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Page 1 ATEX Ride-on Bush Cutter ATEX Ride-on Bush Cutter Operation Manual Operation Manual A R 9 5 0 F A R 9 5 0 F A R 9 5 0 A R 9 5 0...
Page 2 Important Safety Precaution for Ride-on Bush Cutter 1. When using on slope or bumpy area, be sure to avoid sudden taking off, sudden stop sudden turning and U-turn. 2. Be sure to inspect your Ride-on Bush cutter before use. In particular, service the important safety parts (such as the brake ) to keep them in a good condition.
Page 3 (Refer to the Warranty Standards for details) ● ATEX & CO., LTD. (herein after referred to as ATEX) shall assume no responsibility for any loss or injury arising because of failure to observe the instructions mentioned at this operation manual or operation without caution to be required normally or modifying Ride-on Bush Cutter.
Page 4 This Operation manual is copyrighted. Any reproduction, copying, or transferring to any electronic device or machinery in a retrievable manner of this Operation Manual is strictly prohibited without a prior consent of ATEX whether in whole or in part. ●...
Page 5 ■ Speciﬁ cations Driving Model Speciﬁ cations of installed engine Cutting width system Type : Air-cooled, V-type, 2-cylinder OHV gasoline engine AR950F Model : Kawasaki FS691V Maximum output : 17.9kW (24.0ps) 950mm Net: 15.3kW (20.5ps) Displacement : 726cc AR950 ...
Page 6 Warning Symbols In this Operation Manual, symbols represnet important safety or handling precautions. Read these precautions carefully and observe them without fail. Symbol Deﬁ nition This symbol together with the words Danger indicates a potentially Danger hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Notes------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⅰ ~ ⅱ Applicable Model------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⅲ Warning Symbols------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⅳ Table of Contents------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⅴ Points on Use -----------------------------------------1 ~ 17 Precautions for Use----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 ~11 Warning Labels----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12,13 Explanation of Picture Labels--------------------------------------------------------------------14 ~ 17 Warranty and Servicing -----------------------------------------18 Name and Function of Each Part -----------------------------------------19 ~ 26 Name of Each Part-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------19 Function of Each Part-------------------------------------------------------------------------------20 ~ 26...
Page 8 Point on Use P r e c a t i o n s f o r U s e This chapter explains the items the user must pay attention to in order to use the machine efﬁ ciently and safely. Read the information provided below and work safely. ■...
Page 9: Points On Use
Points on Use ■ Preparation 1. As a preparation, be sure to perform the necessary inspections by reffering to <List of Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Locations > in this manual.(Refer to p. 49~52 of this manual) 2. Check if any of the protective covers is still removed.
Page 10 Points on Use ■ Starting and Taking Off 1. Conﬁ rm safety around you before starting the Conﬁ rm safety around you engine. Before operating the machine, conﬁ rm the position of each lever and safety around you, and then start slowly. Sudden start and stop may bring danger and damage on the machine, so avoid sudden start and stop.
Page 11 Points on Use 2. This machine has the seating capacity of one person. A person riding on the machine other than operator on the seat may fall and get injured when the machine takes off suddenly because the center of gravity of the machine moves.
Page 12 Points on Use 5. Donʼt travel at high speed on the bumpy road. Travel at low speed Travel at a safe speed is suitable for the surface condition of the road. Failure to pay attention to this instruction may result in an accident involving crash or fall-down.
Page 13 Points on Use ■ Loading and Unloading 1. When loading or unloading the machine onto/ from a truck, stop the engine of the truck. Apply the parking brake, and put chocks (wheel Stop) underneath the wheels of the truck. Failure to do so may cause the truck to move while loading/unloading the machine, which result in an Accident involving a fall.
Page 14 Points on Use ■ During Work 1. Small stones and foreign matters scatter while cutting bush. Before commencing work, be sure to conﬁ rm that no person, building, vehicle etc. is standing/positioned close enough to be hit by these scattering stones or foreign matters.
Page 15 Points on Use 4. When crossing a ditch or going over a furrow, be sure to pass foot boards over the ditch/ furrow at right angles and drive on the foot boards slowly at very low speed. Failure to do so may lead to a wheel(s) going off the foot board or slipping, thus causing the machine to fall down, which result in a very dangerous situation.
