Preliminary Operations Before Starting Work - Efco 63 Operator's Manual

a) The engine must only be started in the following conditions:
– the transmission is in "neutral";
– the blade is not engaged;
– the operator is seated or the parking brake is engaged.
b) The engine stops when:
– the operator leaves his seat when the blade is engaged;
– the operator leaves his seat with a gear engaged;
– the grass-catcher is lifted without disengaging the blade;
– the blade is engaged without the grass-catcher in place;
– the parking brake is engaged without disengaging the blade;
– the speed change is activated (
( 4.4b) with the parking brake on.
5.3 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS BEFORE STARTING
WORK
These controls ensure that the work gives the best results and
is done in maximum safety.
5.3.1 Seat adjustment
Adjust the seat by sliding it
along the bracket slots.
1. Loosen the four screws (1);
2. once you have found the
right position, securely tight-
en the four screws (1).
4.4.a) or the variator lever
1
1
5.3.2 Tyre pressure
Having the correct tyre pressure is essential for ensuring that
the cutting deck is perfectly horizontal and thus mows evenly.
1. Unscrew the valve caps;
2. Connect a compressed air line with a gauge to the valves
and adjust the pressure to the indicated values.
3. Screw the valve caps back on.
1,3 bar
1,8 bar
5.3.3 Filling with oil and fuel
DANGER!
Refuelling should be carried out in an
open or well-ventilated area with engine stopped.
Always remember that petrol fumes are inflammable. DO
NOT TAKE A NAKED FLAME TO THE TANK'S OPENING
IN ORDER TO SEE THE TANK'S CONTENTS AND DO
NOT SMOKE WHEN REFUELLING.
NOTE
The type of oil and fuel to be used is
given in the engine manual.
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