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Mountfield 1540 Owner's Manual

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• Tout de suite après l'achat, transcrire dans les espaces prévus les
données d'identification (3 – 5 – 6) qui sont indiquées sur l'étiquette
d'identification de la machine (☛ 2.1 - IDENTIFICATION DE LA MACHINE).
• As soon as you have purchased the machine, write the machine
identification data (3 - 5 - 6) found on the identification label in the spaces
provided (☛ 2.1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE).
• Tragen Sie sofort nach dem Kauf die Kennnummern (3 - 5 - 6) in die
entsprechenden Felder auf dem Kennungsschild der Maschine ein (☛ 2.1
- KENNZEICHNUNG DER MASCHINE).
• Immediatamente dopo l'acquisto, trascrivere negli appositi spazi i dati di
identificazione (3 - 5 - 6) riportati sull'etichetta di identificazione della
macchina (☛ 2.1 - IDENTIFICAZIONE DELLA MACCHINA).
• Onmiddellijk na aankoop worden de identificatiegegevens (3 - 5 - 6)
genoteerd in de ruimten op het identificatielabel van de machine (☛ 2.1 -
IDENTIFICATIE VAN DE MACHINE).
Model: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year . . . . . . .
S/N° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GGP ITALY
SPA
Via del Lavoro, 6
I-31033 Castelfranco Veneto (TV) ITALY
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WA
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102-122
TONDEUSE AUTOPORTÉE
FR
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
ATTENTION! - Avant d'utiliser la machine, lire attentivement le
présent manuel.
LAWN-TRACTOR
EN
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING!
Read this manual carefully before using the machine.
RASENTRAKTOR
DE
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
ACHTUNG! - Bevor man die Maschine verwendet lese man das
vorliegende Handbuch sorgfältig durch.
TRATTORINO RASAERBA
IT
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
ATTENZIONE: prima di utilizzare la macchina, leggere attentamente
il presente manuale.
ZITMAAIER
NL
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING
LET OP! – Vooraleer de machine te gebruiken, lees aandachtig deze
handleiding.

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  • Page 1 • Tout de suite après l’achat, transcrire dans les espaces prévus les données d’identification (3 – 5 – 6) qui sont indiquées sur l’étiquette d’identification de la machine (☛ 2.1 - IDENTIFICATION DE LA MACHINE). • As soon as you have purchased the machine, write the machine identification data (3 - 5 - 6) found on the identification label in the spaces provided (☛...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, thank you for having chosen one of our products. We hope that you will get complete satisfaction from using your new lawn-tractor and that it will fully meet all your expec- tations. This manual has been compiled in order that you may get to know your machine and to be able to use it safely and efficiently.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ........................3 Regulations for using the machine safely 2. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND COMPONENTS ......... 7 Explanations on how to identify the machine and its main components 3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ................9 Explanations on how to remove the packing and on how to assemble separated parts 4.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY 1. SAFETY 1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL Some paragraphs in the manual containing information of particular importance for safety and operation are highlighted at various levels of emphasis, and signify the fol- lowing: NOTE IMPORTANT These give details or further information on what has already been said, and aim to prevent damage to the machine.
  • Page 5 SAFETY 1.2 SAFETY REGULATIONS not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. WARNING! Read carefully 2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the before using the machine. equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the machine.
  • Page 6 SAFETY 5) Remember there is no such thing as – before cleaning, checking or working a “safe” slope. Travel on grass slopes on the machine; requires particular care. To guard against – after striking a foreign object. Inspect overturning: the machine for damage and make –...
  • Page 7 SAFETY 1.3 SAFETY DECALS Your machine must be used with care. Therefore, decals have been placed on the machine, to remind you pictorially of the main precautions to take during use. These decals are to be considered an integral part of the machine. If a decal should fall off or become illegible, contact your Retailer to replace it.

  • Page 8: Identification Of The Machine And Components

    IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND COMPONENTS 2. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND COMPONENTS 2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE The plate located near the battery housing has the essential data of each machine. 1. Acoustic power level according to directive 2000/14/CE 2.
  • Page 9 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND COMPONENTS 12. Blades: these are what cut the grass. The wings at the ends help convey the cut grass towards the collector channel. 13. Collector channel: this is the part connecting the cutting deck to the grass- catcher.

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Assembly

    UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY For storage and transport reasons, some components of the machine are not directly installed in the factory, but have to be assembled after their removal from the packing. Final assembly is carried out by following these simple instructions. IMPORTANT The machine is supplied without engine oil or fuel.
  • Page 11 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Line up the hole on the steering wheel hub (4) with the hole on the shaft (3) and insert the pin supplied (5) using a hammer, ensuring that the end comes completely through to the opposite side. NOTE To avoid damaging the steering wheel, use a punch or a screw-driver...
  • Page 12 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY device in the electronics card from cutting in, never start the engine until the battery is fully charged! WARNING! Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions regarding safe handling and disposal. 3.5 GRASS-CATCHER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY Fit the two brackets (1) on the rear plate (2), using for each bracket three screws (3) which are supplied, as shown, without fully tightening the nuts (4).
  • Page 13 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Before attaching the grass-catcher to its supports, make sure that the tipping lever moves properly. 3.7 REMOVAL OF THE STOP FROM THE HOOKING PAWL OF THE GRASS- CATCHER For transport purposes, the pawl (1) hooking the grass-catcher is held onto the rear plate by a stop (2).