Page 16 Points on Use ■ Inspection and Maintenance 1. Don’t start inspection/maintenance immediately after stopping the engine. Wait for the engine and other hot parts to cool sufﬁ ciently. Failure to do so may result in burning, etc. 2. When cleaning, inspecting or maintaining the Stop the engine machine, be sure to stop the engine and apply the parking brake.
Page 17 Points on Use ■ Keeping/Storage 1. Stop the engine and thoroughly clean mud and other foreign matters attached to the machine. In particular, be sure to remove foreign matters from the mufﬂ er and other components around the engine, as they may cause ﬁ...
Page 18 Points on Use ■ Handling of Electrical Components 1. When inspecting the electrical wirings or wiring connections, be sure to stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and unplug the (-) battery cable. Otherwise, sparks may cause an electric shock or unexpected accident. Cable コード...
Page 19: Warning Labels
85 95 -9 01 -0 06 -0 85 95- 9 01- 0 06- 0 8595-901-006-0 0675-912-032-0 8595-901-006-0 １．２．ＳＴＯＰ 25° ＋３． 85 95 -9 01-0 07 -0 AR950F：0675-912-033-0 0675-912 -033- 0 8595-901-007-0 １．２．ＳＴＯＰ 15° ＋３．...
Page 20 Points on Use Positions of Warning Labels 0675-912-031-0 1728-903-003-0 1705-904-002-1 1705-902-007-0 0674-916-034-0 1705-902-006-0...
Page 21: Explanation Of Picture Labels
Points on Use E x p l a n a t i o n o f P i c t u r e L a b e l s ●0675-912-031-0 ① ② ① When refueling, stop the engine, ② Fuel : Unleaded gasoline remove the key.
Page 22 ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ①〜⑨ are refer to AR950F. ⑪ Don’t work or travel on slope inclined at more than 15 degrees. The machine may tip over and...
Page 23 Points on Use ●8595-901-006-0 ●8595-901-007-0 Don’t touch any rotationg part Don’t touch the mufﬂ er to prevent while themachine is operating, as burns. it may cause injury. ●1705-904-002-1 ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ①...
Page 24 Points on Use ● AR950F 0675-912-012-1， AR950 0675-913-012-0 ・OIL PRESSURE LAMP The lamp flashes when the engine oil pressure is not circulating normally. It ＳＴＯＰ also flashes when the key returns to the ON position or the START position while the engine stop, but it turns off when the engine starts.
Page 25: Warranty And Servicing
Warranty and Servicing ■ Warranty for New Machine This product is in conformity with an ATEX warranty standards. Refer to the Warranty Standards for details. ■ Service Network If the machine breaks down or you wish to service your machine, feel free to contact the “dealer from which you purchased your Ride-on Bush Cutter”.
Page 26: Name And Function Of Each Part
Name and Function of Each Part N a m e o f E a c h P a r t Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Cutting-blade clutch lever Front Axle (AR950F) HST Lever Cutting-blade Cover HST Pedal Light Switch Choke Ignition Switch...
Page 27: Function Of Each Part
Name and Function of Each Part F u n c t i o n o f E a c h P a r t ■ Ignition Switch Ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine. Ignition switch position --- When the ignition switch is in this position, ＳＴＯＰ...
Page 28 Travel on slope at low speed. AR950 ● AR950 : Do not travel over the angle 15 ° ● AR950F: Do not travel over the angle 25 ° ● Because the display of inclination meter is guidelines, be AR950F sure to measure the inclined angle before working.
Page 29 Name and Function of Each Part ■ Parking Brake Lever Depress the brake pedal and pull this parking brake Parking Brake Lever lever, and then the brake pedal will be “Locked”, so the parking brake will remain effective. To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal again to “Unlock”...
Page 30 Name and Function of Each Part ■ Grass Cutting-height Stopper Cutting-height Stopper The grass cutting-height stopper is used to set the low- er-limit position of grass cutting height. Loosen the knob bolt, adjust the cutting-height stopper position and tighten the knob bolt. Then, the bolt will function as a stopper for the cutting-height adjustment lever.
Page 31 Name and Function of Each Part ■ Cutting-blade Cover Wash Pipe Connect a water hose to this pipe when washing the in- terior of the cutting-blade cover after work. Cutting-blade cover wash pipe ■ Engine Cover Warning ● The operator or any other people may cause injury sandwiched between the engine cover.
