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FGM TC 155 GTI Operator's Manual

Series 2004
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS SAFETY RULES ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS WIRING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STORAGE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Read this manual carefully so that you will know how to assemble, use and maintain this unit, Fill in and mail the registration card provided with the unit. For service other than described in this manual, contact an authorized service dealer.

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION. YOU SHOULD READ THEM CAREFULLY WARNING: THIS LAWN TRACTOR IS ABLE TO CUT HANDS, FEET AND THROW OBJECTS. IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, YOU COULD EXPERIENCE SERIOUS INJURIES. 1. GENERAL OPERATION: 2.
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES 3. CHILDREN: 4. SERVICE: TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR IS NOT USE EXTRA CARE IN HANDLING GASOLINE AND OTHER FUELS. ALERT TO THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN. CHILDREN ARE USE ONLY AN APPROVED CONTAINER. OFTEN ATTRACTED TO THE MACHINE AND THE MOWING NEVER REMOVE GAS CAP OR ADD FUEL WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY UNPACKING STEERING WHEEL (Fig. 2) The tractor is not completely assembled at the factory, for transportation reasons. After removing the packaging, check the machine for any damage during the shipment, locate the hardware bag and loose parts. Take care while removing the machine from the pallet, to avoid any damage on the mower deck.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY TRAILER HITCH (Fig. 4) The grass collector has been partially assembled. To final assemble it correctly (to fit the collector cover with tractor fenders), it is recommended to follow the instructions below: Take all parts of grass collector out from paper box including the partially assembled collector.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY PLACING THE GRASS COLLECTOR ON THE TRACTOR (Fig. 6). Fig. 7 Fig. 6 Proceed to the following steps: WARNING 1. Lift the grass collector assembly with This tractor is equipped with a safety both hands. Slant it to an angle of micro-switch and the cutting system will approximately 40 degrees (Fig.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY BATTERY PREPARATION Maintenance-free battery is delivered dry (without electrolyte). The electrolyte is delivered in two bottles together with machine. The battery is placed under the seat. Thanks to its cover it is waterproof and up angle 45° it is sealed against leakage, so the electrolyte do not leak under standard usage.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY GAS FILLING DANGER Use extra care in handling fuels. They are flammable, vapors are explosive. Allow the engine to cool down before refuelling. Do not smoke. Use safety approved container only to store your gasoline! In the engine owner's manual, you will find fuel and oil recommendations.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION CONTROLS (Fig. 11) OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION Dash panel Toggle switch cutting system (Fig.11, pos.5). Throttle control lever (15.5HP & 16HP) To engage, push the mower system down on the rocker or throttle control knob (18HP) switch and place it in the ON position: this actuates Choke control (only 18HP) the cutting system clutch which drives the blades.
  • Page 11 OPERATION SEAT ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 12) TO START THE ENGINE To start the engine, proceed as follows: Your tractor is equipped with a fuel valve. To open it the handle should point down as shown in Fig.13. Fig. 12 In order to adjust the seat, proceed to the following steps: 1.
  • Page 12 OPERATION 4. 15.5HP & 16HP (Fig. 15) - Place the throttle control Turn the ignition key to START lever in the "choke position". position (Fig.17) release it immediately 18HP (Fig. 16) - Place the throttle control knob when the engine has started. at the "turtle symbol".
  • Page 13 OPERATION REVERSE GEAR WARNING CAUTION The mower deck must be in the highest position, when you drive the tractor in Come to a full stop before changing the direction transport mode off the lawn. If not, damage of motion. will be caused to the cutting system Depress slowly the reverse motion pedal (Fig.
  • Page 14 OPERATION BLADE CHECK RIDING AND MOWING Check the cutting blades periodically. Proceed with the following steps: If dull, you will not get a nice even cut. You must replace or sharpen the blades. Start engine and drive tractor to the lawn. After sharpening, you must balance the Mower height adjustment in required position (Fig.
  • Page 15 OPERATION ALWAYS: In case of any obstacles, immediately CATCHER DISCHARGING (Fig. 22) disengage the blades and lift the mower deck to the highest level. IMPORTANT As soon as the blades strike any solid object, the shear pins will break. Immediately stop the engine! Replace the broken shear pins only with factory original pins.
  • Page 16 OPERATION TUNNEL CLEANING Turn off the ignition switch, depress the brake pedal and lock it with the parking 1. Remove the grass collector assy from the back part of brake. Close the fuel valve. the tractor. 2. Clean the inside of the tunnel all the way to the cutting pan from the grass.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING ENGINE OPERATION WARNING Follow the instructions described in the engine owner's manual for operation and Before cleaning, washing, servicing or service (air filter, fuel filter, oil change, repairing, remove the ignition key! spark plugs, etc). Always wear substantial "steel toe" footwear, gloves and work clothes.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE The warranty on this lawn tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain lawn tractor as instructed in this manual. The following maintenance check list is supplied to assist operator to properly maintain the lawn tractor.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE TO BLOCK UP THE TRACTOR HOUR METER Note: Your tractor might be equipped with an When the tractor is to be blocked up, use a optional hour meter. The hour meter will assist jack to lift it onto support stands. Block up you tabulating a maintenance check list.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Fig. 25 LUBRICATION LIST (Fig. 25) Item Name Number Term -hours Lubricant Front wheel - grease fitting Grease Steering ball-joints Steering sector gear Grease Steering pinion gear Grease Steering shaft bearing Steering shaft bearing Motion lever Shaft hub for lifting the mower deck Motion link ball-joints Adjustable idler pulley-grease fitting Grease...
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE The bearings in the idler pulley and retainer If engine will not start right away under pulleys are life time lubricated.Gear box is normal cranking speed, continued cranking filled with oil. will run down the battery and may cause damage to the starter.

