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F3 and R3
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Translation of the original manual Version V1.1
Roberine 2019
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  • Page 1 User Manual Mower F3 and R3 roberine.com Translation of the original manual Version V1.1 Roberine 2019 ©...
  • Page 2 Roberine. This also applies to the accompanying drawings and diagrams. Roberine reserves the right to alter components at any given time without giving the purchaser prior or immediate notification. The contents of this manual can also be updated without prior warning. Please contact your supplier’s Technical Service for information on adjustment, maintenance or repair which is not covered in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3 Introduction........................15 3.1 Mowing..................................15 3.2 Type plate of your machine............................15 3.3 Engine..................................15 4 Description........................16 4.1 Equipment................................16 4.1.1 Description mower F3........................... 16 4.1.2 Description mower R3........................... 17 4.2 Engine compartment...............................17 4.3 Cabin..................................18 4.4 Seat..................................19 4.5 Driver's compartment..............................20 4.5.1 Command arm...............................
  • Page 4 6.1.3 Use the correct type of fuel (diesel)......................25 6.2 Testing the safety system............................26 6.2.1 The parking brake............................26 6.2.2 Testing the mowing switch..........................27 6.2.3 Testing the parking brake (1)........................27 6.2.4 Testing the seat mechanism..........................27 6.2.5 Testing the drive pedal neutral position......................28 6.2.6 Testing the parking brake (2)........................
  • Page 5 8.15.1 Checking the mowing units......................... 51 8.15.2 Adjusting the cutting knife to the bed knife....................52 8.15.3 Adjusting the grass deflector and scraper....................52 8.15.4 Back lapping the cutting knives........................52 8.16 Maintaining the electrical system......................... 55 8.16.1 Battery................................55 8.16.1.1 Checking the battery.......................... 55 8.16.1.2 Replacing the battery.........................

  • Page 6: Preface

    Preface This is the user manual for the mower F3 and R3. This publication explains how the machine is assembled, what it is intended for and how to use it optimally. This manual contains important information and instructions on safety, operation and maintenance. Please read all information and follow the instructions and guidelines in this manual carefully.

  • Page 7: Guarantee And Liability

    This manual should always be relocated with the mower. If Roberine is not involved in a recommissioning, then Roberine is not liable for any claims of third parties arising from that recommissioning.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety The mowers F3 and R3 have been carefully designed and expertly built for safe which is confirmed by the EG declaration. However, there will always be dangers and safety risks that cannot be excluded. These risks are inherent to operators and service engineers using the machine.

  • Page 9: Avoid Roll Over

    Avoid pressurised liquids WARNING Pressurised liquids can cause serious personal injuries. • Depressurise the hydraulic systems when you do maintenance on your machine or ask your Roberine dealer to relieve the pressure before you disconnect hydraulic lines or other lines. •...

  • Page 10: General Safety Instructions

    General safety instructions WARNING • Do not run the engine in a confined space, where hazardous carbon monoxide vapours can collect. • Do not leave the machine unattended while the engine is running. • Never raise the mowing platforms while the blades are rotating. •...

  • Page 11: Safety Signs

    Safety signs The following safety signs are located on the machine. CAUTION! This user manual contains important information necessary for safe machine operation. Observe all safety rules to avoid accidents. CAUTION! Avoid injury from rotating blades. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades.

  • Page 12: Safety Features

    CAUTION! • Read the user manual before using the machine. • Risk of flying objects. Keep away from the machine when it is in operation. • Risk of tipping over: take corners slowly and drive slowly on inclines. • Always wear the seat belt when the ROPS is up. Do NOT wear the seat belt when the ROPS is folded down.

  • Page 13: Emergency Stop

    • The seat is part of the ROPS safety zone. Replace only with a seat approved by Roberine. • Never attempt to repair a damaged or altered ROPS. It must be replaced to maintain the manufacturer’s certification of the structure.

  • Page 14: Personal Protective Equipment

    Roberine manufactures articles in compliance with current revision of the REACH regulation, and is downstream-user of chemical substances. Roberine has the intention to fully comply to REACH regulation and has checked its suppliers to make sure they comply with REACH requirements for all materials and substances used in our products.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    The Roberine F3 and R3 have been specially designed to mow grass on sports grounds, parks and green public areas. The flail mower unit of the F3 has been developed in collaboration with Votex. Votex is especially known for its verge and ditch-side flail mowers.