Page 32 Name and Function of Each Part 3. Follow the same steps in reverse order to Seat close the engine cover. Be sure to tighten the knob bolt. ■ HST Lever Tilt the lever forward to move forward, or tilt it back- HST Lever ward to move rearward.
Page 33 Name and Function of Each Part ■ Oil Warning Lamp If the engine oil quantity drops while the engine is Oil warning lamp running,the warning lamp ﬂ ashes to warn any poten- tial engine seizure caused by low engine oil. When the warning lamp ﬂ...
Page 34: Preparation For Work
Preparation for Work Inspction brfore Use ■ Startup Inspection Caution ● Be sure to conduct inspection/maintenance before use. ● At the time of inspection, maintenance, refueling, be sure to stop the engine, and cutting blade completely. ● Be sure to check whether all of covers/caps in original position, then operate the machine.
Page 35: Preparation Before Use
Preparation for Work Preparation before use ■ Adjusting the Forward/Backward Position of the Seat The seat can be adjusted forward and backward according to the body size of operator. Adjust the seat to a suitable position so that the levers and pedals can be operated properly. 1.
Page 36 Preparation for Work ■ Refueling Danger ● Fuel may ignite. Any ﬁ re source nearby to the fuel tank is strictly prohibited. ● Refueling while smoking a cigarette in your mouth or while using any ﬁ re source nearby is strictly prohibited. Fuel may ignite, which causes explosion or ﬁ...
Page 37: Operating Procedures
How to Work Operating Procedures ■ How to Start the Engine Danger ● When starting the engine, sit on the seat and check whether each lever is located suitably, and also conﬁ rm safety around you. In particular, don’t start the engine while the HST lever is in operation because the machine may move suddenly or otherwise cause an accident.
Page 38 How to Work Caution ● To start the engine, confirm the safety around you. Ride on the machine, and put the cutting-blade clutch lever to “Off” position. Put the cutting-height adjustment lever to “Engine Start” position. Put the HST lever to “Neutral” position, and then start the engine while depressing the brake pedal.
Page 39 How to Work 8. Operate the choke Choke When the engine is cold: Pull the choke fully When the engine is hot: Pull the choke by a half ＳＴＯＰ * Once the engine has started, be sure to return the choke to the original position. 9.
Page 40 How to Work ■ How to Stop the Engine Warning ● Touching the engine may get burned. After the engine has stopped, do not touch the engine, mufﬂ er and other parts while hot. ● Use the engine switch to stop the engine. If the cutting-height ad justment lever is in a position other than “Start Engine”, standing up from the seat activates the safety switch to stop the engine.
Page 41 How to Work ■ How to Stop the Engine ● Pay attention to driving near the road shoulder or on soft Danger ground because the machine may drop from the road or fall down. ● Always make sure of safety in the moving direction to prevent crashing with an obstacle.
Page 42 How to Work 3. Depress the brake pedal to “Unlock” the parking brake lever. Brake pedal 4. Travel on the machine by depressing the HST Forward pedal forward or backward. The speed can be HST Pedal adjusted according to depressing amout of the HST pedal.
Page 43 How to Work ■ How to Stop the Engine ● If the machine does not stop by shifting the HST lever or by Danger depressing the parking brake pedal, turn the engine switch to the “Off” position to stop the machine. ●...
Page 44 How to Work 3. Shift the throttle lever to “ “ to lower the Throttle lever engine speed. 4. Turn the ignition key to the “ ” position to ＳＴＯＰ stop the engine, and then remove the ignition key from the engine switch. ＳＴＯＰ...
Page 45 How to Work ■ 4 wheel drive system (AR950F) ● Hydraulic devices are hot during or after working. Pay attention not to get burnt. Danger ● The hot oil may blow out, so don’t open the oil cap during working or after working.
Page 46 How to Work ■ How to Operate the differential Lock Lever ● Normally the differential lock lever must always remain in the “Off” position while traveling. Otherwise, it increases the turning radius, but it also causes the tyres to wear unevenly and various parts of the machine are heavily loaded, which may lead to a breakdown.
