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5 – MACHINE STARTING READ CAREFULLY THE WHOLE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING THE FLAIL MOWER. NOTES: The manufacturer aims at ever improving both design and quality of his products. As a consequence, even though this manual includes latest and most up-dated information available when printed, there might be small differences between your machine and the information of this manual.
8 – CONTROL SIGNS WORKING ACCESSORY FITTING TRANSMISSION FITTING SPEEDS THROTTLE LEVER TRANSMISSION RELEASE 9- SAFETY WARNINGS Before the machine is operating, read the Use and Maintenance manual thoroughly, so that you are fully aware of all the operating controls and safety aspects of the machine. Before starting the engine , be sure that speeds selector is in position “F”...
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17) Do not run the machine in a confined area as toxic exhaust gas can kill. 18) Plan your work before commencing. 19) Do not use the machine when you are tired. 20) Engage the clutch gradually; sudden engagement could cause the machine to rear up. 21) The area next to the engine exhaust will most likely reach temperatures above 80°.
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40) If there is fuel in the tank, avoid tilting the machine during maintenance or adjustment. 41) During use, keep the hot sections of the engine (i.e. cylinder head, exhaust, etc.) clean to avoid a build up of debris that will overheat the engine. 42) Whenever possible, stop the machine on level ground.
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10 – CAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING 1. Check the engine oil level; engine with no oil enough can be seriously damaged (please, read the manufacturer’s instruction-booklet to get more informations ). 2. Check that the handlebar is tightened enough, and is adjustable in height and sideways with the possibility to block it in the wished position;...
Pic.6 Pic.7 Pic.5 11 – ENGINE START-UP Follow the instructions contained in the engine’s use IMPORTANT! and maintenance booklet. Before starting the engine up, always check the following: There is fuel in the tank; To start-up the engine, follow the instructions contained in the engine’s use and maintenance booklet and put the lever “D”...
Pic.1 Pic.2 CONTROL LEVER By the control lever “A” Pic. 3 page. 8 is possible ad just the machine’s movement gradually from zero up to the max. speed either on in front (F) or in reverse speed (R), Pic. 4 Page. 8. So, pushing the lever forward the machine will move ahead, pulling the lever back machine will move in reverse speed.
12 - ADJUSTMENTS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT! Adjust the cutting height by the lever “A” see the picture. Rotating it in clockwise, the cutting height lowers , in counter clockwise the cutting height goes up. HANDLEBARS ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT! Handlebars are adjustable in height and on the side ways, with the possibility to block them in the wished position;...
BELT ADJUSTMENT It is possible to adjust the tension of wheels transmission belt (Part. “A” pic. 2) and of blade shaft (Part. “B” pic. 2.) To do this, act on the adjuster “A” and “B”on the lever pic. 3 pag. 6. If this is not enough, keep the hood away (Part.
ADVANCEMENT LEVER ADJUSTMENT Advancement control lever works, by a double action wire, on the hydraulic engine. The control lever has adjusters Detail. “A” Pic. 2 on which is possible act in case of necessity. When the control lever is in neutral position Pic. 1, that is nearby the horizontal line in the centre of the sticker, the rod that is working on the control of the hydraulic engine must be exactly in vertical position, see Pic.
13 - MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT! Always refuel the machine of oil or gasoline with engine OFF and without candle. Do the same during its maintenance and cleaning. When the machine is left with no-one, stop it always on plain with engine OFF. LUBRICATION MECHANICAL TRANSMISSIONS For the mechanical transmission use oils AGIP ROTRA MP/S SAE 85 W/90 or Textran TDH.
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HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION For the HYDRAULIC transmission use oil AGIP DIESEL SIGMA SAE 30 o Textran TDH. Oil used in the closed circuit of the hydraulic engine is contained in a tank Pic.1 fixed on the handlebar support. This tank contains also a filter with metallic net Pic.2, that can be easily extracted pushing it down and taking it off from the upper hole Pic.3.
16 – TECHNICAL FEATURES MAIN PARTS: 1. Control Lever 12.Plastic guard. 2. Tank oil hydraulic engine 13.Blade shaft 3. Driving shaft lever 14.Plastic guard 4. Accelerator lever 15.Blade shaft protection 5. Handlebar adjustment hood. 6. Handlebar 16.Right wheel 7. Recoil starter disengagement lever 8.
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Descriptions, figures and technical features herein mentioned are not binding for the Manufacturer. These are mentioned as mere Information. The Manufacturer reserves the right to make any change at any time without being bound to update this publication. Copyright of MECCANICA BENASSI SPA.