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OutdoorPowerEquipment OutdoorPowerEquipment OutdoorPowerEquipment OutdoorPowerEquipment OutdoorPowerEquipment Operating Instructions Ride-on Brushcutter Sitting Bull Type 4700 - 4700 331 - 4700 531 Diesel - 4700 541 Diesel Kommunal 5839,5923 Before commissioning the machine, read operating instructions and observe warnings and safety instructions. Operating Instructions No. 998 780-C 01.06...
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For engine type and number, refer to page 50/fig. B/3 Engine oil level Please state these data when Transmission oil ordering spare parts to avoid wrong deliveries. Fuel Only use original agria spare Fuel filter parts! Specifications, figures Forward dimensions stated these instructions are not binding.
Index Recommendations Danger Zone ......28 Working on Slopes ....28 Fuel ..........6 Switching off the Engine ..29 Maintenance and Repair ... 6 5. Maintenance Designation of Parts Engine Oil ......30, 31 ........3, 50 Engine Oil Filter ....30, 31 Air Filter (Diesel engine) ..
Repair This Diesel engine runs on conventional Diesel fuel of a min. cetane rating of 45. The trained mechanics of your agria Do not use Diesel fuel oil substitutes, workshop carry out expert maintenance they may be harmful to the fuel system.
Due Use For drives on public roads, the latest traffic code applies. The ride-on brushcutter agria Sitting Bull Accordingly, check the tool carrier for has been designed for mowing use in road and operational safety each time farming and forestry as well as grass you take up operation.
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1. Safety Instructions Careful with rotating tools – keep at a that a safety distance is kept to enclo- safe distance! sures to prevent damage to tools. Due to its centrifugal mass, the mowing Be careful when mowing; ensure that the knife can follow up.
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1. Safety Instructions Do not use assist-starting liquids when End of Operation using electrical assist-starting devices Never leave the ride-on brushcutter (jumper cable). Danger of explosion. unattended with the engine running. Operation Before you leave the ride-on brushcutter, Never leave the operator’s position while shut off the engine, close the fuel cocks the ride-on brushcutter is at work.
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Store anti-corrosive agents and Only use original agria spare parts. All stabilizing liquids out of reach of children. other commercial spare parts must If sickness and vomiting occur, see a correspond to quality and technical doctor.
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1. Safety Instructions Read and observe enclosed instruc- Electrical System and tions. Battery Before you dispose of opened and seemingly empty pressurised tins (e.g. When working on the electrical system, of assist-starting liquids) make sure they make sure the battery is disconnected are completely empty.
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1. Safety Instructions Explanation of Warning Signs Signs Attention: Carefully read operator's manu- When working with al before handling the machine. the machine, wear Observe instructions and safety individual protective rules when operating. ear plugs. Shut off engine and remove key before cleaning, perfoming Wear protective...
3. Devices and Operating Elements The ride-on brushcutter agria Sitting Bull During the first 20 operating hours is suited for use in farming and forestry (break-in period) do not use engine to as well as grass maintenance, such as maximum power.
3. Devices and Operating Elements Safety circuit B/22 The safety circuit is integrated into the driver's seat in connection with cutter gear control and driving control, i.e. the driver must be seated in the driver's seat for starting and for operating the machine. If the operator leaves the driver's seat and the cutter gear or driving control is turned on the engine cuts out.
3. Devices and Operating Elements Speed Control Lever Engine speed from min. = idle to max. = full throttle stepless, adjustable as required. Choke (only petrol engine) If the engine is cold or the surrounding temperature is low, pull CHOKE knob (starter flap closed) If the engine is warm or the surrounding temperature is high, pull the CHOKE knob...
3. Devices and Operating Elements Coasting Operation (Bypass) In order to push or to tow the vehicle away without the engine running: - release the park brake A/24 - set the hydraulic gear to "pushing operation". Releasing of the park brake -engage the right drive pedal (A/24) - fix drive pedal with bolt (bolt at the key)
3. Devices and Operating Elements Differential Gear Differential can be locked in severe conditions to improve traction. Only switch the differential lock on and off during driving movement. = Differential gear ON = Differential gear OFF Keep differential locked only as A/27 long as necessary.
3. Devices and Operating Elements Driver's Seat For climbing in and out of the seat it is advisable to fold up the arm rests Adjustment: - Press the notch lever on the driver's seat to the right and adjust the driver's seat either forwards or backwards - Release the notch lever which will lock , supported by a spring, into the immediately...
3. Devices and Operating Elements Fixing Points For towing away, reco- vering and tying down and to ensure a safe transport, use the fixing points illustrated on the tubular frame at the front and rear. Jacking and Support Points (e. g. for jack lift) front = Middle of front axle rear...
4. Commissioning and Operation Commissioning Please note that durability and operational safety of the engine depend to a large extent on its breaking-in. Always allow a cold engine to warm up for some minutes and never run it at full throttle at the beginning. Please note: for the first 20 hours of operation (break-in period) do not use the engine at full power.
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4. Commissioning and Operation Before starting the engine ? ok Sufficient fuel is filled into the tank? ? ok Air filter clean? engine ? ok Check the engine oil level engine Check transmission oil level ? ok Check all bolts and nuts for tight fit ? ok Only take machine into operation with all protective devices mounted and positioned to provide protection!
4. Commissioning and Operation Starting the Engine Wear individual protective ear plugs Operator seated (safety switch in the driver's seat) Set cutting tools to "0" Set driving speed to position neutral "0" only version with petrol engine: Cold engine: put CHOKE to “CHOKE” position Warm engine: leave CHOKE in operating position...
