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Riding Sweeper
Owner's Operating Manual
Serial No.
FS900：10001-
"Required reading"
Read this manual and the Owner's Manual for the engine before using the machine.
Original Instructions Ver.1.2

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  • Page 1 Riding Sweeper Owner's Operating Manual Serial No. FS900：10001- "Required reading" Read this manual and the Owner's Manual for the engine before using the machine. Original Instructions Ver.1.2...
  • Page 2 FS900 Greeting Thank you for purchasing the Baroness machine. This manual explains proper handling, adjustment, and inspection of your machine. Prior to use, carefully read this manual to thoroughly understand the contents for safe and correct operation. We hope you will use the machine safely, and...
  • Page 3 The information described in this manual is subject to change for improvement without prior notice. When replacing parts, be sure to use genuine Baroness parts or parts designated by Kyoeisha. Note that the Baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by the use of parts from other companies.
  • Page 4 FS900 Introduction Purpose This machine is intended for sweeping at golf courses. Do not use this machine in any way other than its intended purpose, and do not modify the machine. Operating this machine for other purposes and modifying it may be very dangerous and may cause damage to the machine.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    FS900 Contents Safety .............. Page 1-1 Safe Operating Practices .......Page 1-2 Disposal ............Page 2-1 Waste Disposal ..........Page 2-2 Product Overview .......... Page 3-1 Specifications ..........Page 3-2 Names of Each Section ......... Page 3-3 Safety Signs and Instruction Signs ....Page 3-4 Handling Instructions ........
  • Page 6 FS900 Contents...

  • Page 7: Safety

    FS900 Safety Safe Operating Practices ...... Page 1-2 Training ..........Page 1-2 Preparation ..........Page 1-2 Operation ..........Page 1-3 Maintenance and storage ...... Page 1-4 Page 1-1...

  • Page 8: Safe Operating Practices

    FS900 Safety Failure to adequately follow these safety Incorrect hitching and load distribution precautions may cause an accident resulting in Never allow children or people unfamiliar injury or death. with these instructions to use or service the machine. Danger Danger...
  • Page 9 FS900 Safety Replace all fuel tanks and container caps Do not change the engine governor settings securely. or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may increase the Check that operator's presence controls, hazard of personal injury. safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly.
  • Page 10 FS900 Safety Take care when loading or unloading the Never allow untrained personnel to service machine into a trailer or a truck. Load or machine. unload the machine in a flat and safe place. Allow the engine/muffler to cool before Before loading or unloading, set the parking checking/maintenance.
  • Page 11 FS900 Safety Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. Safe Operating Practices Page 1-5...
  • Page 12 FS900 Safety Page 1-6 Safe Operating Practices...

  • Page 13: Disposal

    FS900 Disposal Waste Disposal ........Page 2-2 About the Waste disposal ...... Page 2-2 Page 2-1...

  • Page 14: Waste Disposal

    FS900 Disposal Waste Disposal About the Waste disposal Make sure that waste generated when servicing or repairing the machine is disposed of in accordance with local regulations. (e.g. waste oil, antifreeze batteries, rubber products, and wires etc.) Page 2-2 Waste Disposal...

  • Page 15: Product Overview

    FS900 Product Overview Specifications ........Page 3-2 Specifications .........Page 3-2 Names of Each Section ......Page 3-3 Serial Number Plate .......Page 3-3 Safety Signs and Instruction Signs ..Page 3-4 About Safety Signs and Instruction Signs ............Page 3-4 Positions of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals ........

  • Page 16: Specifications

    FS900 Product Overview Specifications Specifications Model FS900 (Type: Urethane tires) FS900 (Type: Rubber tires) Total length 256 cm 255 cm Total width 177 cm 173 cm Bucket Frame 149 cm 148 cm Dimensions Bottom of discharge Total opening height 150 cm...

  • Page 17: Names Of Each Section

    FS900 Product Overview Serial Number Plate Names of Each Section The serial number plate indicates the model and serial number of the machine. 9 13 4ogipb-001 Serial Number Plate_001 quwxcl-007 Names of Each Section_001 Handle Traveling pedal Brush rotation lever...

  • Page 18: Safety Signs And Instruction Signs

    If they are damaged, become dirty, or peel off, replace them with new ones. Part numbers for decals that need to be replaced are listed in the parts catalog. Order them from a Baroness dealer or Kyoeisha. Positions of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals...