Page 47 How to Work ■ How to Cut Bush ● Don’t put your hands and feet closer to the cutting-blade Danger cover nor step on the cover while the engine is running. You may be seriously injured by the fast-turning cutting blade. ●...
Page 48 How to Work Caution ● Wear a cloths with long sleeves and long pants with tight bottoms during work. Make sure to put on safety shoes with anti-slip soles, helmet, protective, goggles, protective mask and earmuffs. ● While working under a tree, travel at low speed and pay attention to injury caused by hitting to tree branches, etc.
Page 49 How to Work 3. Put the throttle lever in “ “ to raise the Throttle Lever engine speed. Use the ECO-drive mode if it is not the heavy duty work. (Refer to p.45 of this manual) 4. Adjust the cutting-height adjustment lever to Cutting-height the position of “125 mm”...
Page 50 How to Work 6. If necessary, operate the cutting height adjustment lever to change the cutting height. Cutting-height Cutting height adjustment lever (reference) position 125mm 105mm ● While the cutting blade is rotating, its height is 85mm different from when the cutting blade is stationary 65mm (height is higher while rotating).
Page 51 How to Work 9. To ﬁ nish work, follow the aforementioned procedure (procedure to start work) in reverse order. ● Before leaving the machine after work, stop the engine on flat Caution and solid ground by locking the brake pedal. Then remove the igni- tion key.
Page 52 How to Work ■ How to Use ECO-Dirve Mode ECO-drive mode represents a mode of cutting bush using the most fuel-efﬁ cient rpm range of the installed Engine. In the ECO-drive mode, fuel consumption is approx. 20 % less than that at its maximum engine speed.
Page 53 How to Work ■ How to Move in case of Emergency ● Don’t try to move the machine by pushing it on slope. Danger The machine may move due to its deadweight, which creates a very dangerous situation. If an engine trouble occurs or the machine can no longer move under normal operations, follow the steps below to move the machine.
Page 54 How to Work ■ How to Wash the cutting-blade Cover Danger ● Make sure of safety before washing the cutting-blade cover. ① Make sure that the ground is ﬂ at and there are no obstacles nearby. ② Keep the machine away from the people othe than the operator, especially children.
Page 55 How to Work 4. Start the engine and tilt the throttle lever to- Cutting-height adjustment lever ward the “ “ to raise the engine speed up to the maximum. (Refer to p.30 to 32 of this manual) 125 mm 5. Adjust the cutting height to “125 mm”. 6.
Page 56: Inspection/Maintenance
How to Work Inspection/Maintenance Danger ● Make sure of safety before refueling or conducting inspection ① Park the machine in a ﬂ at and open space. ② Stop the engine and remove the ignition key from the key switch. ③ ”Lock” the parking brake pedal ※...
Page 57 How to Work ＜List of Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Locations＞ I n p e c t i o n timing Detail of inspection Item Remarks ･After the engine has sufficiently warmed up, The color of exhaust check the clolor of exhaust gas and exhaust gas and exhaust ○...
Page 58 How to Work ＜List of Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Locations＞ Inpection timing Details of inspection Item Remarks There shall be ･Check the exterior if there is damage no damage and ○ ○ or dirt. adherence of oil or V-belt grease. The tension shall be Inspect ･Check the tension of V-belt.
Page 59 How to Work ＜List of Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Locations＞ Inpection timing Item Details of inspection Remarks Start the engine and operate the light switch The light shall turn on/ ･ ○ ○ ○ off properly. to check if the light turns on/off properly. Head There shall be no light...
Page 60 How to Work ■ Inspecting, Changing and Reﬁ lling Engine Oil Danger ● Always open the engine cover on solid and ﬂ at ground without blowing wind. Otherwise, the engine cover may suddenly close and caught your body. ■ How to Inspect 1.
Page 61 How to Work 3. Remove the oil ﬁ ller cap on the engine and use a clean cloth to wipe the oil level gauge Oil ﬁ ller cap attached to the ﬁ ller cap. 4. Insert the oil ﬁ ller cap and pull it back out. ●...
Page 62 How to Work ■ How to Change ● As a rough guide, firstly change engine oil after 8 hours from ini- tial start of engine and then every 50 hours of operation or every year, whichever arrives ﬁ rst, thereafter. 1. Prepare an appropriate container into which Drain hose oil is drained.