  • Page 22: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE FUSE EXCHANGE Spark plug should be checked periodically The fuse box is placed under the dash. for excessive carbon and gap. Use a wire To change the fuses, proceed as follows: feeler gauge to check spark plug gap and set 0,7 mm (See Engine operating and Lift the hood up.
  • Page 23 ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 30) Fig. 30 To check the brake operation: 1. Place the tractor on a flat surface and stop the engine. 2. Pull the transmission disengagement by-pass lever out. 3. Depress the brake pedal enough to latch the parking brake lever in the engaged position (refer to Fig.
  • Page 24 ADJUSTMENTS BLADE REPLACEMENT (Fig.31) IMPORTANT The right blade has a left hand thread bolt. DANGER The cutting blades are sharp Do not handle the blades with bare hands. Wear gloves or wrap the blades with newspaper or other material while removing or installing the blades.
  • Page 25 ADJUSTMENTS BLADE SHARPENING TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT (Fig. 33) IMPORTANT Great care should be taken to keep the blades balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibrations and eventual damage to the engine. 1. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
  • Page 26 ADJUSTMENTS A. CUTTING PAN REMOVAL (Fig.35) CAUTION 1. Lower the cutting pan to the lowest position. If the large spring has not been loosened, 2. Pull idler arm assembly in and remove V-belt the pivot arm assembly will spring up from pulley.
  • Page 27 ADJUSTMENTS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Cutting system: Mower cog belt See Fig. 36 Blade bolt LH 50Nm Blade bolt RH 50Nm Housing bolts M8x30 32Nm Self locking nut M12 (Pulley) 65Nm Hexagon socket screw Fig. 36 M8x25 (Idler arm) 25Nm Be careful! Steering tooth gear fasteners: The two blades must be positioned 90 degrees to each other (Fig.

  • Page 28: Wiring

    WIRING...
  • Page 29 WIRING...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Remove any accumilation of grass clippings from underside of mower deck housing. 2. Make sure blades are sharp and in good condition (not bent or incorrectly mounted). Mower cuts 3. Check blade mounting screws. Blade screws must be tight. ragged or uneven 4.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CORRECTION PROBLEM Extreme 1. Check blades and make sure they are not bent, out of balance or loose. Replace if necessary. 2. Check belt for burn spots or irregularities that might cause vibrations. Replace if necessary. vibration 3. Check quill assemblies for damage or wear. Replace if necessary. occurs when blade is 4.

  • Page 32: Storage

    STORAGE The tractor should be immediately prepared for Lubricate all points shown in the storage at the end of the season, or if the unit is Lubrication Chart (page 19). to be unused for 30 days or more. Fuel, if Remove the battery (See Battery permitted to stand unused for extended periods removal paragraph, in Assembly section of...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: TC 155 GTI: 15,5 HP Diamond plus I/C Briggs & Stratton AVS TC 160 V-2: 16 HP HONDA GXV 530 TC 180 V-2: 18 HP INTEK V-TWIN Briggs & Stratton BATTERY: 12 Volts / 22Ah FRONT TYRES: 16 x 6.50 - 8...

This manual is also suitable for:

Tc 160 v-2Tc 180 v-2

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