  • Page 16: Description

    Description Your machine is the mower F3 or R3. Both models can be provided with either an ROPS or a cabin. 1. Command arm: This is where all the operating buttons and the display are located. 2. Steering wheel. 3. ROPS. The Roll Over Safety Structure prevents entrapment should the machine roll over.

  • Page 17: Description Mower R3

    4.1.2 Description mower R3 1. Pivot 2. Cutting height adjuster 3. Adjuster 4. Slide shoe 5. Bed knife 6. Roller 7. Mower reel 8. Scraper Engine compartment 1. Cooling fluid filling cap 2. Oil dipstick 3. Oil filling cap 4. Air cleaner cap Description...

  • Page 18: Cabin

    Cabin 1. Windscreen wiper 2. Dashboard 3. Rear view mirror 4. Side mirror 5. Command arm 6. AC Cooler 7. Handle 8. Seat 9. Steering wheel 1. Step switch for radial blower speed 2. Controller for temperature (Thermostat) 3. Switch for air conditioner 4.

  • Page 19: Seat

    Seat 1. Armrest adjuster 2. Back rest adjuster 3. Seat position adjuster 4. Seat height adjuster 5. Horizontal shock absorber 6. Lumbar support adjuster Description...

  • Page 20: Driver's Compartment

    Driver's compartment 1. Steering wheel adjuster 2. Ignition 3. Hour meter 4. Steering wheel 5. Foot pedal 6. Command arm 1. Battery charge indicator 2. Low engine oil pressure indicator 3. Coolant temperature indicator 4. Preheat system indicator 5. Cruise control indicator 6.

  • Page 21: Command Arm

    4.5.1 Command arm 1. Mowing/back lapping switch 2. Indicator left and right 3. Raising/lowering activation switch. 4. Cruise control. 5. Weight transfer 6. Raising/lowering right-hand mowing unit. 7. Raising/lowering middle mowing units. 8. Raising/lowering left-hand mowing unit. 9. Cross-cut button: activates the raising/ lowering function of all mowing units at the same time.

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    2,700 rpm Speed, low idling 1,150 rpm Cooling type Coolant Oil filter Replaceable element, see the Roberine spare parts manual. Air filter Cyclone filter and air filter Maximum driving speed 25 km/h (15.6 mph) Maximum mowing speed 13 km/h (8.1 mph)
  • Page 23 280 cm units Total width ET-0/ET-25 135/140 cm Kerb weight with mowing 1,225 kg units and ROPS Dry weight 896 kg Mowing units F3 Number of units Type Flail Diameter 25 cm Number of flails Total mowing width 215 cm...

  • Page 24: Commissioning

    Commissioning Your mower has been assembled and adjusted with great care. Before first use Before you start using your mower, make sure that: • there are no transport damages; • there are no oil leakages; • the spare parts of your machine are present; •...

  • Page 25: Use The Correct Type Of Fuel (Diesel)

    Adjusting the tilting angle 1. Press the lever (1) downwards. 2. Adjust the position of the steering wheel 3. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in the chosen position. Adjusting the height setting 1. Move the lever (1) upwards. 2.

  • Page 26: Testing The Safety System

    Use the following test procedures to check whether the machine works correctly. Do not use the machine if a fault is discovered during one of these procedures. Ask your authorised Roberine dealer for maintenance advice.

  • Page 27: Testing The Mowing Switch

    4. Attempt to start the engine. The engine should not start if the mowing switch is in the mowing position. If the engine does start, there is a problem with the safety circuit. Contact your Roberine dealer for repair. 6.2.3 Testing the parking brake (1) With this test you will test the functioning of the parking brake safety switch.

  • Page 28: Testing The Drive Pedal Neutral Position

    2. Sit on seat. 3. Operate the foot pedal. 4. Attempt to start the engine. The engine should not start. If the engine does start, there is a problem with the safety circuit. Contact your Roberine dealer for repair. 6.2.6 Testing the parking brake (2) With this test you will test the functioning of the parking brake in general.

  • Page 29: Operating

    Operating In this chapter you will read how to operate the F3 and R3 mower. Starting the engine NOTICE Before you start the engine, make sure that all daily checks as described in Daily checks before use on page 28 have been done.

  • Page 30: Turning Off The Engine

    1. Take place on the seat and fasten the seat belt. 2. Put the ignition key in the ignition. (See Driver's compartment on page 20). INFO: Do not use the foot pedal while starting the engine. 3. Apply the parking brake. 4.

