SERVICE JOURNAL Pre-delivery setup Work done Date / Signature 1. Top up battery with acid and recharge for four hours. Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. Fit cutting unit. Adjust cutting unit: Adjust lift springs. Effective weight of cutting unit should be 12-15 kg ( 26-33 Ibs).
MAINTENANCE Filling battery acid The battery is delivered dry from the factory. • Slowly fill the battery acid (not included) up to the mark on the battery. • Wait 20 minutes and fill, as is required, with more battery acid. •...
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Installation of the Cutting Deck Fitting the cutting unit 1. Position the Rider on a flat surface and apply the parking brake. Check that the lever for adjusting the cutting height is at the lowest setting. Make sure the two rear support wheels are fitted to the cutting unit (1).
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MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the cutting unit's ground pressure To achieve the best cutting results the cutting unit should follow the underlying surface without pressing too hard against it. The pressure is adjusted with a screw on each side of the machine. 1.
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MAINTENANCE Adjusting the rake angle (pitch) of the cutting unit 1. Remove the front hood and right-hand fender. 2. Undo the nuts on the lift strut (1). 3. Unscrew the strut (counterclockwise) to lower the rear edge of the hood. Screw the strut in (clockwise) to raise the rear edge of the hood.
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MAINTENANCE Service position for cutting unit The cutting head can be placed in the service position to provide easy access for cleaning, repairs and servicing. In the service position the cutting unit is raised and locked in the vertical position. Placing position in service...
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MAINTENANCE 6. Pull out the pin. Lift off the drive belt and lay it on the pin. Take care not to get your hand trapped. 7. Push down the frame (1) and insert the pin (2). 8. Grasp the front edge of the cutting unit, pull out and raise into the service position.