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Translation of the original
instructions
code 35451480 IT
Starting from serial
C100133 and C200302
User and Maintenance Manual
FOX 110-4WD
1a - MACHINE GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
The ride-on flail mower
machine designed and built 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 from the website
a smartphone or in the event the hard copy has been (temporarily) lost. In the event the user does not observe
Ride-on Flail Mower - FOX Series
FOX 110-4WD (and FOX 95-4WD) by Meccanica Benassi
1b – USER'S MANUAL
www.benassi.it/en
, so to be able to read it also using
35451480EN ‐ FOX 110‐4WD and FOX 95‐4WD User and Maintenance Manual
03/2024
FOX 95-4WD
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- Page 1 FOX 110-4WD FOX 95-4WD 1a - MACHINE GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE FOX 110-4WD (and FOX 95-4WD) by Meccanica Benassi The ride-on flail mower is a professional machine designed and built for mowing grass, shrubs, scrub, uncultivated greenery, undergrowth and young woody vegetation.
- Page 2 Page 2 of 36 the instructions contained in this manual, (s)he will be responsible for any damage to people, objects, animals or property. It is MANDATORY and ESSENTIAL to read and understand the user’s manual of the engine manufacturer, supplied with the machine. CONTENTS 1a - MACHINE GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE 1b –...
- Page 3 Page 3 of 36 1c – INTENDED USE The ONLY intended use is mowing operations carried out on terrains with grass, vine shoots, uncultivated greenery, and sparse timber with trunks having a size proportional to this tool. The machine is designed to be used by a single operator riding it, who works observing ALL the instructions contained in this manual and in the manual supplied by the engine manufacturer.
- Page 4 Page 4 of 36 EXPLANATION OF THE PICTOGRAMS ON THE MACHINE: 1) Engine revolutions adjustment, from minimum to maximum. While cutting, always keep it on MAX. PTO ON PTO OFF 2) Rotor engagement ( to operate, rotor stopped). Prohibition of cleaning the machine using a water jet or a high-pressure water jet cleaner.
- Page 5 Your local retailer or the manufacturer will be available to provide the needed answers. - Have the main control elements and the specific operations of the machine explained by the qualified Meccanica Benassi personnel of the sales network.
- Page 6 Page 6 of 36 - With the engine on, it is strictly forbidden to carry out any adjustment, maintenance intervention or action by a third party while the operator is on the driver seat. - It is strictly forbidden to load objects, people and animals in addition to the operator driving the machine. - It is strictly forbidden to transport, tow and push objects, people or animals.
- Page 7 Page 7 of 36 - If the operator experiences hand, arm or leg fatigue, stop working and take a break until sensitivity has been completely recovered. Such loss of sensitivity can also be prevented using work gloves. - It is advisable to take more frequent breaks also in the case of body distress/fatigue, if operations are carried out on uneven grounds for a long time.
- Page 8 Page 8 of 36 3c – HAZARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON FUEL USE, RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ENGINE OPERATIONS - The fuel used for these engines (lead-free petrol) is toxic and flammable. Pay attention to fire and toxic vapour inhalation hazards. - The fuel must always be handled wearing gloves, so to avoid direct contact with the skin. - Use a funnel to fill the tank and, in case of spillage, immediately wipe dry using a cloth.
- Page 9 Page 9 of 36 When the engine starts up, a spark is produced. Sparks can ignite nearby flammable gases. This might cause explosion or fire. - Do not use pressurised starting fluids, as their vapours are flammable. - When the engine is cold, ALWAYS remove the debris building up in the silencer and engine area.
- Page 10 Page 10 of 36 4a – DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE MAIN PARTS 1) Travel direction, brake, differential lock pedals and parking brake lever. 2) Steering column cover panel 3) Steering wheel 4) Flail rotor engagement lever 5) Engine ignition key 6) Fixed protection bar (not an approved ROPS) 7) Seat ...
