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Grillo FD 450 Operator's Manual

Grillo FD 450 Operator's Manual

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FD 450
Hydrostatic Lawnmower
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
02401.2023.10

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  • Page 1 FD 450 Hydrostatic Lawnmower OPERATOR’S MANUAL 02401.2023.10...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FD 450 Hydrostatic Lawnmower / Translation of the original instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................3 17. Troubleshooting guide ............30 Description and intended use ..........3 18. Maintenance schedule ............32 19. Lubrication chart ..............32 Safety decals ................4 General safety rules ............... 5 20.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, we thank you for the trust and preference you have placed in our Grillo FD 450 and we are confident that the use of your new machine will fully meet your requirements. For optimal use and maintenance over time, please carefully read and follow the instructions in this booklet; this will enable you to obtain the best results and safeguard your purchase.

  • Page 4: Safety Decals

    03732 42x80mm 03737 38x38mm 03465 95x82mm 07089 107x79mm Danger Danger consult the of bursting manual 03332 D30mm FOGLIO 07090 - FD 450 Danger Fire hazard of burns Danger Danger transmission of gas inhalation parts 03657 40x40mm Danger of sharp blades and...

  • Page 5: General Safety Rules

    03948 62x30mm 03948 62x30mm Danger of gas inhalation 03332 D30mm FOGLIO 07090 - FD 450 The grass catcher can be raised and tilted, keep a safe distance from the machine in operation. 03951 79x79mm Exhaust fumes can cause serious damage to health or death.
  • Page 6 Danger of fire afety blocks with grass catcher lifted CAUTION: if the motor is serviced with the grass catcher lifted, insert the two red-painted safety blocks on the two hydraulic cylinders that support it. Do not access the engine compartment without first inserting the blocks. Do not leave the machine parked with the grass catcher lifted without having inserted the two red safety blocks.

  • Page 7: General Warnings To Keep In Mind

    • If the machine begins to vibrate abnormally after a knock, immediately carry out a general check to identify the reason for the anomaly. If necessary, request the assistance of an authorised Grillo workshop; WARNING: Read carefully before operating the machine. • Rotation of the mower blade is very dangerous, never put your hands or feet under the cutting deck;...

  • Page 8: Aidentification Of Use Decals - Rh Side

    03732 42x80mm 03737 38x38mm 03465 95x82m 03732 42x80mm 03737 38x38mm 03465 95x82mm Nel foglio dev 03332 D30mm FOGLIO 07090 - FD 450 decalcoman 03657 40x40mm 03731 29x47mm 03181 45x49mm 03947 84x34mm 03948 62x30mm 03332 D30mm FOGLIO 07090 - FD 450...

  • Page 9: Bidentification Of Use Decals - Lh Side

    03947 84x34mm 03948 62x30mm Nel foglio devono esse Differential lock 07089 107x79mm 03951 79x79mm 03332 D30mm decalcomanie e la se FOGLIO 07090 - FD 450 03332 D30mm Supe GLIO 07090 - FD 450 a polv 03732 42x80mm 03737 38x38mm 03465 95x82mm...

  • Page 10: Identification Of Machine Controls And Functions

    IDENTIFICATION OF MACHINE CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. FUEL TANK CAP WITH LEVEL INDICATOR 12. DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL 2. CUTTING DECK LIFTING LEVER 13. HOUR METER 3. GRASS CATCHER LIFTING LEVER 14. WARNING LIGHT 4. GRASS CATCHER TIPPING LEVER 15. PTO BUTTON 5. PARKING BRAKE LEVER 16.

  • Page 11: Identification Of Cutting Deck Components

    IDENTIFICATION OF CUTTING DECK COMPONENTS 1. CUTTING DECK FRONT COUPLING/ATTACHMENT PIN 9. PTO BELT TENSIONER 2. CUTTING DECK INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT ROD 10. CUTTING HEIGHT ELECTRIC ACTUATOR 3. RIGHT BLADE PULLEY 11. ANTI-SCALP WHEEL 4. DRIVE BELT TENSIONER 12. CUTTING HEIGHT INDICATOR 5. TENSIONER SPRING 13.

  • Page 12: Identification Of Grass Catcher Components

    IDENTIFICATION OF GRASS CATCHER COMPONENTS REAR VIEW WITH OPEN GRASS CATCHER 1. GRASS CATCHER DOOR 2. LIFTING ROD 3. REMOVABLE GRID 4. FIXED GRID 5. LOADING CHUTE 6. ELECTRIC MOTOR 7. FULL GRASS CATCHER MICROSWITCH 8. LATCH...