Page 63 How to Work ■ Replacing the Engine Oil Filter ● Change the oil ﬁ lter every 100 hours or every year. ● Install the oil ﬁ lter by hand without using tools. 1. Drain engine oil.(Refer to p. 55 of this manual.) 2.
Page 64 How to Work ■ Inspecting, Changing and Reﬁ lling Transmission Oil ● As a rough guide, ﬁ rstly change transmission oil after 50 hours from initial start of engine and then every 500 hours thereafter. ● How to Inspect 1. Remove the oil check bolt at the rear left of the transmission case and check if oil is ﬁ...
Page 65 How to Work ■ Inspecting, Changing and Adding HST Oil ● As a rough guide, ﬁ rstly change HST oil after 50 hours from initial start of engine and then every 200 hours thereafter. ● Be careful not to reﬁ ll too much HST oil, as excess oil may overﬂ ow from the cap.
Page 66 2. Remove the air vent plug and drain plug on the Air vent plug front left/right hand axle, and drain the oil. (AR950F) ● Pay attention not to loose the seal washer on the plug. Drain Plug 3. Securely tighten the air vent plug and the drain plug on the HST and front axle.
Page 67 10 ~ 20 minutes for this operation. 6. Reﬁ ll the speciﬁ ed oil up to the “Full” position again. (AR950F) 7. Start the engine, and warm up the engine. 8. While the engine rotates at idling speed, apply the HST pedal/lever about 10 times forward and backward slightly.
Page 68 1. Cutting-blade up/down arm supports, brake pedal support (Total 9 locations on the left and right) 2. Cutting-blade tension pulley sup- 3. HST pedal support (1 location) port, main pivot of cutting blade (total 2 locations) 4. Center Pin (1 location) 5. Center pin, king pin ：AR950F (total 3 locations)：AR950...
Page 69: How To Inspect, Maintain And Adjust Each Part
How to Work How to inspect, Maintain and Each Part ■ How to Clean the Air Cleaner and Intake Screen Danger ● If you continue to work with the air cleaner and intake screen clogged by pieces of bush or any other foreign substances, not only the output will drop and fuel consumption increase, but the exhaust gas temperature will also rise, which may cause the fuel to ignite and bring a very dangerous situation leading to explosion or ﬁ...
Page 70 How to Work ■ How to Clean the Fuel Cock Danger ● Don’t work, smoking a cigarette in your mouth or under the naked light. The fuel may ignite, which may cause explosion or ﬁ re. ● Clean the inside of the fuel cock after every 50 hours of use. ●...
Page 71 ● If the lug height of the tyres on the front and rear is different, 4WD may not work effectively. When the lug of tyre is worn, replace the front and rear tyres at the same time. (AR950F) ■ Adjusting the Tension of the Traveling V-belt If the V-belt slips while traveling, adjust the V-belt according to the procedure below.
Page 72 How to Work ■ Replacing the Traveling V-belt Check the traveling V-belt for damage. If the belt has cracks or worn, replace it with a new part according to the procedure below. 1. Check the traveling V-belt for damage by Traveling V-belt viewing it from the rear of the machine.
Page 73 How to Work ■ Adjusting the Cutting-blade V-belt If the V-belt slips while cutting bush, make adjustment according to the procedure below. 1. Open the engine cover (refer to p. 24 and 25 of Cutting-blade tension spring this manual) and remove the cutting-blade belt cover. Adjustment nut (A) 2. Adjust cutting-height adjustment lever to the Cuting-height adjustment lever position of “125 mm”...
Page 74 How to Work ■ Replacing the Cutting-blade V-belt Check if the cutting-blade V-belt is damaged. If it has cracks or worn, replace it with a new part according to the procedure below. 1. Open the engine cover (refer to p.24 and 25 of HST fan cover this manual) and remove the cutting-blade belt Bolt...
Page 75 How to Work ■ Adjusting the Cutting-blade Brake Danger ● If the cutting-blade brake is not working properly, the cutting blade may turn even when the cutting-blade clutch lever is put in the “Off” position. Such incident may lead to an unexpected accident . The cutting blade should stop within 5 seconds after shifting the cutting-blade clutch lever in the “Off”...