- Page 11 Page 11 of 36 4b – PACKAGING, TRANSPORT, SAFE MOVEMENT tractor is delivered on pallets in a rigid box. The machine is supplied with: - this machine manual, containing the EC Declaration of Conformity on its last page; Briggs & Stratton engine manual - ignition key;...
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Page 12: Preliminary Checks
- Before each use, check that all the screws fixing the wheels to their hubs are well tightened. - Before each use, check (only for FOX 110-4WD) that the screws fixing the wheel hubs and widenings are well tightened. - Page 13 Page 13 of 36 - Check the battery voltage: it must be higher than 12V. The battery is charged and sealed. No acid is needed, and it must be charged only when necessary. If the battery struggles to get charged, get a new one, which must be original and having the same characteristics.
- Page 14 Page 14 of 36 6a – CONTROL ELEMENTS/ADJUSTMENT 1.1 and 1.2 - Pedal (double) Direction of travel The direction of travel is set by a pair of pedals connected to each other: one for forward movement and one for reverse movement. Press the left pedal [1.1] forward to advance.
- Page 15 Page 15 of 36 6-Rotor engagement lever With the lever in its highest position, the flail rotor is disengaged (PTO OFF). This is an essential condition to start the engine. Then, when the engine is on and at its maximum RPMs, simply move the lever completely down to engage the rotor (PTO ON) and start the mowing operations.
- Page 16 Page 16 of 36 view). 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. Fixed positions (A to D) are located on the right side of the selection grid (from the operator’s point of view), and they “force”...
- Page 17 Page 17 of 36 6b – TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF During start-up operations, it is necessary to take in consideration the risk of injuring people or animals possibly within the machine operation area. - Machine start-up must be carried out outdoors, in a well-ventilated space. In closed environments, the operator is subject to the danger of inhaling exhaust gases.
- Page 18 Page 18 of 36 6c – MOWING Preliminary instructions: - While transferring the machine to the work area, keep the rotor in its highest position with the tools disengaged and maintain a speed suitable to the terrain conditions. - Start working when the engine is hot; during cutting operations, use it always at its maximum RPM number. ROTOR ENGAGEMENT: It is advisable to engage the cutting element with the engine hot and at its maximum RPMs, with the travel direction pedal in neutral position...
- Page 19 Page 19 of 36 - Use on slopes: the most dangerous situations require even greater attention if the machine is on steep slopes. It is advisable to remember that, when on slopes, the machine must ALWAYS move in the direction of the gradient and never transversely. The most critical stage in terms of tip-over hazard is the direction change and steering movement while on a slope.
- Page 20 Page 20 of 36 pedal, it is ESSENTIAL to unlock the parking brake! To do this, gently press the brake pedal forward => lever #2 comes out its locking position and can return to its rest position => release the brake and, with the same foot (i.e.
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Page 21: Hydrostatic Oil
Page 21 of 36 Petrol tank cap The petrol tank is located on the left (from the operator position); the cap (shown on the side) is unscrewed by hand, without a key. Use a funnel to make refills easier; immediately wipe dry any spills and observe all the fuel-related Chap. -
Page 22: Engine Oil
Page 22 of 36 HYDROSTATIC OIL LEVEL CHECK: to be carried out with the machine in horizontal position and cold oil (i.e. BEFORE a work session). - Extract the cap with the dipstick upwards (the cap is pushed in and not screwed). - Clean the dipstick with a cloth and put it back in its seat, until the end is reached. -
Page 23: Before Each Use
Page 23 of 36 3) Extract the dipstick and check the oil level. The correct level corresponds to the upper mark indicated on the dipstick (B, see figure 6). 4) If the oil level is low, fill up slowly through the filling hole 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. - Page 24 Page 24 of 36 4. The system with cyclone air filter is also equipped with a safety filter (D, figure 16). To remove it, carefully extract the safety filter from the air filter body (E) and then dispose of it. Make sure that dirt and debris do not enter the engine during this operation.