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Fig. 1 MODEL: FD 450, hydrostatic lawnmower with front cutting deck and direct grass loading. ENGINE: BRIGGS & STRATTON 7220 Professional Series, 656 cc OHV, net power 18 HP (max power 22HP)200 rpm, 4-stroke 2-cylinder petrol engine, oil pump. FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 17 litres HYDRAULIC OIL CIRCUIT CAPACITY: 3.8 litres STARTER: electric 12 V. DRIVE: hydrostatic 2-wheel drive with parking brake and differential.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 5 11.1 CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Check that: • The hydrostatic transmission cooling fins are well clean (fig. 2); • The intake grille for the engine cooling is clean (fig. 3); Fig. 6 • The engine oil is level; • The hydraulic oil is level; • The forward/reverse pedal is in the neutral position (fig. 4/ NEUTRAL); • The engine air filter is well clean; •...

  • Page 15: Starting The Machine

    11.3 STARTING THE MACHINE IMPORTANT: during mowing, the cutting deck lifting lever must 1. Adjust the seat and carry out the necessary checks as described be kept in the FLOAT position (fig. 11/2). above; IMPORTANT: always engage the blades a few metres before 2. Start the engine; entering the area to be mowed. This cleans the cutting deck and the 3. Release the parking brake by removing the lever from the housing loading chute and does not strain the clutch.

  • Page 16: Useful Rules For Correct Use

    • Engage the blades a few metres before entering the area to be ashing the cutting deck mowed. Only and exclusively for washing the cutting deck, and in any case observing all other general safety instructions, this operation must be CAUTION: only use the hydraulic lift of the cutting deck for carried out with the engine running.

  • Page 17: Ordinary Adjustments

    ORDINARY ADJUSTMENTS 12.2 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To adjust the cutting height use the button (fig. 18/18), pressing it upwards to raise it and downwards to lower it. 12.1 SEAT ADJUSTMENT Fig. 18 Before starting work, it is recommended to position the seat in the most comfortable position and with the most control over the machine. To adjust the seat forwards or backwards, move sideways the lever on the left-hand side of the seat (fig. 16/8), then move the seat. To adjust the seat suspension, turn the knob clockwise to harden the springing, and...

  • Page 18: Safety Devices

    - Does not activate if the grass catcher is open or full. 13.2 PARKING BRAKE To lower the roll-bar, proceed as follows: The FD 450 is equipped with a hydraulic drive system, therefore in order 1. Park the machine on a flat surface; to brake it is sufficient to release the travel pedal. To engage the parking 2. Disengage the PTO, lower the cutting deck and engage the parking brake, pull the lever (fig. 21/A) and position it in the housing. To release...

  • Page 19: Extraordinary Adjustments

    EXTRAORDINARY ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 24 CAUTION: the adjustment procedures described below require technical skills and expertise. It is advisable to contact an authorised Grillo centre to undertake these procedures. 14.1 ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE If the parking brake is ineffective, it is possible to adjust it using the adjuster located under the fairing on the left side(fig. 26): by loosening the lock nut and loosening or tightening the adjuster it is possible to vary the tension of the cable connected to the lever.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Grass Catcher Alignment

    Fig. 28 Fig. 31 Fig. 32 Fig. 29 14.4 ADJUSTING THE GRASS CATCHER OPENING To adjust the automatic door opening angle, use the adjuster shown in fig. 33. By loosening the lock nut and unscrewing or screwing the adjuster, it is 14.3 ADJUSTING THE GRASS CATCHER ALIGNMENT possible to change the tension of the connected cable and thus anticipate For good operation, it is very important to ensure a perfect coupling or delay the opening of the grass catcher when unloading.

  • Page 21: Ordinary Maintenance And Lubrication

    (1 to 8) on which there is a single grease nipple. The components are: 1. Left swivel wheel; 03332 D30mm 2. Right swivel wheel; GLIO 07090 - FD 450 3. Front blade hub; 4. Left-hand blade hub; 5. Right-hand blade hub; 6. Belt tensioner of the cutting deck transmission;...

  • Page 22: Engine Maintenance

    15.2 ENGINE MAINTENANCE Fig. 40 IMPORTANT: check the engine periodically, keep the air filter clean and the engine oil level. anual access to the engine coMpartMent To access the engine if the machine breaks down, engage the parking brake, switch off the engine, hold down the grass catcher tipping lever and simultaneously push the grass catcher towards the rear of the machine. The grass catcher will pivot allowing access to the engine compartment.

  • Page 23: Extraordinary Maintenance

    EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE Fig. 44 CAUTION: the operations contained in this chapter require technical skills and special equipment. It is advisable to contact an authorised Grillo centre. 16.1 FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE uel filter and fuel circuit The fuel filter cartridge is located on the left-hand side of the machine, near the engine (fig. 42). For maintenance intervals and methods follow the rules contained in this manual (ref. 18. Maintenance schedule); for further details consult the engine manual. Fig. 42 Fig.

  • Page 24: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Fig. 48 Fig. 49 Fig. 50 9. Bleed the hydrostatic transmission as follows: - Place the machine safely on stands with the front wheels raised off the ground, make sure the bypass valve is engaged (fig. 46); - Start the engine, wait a few minutes and make a few gear changes (forwards and backwards) using the travel pedal; - Disengage the bypass valve by pulling it towards the outside of the machine (fig. 47) and carry out a few gear changes (forwards and backwards) using the travel pedal;...