4. Commissioning and Operation Driving Start the engine Pos. Adjust cutting height to "4" (driving position) Set the engine revolutions to "max" Slowly press the pedal on the left or the right (depending on the direction of travel) - as the pedal is gradually depressed the speed of travel will increase The carrying of other persons is not permitted.
4. Commissioning and Operation Danger Zone Danger Zone Staying in the danger zone of the 10 m machine during starting and operation is not permitted (except when seated on the driver's seat). If the operator should notice that a person or animal is staying within this area, the machine must be shut down without delay and must not be operated again before the area is free...
4. Commissioning and Operation Shutting off Petrol Engine Reduce the engine speed to a slow pace Set the cutter gear to "0" Run the engine for approx. 2 minutes at a slow speed before it is switched off. - Turn key back to position “0” -Secure tool carrier against unauthorized use –...
5. Maintenance Petrol Engine Apart from observing all operating instructions, it is also important to pay attention to the following maintenance instructions. Only do all maintenance work with the engine shut off and ignition key disconnected. Engine Checking Oil Level A;...
5. Maintenance Diesel Engine Apart from observing all operating instructions, it is also important to pay attention to the following maintenance instructions. Only do all maintenance work with the engine shut off and ignition key disconnected. Engine Checking Oil Level each time you take up operation and after 8 A;...
5. Maintenance Engine Cooling System A; 100 h After mowing for longer periods of time, clogging of plants and dust may occur in the cooling system. Sustained operation with the cooling system clogged lets the engine heat up and causes damage.
5. Maintenance Battery (A/30) There is no dry pre-charge of batteries on new machines, therefore batteries must be totally charged after filling them with accumulator acid (charge current = 1/10 of battery capacity). If the machine or trailer will not be used for a longer period, the battery must be kept fully charged with a current of 0.06A and checked every 4 weeks and recharged, if necessary.
5. Maintenance Machine 50 h Hydrostat Gear Check oil level in transmission when com- missioning the machine and after every 50 operating hours . With the ride-on brushcutter parked in horizontal position, the oil level must be up to the level of the unscrewed checking nut;...
5. Maintenance Steering Gear J; B Clean toothed quadrant and toothed gear with a brush and lub- ricate with Bio lubricating grease. At least once per year and after cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner. Steering Bearing, Axle Bearing, Steering Knuckle Front view from below Lubricate at the lubricating nipples with Bio lubricating grease.
5. Maintenance Drive-Wheels When commissioning the tool carrier and each time you change wheels, check and tighten wheel screws after the first 2 operating 100 Nm hours with 100 Nm. Proceed likewise when doing maintenance work. Check tyre air pressure regularly. For smooth driving, make sure that there is the same pressure in front and rear tyres respectively.
5. Maintenance Chain Guard Always inspect the chain guard at the front axle and cutting tools as well as the guard rag rubber behind the cutting tools for dam- age and wear before starting the machine and when carrying out service work and replace them where necessary.
Should increased vibrations in the machine continue to occur - Service The flail knives are easily exchanged, are suspended loosely swinging and must remain freely suspended. Only use original agria spare parts! Set Y-knives agria-No. 490000 Hexagon screw (1) 10.9 agria-No. 77779...
5. Maintenance General Maintenance Watch out for fuel and oil leakage, especi- ally from the engine, hydrostat gear and an- gular gear, and repair if necessary. - Service Regularly check bolts and nuts for tight fit and tighten them as necessary. Slightly grease all sliding and moving parts with bio-lubricating grease and bio-lubricati- on oil.
Petrol engine preservation see also Engine Drain fuel completely or fill fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (agria no. 799 09). - Observe enclosed instructions. Let engine run for approx. 1 minute. Change the engine oil. Fill a tea-spoon (approx. 0.03l) of engine oil into the spark plug opening.
Electrical Wiring Version Petrol Engine Version Diesel Engine 1 Start switch 7 Contact switch, drive pedal bl blue or orange br brown ro red 2 Relay 8 Contact switch, cutting tools ge yellow sw black 3 Operating hours counter 9 Switch, engine oil pressure gn green vio violet 4 Start relay...
6. Troubleshooting Observe safety instructions! Have all serious malfunctions on the machine or engine repaired by your agria workshop. They have the proper tools. Improper repairs can only add to the damage. Problem Possible cause Remedy Page Petrol engine: Engine...
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Excessive - Loosened attachment bolts Tighten attachment bolts vibration - Flail cutter unevenly worn Replace flail cutter or damaged = For this purpose contact your agria workshop! BM = See separately operating instructions for the engine Ride-on Brushcutter Sitting Bull...
Lubrication Chart B; J 100 h; B A; 8 h 50 h; 200 h 50 h A; 50 h B; J 200 h Each time before you take up operation After every cleaning with air-compressed water jets Once a year Ride-on Brushcutter Sitting Bull...
K = Checks and maintenance to be executed by operator W = Maintenance to be executed by professional workshop F = Maintenance should be carried out by your agria workshop BM = Refer to engine operating instructions Ride-on Brushcutter Sitting Bull...
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Designation of Parts Fig. B Petrol Engine Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 1 Air filter 2 Spark plug connector 3 Engine identification number 4 Fuel filter 5 Oil filter 6 Oil filler cap 7 Oil dip-stick 8 Muffler 9 Fuse 10 Angular gear Fig.
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Designation of Parts Fig. B Petrol Engine Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Fig. B Diesel Engine Ruggerini MD190 Ride-on Brushcutter Sitting Bull...
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