Meccanica Benassi FOX 95-2WD User And Maintenance Manual

Meccanica Benassi FOX 95-2WD User And Maintenance Manual

Ride-on flail mower

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Translation of the
original instructions
code 35451490
Starting from serial
number C300046
User and Maintenance Manual
1a - MACHINE GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
The ride-on flail mower
for mowing grass, shrubs, scrub, uncultivated greenery, undergrowth and young woody vegetation. It is
intended for professional and trained operators, who have the necessary knowledge and expertise to
understand how to operate this tractor and minimise risk and danger.
When present, the danger symbol indicates a situation that can cause death or serious
injuries to the operator or to the people exposed.
A careful read and understanding of this manual is a MANDATORY and ESSENTIAL condition
to properly use the machine, in order to prevent damage, injuries or deaths. The manual
must be kept carefully. Any possible operator other than the machine buyer must read and
understand the manual as well. In case of sale, rental, loan, contract works etc., this manual
must be always supplied with the machine. In case of loss, ask for another copy of the manual to your usual
retailer or directly to the manufacturer. Moreover, it is recommended to download a PDF copy of the manual
Ride-on Flail Mower - FOX Series
FOX 95-2WD by Meccanica Benassi
1b – USER'S MANUAL
FOX 95-2WD
is a professional machine designed and built
35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual
04/2023

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  • Page 1 In case of loss, ask for another copy of the manual to your usual retailer or directly to the manufacturer. Moreover, it is recommended to download a PDF copy of the manual 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 7d – CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT AT REGULAR INTERVALS 7e – TROUBLESHOOTING 8 – STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 9a – TECHNICAL DATA 9b – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM 10 – WARRANTY: conditions 11 – SERVICE SHEET 12 – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 3 Any damage caused by an unforeseen, forbidden or dangerous use makes any warranty claim related to the machine, engine or hydrostatic transmission null. Refer to the list of the other Warranty Conditions in Chap. 10. 2a – PICTOGRAMS: map and explanation of their meaning 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 4 14) It indicates the pedal to the right of the steering wheel: when pressed, the machine brakes. 15) It indicates the FIXED cutting positions. 16) It indicates the FLOATING cutting positions. 17) It indicates the cutting height adjustment lever. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 5 - It is strictly forbidden to tamper in any way with the control elements or other technical characteristics of this machine. - It is strictly forbidden to intervene on or modify in any way the engine characteristics, especially its maximum RPMs (this can cause irreversible damage to the hydrostatic transmission). 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 6 - Do not change the travel direction while on slopes; if needed, use the differential lock both uphill and downhill! - While on slopes, decrease the speed, keep it constant, avoid sudden acceleration or braking, firmly hold the steering wheel. - NEVER tamper with the seat sensor functioning. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 7 - Do not force the engine, especially if smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe, if its number of RPMs drops or it turns off frequently. If a specific work is not feasible, decrease the speed, raise the cutting height, carry 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 8 - Never start or operate the engine when the air filter is absent or clogged. When the machine is tilted for maintenance - The fuel tank must be empty; otherwise, a fuel spillage might occur, causing fire or explosion hazards. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 9 In case of contact with hands, there is the risk of serious burns. Use the machine wearing work gloves and keep away from these surfaces. Before touching any part of the engine or its utilities, allow silencer, cylinders, cylinder heads and fins to cool down. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 10 18) Front protection 19) Front bumper 20) LED position lights (not working lights) 21) Front tow hooks 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 - in case of engine failure, move the tractor using a winch suitable for towing this machine (i.e. approved for masses equal to at least 400 kg). Attach the winch to the hook welded on the front bumper, as shown in Fig. below. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 12: Preliminary Checks

    - Check the functioning of all manual control elements (see chapter 6a below), more specifically: - Parking brake: when the brake is engaged, are the rear wheels blocked even when the machine is pushed? If not, contact a workshop for adjustment. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 If something is missing, broken, out of its place or faulty ► immediately contact your retailer and DO NOT USE the machine for any reason. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 14 This tool cannot be reset, it has no alarms The total hour nor indicator lights: periodically check the total hours to observe the maintenance intervals! number must always be communicated to the sales network for any warranty claim 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 In these positions, if the deck encounters a small bump, it can rise a few centimetres following the terrain, and then returns to the selected height once it has passed the bump. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 16 12 - Mushroom control for manual air shut-off (FOX 95-4WD only) For cold starts, control #12 must be pulled upward to close the air: when the engine is warm, bring the control back down to restore proper operation before starting work. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 OFF position. Engage the parking brake before getting off. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDED WITH THE KEY INSERTED! DON'T FORGET THE KEY ON "ON": THE LIGHTS WILL EXAUST THE BATTERY! 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 18 - It is forbidden to drive while standing, or to transport people, objects or animals. - Pay attention to direction changes: in case of any problem, it is advisable to deactivate all control elements and stop. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 - Raise the foot from the brake pedal. - Turn the machine off urning the key to OFF. Only at this point it is possible to get off and leave the vehicle. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 20 Fuel must be kept in fresh, dry places, away from light and ignition sources, in approved containers suitable for this purpose. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21: Hydrostatic Oil

