Controls And Instruments - Mountfield MJ 66 Series Operator's Manual

Fit the steering column extension (3a) in the
hole in the caster (3).
Fit the dashboard cover (5) making sure all
fastenings click into their respective housings
correctly.
Fit the steering wheel (6) onto the caster (3) with
all the spokes directed towards the seat.
Fit the steering wheel fastening it with the
screws (7a/b/c) supplied, in the indicated order.
Fit the steering wheel cover (8) clicking the three
fasteners into place.
3.4 FITTING THE SEAT (Fig. 3.3)
• U se equipment marked "C".
Fit the seat (1) onto the plate (2) using the
screws (3a/b/c).
3.5 ASSEMBLY OF THE CUTTING MEANS
ENGAGEMENT CONTROL LEVER
EXTENSION (Fig. 3.4)
• Use equipment marked "C".
Tighten the knob (1) on the extension (2), then
screw the extension (2) onto the end of the lever
(3).
3.6 CONNECTING THE BATTERY
(Fig. 3.5)
The battery (1) is located under the seat and can
be reached by moving the cover (2).
Connect the battery connector (3) to the ma-
chine connector (4) and arrange the wire (5) so
that it is held firmly in place (7).
Using the connector (6), charge the battery fol-
lowing instructions in the booklet (see 6.2.3),
then put the cover (2) back.
3.7 ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER
(Fig. 3.6)
• U se equipment marked "D".
Fit the grass catcher following sequences illus-
trated in the figures.
3.8 FITTING THE "MULCHING"
ATTACHMENT (if provided) (Fig. 3.7)
• Use equipment marked "E".
Fit the handle (1) on the deflector cap (2) using
the pin (3) pushing it to the end with a hammer.
Insert an end of the spring (4) in the deflector
cap (2) opening and fasten it with the pin (5) in-
serted in the specific deflector cap (2) seat (6).
Insert the other end of the spring (4) in the wid-
est part of the hook (7).
Using a screwdriver, fasten the narrowest part of
the hook (7) to the hole in the handle (1).

4. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

4.1 STEERING WHEEL (Fig. 4.1 no.1)
Turns the front wheels.
4.2 PARKING BRAKE (Fig. 4.1 no.2)
This lever stops the machine from moving when
it has been parked. There are two positions:
«A» = Brake disengaged
«B» = Brake engaged
– T he brake is applied by pressing the pedal
right down (4.11 or 4.21) and moving the lever
to position «B». When you take your foot off
the pedal it will be blocked by the lever in the
lowered position.
– T o disengage the parking brake, press the
pedal (4.11 or 4.21). The lever will return to
position «A».
4.3 CUTTING MEANS ENGAGE AND
BRAKE CONTROLS (Fig. 4.1 no.3)
This lever has two positions, as shown on the
plate:
Position «A» = C utting means disengaged
Position «B» = C utting means engaged
IMPORTANT The lever must be operated
gently, avoiding rough movements.
– I f you engage the cutting means without tak-
ing the necessary safety precautions, the
engine shuts down and cannot be restarted
(see 5.2).
– I n disengaging the cutting means (Pos. «A»),
a brake is simultaneously activated which
stops their rotation within five seconds.
4.4 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LEVER (Fig. 4.1 no.4)
This lever has several positions so the cut can
be regulated at various heights.
– T o go from one position to another, move the
lever sideways and put it back in one of the
stop notches.
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