  • Page 14: Controls And Instruments

    CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 4. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 4.10 4.11 4.7.2 4.11 4.7.1 4.1 S TEERING WHEEL Turns the front wheels. 4.2 C if fitted) HOKE CONTROL This enriches the mixture so must only be used for the time necessary when starting from cold.
  • Page 15 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS «SLOW» for minimum engine speed «FAST» for maximum engine speed – The «CHOKE» position ( if fitted instead of the 4.2 control) enriches the mixture so must only be used for the time necessary when starting from cold. –...
  • Page 16 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 4.7 B LADE ENGAGEMENT AND BRAKE CONTROL For models with engagement by lever The lever (4.7.1) has two positions, as shown on the label: «A» = Blades disengaged «B» = Blades engaged – If the blades are engaged when safety conditions have not been complied with, the engine shuts down and cannot be restarted ( 5.2).
  • Page 17 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ton (4.9.2), keeping it pressed until the control motor stops. The grass-catcher returns to the working position by pressing the push-button (4.9.3), keeping it pressed until the pawl hooks into place and the control motor stops. 4.9.2 4.9.3 4.10 P ILOT LAMPS AND AUDIBLE WARNINGS...
  • Page 18 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS a) Operating functions 1. Hour counter. Indicates the total number of engine running hours. NOTE The machine needs servicing after a certain number of hours ( 6.2.2). This is indi- cated by the display, which opens the “Hour counter” function and flashes for approx.
  • Page 19 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS NOTE The clock has a buffer battery. When it runs out, contact an Authorized Service Centre. b) Auxiliary functions 5. Grass-catcher full light. Together with the intermittent sound warning, it indicates that the grass-catcher is full. 6. Oil light ( if fitted).
  • Page 20 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS engagement or dis-engagement; this can cause overheating and damage 4.22 the transmission belt. NOTE When the machine is in movement, keep your foot off the pedal. 4.22 S PEED CHANGE LEVER This lever has seven positions for the 5 forward speeds, the neutral position «N», and reverse «R».
  • Page 21 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS only be engaged when the 4.32 machine is stopped. NOTE If the drive pedal is used, whether forwards or for reverse, when the parking brake (4.5) is engaged, the engine stops. . 4.33 L EVER TO RELEASE THE HYDRO STATIC TRANSMISSION 4.33 This lever has two positions as...

  • Page 22: How To Use The Machine

    HOW TO USE THE MACHINE 5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE 5.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS DANGER! The machine must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed (cutting and collection of grass). Do not tamper with or remove the safety devices fitted to the machine. REMEMBER THAT THE USER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE AND INJURIES TO OTHERS.

  • Page 23: Preliminary Operations Before Starting Work

    HOW TO USE THE MACHINE b) The engine stops when: – the operator leaves his seat when the blades are engaged; – the operator leaves his seat when the transmission is not in “neutral”; – the operator leaves his seat with the transmission in “neutral” but without engaging the parking brake;...
  • Page 24 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE 5.3.2 T YRE PRESSURE Having the correct tyre pressure is the main con- dition for ensuring that the cutting deck is hori- zontal and thus mows evenly. Take off the hubcaps ( if fitted), unscrew the valve caps and connect a compressed air line with a gauge to the valves.

  • Page 25: Using The Machine

    HOW TO USE THE MACHINE 5.3.4 F ITTING THE PROTECTION AT THE EXIT GRASS CATCHER OR STONE GUARD WARNING! Never use the machine without having fitted the exit protection! Hook the grass-catcher (1) onto the brackets (2) and centre it up with the rear plate, so that the two reference marks (3) coincide.
  • Page 26 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC! To start the engine: – open the fuel stopcock (1) ( (if fitted); – put the transmission into neutral («N») ( 4.22 or 4.32); – disengage the blades ( 4.7);...
  • Page 27 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE NOTE When moving the machine, the blades must be disengaged and the cutting deck put at its highest position (position «7»). For mechanical drive models: Put the accelerator control between the «SLOW» and «FAST» positions, and the gear change lever in the 1st speed position ( 4.22).
  • Page 28 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE 5.4.4 R EVERSE Reverse must be engaged ONLY when the machine is stopped. For mechanical drive models: Push down the pedal until the machine stops and then insert reverse by moving the lever sideways and putting it into position «R». ( 4.22).
  • Page 29 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE speed, since a forward speed that is too fast compared to the amount of grass being cut will never mow the grass well. Disengage the blades and put the cutting deck in the highest position whenever you need to get past an obstacle.
  • Page 30 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE 5.4.7 U NBLOCKING THE COLLECTOR CHANNEL Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly at too high speed, can cause the collector channel to become blocked. Should this happen, it will be necessary to: – stop forward movement immediately, disengage the blades and stop the engine; –...
  • Page 31 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using water and detergent, taking care not to wet the engine, the electrical parts or the electronic card located under the dashboard. IMPORTANT Never use hose-nozzles or harsh detergents for cleaning the body and engine! For washing the inside of the cutting deck and the collector channel the machine must be on...
  • Page 32 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE Put the machine away in a dry place protected from weather and, if possible, cover with a cloth ( 8.4). IMPORTANT The battery must be kept in a cool and dry place. Before a long storage period (more than 1 month), always charge the battery, and then recharge before using again ( 6.2.5).