    HYDROSTATIC OIL LEVEL CHECK: with the machine in horizontal position and cold oil (i.e. BEFORE a work session) check that the level is around the mark engraved in the tank. PLEASE NOTE: always leave some room to allow the hot oil to expand. Never fill the tank completely. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 22: Engine Oil

    C in figure 6. Do not add too much oil. After having added the oil, wait for one minute before checking the level once again. 5) Reinstall and tighten the level dipstick A. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 23: Before Each Use

    All control elements are explained in . Check the functioning of the control elements also with the engine on, in a test area, before transferring the machine and starting to work. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 24 10) HYDROSTATIC FAN AND REAR AREA INSPECTION: check that the entire surface of the rear hydrostatic transmission (as shown in figure) is free from dust or debris. Check that the fan is intact and free to rotate, 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 25 Note: if the usual noise level of the transmission increases consider the possibility of a total oil replacement even before the 100-hour mark. Every 150 hours 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 26 - Greasing: when needed, the main points to be greased are: front wheel axles, rear wheel axles, steering wheel rack, pedal support axle, rotor support bearings (see next paragraph). ROTOR SUPPORT BEARINGS GREASING: Greasing must be performed using the nipples shown below, more specifically: 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 27 ■) The STARTER does not turn -) Start-up electrical consent absent => see CHAP. 6b. -) Fuses to be replaced => see CHAP. 6b. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 28 -) Broken PTO engagement cable => replace it. -) Stretched rotor belt, now it slips => adjust or replace it. -) Belt from engine to gearbox too loose or slipping, pulley issue => adjust or replace it. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 29 On the other hand, IF THE TERRAIN HAS BRANCHES OR SHRUBS, these precautions are counterproductive. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 30 ■) THE TRAVEL DIRECTION PEDAL does not return in neutral position when the foot is raised -) The cable connected to the pedal does not move properly and struggles coming back => Lubricate it. -) The pedal support pin does not move properly => Lubricate it. 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 31: Storage And Disposal

    The rest of the machine is mostly composed of iron plates. Contact the organisations entrusted with this task and NEVER dispose of the waste in the environment. 9a– TECHNICAL DATA 1212 1800 2020 1120 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 32: Noise And Vibrations

    Acoustic pressure (EN ISO 4254-1) L = 96.1 dBA ± 3 dBA Seat vibrations (EN 12096) a = 0.52 m/s ± 0.10 m/s Steering wheel vibrations (EN 12096) a = 3.74 m/s ± 0.13 m/s maximum value 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 33: Warranty

    - Lack of documentary evidence to support the claim (serial number, receipt or purchase invoice, photos or videos of the faults, communication of total hours with photos, scanned copy or picture Chap. 11 of the Service Sheet of 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 34: Service Sheet

    11 – SERVICE SHEET TOTAL WORKSHOP THAT HOURS AND PERFORMED THE SERVICE SPARE PARTS REPLACED: OTHER NOTES, COMMENTS, MACHINE MAINTENANCE DATE codes and quantity INTERVENTIONS Signature SERIAL (Company name and NUMBER contact details) 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 35 Page 35 of 36 TOTAL WORKSHOP THAT HOURS AND PERFORMED THE SERVICE SPARE PARTS REPLACED: OTHER NOTES, COMMENTS, MACHINE MAINTENANCE DATE codes and quantity INTERVENTIONS Signature SERIAL (Company name and NUMBER contact details) 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 36 Power @ 3400 rpm: 13.51 kW Mass (dry): 355 kg is compliant with the following directives/regulations: 2006/42/EC (EN ISO 12100; EN ISO 4254-1:2018) 2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU and subsequent amendments Dosso, October 2020 Silvano Benassi Sole Director 35451490EN - FOX 95-2WD User and Maintenance Manual...

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