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CAUTION
PREPARATION FOR USE
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Before commencing ensure the turf is free from stones or other obstructions which may damage the cassette unit.
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Set the height of cut to the required level (see page 9)
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Check the engine.
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Fill the fuel tank 3/4 full with unleaded petrol.
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Always check the oil levels of the machine prior to commencing. Full details are given in the ENGINE Manual, which
accompanies this book. A daily check is recommended. (Recommended grade oil is SAE 10W-40).
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Disengage the cassette unit. (see next page)
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Set the throttle control on the handle bars to the idle position.
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In the case of deadmans handle control depress the black lever onto the handlebar then start the engine as per the
manufacturers instructions.
CAUTION
GENERAL
A centrifugal clutch is fi tted in the primary drive system. When the engine revs are at
tickover the clutch disengages and neither the cutter nor the rear roller controls will
function.
On increasing the revs of the engine with the throttle control the clutch engages thus
allowing cutter and roller to operate.
The drive to the cutter unit can be engaged or disengaged in one of two ways:-
A) By reducing the engine revs to tickover the centrifugal clutch will disengage. This
method will be performed when emptying the grassbox.
b) By having the dog drive disengaged. Use this method when transporting the machine.
When the centrifugal clutch is engaged the rear roller drive can be activated by the brake band lever.
TRANSPORT (Disengaging the Cassette Drive)
To ensure the safety of operator and machine we strongly recommend disengaging the
cassette drive when transporting under power between sites. Do not operate any
cassettes with dog drive disengaged except for the sorrel roller, ironing roller and slitter.
This is achieved by performing the following procedure:
1) Reduce engine revs to tickover. This will cause the black clutch drum to cease rotating.
2) Lift the red ball knob (attached to horizontal rod behind engine) and push towards the
machine. Locate the rod between the two nuts in the slotted catch plate.
3) Once in position the dog drive is disengaged.
To re-engage the dog clutch:
1) Reduce engine revs to tickover as above (1).
2) Lift control rod clear of the locating slot and allow it to spring back towards you.
3) Slowly increase engine revs until an audible click is heard when the dogs engage. Alternatively rotate the black clutch
drum about half a turn by hand and the same click will be heard. Do not rev the engine until the rod has moved right
across and fully engaged.
NOTE
FT Range
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS MACHINE YOU MUST READ AND STUDY THIS MANUAL.
IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE ASK YOUR EMPLOYER OR CONTACT US DIRECT.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ ALL THE DETAILS IN THIS SECTION AND
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AND ALL MACHINE OPERATORS WITH THE CONTENTS.
TO ASSIST THE SLOWING OF THE BLACK CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH DRUM APPLY THE
BRAKE BAND LEVER.
Operating Instructions
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