  • Page 19: Warning And Instruction Decals

    FS900 Product Overview Warning and Instruction Decals FS900--0512Z0 Decal, operation 　 Warning Read the Owner's Operating Manual. 　 Warning Apply the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and then leave the machine. 　 Caution Depress the brake pedal firmly, and then apply the parking brake.
  • Page 20 FS900 Product Overview K4205001980 Decal, lock caution 　 Warning While performing inspections or maintenance, make qigqnx-026 sure that the locking mechanism is lowered onto the cylinder. K4205001920 Decal, caution for high temperature qigqnx-027 K4205001910 Decal, caution for entanglement qigqnx-028 K4209000980...
  • Page 21 FS900 Product Overview 　 Warning Read the Owner's Operating Manual. 　 Danger Danger May cut your hand or leg - Stop the brush rotation and engine. Otherwise you may be injured. 　 Warning Caution for exhaust gas 　 Warning When raising the seat, there is a danger of being pinched if the seat is not locked.
  • Page 22 FS900 Product Overview Page 3-8 Safety Signs and Instruction Signs...

  • Page 23: Handling Instructions

    FS900 Handling Instructions Inspection Before Use ......Page 4-2 Roller Presser Lever ......Page 4-18 Urethane Tires ........Page 4-19 Bucket ............Page 4-2 Stand ........... Page 4-19 Hydraulic Oil .......... Page 4-2 Warning Buzzer Switch ......Page 4-20 Hydraulic Hoses ........Page 4-4 Instruments ..........

  • Page 24: Inspection Before Use

    FS900 Handling Instructions Inspection Before Use Hydraulic Oil Supply Be sure to perform an inspection before you Important start using the machine so that you will be able Do not mix different types of oil. to take advantage of its optimum performance for a long period of time.
  • Page 25 FS900 Handling Instructions If the oil level is low, open the tank cap and On a level surface, lower the brush supply oil. frame, and then stop the engine. Remove the drain plug of the hydraulic tank, and then drain the old oil into a container.

  • Page 26: Hydraulic Hoses

    FS900 Handling Instructions Hydraulic Hoses Cleaning of Air Cleaner Inspection of Hydraulic Hoses For details on handling the engine, please refer to the separate Engine Handling Manual. A contaminated air cleaner element may Warning cause malfunction of the engine. When checking the hydraulic circuit for...

  • Page 27: Battery

    FS900 Handling Instructions If the air cleaner element is damaged or Supply of Battery Fluid dirty, replace it. For details on handling the battery, please Change of Air Cleaner refer to the separate Battery Instruction For details on handling the engine, please Manual.

  • Page 28: Brake

    FS900 Handling Instructions Brake Engine Oil Inspection of Brake Inspection of Engine Oil While traveling, depress the brake pedal Stop the engine, wait for 10 to 20 minutes firmly to make sure that the brake is applied for the engine to cool down, and then check effectively.
  • Page 29 FS900 Handling Instructions Supply of Engine Oil Change of Engine Oil For details on handling the engine, please For details on handling the engine, please refer to the separate Engine Handling Manual. refer to the separate Engine Handling Manual. Important Warning Do not fill too much engine oil.

  • Page 30: Fuel

    FS900 Handling Instructions Supply 1.0 dm (1.0 L) of engine oil, Fuel Supply remove the oil level gauge, and then insert the oil level gauge all the way to check the Danger Danger oil level. Do not supply fuel above F (FULL) level of the After checking the level with the oil level fuel gauge.

  • Page 31: Oil Leakage

    FS900 Handling Instructions Remove the filter pot, wash the filter and inside of the filter pot using a solvent, such as a hardly flammable kerosene, and then blow compressed air to dry them. 4zzo6r-001 Cleaning of Fuel Strainer_001 Filter Packing...

  • Page 32: Tightening Torques

    FS900 Handling Instructions Tightening torques Standard tightening torques Bolts and Nuts Important A number of bolts are used in each part of this machine. Be sure to re-tighten the bolts and nuts, because they may be loosened at the earlier stage of the use.

  • Page 33: Principal Tightening Torques

    FS900 Handling Instructions Heat-treated bolt Strength classification 8.8 Strength classification 10.9 Nominal diameter 10.9 tib3yb-002 tib3yb-003 kgf-cm lb-in kgf-cm lb-in 5 - 7 50.99 - 71.38 44.26 - 61.96 7 - 10 71.38 - 101.97 61.96 - 88.51 8 - 11 81.58 - 112.17...

  • Page 34: Adjustment Before Operating

    FS900 Handling Instructions Use the adjustment lever to adjust the seat Adjustment Before Operating back and forth. Adjust the position according to the operator's Adjustment of Steering Wheel body size. The adjustment lever is located beneath the Warning front part of the seat.

  • Page 35: Adjustment Of Brush Operation Height

    FS900 Handling Instructions Manually rotate the brushes until a brush is Adjustment of Brush Operation Height at its lowest point. Caution Be sure to stop the engine before adjusting the height of the brushes. Caution If the brush operation height is inadequate, cores will not be properly collected.