  • Page 31: Operating The Mowing Units

    SET + ↑ ON/OFF ← → CANCEL ↓ RESUME - ON/OFF • Activate the cruise control: the driving speed will not be changed or saved. • De-activate the cruise control: the saved driving speed will be deleted. NOTICE The cruise control will be de-activated when: •...

  • Page 32: Raising The Mowing Units

    6. Put the raising/lowering activation switch (3) in the LOWER position. 7. Push the cross-cut button (9) to activate the lower mowing units/cross-cut option. 8. Operate the raising/lowering switches: a) Push the right hand switch (6) forwards to lower the right hand mowing unit. b) Push the middle switch (7) forwards to lower the middle mowing unit.

  • Page 33: Use Of The Weight Transfer System

    • Each full rotation equals 2 mm height adjustment. 6. Measure the cutting height: • F3: from the top of the drag rod (minus 5 mm) to the ground. • R3: from top of the bed knife to the ground.

  • Page 34: Operating The Free-Wheeling Mechanism

    • Push the weight transfer switch forwards to transfer the weight to the wheels and, therefore, increase traction. • Push the weight transfer switch (1) backwards to transfer the weight to the mowing units Operating the free-wheeling mechanism Your machine is provided with special tools required to enable free-wheeling of the front wheel motors. Follow this procedure if your machine breaks down while on an incline.
  • Page 35 Turning on the free-wheeling mechanism Before you begin: 1. Block the wheels. 2. Attach the mower (1) onto another machine (3) using a rigid tow bar (2) to prevent unintentional free-wheeling of the mower. NOTICE The free-wheeling mechanism can be accessed at the front of the machine on the left-hand side between the mower unit and the front wheel.

  • Page 36: After Operating The Machine

    Turning off the free-wheeling mechanism Rotate the tap (1) anticlockwise until it can go no further. The free-wheeling mechanism is now deactivated and the machine has been returned to its original settings. After operating the machine When you are finished operating the machine, please make sure that you: •...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    These are simple maintenance tasks, yet they are nevertheless important. It is therefore strongly recommended that the maintenance recommendations be strictly adhered to and carried out for you. Roberine has an excellent dealer network with trained service engineers who perform maintenance and repairs for you.

  • Page 38: After The First 5 Hours

    • Extreme heat, excessive dust or other extreme conditions may cause engine parts to become dirty or blocked. • The quality of the engine oil may be reduced if the machine is constantly driven too slow or at a low engine speed, or if it is intensively used for short periods of time.

  • Page 39: Every 50 Hours

    Drive wheel bolts Inspect and adjust if necessary. ROPS Inspect the system for damage and wear. Maintenance may only be done by you Roberine dealer. Mowing units Inspect the mounting materials and adjust if necessary Bonnet Clean under the bonnet and check lock.

  • Page 40: Every 1,000 Hours

    Weather conditions The types of lubricants recommended by Roberine are suitable for an average temperature of between -29 °C and 135 °C. When using the machine in a temperature outside of this range, please contact your maintenance dealer for special types of lubricants.

  • Page 41: Lubrication Points

    8.4.2 Lubrication points The following points need to be lubricated regularly: Daily Weekly Twice a week Annually Maintenance...

  • Page 42: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Use oil with a suitable viscosity grade for the expected outdoor temperature in the period between oil changes. Preferably use one of the following types of oil specified by Yanmar: • API maintenance classification CF or higher. • ACEA E-3 or higher.

  • Page 43: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter

    8.5.2 Changing the engine oil and filter Change the oil more often if the vehicle is used in extreme conditions such as extreme dust, frequent slow or low-speed use or frequent short trips. Before you begin: Run engine to warm the oil and park it safely. 1.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Air Intake Grill And Engine Cooler

    Cleaning the air intake grill and engine cooler It is important to keep the air intake grills and the engine’s other exterior surfaces (including the engine cooler) clean to allow adequate air intake. An obstructed air intake grill can cause engine damage due to overheating. CAUTION! Compressed air can cause debris to fly a long distance.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Dust Unloading Valve

    4. Check the inside of the cyclone filter cap. 5. Clean primary filter. Cooling system Roberine recommends the following coolant: • Havoline AFC + B 50/50 (BL01) If the recommended coolant is not available, use a low silicate ethylene glycol base coolant concentrate in a 50% mixture of concentrate with quality water.

