deck rests on the blocks and keep the lever
moved sideways so that it is not in any of the notches. Hold the base of the
Before cleaning, maintenance or repair work, take out
Never get rid of used oil, fuel or other pollutants in unauthori-
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For mechanical drive
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For hydrostatic drive
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