  • Page 25: Driving Belt Maintenance

    is correctly connected. Pay attention to the direction of rotation and correct assembly of the blades (fig. 56). Fig. 52 IMPORTANT: the central bolt of the right-hand blade (looking from the driver’s seat) has a left-hand thread. The tightening torque of the blade central fixing bolt is 53 Nm. Fig. 56 53 Nm Fig. 53 53 Nm 53 Nm 16.5 DRIVING BELT MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: only use genuine belts. eplacing the belt To replace the PTO belt: 1.
  • Page 26 eplacing the cutting deck belt eplacing the hydraulic puMp and hydrostatic transMission To replace the cutting deck belt: belt 1. Disengage the cutting deck from the machine (see 16.4 Cutting To replace the hydraulic pump and hydrostatic transmission belt: deck maintenance and complete disassembly); 1.

  • Page 27: Electrical System Maintenance

    16.6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE eplacing the clutch belt To replace the clutch belt: 1. Unhook the tensioner spring (fig. 62); uses 2. Remove the belt and replace it; The electrical system is protected by 2 fuses. 3. Re-hook the spring. • The 25A fuse protects the entire electrical system (if interrupted it causes the machine to be completely inoperative);...
  • Page 28 ull grass catcher Microswitch perator presence Microswitch The full grass catcher microswitch is fitted inside the grass catcher and The operator presence microswitch is located under the seat and detects is attached to an electric gear-motor that provides a swinging movement the presence of the operator when seated in the driver’s seat (fig. 67). It sends a signal to automatically disengage the blades when the grass catcher is full our Meter...

  • Page 29: Battery Replacement

    16.7 BATTERY REPLACEMENT To replace the battery (fig. 72) disconnect the cables (first the negative BLACK one and then the positive RED one) and after releasing the retaining rubber band remove the flat battery. Insert the new battery and connect the cables (first the positive RED one and then the negative BLACK one) then re-attach the retaining rubber band. CAUTION: • Do not reverse the polarity of the battery; • Do not operate the lawnmower without the battery; • Take care not to cause a short circuit. Fig. 72 16.8 WHEEL MAINTENANCE Use only TubeLess 4-ply (4PR) tyres in sizes 20x10.00-8 for the front and 15x6.00-6 for the rear.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FD 450 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The warning light on the - Check the connection cables dashboard remains off - Recharge the battery The battery does not supply any current with the key in any position - Check the integrity of the fuses besides the STOP position.
  • Page 31 FD 450 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION - Release the parking brake - Parking brake applied - Check the PTO button - Faulty switch - Check the function and integrity of the clutch - Defective clutch The blades do not engage - Check the fuses - Defective full grass catcher microswitch - Check the operation and adjustment of the - Defective grass catcher position microswitch...

  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FD 450 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE ITEM BEYOND 8 HOURS 20 HOURS 40 HOURS 50 HOURS 100 HOURS ● Check the level Engine oil ● ● Change (FIRST CHANGE) ● ● Engine oil filter Replace (FIRST CHANGE) (EVERY 200 HOURS) ● Check Air filter Replace ● ● Check Hydraulic system oil ●...

  • Page 33: Storage And Prolonged Inactivity

    This manual provides instructions for the use of the machine and for its component to be replaced. routine maintenance. It is possible to identify the part number by consulting the Grillo website: For extraordinary maintenance, for all operations requiring technical the spare parts tables for the machine will be available by entering the skills and expertise, please contact your authorised Grillo dealer.

  • Page 34: Transport Warnings

    TRANSPORT WARNINGS DISPOSAL Waste products such as waste oil or fuel, used lubricants, filters, batteries or other such consumable parts can cause harm to people, animals and owing hitch the environment. They must therefore be disposed of properly. Contact a This machine can be used for towing only occasionally and with certain recycling centre or your retailer for information on proper disposal.

  • Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity

    GRILLO SPA – Via Cervese, 1701 – 47521 CESENA (FC) – ITALY declare that the following machinery: / dichiaro che la macchina di seguito indicata: / déclare que la machine suivante: / Hiermit erkläre ich, dass folgende Maschine: / declara que la siguiente máquina:...
  • Page 36 Tel: (+ 44) 01889569149 Website: www.grillospa.it Website: www.grilloagrigarden.co.uk E-mail: grillo@grillospa.it E-mail: info@grilloagrigarden.co.uk Grillo Australasia Pty Ltd Grillo Deutschland GmbH 14 REBECCA COURT - VIC 3943 SORRENTO - AUSTRALIA GUNTERSRIETHER STR.14 - 91224 HARTMANNSHOF - DEUTSCHLAND Tel: (+ 61) 0428206225 Tel: (+ 49) 09154949216 Website: www.grilloaustralia.com.au...

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