  • Page 36: Adjustment Of Front Apron

    FS900 Handling Instructions Loosen the flange nut. Important Adjust the brush so that the left and right sides are even. Turn the brush adjusting handle to raise the brush to approximately 6 mm (cutting height +3 mm). Turning the handle to the right (clockwise) lowers the brush.

  • Page 37: Procedure To Start / Stop Engine

    FS900 Handling Instructions When to raise the apron Make sure that the parking brake is applied. Large cores Make sure that the traveling pedal is in ･ neutral position. Large quantity ･ Move the throttle lever to the middle Cores are pressed down by the apron.

  • Page 38: Operation Of Each Section

    FS900 Handling Instructions Brake Operation of Each Section The brake pedal is located in the left foot area. Precautions for Operating the Machine To stop the machine, depress the brake pedal all the way firmly. Caution To park the machine, depress the brake pedal Under any circumstances drive the machine at firmly, and then lock it with the locking lever .

  • Page 39: Brush Up/Down Lever

    FS900 Handling Instructions Brush Up/Down Lever Brush Rotation Lever The brush up/down lever is located to the right The brush rotation lever is located to the right of the driver's seat and is used when of the driver's seat and is used when performing core collection and sweeping.

  • Page 40: Bucket Open/Close Lever

    FS900 Handling Instructions When the bucket up/down lever is shifted to Bucket open/close lever the "DOWN" position, the bucket is lowered. Open Release the lever after the bucket lowers to its lowest position and stops. When the bucket open/close lever is shifted to the "CLOSE"...

  • Page 41: Urethane Tires

    FS900 Handling Instructions If the roller presser lever is shifted backward, ･ Important pressure is applied to the brush frame. When urethane tires are installed, not storing the machine with the tires lifted off the ground may result in the tires becoming deformed.

  • Page 42: Instruments

    FS900 Handling Instructions Warning Buzzer Switch Hour meter The warning buzzer switch is located in the The hour meter is located in the operation upper-right corner of the operation panel and is panel, and indicates the accumulated operation set to the "ON" position when the machine is time of the engine.

  • Page 43: Towing The Machine

    FS900 Handling Instructions Towing the Machine Caution When compressing the unload valve operating If the machine does not travel due to engine pins, be careful not to overtighten the bolts. trouble, etc., you can move it in the following Otherwise, the unload valve operating pins ways: may be damaged.

  • Page 44: Operations

    FS900 Handling Instructions Shift the throttle lever to full throttle (High), Operations and rev up the engine to MAX (3,000 rpm). Collecting Operation Set the warning buzzer switch to the "ON" position. Warning Caution Do NOT start to move or stop the machine When working on a lawn, rotating the brushes abruptly.

  • Page 45: Dumping Operation

    FS900 Handling Instructions Brush up/down lever Bucket up/down lever Neutral Slowly reverse to the dumping location, and Down then apply the parking brake. Shift the bucket open/close lever to the At the area where the operation is finished, "OPEN" position to open the bucket.

  • Page 46: Transporting

    FS900 Handling Instructions After the bucket is closed, shift the bucket Otherwise, the bucket cover may hit loading open/close lever to the "CLOSE" position for rails etc. 2 to 3 seconds to apply pressure, and then After loading or unloading, lower the bucket to release the lever.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    FS900 Maintenance Maintenance Precautions ..... Page 5-2 Maintenance Schedule ......Page 5-3 Specified Values ........Page 5-4 Main Consumable Parts ......Page 5-4 Jacking up the machine ......Page 5-5 About the Jacking up the machine ..Page 5-5 Jack-up Points ........Page 5-5 Greasing ..........

  • Page 48: Maintenance Precautions

    Use tools appropriate for each maintenance operation. Caution For the safe and best performance of your machine, use Baroness genuine parts for replacement and accessories. Please note that our product warranty may be void if you use non-genuine parts for replacement or accessories.

  • Page 49: Maintenance Schedule

    FS900 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule FS900 Follow the maintenance schedule below. ○・・・Inspect, adjust, supply, clean ●・・・Replace (first time) △・・・Replace Maintenance item Tightening the parts ○ 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 Fuel ○ 　...

  • Page 50: Specified Values

    FS900 Maintenance Maintenance item Hydraulic hose (moving ○ 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 △ 　 　 part) Hydraulic hose (fixed part) ○ 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 △ 　...

  • Page 51: Jacking Up The Machine

    FS900 Maintenance Jacking up the machine Right front brush frame mount area Right rear frame area About the Jacking up the machine Left front brush frame mount area Left rear frame area Warning Right front brush frame mount area When replacing a tire or beginning any other maintenance or repairs, be sure to chock the wheels to prevent the machine from moving.