Page 76 How to Work ■ Adjusting the Brake Danger ● There might be a situation where the brake does not work. Be sure to check the parking brake pedal before commencing work. If you ﬁ nd that there is much play on the parking brake pedal, make adjustment according to the procedure below.
Page 77 How to Work ■ Replacing the Brake Shoe ● If the parking brake remains ineffective after adjusting the brake Warning or there is no longer an adjustment allowance, the brake shoe must be replaced. Replace the brake shoe immediately; otherwise, unexpected accident may occur.
Page 78 How to Work ■ Adjusting the Neutral Position of the HST Lever / Pedal Danger ● If the machine moves slightly forward or backward on ﬂ at ground even when the HST lever/pedal is in the “Neutral” position, the neutral position of the HST lever/pedal should be adjusted.
Page 79 How to Work 5. If the HST lever and arm (HST) is not located in the shift as shown last picture, adjust the rod by turning the two pieces of nut A. Nut A 6. Adjust the length of spring to be 48 mm by loosening Spring Nut B Nut B.
Page 80 How to Work ● How to Inspect (1)Inspecting the safety switch for the parking brake pedal 1. Inspecting the safety switch for the parking Cutting-height adjustment lever brake pedal . While sitting on the seat, shift the cutting-height adjustment lever to the “Start Engine” position. 2.
Page 81 How to Work (3) Inspecting the safety switch for the seat Caution ● To ensure safety, keep the parking brake pedal in the “Locked” position and cutting-blade clutch lever in the “Off” position. 1. Start the engine. (Refer to p. 30 to 32 of this manual.) 2.
Page 82 How to Work (2) Adjusting the Safety Switch for the Cutting Blade 1. Shift the cutting-height adjustment lever to the Cutting-height adjustment lever “Start Engine” position. Start engine Adjusting bolt 2. Loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting bolt until the tip of switch is pushed onto the nut surface.
Page 83 How to Work ■ Inspecting/Replacing the Cutting Blade Warning ● Make sure to stop the engine before inspecting or replacing the cutting blade. ● When handling the cutting blade, wear thick gloves to prevent injury. ● When replacing the cutting blade, make sure to specify the manufacturer’s genuine blade.
Page 84 How to Work Warning ● If the head of cutting blade attachment bolt is worn, it may cause a serious accident because of cutting blade ﬂ ying apart. Replace the bolt soon if dimple on the head of bolt is lost. 5.
Page 85 How to Work ● How to Remove the Cutting-Blade Cover The cutting-blade cover on the right side of the machine is designed for easy installation and removal to facilitate inspection and replacement of the cutting blade. If the cover does not need to be removed, use the lock bolt (M6) to lock the removal/installation lever.
Page 86 How to Work ● How to Replace ● Always replace two cutting blades at the same time. If a new cutting blade is used together with an old cutting blade, abnormal vibration may occur and cause the machine to break down. 1.
Page 87 How to Work 8. Fix the lower lock nut (M14) by using socket wrench of 22 mm with the torque as shown in Upper the ﬁ gure on the right. Lower ● Pay attention to the installing direction of nut. Tightening torque 9.
Page 88 How to Work ● How to Maintain/Inspect the Battery Warning ● Don’t short-circuit the battery terminals, generate sparks nearby, or bring a cigarette or other ﬁ re source closer to the battery. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated place. Failure to do so may cause the battery to ignite and explode, which creates a very dangerous situation.
Page 89 How to Work ● How to Charge Caution ● Make sure to remove the battery from the machine for charging. Charging the battery on the machine may damage not only the electrical parts, but also the wirings, etc. ● When disconnecting the battery cables, disconnect the (-) side ﬁ...
Page 90: Care And Storage
Care and Storage Danger ● Don’t store this machine and its battery, fuel, etc., in a place near a ﬁ re source or high temperature. Fire may result. ● When storing this machine by putting covers, wait for the engine, mufﬂ...
Page 91 Care and Stroage ● Machine 1. Inspect each location according to <List of Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Locations> and conduct the necessary maintenance if any problem is found. (Refer to p.49 to 52 of this manual) 2. Park the machine on concrete or ﬁ rm, dry ground and apply the parking brake. 3.
