Summary of Contents for Countax D18/50
- Page 1 Manufacturers of Britain’s Best Selling Range of Garden Tractors and Rider Mowers Version 1.1 - D I E S E L - D18/50 OPERATORS MANUAL Garden Tractor...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Tested at Oxford, England. • If diesel is spilled, do not attempt to start engine but move the I declare that on behalf of Countax Limited these machines conform to EC machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating a Essential Health and Safety Requirements source of ignition until diesel vapours have dissipated. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
11. Before leaving the operators position: SEAT SAFETY SWITCH • Disengage the drive to the cutter blades and attachments and Your Countax tractor is fitted with a switch that will turn OFF the lower the attachments. engine and the cutter deck should you dismount. -
Page 4: Controls And Indicators
Controls & Indicators - Dashboard Cutter Light Engage Switch Switch Deck Height Switch Auxiliary Ignition Lift Switch Switch Engine Speed PGC Net Empty Switch fig 1 IGNITION WARNING LIGHTS (fig 2) The ‘Key Start’ controls both the ignition and the starter. Insert 1). -
Page 5: Controls - Forward/Reverse
HYDROSTATIC BYPASS VALVE (fig 4) To push or freewheel the D18/50, release the park brake then disengage the hydrostatic transmission by releasing the bypass valve. Simply pull the bypass valve lever ‘E’ (fig 4) outward. -
Page 6: Controls - Levers & Dashlights
UP to open and DOWN to close the net (fig 3). SEAT ADJUSTMENT The seat on the D18/50 is adjustable forwards and rearwards to suit the operator. Simply lift the seat latch at the front of the seat (fig 2) and slide the seat forwards or backwards to suit. Always ensure the seat is latched back into position before driving off. -
Page 7: Cutting Decks
Blade – but do not attempt to sharpen or replace them yourself. New Arrangement Countax blades are not expensive and it is good practice to ask your dealer to change them regularly. REAR DISCHARGE DECK The Countax IBS Rear Discharge deck in contrast to the Mulch Deck, finely cuts the grass and then ejects it rearwards where it is collected by the Powered Grass Collector. -
Page 8: Cutter Deck - Removal
If you undertake to replace a belt yourself you must be VERY careful that the correct Countax supplied belt is used and that the tension is set accurately. -Use only genuine Countax parts-... -
Page 9: Cutter Deck - Check List
• That the cutter drive belt is not worn. fig 5 Remember: Correct levelling of your deck is vital to ensure the best cutting performance from your D18/50. If you are in doubt as to whether your cutter deck requires levelling, consult your local Countax dealer. -
Page 10: Deck Levels - Front To Back
Deck Levels - Front to Back The cutter deck should be set so that it is parallel to the surface it fig 1 is cutting with a maximum variation from side to side, or front to back of 3mm. Check this by placing the tractor on a hard level surface and measuring the clearance heights front to back and side to side with a steel ruler or tape with the cutter set one adjustment from its lowest position (see page 6). -
Page 11: Cutter - Levelling Side To Side
Nyloc nut (E) clockwise (up) to raise the deck or anti- Please note: clockwise (down) to lower it. Unless caused by our negligence, Countax 5. When level is achieved tighten up all nuts and bolts except E. cannot accept any liability for any damage to... -
Page 12: Cutter - Drive Belt
Cutter - Drive Belt Before carrying out tests or adjustments (the problem may be fig 1 Deck simpler) – first CHECK the following points: Tension Lever 1. Is the engine to cutter drive belt slipping? Check that the drive belt tension lever (fig 1) under the left running board is in the rear (tensioned) position. -
Page 13: Powered Collector
Powered Collector CONNECTION REMOVE THE NET To connect the Powered Grass Collector (PGC) to the D18/50 When removing the net, we suggest you employ the assistance of tractor, ensure both are on an even surface with the locking another person. -
Page 14: Collector - Adjustments
Collector - Adjustments ADJUST THE SWEEPING HEIGHT 9. That the bristles are not damaged (if so you can replace individual comb bristles or fit a complete new brush Using the Sweeping height lever (fig 2) select the position (see page 17). appropriate to the conditions and the height of the cut. -
Page 15: Collector - Drive Belts
Drive Belt holding the tension pulley and slide the pulley out of the way. 4. Remove the belt and fit the Countax replacement (Dayco Super II A38 Part No. 229503000). 5. Tension the belt by sliding back and securing the belt Please note: tensioner. -
Page 16: Collector - Brush
Collector - Brush If the brush has become worn or damaged it is simple to replace 4. Now remove the cover mouldings and free the brush stock. the whole brush assembly or individual bristles. 5. You can now slide off the brush bosses which each hold three brushes. -
Page 17: Tyres And Wheels
Persistent punctures and tyre deflation are nevertheless a tighten wheel nuts (to torque – 68NM/50ftlbs). problem experienced by about 5% of Countax customers. This is not a problem just for Countax owners - it is shared by the users Front fig 1 of all types of off-road machinery fitted with pneumatic tyres. -
Page 18: Electrical
FUSES AND SHORTS Fuse fig 1 location There are 5 fuses on the D18/50 tractor. The 20Amp (yellow) charging circuit, the mid positioned 20Amp (yellow) lights, ignition and safety switches. The 20Amp (yellow) electric lift for Main fuse cutter deck and auxiliary lift. The forth 20Amp fuse is connected 30 amp in line for the net emptying system. -
Page 19: Engine - Oil And Oil Filter
OIL CHANGE (fig 2) Change the oil in your D18/50 after the first 50 hours of use, then every 200 hours thereafter. Drain the oil while it is still warm after running (having allowed the engine to cool enough as to not scold). -
Page 20: Engine - Cooling
Engine - Cooling COOLANT LEVEL Radiator fig 1 The coolant level should be checked daily as a matter of routine. ONLY EVER INSPECT COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY COLD. To check level, follow this procedure: • Check the coolant level in the sub-tank. If the level is close to the lower limit, remove the sub-tank cap and fill with coolant to the upper limit. -
Page 21: Engine - Fuel & Air Filter
• Install a new fuel filter to the support. • Attach the inlet/outlet pipe to the fuel filter. AIR BLEEDING FROM FUEL SYSTEM Fuel By starting your D18/50 the solenoid pump is actuated to bleed Filter air automatically from the fuel system. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT CLEANING AND... -
Page 22: Transmission - Oil
Transmission - Oil TUFF TORQ K71 AXLE fig 1 Change transmission oil first time after 50 hours, then every 200 hours thereafter. Transmission oil should be a good quality 10W- 40 engine oil CE or CD rated. To change oil follow this procedure: •... -
Page 23: Notes
Notes: Page 23... - Page 24 114cm (44.8”) 387cm (152”) 215cm (84”) Countax Limited, Countax House, Great Haseley, Oxford OX44 7PF Tel: (01844) 278800 Fax: (01844) 278792 Email: email@countax.com Website:www.countax.com All figures are approximate. We reserve the right to change specification and price without notice E&OE...