  • Page 52: Greasing

    FS900 Maintenance Left rear frame area No. of Location Greasing 　 Points Traveling pedal fulcrum Brush frame fulcrum Flange bearing Upper connecting pipe Upper adjusting pipe Belt tension lever fulcrum (lower pulley for pump) rwyt62-030 Brake pedal fulcrum Jack-up Points_005...
  • Page 53 FS900 Maintenance Flange bearing Belt tension lever fulcrum (lower pulley for pump) 8bq62b-081 8bq62b-084 Greasing Points_004 Upper connecting pipe Greasing Points_007 There is one point each on the left and right. Brake pedal fulcrum 8bq62b-082 8bq62b-085 Greasing Points_005 Greasing Points_008...
  • Page 54 FS900 Maintenance Bucket lid cylinder Rear roller There is one point each on the left and right. 8bq62b-087 8bq62b-090 Greasing Points_010 Lower adjusting pipe Greasing Points_013 There is one point each on the left and right. Front wheel arm 8bq62b-088...

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Brush Belt

    FS900 Maintenance Adjusting the Brush Belt Adjustment of Brushes Caution Important If the brush belt is incorrectly adjusted, the If the brush operation height is inadequate, brushes will not rotate properly. cores will not be properly collected. Move the machine to level ground, then Important apply the parking brake.
  • Page 56 FS900 Maintenance Disengage the left and right slide latches. Important To keep the position of raised bucket, be sure to lock it with the cylinder lock. Remove the cotter pin and round head pin, and then lower the cylinder lock.

  • Page 57: Change Of Brushes

    Caution Refer to "Tightening torques" (Page 4-10) . Note that the Baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by incorrect or overtorque tightening etc. Slowly rotate the rotary brushes by hand,...
  • Page 58 FS900 Maintenance Disengage the left and right slide latches. Important To keep the position of raised bucket, be sure to lock it with the cylinder lock. Remove the cotter pin and round head pin, and then lower the cylinder lock.

  • Page 59: Adjustment Of Rotary Plates

    Important Refer to "Tightening torques" (Page 4-10) . To keep the position of raised bucket, be sure Note that the Baroness product warranty may to lock it with the cylinder lock. not apply to defects caused by incorrect or overtorque tightening etc.
  • Page 60 FS900 Maintenance Insert the round head pin through the holes Loosen the bolts securing the rotary plate. in the cylinder lock, and then install the cotter pin. 2rp7t3-001 Adjustment of Rotary Plates_006 xsi3tb-002 Bolt Adjustment of Rotary Plates_003 Rotary plate...

  • Page 61: Change Of Rotary Plates

    Caution Important Refer to "Tightening torques" (Page 4-10) . Note that the Baroness product warranty may To keep the position of raised bucket, be sure not apply to defects caused by incorrect or to lock it with the cylinder lock.
  • Page 62 Caution xsi3tb-004 Refer to "Tightening torques" (Page 4-10) . Change of Rotary Plates_005 Note that the Baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by incorrect or Brush cover overtorque tightening etc. Remove the bolts securing the rotary plate.

  • Page 63: Maintenance (Main Body)

    Cleaning Operating Parts Caution Refer to "Tightening torques" (Page 4-10) . Caution Note that the Baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by incorrect or Dirty operating parts may reduce the overtorque tightening etc. collection capacity, causing premature wear of parts and abnormal vibration or damage due to high loads.

  • Page 64: Adjustment Of Belt Tension

    Refer to "Tightening torques" (Page 4-10) . Tighten the high nut until there is no Note that the Baroness product warranty may clearance between the spring cover and the not apply to defects caused by incorrect or tension fulcrum fitting, and then lock it in overtorque tightening etc.

  • Page 65: Adjustment Of Brake

    FS900 Maintenance Adjustment of Brake Danger Danger It would be extremely dangerous and may Danger Danger result in an unexpected accident if the left and right brakes are not equally effective. If the brake wire is cut, the machine will be unable to stop.
  • Page 66 FS900 Maintenance Remove the cotter pin and washer from the Loosen the adjuster nuts. pedal end, and then disconnect the end of the push-pull cable. hsn2jo-004 Adjusting the Neutral Position of the Piston Pump_003 hsn2jo-003 Push-pull cable Adjusting the Neutral Position of the Piston Pump_001...

  • Page 67: Long-Term Storage

    FS900 Maintenance Long-Term Storage Before Long-Term Storage Remove any dirt, grass, debris, or oil stains ･ completely. ･ Supply oil and apply grease to appropriate parts. ･ Remove the negative terminal of the battery. Important When urethane tires are installed, not storing the machine with the tires lifted off the ground may result in the tires becoming deformed.
  • Page 68 FS900 Maintenance Page 5-22 Long-Term Storage...
  • Page 69 Head Office 1-26, Miyuki-cho, Toyokawa, Tel : (0533) 84 - 1390 Fax : (0533) 89 - 3623 Aichi-Pref. 442-8530 Japan. FS900---UM--00Z/17B-00-S.K...

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