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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual V230D 366013500...
- Page 2 Address: Countax House, Haseley Trading Estate, Great Haseley, Oxon OX44 7PF Description of equipment: Ride-on Lawnmower Model: V230D Westwood Diesel Ride-on Lawnmower Engine: Yanmar 3TNM68-AMW Engine Speed: 3000 rpm Conformity assessment procedure: According to Annex VI in Directive 2000/14/EC-Noise Emission Notified Body: Intertek Research &...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions Training Table of Contents 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with controls and the proper use of equipment. Safety Instructions Page 1 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the mower. Operating Instructions Page 2 3. -
Page 4: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Safety • Apply the Parking Brake. • Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with controls 13. Always disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine and the use of equipment. and remove the ignition key before: 2. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where • Cleaning blockages. -
Page 5: Controls
Operating Instructions, Controls Seat Adjustment (Fig. 1) fig. 1 The seat on your tractor is adjustable forward and Seat Lever backward to suit the operator. Simply lift the seat latch at the side of the seat and slide the seat forward or backward as appropriate. - Page 6 Operating Instructions, Controls Drive Controls (Fig. 6) fig. 6 The forward speed of the tractor is controlled by foot pedal ‘A’. Reversing is controlled by foot pedal ‘B’. Moving Off / Reversing (Figs. 6 & 7) To move off, ensure your feet are off pedals ‘A’ and ‘B’ and then release the parking brake by pushing the hand lever ‘C’...
- Page 7 Operating Instructions, Controls Cutter On/Off Switch (Fig. 10) fig. 10 The cutter switch controls the electromagnetic blade clutch. To switch the cutter on, push the switch and then release it, this will engage the cutter deck. To stop the cutter deck, push the switch again. Cutter On/Off Although the cutter deck is automatically switched off when the engine is stopped or when the operator...
- Page 8 Operating Instructions, Controls Auxiliary Lift Switch (Fig. 13) Raising the Auxiliary (Grass Collector) Lift is achieved by pressing a switch (Fig. 13) on the dashboard – UP to raise, DOWN to lower. Net Empty Switch (Fig. 14) Emptying the Powered Grass Collector is achieved by pressing a switch (Fig.
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Page 9: Powered Grass Collector
Collector Operating Instructions – Powered Grass Removing & Fitting the Net (Fig. 17) Locking Clip Locating Lever When removing the net, we suggest you employ the assistance of another person. 1. Partially open the PGC net (100mm (4")). Net Rod Disconnect the opening rod by pulling back on the sprung locking tube and uncoupling it from the pin. -
Page 10: Using Your Tractor
Using your Diesel Tractor Adjusting the sweeper height (Fig. 21) Use the sweeper Height Lever to select the position appropriate to the conditions and the height of cut. TO GET THE BEST SWEEPING PERFORMANCE AND TO PRESERVE THE BRUSHES SELECT THE HIGHEST SETTING THAT WORKS –... -
Page 11: Cutter Decks
Cutter decks Mulch Mowing fig. 22 Mulching can save time, avoids creating piles of rotting cuttings and feeds your lawn. When Mulch mowing it is necessary to observe certain rules: 1. Reduce the height of the grass by no more than 1/3rd its height in each pass. - Page 12 Cutter decks Combi decks (Fig. 26) fig. 26 To switch from a mulch deck to a rear discharge, lift the deck to its highest position and undo the handwheel in the centre of the deck. Once undone the top stiffener assembly is pulled out to make the deck a rear discharge.