Page 92: Responding To Problems
Responding to Problems If a trouble occurs that you suspect it is a problem, stop using the machine and take an appropriate action by referring to <Troubleshooting Table> below. If a problem is not speciﬁ ed in <Troubleshooting Table> or the problem cannot be improved after the spec- iﬁ...
Page 93 Responding to Problems <Troubleshooting Table> Location Troubles Presumable cause Action Abnormal noise/ Engine mounting bolts are loosen. Inspect and tighten the bolts securely . vibration from the Ask the dealer from which you purchased your Others engine or around machine. the engine Engine oil is Engine oil is leaking.
Page 94 Responding to Problems <Troubleshooting Table> Location Troubles Presumable cause Action The machine move Adjust the HST shift linkage. slightly when the Defective neutral position adjustment Transmission (Ask the dealer from which you purchased your HST pedal/lever is in of HST shift linkage. machine.) “neutral”...
Page 95 Responding to Problems <Troubleshooting Table> Location Troubles Presumable cause Action Bush piled up to inside of Clean the cutting-blade cover and pulley. cutting-blade cover or pulley. Replace the belt with a new one. Considerable The belt is damaged. (Refer to p. 65.) vibration The pulley is damaged.
Page 96: Service Information
Service Information Main Speciﬁ cation Name Ride-on bush cutter Model AR950F AR950 Overall length (mm) 1965 1935 Overall width (mm) 1090 Overall height (mm) Wheelbase (mm) 1320 1270 Front wheels T r e a d (mm) Rear wheels Machine mass (kg)
Page 97: Wiring Diagram
Service Information Wiring Diagram Engine switch circuits 1:Cell 1 Green-black (20 A) 2 Green-black Limit switch 2:Solenoid switch Engine switch circuits 3 Red-white (5 A) 4 Yellow-black ＳＴＢＡＴＩＧＥＢ 3:ACC 5 Red-white (10 A) １３４６５ 6 Red 4:Regulator 7 White-black (20 A) Blue 8 White...
Page 98: Consumable Parts
Service Information Parts Requiring Periodic Replacement and Consumable Parts When ordering a part requiring periodic replacement or consumable part, conﬁ rm the part number and place an order with the “dealer you purchased your Ride-on Bush Cutter” ● Parts requiring periodic replacement Quantity/ Part name Part number...
Page 99 Cable Cable (free lock) 0671-770-012-0 Cutting-height adjustment Cable (hand lever 803) 0673-956-260-0 HST lever holding, release ① Front rubber(980F) 0675-160-014-0 For AR950F ① Front rubber 0670-740-015-0 For AR950 ② Front rubber(side) 0675-160-012-0 For AR950F ② Scraper rubber 0670-310-012-0 For AR950 ③...
Page 100: Optional Parts
Service Information Optional Parts When ordering a optional part, conﬁ rm the part number and place an order with the “dealer from which you purchased your Ride-on Bush Cutter”. ■ Knife (114A) SET ● Special shaped wide blade with mounting bolt guard, excellent durability.
Page 101 Service Information ■ How to install the protection frame (950) SET 1. Accessory ・Protection frame (950) COMP ---------------------------- 1 pc ・Bolt (SP) M10 X 25-----------------------------------------------4pcs 2. How to install (1)Place the machine on ﬂ at area and remove the engine cover. (Refer to p.24 〜...
Page 102 NOISE & VIBRATION NOISE: 　 AR950F AR950 Sound power level db(A) 98.7 98.7 Speed of rotation of the engine min-1(rpm) 3350 3350 VIBRATION: 　 AR950F AR950 Weighted root mean square acceleration less than value to which the arms are subjected 2.2 m/s2...
Page 103 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 1. Manufacturer’ s name and address ATEX CO., LTD. or his authorized representative in the No.1-2-5, Kinuyama, Matsuyama,Ehime, 791-8524 Japan Community 2. Description of the equipment: 　　　 2.1. Type (model no.) AR950F 　　...
Page 104 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 1. Manufacturer’ s name and address ATEX CO., LTD. or his authorized representative in the No.1-2-5, Kinuyama, Matsuyama,Ehime, 791-8524 Japan Community 2. Description of the equipment: 　　　 2.1. Type (model no.) AR950 　　...
Page 106 ATEX CO.,LTD. 1-2-5, Kinuyama, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-8524, Japan №0675-944-011-0...

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