- Page 25 USE THE MACHINE. Check the integrity of all protective skirts (or chains) placed on the rotor casing front and back. For the FOX 110-4WD tractor, check the presence and integrity of the lower limbs protection (part 16 in Chap. 4a): if the protection is absent, it is forbidden to use the machine.
- Page 26 Page 26 of 36 - TOTAL replacement of the hydrostatic oil in the entire system and rear transmission oil filter cleaning. Meccanica Benassi => this is a relatively complex operation, contact for support. Note: if the usual noise level of the transmissions increases and/or performances on slopes decrease in quality, consider the possibility of a total oil replacement even before the 100-hour mark.
- Page 27 Page 27 of 36 - 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: - on the casing right side, there is an external hose that reaches the bearing, which otherwise would be inaccessible;...
- Page 28 Page 28 of 36 -) Fuses to be replaced => see CHAP. 6b. -) Battery does not deliver enough voltage/is flat/is faulty => check that the cables are properly connected to the clamps/charge/replace with a new one. ■) The STARTER turns, but the engine does not start -) Empty petrol tank =>...
- Page 29 Page 29 of 36 -) Missing, broken, bent blades => see CHAP. 7c 4). -) Loosened fixing bolts => Tighten immediately and consider a total replacement of the fixing nuts, if they have lost their locking ability (M10 self-locking nuts, cone-lock type). -) Blades and bolts are in good conditions, rotor bent due to the hits received =>...
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Page 30: Storage And Disposal
Page 30 of 36 -) The terrain is too wet => Clean the casing internal part more frequently, raise the cutting height, consider if more than one attempt is needed, or work when the weather is drier. -) Worn blades => Replace them, as a poor grinding due to a worn-out cutting element leads to further build-ups. - Page 31 Page 31 of 36 9a– TECHNICAL DATA 1,21 1800 1271 2020 (1120 fox 95) FOX - 110-4WD FOX - 95-4WD Total length 2020mm...
- Page 32 Page 32 of 36 Actual cutting width 1100mm 950mm 60 (=30 Y-shaped No. of blades 52 (=26 Y-shaped pairs) pairs) 3400 RPM / Rotor speed and direction 3400 RPM / backwards backwards Rotor drive Belt Belt Mechanical, with PTO start Mechanical, with lever lever Front track (external) 970mm...
- Page 33 Page 33 of 36 9b – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM 35451480EN ‐ FOX 110‐4WD and FOX 95‐4WD User and Maintenance Manual ...
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Page 34: Warranty
Page 34 of 36 10 – WARRANTY Meccanica Benassi S.r.l (as well as its business partners, such as the engine and hydrostatic transmission manufacturers) has the right to refuse any responsibility and reject refund requests deriving from damage caused to the machine or to objects, people, animals and property in cases of:... - Page 35 Page 35 of 36 ...
- Page 36 Page 36 of 36 TEL. +39 0532 848193 FAX +39 051 0822449 R.E.A. FE 97187 EXPORT FE 001080 FERRARA BUSINESS REGISTER TAX CODE 00341260388 VAT 00341260388 SHARE CAPITAL € 619,200 FULLY PAID‐UP ISO IT00341260388 REGISTERED OFFICE AND FACTORY: VIA STATALE 325, DOSSO – 44047 TERRE DEL RENO (FE) ITALY www.benassi.it/en e‐mail: info@benassi.it DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Annex IIA ‐ 2006/42/EC Meccanica Benassi Srl The company with registered office in Dosso, via Statale 325, 44047 Terre di Reno (FE) ‐ Italy, as manufacturer and holder of the technical documentation, declares that the machine: Type: ride‐on flail mower with operator on board Models: FOX 110‐4WD and FOX 95‐4WD Serial number: from C100001 to C199999 (FOX 110‐4WD) and from C200001 to C299999 (FOX 95‐4WD) Power @ 3,400 rpm: 17.3 kW (FOX 110‐4WD Briggs & Stratton) 15.9 kW (FOX 95‐4WD Briggs & Stratton) ...