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Page 13: Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance Engine, Coolant, Oil and Radiator Maintenance Connections & Terminals Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s handbook enclosed with this manual. Battery Maintenance (Fig. 27) Should your battery require charging for any reason the maximum charge rate is 2 amps. If your tractor does not start refer to the troubleshooting section in this manual (page 19). -
Page 14: Transmission Drive Belt
Routine Maintenance Engine to Cutter Drive Belt Tension The correct tension of the Cutter Drive Belt is critical. If incorrectly set it can lead to engine damage and invalidate the warranty. To check the tension put the deck in position 5. 1. -
Page 15: Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance PTO Main Drive Belt The PTO drive belt is self-tensioning when the drive is engaged. If this belt does require any adjustment it should be carried out by your dealer; anyone not familiar with this setting may cause serious damage or even injury when using a machine with badly adjusted belts. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting: Cutting
Troubleshooting (Cutting) Cutter fails to start or cuts out when The Cutter seems to lose power and the switched on belt slips and overheats CHECK: CHECK: p Are you on the tractor? – Unless you sit on p That the Tensioner Rod is correctly applied the seat, the safety switch cuts out the Cutter (Page 11, Fig. -
Page 17: Cutter Levelling
Troubleshooting ( Cutter Levelling ) The Cutter Deck should be set so that the front is 10mm higher than the back of the deck, with a For best results, set the Anti-Scalp Wheels in the maximum variation from side to side and back of middle adjustment holes. -
Page 18: Cutter Levelling
Troubleshooting (Cutter Levelling) Levelling Side to Side Manual Deck Lift This adjustment is best done with the deck in a posi- tion three up from its lowest cut – check the level both sides and levelling is then achieved by adjusting the left side ( as you are sat on the Tractor) of the deck at 2 points. -
Page 19: Grass Collecting
Troubleshooting (Grass Collecting) Grass Collection (Fig. 41) fig. 41 If your Collector is not picking up satisfactorily, check the following: p The PTO lever is engaged. p That the PTO pulley beneath the seat is turning – if not, call your dealer. p That the Collector Belt is not reversed (if it is correct, the brush revolves against the forward direction of the tractor (Fig. -
Page 20: Tyres & Wheels
Troubleshooting (Tyres & Wheels) Persistent flat tyres fig. 42 Like all garden machinery, the most common cause of punctures are THORNS! Blackthorn, Hawthorn and Rose are usually at the bottom of the problem and will puncture any tyre not fitted with very expensive guards. There are less expensive ways to overcome this problem and it is advisable to check and avoid these possible causes: The rim of the wheel has been damaged causing the seal... -
Page 21: Starting & Running
Troubleshooting (Starting & Running) If the engine fails to turn over: fig. 45 Fuse Box Location CHECK: p That the handbrake is on and that you are sitting on the seat. p That the battery terminals are connected (Page 11). p That fuse 2 (green 30amp ignition fuse) has not blown or been dislodged. -
Page 22: Electrics
Troubleshooting (Electrical) If the headlights fail to operate CHECK: p The bulbs. p Fuse 4 has not blown. (10amp fuse) (Fig. 48). IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE CONTACT YOUR TRACTOR DEALER. If the Electric Sweeper Lift fails fig. 48 to operate CHECK: p Fuses 1 and 3 have not blown, (30amp fuse) - Page 23 ‘S’ before the service is due. This will be reset by your dealer. The first service for the V230D is after 50 hours of use or yearly, then every 100 hours or yearly. 50 hours of mowing at 5mph equates to 250 miles of grass cutting.
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Page 24: Electrics
Troubleshooting (Electrical) If “Seat Switch” appears where the fig. 53 RPM display should be: (Fig. 53) p This indicates the user has left the seat with the park brake off. p The cutter will turn off after two seconds. If “Overload” appears where the RPM display should be: p This indicates that the control board has fig. -
Page 25: Specifications
100 cm (39") 308cm (121") 308cm (121") 205cm (81") 205cm (81") GROUNDCARE GROUNDCARE Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Bore Stroke 3 cylinder 14.1kW 41.2 - 45.1NM V230D inline water- 784cc 68mm 72mm @ 3600rpm @ 2500rpm cooled diesel Page 23... -
Page 26: Personal Service Record
Personal Service Record Use this page as a personal record of the service history of your garden tractor. Ask your dealer to stamp the appropriate box at the same time as your Service Record Card. Model Name of Dealer Date of Purchase Serial Number Date of Registration First Service (12 months) -
Page 28: Notes
Westwood Tractors, Freepost SCE11744, Admail 3376, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5ZY Tel: 0800 0720127 • Fax: 0800 0720132...
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