  • Page 33: Using On Slopes

    HOW TO USE THE MACHINE To ... You must ... Reverse ( 5.4.4) Stop the machine; for mechanical drive models: put into neutral, push the pedal right down, engage reverse, ( 4.22) and then gradually release the pedal; for hydrostatic drive models: press the drive pedal back ( 4.32).

  • Page 34: Transporting

    HOW TO USE THE MACHINE ground to prevent the risk of tipping up. Reduce the forward speed before going on a slope, particularly downhill. DANGER! Never use reverse to reduce speed going downhill. Control of the machine may be lost, particularly on slippery surfaces. For mechanical drive models: DANGER! Never ride the machine on slopes in neutral gear or with...
  • Page 35 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE get the necessary thrust to push the cuttings through the collector channel. 5. The frequency of mowing should be in relation to the rate of growth of the grass. The grass should not be left to grow too much between one cut and the next. 6.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! Before cleaning or doing maintenance work, take out the ignition key and read the relevant instructions. Wear adequate clothing and work gloves whenever your hands are at risk. WARNING! Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts. Faulty or worn-out parts must always be replaced and not repaired.
  • Page 37 MAINTENANCE See the engine manual for the full list and frequency. Replace at the first signs of wear, contacting a Licensed Service Centre. General lubrication should also be carried out whenever the machine is to be left unused for a long period. The above table is there to help you maintain your machine’s safety and performance.
  • Page 38 MAINTENANCE 6.2.4 R EAR AXLE This is a sealed single unit which does not require maintenance. It is permanently lubri- cated and this lubricant does not need changing or topping up. 6.2.5 B ATTERY To ensure long life to the battery it is essential to keep it carefully main- tained.

  • Page 39: Checks And Adjustments

    MAINTENANCE 6.3 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 6.3.1 C UTTING DECK ALIGNMENT The cutting deck should be properly set to obtain 1 = 26 mm a good cut. NOTE For achieving good results from cutting, the front part should always be 5 - 6 mm lower than the rear.

  • Page 40: Dismantling And Renewing Parts

    MAINTENANCE 6.4 DISMANTLING AND REPLACEMENT 6.4.1 R EPLACING WHEELS Stop the machine on a flat surface and put a block under a load-bearing part of the frame on the side that the wheel is to be changed. The wheels are held by a snap ring (1) which can be eased off with a screwdriver.
  • Page 41 MAINTENANCE 6.4.4 R EPLACING A FUSE The machine is fitted with fuses (1) with different capacities and functions. Specifically: – 10 A fuse = protects the main and power circuits of the electronic board. When it blows, the machine stops and the dashboard switches off.

  • Page 42: Information For Service Centres

    MAINTENANCE 6.5 INFORMATION FOR SERVICE CENTRES Below is a list of specifications for machine adjustments and instructions for disman- tling and replacing the blades. WARNING! These operations must be carried out by a specialized Centre only. Remove the ignition key before doing any adjustments or maintenance. 6.5.1 A DJUSTMENTS Element...
  • Page 43 MAINTENANCE 6.5.2 D ISMANTLING REPLACING AND REMOUNTING THE BLADES WARNING! Always wear work gloves when handling the blades. WARNING! Damaged or bent blades must always be replaced; never try to repair them! ALWAYS USE MANUFACTURER'S GENUINE REPLACEMENT BLADES BEARING THE SYMBOL ! The blades differ, are at 90°...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 7. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION 1. With the key at The protection of the electronic card has Put the key in the «OFF» position and «ON» the dashboard cut in due to: look for the cause of the problem: remains off with no audible signal.
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION 7. Engine stops when – you are not ready to engage the blades – check that the conditions allowing blades are engaged starting are met ( 5.2.c) 8. The battery warning – recharging of the battery insufficient –...
  • Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION – belt loosened – Contact your dealer models with – problems in the electromagnetic clutch – Contact your dealer electromagnetic clutch) – cutting deck not parallel to the ground – check the tyre pressures ( 5.3.2) 14.

  • Page 47: Accessories On Request

    ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST 8. ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST 1. FRONT COUNTERWEIGHTS These improve stability at the front of the machine, partic- ularly when being used on ground which is mostly slop- ing. 2. STONE-GUARD KIT For use in place of the grass-catcher when the cuttings are not to be collected.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 9. SPECIFICATIONS Electrical system ........ 12 V For mechanical drive models: Battery ..........18 Ah Forward speed (approximate) at 3000 Front tyres ....... 13 x 5.00-6 min. or ......... 15 x 5.00-6 in 1st ........2.2 km/h Rear tyres .........18 x 8.50-8 in 2nd .........

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