  • Page 46: Fuel Filter And Fuel/Water Separator

    Before you begin: Park the machine safely and let the engine cool down. Make sure the engine and radiator have cooled to such an extent that they can be touched with bare hands. 1. Open the bonnet. 2. Slowly unscrew the cap as far as the first stop to allow the pressure to escape.
  • Page 47 Checking the fuel/water separator 1. Check if there is any water in the fuel/ water separator. The red ring inside will float on water. 2. If necessary, drain the water via the tap or clean the fuel/water separator and replace the filter: a.

  • Page 48: V-Belt

    Check belt deflection (1) using thumb compare to specification. 3. Contact your Roberine dealer if the V- belt requires maintenance. 1. V-belt tension 2. V-belt adjuster screw 3. Alternator 4.

  • Page 49: Transmission And Hydraulic Oil

    8.12 Transmission and hydraulic oil Change the hydraulic oil every 500 hours or once a year. NOTICE Only use the recommended oil, seeTechnical specifications on page 22. Do not use engine oil or “Type F” automatic transmission oil. Check the hydraulic oil level Before you begin: Park the machine safely and let the engine cool down.

  • Page 50: Checking And Replacing The Flails

    8.14 Checking and replacing the flails If the flails are lost, damaged or worn too much, they must be replaced to prevent damage to the rotor shaft due to imbalance. Maximum flail wear Minimum value: 1. 8 mm 2. 4.5 mm 3.

  • Page 51: Maintaining The Reels

    8.15 Maintaining the reels 8.15.1 Checking the mowing units Check the mowing units regularly to ensure the cutting quality. CAUTION! • Always wear protective gloves when performing a service function on or near a mowing unit. Severe injury can result from contact with sharp cutting edges. •...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Cutting Knife To The Bed Knife

    8.15.2 Adjusting the cutting knife to the bed knife Before you begin: Park the machine safely, lower the mowing units and turn off the engine. Make sure that the mowing units have come to complete stop. 1. Rotate bolt 1 to adjust the cutting clearance: •...
  • Page 53 CAUTION! • Always wear protective gloves when performing a service function on or near a mowing unit. Severe injury can result from contact with sharp cutting edges. • When a mowing unit is rotated by hand it is possible that the other mowing units will also rotate. Materials needed: •...
  • Page 54 Back lapping the rear right mowing unit Before you begin: • Make sure that the mowing units are clean and adjusted properly (See Adjusting the cutting knife to the bed knife on page 52). • Park the machine safely and turn off the engine.

  • Page 55: Maintaining The Electrical System

    Back lapping the rear left mowing unit Back lapping the front and centre mowing units 1. Put Raising/lowering switch in the ON position. 1. Unlock the front mowing units. 2. Press the cross-cut button. 2. Lower the front and centre mowing units. 3.

  • Page 56: Replacing The Battery

    8.16.1.2 Replacing the battery When replacing the battery, always replace it with one specified by Roberine. Contact your Roberine dealer. Before you begin: Park the machine safely and let the engine cool down. 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  • Page 57 • Halogen light bulbs contain gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass is scratched or dropped. Wear eye protection and handle the bulb with care when replacing. • Do not touch the glass of the headlight bulb with bare skin or the bulb may fail prematurely. Use gloves or a cloth when inspecting or replacing the bulb.
  • Page 58 1. Remove the rubber cover. 2. Disconnect the plugs. 3. Unlock the retainer clip. 4. Replace the light bulb. 5. Connect the plugs and secure the bulb with the retainer clip. 6. Install the rubber cover. 7. Check the operation of the light bulb. Maintenance...

  • Page 59: Replacing Fuses

    8.16.3 Replacing fuses When replacing fuses, make sure that they have the correct specifications. Before you begin: Locate the right fuse holder: 1. Fuse holder 1 2. Fuse holder 2 Maintenance...
  • Page 60 Fuse holder 1 Fuse Amperage Description Main relay F6 - F21 Pre-heating, stop valve fuel pump Cabin* Operating lights* Road lighting* * = Optional Maintenance...
  • Page 61 Fuse holder 2 Fuse Amperage Description Stop valve fuel pump Power supply control unit Power supply control unit Supply outputs control unit Supply drag sensor, lifting and lowering, safety systems Weight transfer system, rotating light* Electromagnetic valves mowing Instrument panel Airseat 12 V connection Seat switch...

  • Page 62: Replacing Relays

    8.16.4 Replacing relays When replacing relays, make sure that they have the correct specifications. Before you begin: Locate the right relay holder: 1. Relay holder 1 2. Relay holder 2 Maintenance...
  • Page 63 Relay holder 1 Relay holder 2 Relay Description Relay Description Main relay Switched power supply Start relay Indicator light relay Pre-heat relay Headlights relay Parking lights relay Maintenance...

