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Operating Instructions ® for agria Power Hoe 900 / 900-S 0900 021 0900 121 0900 131 3214-A, 4205 Before commissioning the machine, read operating instructions and observe warnings and safety instructions. Operating Instructions No. 998 735-A 12.07...
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Please state these data when order- Engine ing spare parts to avoid wrong deliv- Engine Start eries. Only use original agria spare parts! Engine Stop Specifications, figures and dimen- Air filter sions stated in these instructions are not binding. No claims can be derived Visual check from them.
Designation of Parts Type 900-S Type 900 Type 900-S featuring side-adjustable steering handle Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
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26 Extension for 65cm working width 27 R-clip to lock the depth bar 28 Push plate for steering handle side adjustment 29 Fuel tap on the right-hand side in the travelling direction (not always present!) Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
Adjust the handlebar to the desired height and lock with eccentric lever (2). Mount hoeing tools and hoeing guards. Mount depth bar Mount front support wheel Carry out all steps for start- ing-up Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
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Adjust the handlebar to the desired height and lock clamp- ing lever (4). Mount hoeing tools and hoe- ing guards. Mount depth bar Mount front support wheel Carry out all steps for start- ing-up Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
Maintenance and Repair (do not apply on painted covers). You can brush or spray the oil. The trained mechanics of your agria workshop expertly carry out any main- Anti-corrosive agents are environmen- tenance and repair work.
When transporting the power hoe on vehicles or trailers outside the area to be cultivated, ensure that the engine is shut off. Careful with rotating tools – keep at a safe distance! Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
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During operation keep a distance to the machine as defined by the length of the steering handle, especially when you turn the machine. Riding on the machine during operation or in transport is not permitted. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
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For all other Do not maintain or clean the machine versions, remove the spark plug connec- while the engine is running. tor. Before you work on the engine, always remove the spark plug connector. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
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Make sure fuel is of specified quality. Only use original agria spare parts. All Store fuel in approved cans only. other commercial spare parts must cor- Liquids leaking under high pressure, e.g.
Do not work without protective guards mounted. Before starting the engine, bring guards in proper position. Wear solid shoes. Danger – foreign objects may get air- borne. Keep clear off machine while engine is running. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
A (Type 900) ..... 280–460 mm adjustable without tools (Type 900-S) ..280–650 mm Weight: k ....>900 mm at h = 800 mm Type 900 ......approx. 35 kg Type 900-S (121) ... approx. 42 kg Type 900-S (131) ... approx. 44 kg...
Valve lash (engine cold) Continuous operation Intake: ......0.10–0.15 mm possible up to ..25° inclination (47 %) Outlet: ......0.18–0.23 mm Temporary operation up to ....30° inclination (58 %) Starter: ......Recoil starter Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
Valve lash (engine cold) Continuous operation Intake: ......0.10–0.15 mm possible up to ..25° inclination (47 %) Outlet: ......0.18–0.23 mm Temporary operation up to ....30° inclination (58 %) Starter: ......Recoil starter Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
3. Devices and Operating Elements The power hoes agria Type 900 and 900- Speed Control Lever S are suited for horticultural, agricultural, (Engine off lever) forestal operations and park mainte- The speed control lever (A/1) on the nance. steering handle serves to control engine...
(position HOE- ING). See chapter “Hoeing”! min. = NEUTRAL To start the engine, move the speed control lever to position “START/Choke” or “NEUTRAL”. Otherwise, the hoeing tools will start rotating when the engine is being started. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
(I/2) at the front of the ma- chine while the wheel is in position B. Then tighten the attachment screw (I/1). You can leave the front support wheel on the machine for hoeing in position A. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
Note: For reasons of transport, the engine is not filled with engine oil! Before you operate the engine the first time, fill in engine oil (see page 29)! Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
Do not let it snap back. Once the engine has startet, slowly push speed control lever to position “min.” The hoeing tools are rotating until the machine is in position “min.” Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
Af- ter the start, let the rope glide back. Do not let it snap back. Once the engine has startet, slowly push speed control lever to position “min.” Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
“half throttle” because the centrifugal clutch will slip and the clutch linings will wear off fast. To adjust the desired working depth, set the depth bar to one of the four depth settings. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
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Remove jammed objects only by means of tools, e.g. a wooden stick. To clean and exchange the hoeing tools, only recline the machine backwards onto the handlebar (before, remove the depth bar). Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
Refit the oil filler plug together with O-ring and tighten it. Check O-rings and exchange them, if necessary. Oil filling quantity is approx. 0.3 l. 1 Transmission oil filling and control plug 2 O-ring 3 Transmission oil drain plug 4 O-ring Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
Dispose of old oil properly! Fill fresh engine oil. For oil filling quantity and quality, re- fer to chapter “Specifications”. If possible, use a funnel or similar device to fill in oil. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
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If engine fuel supply is too high, move the speed control lever to “max.” (FULL THROTTLE) and crank the engine with the recoil starter until the engine starts again. Do not crank the engine when the spark plug is removed. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
Exhaust Regularly check surrounding parts of the muffler (A/19), if necessary free it from grass, dirt and inflammable deposits. A; 5 h – Danger of fire! Check each time before you take up operation. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
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Upon release of the lever (A/15) and when the clutch is engaged the engine must automatically come to a stop. Check electric lines and connections for good condition and exchange them, - Service if necessary. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
Bio-lubricating grease and Bio- slushing oil. Apply grease generously to leave a grease ring around bearings to prevent water, plant sap, and dirt from penetrating. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
Always park the machine with hand clutch le- add fuel stabilizer (agria No. 799 09). ver pulled (pawl - Observe enclosed instructions. locked in place). O t h e r w i s e , Let engine run for 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 Possible solution Page Engine - Spark plug connector not connected...
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Clutch slips - Hand clutch lever misadjusted Adjust clutch free play - Worn out clutch Exchange clutch cone Excessive - Loosened attachment bolts Tighten attachment bolts vibration = For this purpose contact your agria workshop. Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
B = After each cleaning K = Checks and maintenance to be executed by operator W = Maintenance to be executed by professional workshop F= Maintenance to be executed by Your agria workshop * = after 2 years Power Hoe 900 / 900-S...
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