  • Page 64: Checking The Wheel Bolts

    8.17 Checking the wheel bolts Re-tighten the wheel bolts after the first 5 hours and then every 50 hours. Tighten the wheel bolts and nuts to a torque of 140 Nm with a torque spanner. CAUTION! Loose wheel bolts may detach from the wheels, which may cause a serious accident resulting in a serious personal injury.

  • Page 65: Refuelling

    8.19 Refuelling WARNING Fuel vapours are flammable and can explode: • Turn off the engine before refuelling. • Do not smoke while working with fuel. • Keep fuel away from sparks and open flames. • Refuel outside or in a well-ventilated space. •...

  • Page 66: Transport And Storage

    Transport and storage Transport The mower can be transported on a trailer. NOTICE • The trailer’s load bearing capacity must be greater than the weight of the machine plus the weight of the mowing units (refer to Technical specifications on page 22). •...

  • Page 67: Preparing The Machine For Storage

    Preparing the machine for storage Before you store the machine make sure that: 1. the machine and mowing units are free of grass and dirt. 2. you repair or replace all the worn or damaged parts. 3. you tighten any loose mounting materials. 4.

  • Page 68: Preparing The Fuel And Engine For Storage

    Preparing the fuel and engine for storage Fuel: 1. Fill up the tank completely with fuel. NOTICE Filling the fuel tank reduces the volume of air in the tank, which slows down the deterioration of the fuel quality. 2. Park the machine in a safe, well-ventilated location. Engine: The storage procedure for the engine must be observed if the machine is not going to be used for more than 60 days.

  • Page 69: Recommissioning

    Recommissioning When taking the machine out of storage: 1. Check the engine oil level (see Checking the engine oil level on page 42). 2. Check the electrolyte level if the battery is not maintenance-free. If necessary, recharge the battery (see Checking the battery on page 55).

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Turn off backlap switch to start The mowing switch is in the backlapping position. Turn off towing to start The ball valve is in the towing position. NOTICE Contact your Roberine dealer if there is a different problem. 11.2 Engine problems Problem...
  • Page 71 Rinse the cooling system. The overflow tank cap is faulty. Replace the overflow tank cap. The thermostat is faulty. Contact your Roberine dealer. The water temperature indicator or Contact your Roberine dealer. transmitter is faulty. The engine oil level is too low.
  • Page 72 Problem Possible cause Solution The engine makes irregular The fuel level is too low. Refill the fuel tank. combustion noises. There is water in the fuel system. Replace the fuel and bleed the fuel system. The engine rotations are irregular. There is water in the fuel system.

  • Page 73: Electrical Problems

    Problem Possible cause Solution The oil filter is blocked. Replace the oil filter. The wrong type of engine oil is used. Use a different type of engine oil. See Technical specifications on page 22. There is an oil leak. Find and repair the oil leaks. The engine uses too much oil.

  • Page 74: Vehicle Problems

    Put the parking brake in the ON position. position. The seat switch is faulty. Contact your Roberine dealer. The foot pedals are not in the neutral Place the foot pedals in neutral. position. The mowing switch is not in the Put the mowing switch in neutral.

  • Page 75: Hydraulic Problems

    Replenish the hydraulic oil. See Transmission and hydraulic oil on page 49. The relief valve is faulty. Contact your Roberine dealer. The pump or motor is faulty. Contact your Roberine dealer. The suction line is blocked. Check the tank filter.

  • Page 76: Driving Problems

    Check the hydraulic oil level and refill reservoir. if necessary. See Transmission and hydraulic oil on page 49. The proximity switch is out of range. Contact your Roberine dealer. The wiring is broken or short-circuited. Contact your Roberine dealer. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 77: Warranty Conditions

    Warranty conditions The warranty is granted by Roberine for a period of 24 months or 1500 hours whichever occurs first from the date of delivery of the machine. The warranty covers the repair and/or replacement of parts that become defective during the warranty period as a consequence of a hidden defect of the machine.

  • Page 78: Appendices

    F3 and R3 Serial number: See constructor's plate Designation: Tool carrier with flail mowing units (F3), resp. with reel mowing units (R3). to which this declaration corresponds, fulfils all the relevant provisions of the directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EU EMC-Directive 2014/30/EU...

  • Page 79: Dimensions

    13.2 Dimensions Front view Appendices...
  • Page 80 Side view Appendices...
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