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SPIDER MINI Operation Manual

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Spider MINI
revize
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02-01-10-2011
Dvořák – svahové sekačky, s.r.o.
Dvorce 62
58001 Havlíčkův Brod
Czech Republic
Tel: +420 569 425 767
Fax: +420 569 429 239
Mail:
info@spider-cz.com
Web: www.spider-cz.com

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  • Page 1 R O T A R Y S L O P E M O W E R Operation manual Spider MINI revize 02-01-10-2011 Dvořák – svahové sekačky, s.r.o. ………………………. Product serial number : Dvorce 62 58001 Havlíčkův Brod Czech Republic ………………………...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation manual – Spider MINI INTRODUCTION ............................4 1.1. IMPORTANT .............................. 4 1.2. MACHINE USAGE ............................. 5 1.3. PROHIBITED USE ............................. 6 1.4. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ........................7 1.5. GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS ..............8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................9 SPECIFICATION ............................
  • Page 3 Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.17. HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM ................. 44 10.18. LUBRICATION ............................. 45 10.19. CLEANING THE MACHINE ......................... 46 10.20. TORQUE CHART ..........................46 10.21. OIL VISCOSITY ............................ 46 10.22. TECHNICAL PLATE ..........................47 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................48 AFTER-SEASON MAINTENANCE ......................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. IMPORTANT This is a precision machine and the service obtained from it depends on the way it is operated and maintained. This OPERATION MAUAL should be regarded as part of the machine and should always be present at the machine and available to the operator.

  • Page 5: Machine Usage

    Dry conditions: 30° Wet conditions: 20°. Spider is a mulching mower designed for mowing of well maintained as well as unkempt or only occasionally mowed areas. The mower is operated by one person using radio control. The mower may only be operated by authorized persons over 18 years of age both mentally and physically fit, who are familiar with this Operation Manual and all applicable regulations and laws pertaining to work health and safety that need to be observed while operating the mulching mower Spider.

  • Page 6: Prohibited Use

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 1.3. PROHIBITED USE  The mower may not be used for other purpose than for which it was designed and which is described in chapter 1.2.  The mower may not be used on surfaces littered by glass, loose stones, pieces of iron and other foreign objects that can either be thrown by the blades during mowing or damage the mower ...

  • Page 7: Product Identification

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 1.4. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION The mower can be identified by the serial number, which can be found on the factory label placed on the mower deck. The serial number and the year of manufacturing must be provided during every request for servicing and with every order of spare parts.

  • Page 8: Guidelines For The Disposal Of Scrap Products

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 1.5. GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS When it has been identified that a turf care product has no further functional value and requires disposal, the following actions should be taken. These guidelines should be used in conjunction with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and use of approved local facilities for waste disposal and recycling.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This safety symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury, carefully read the message that follows, and inform other operators.
  • Page 10 Operation manual – Spider MINI the mower.  Before using the mower on a slope, make sure you test and practice your mower-control skills on flat and level ground, which is sufficiently free and spacious. Master how to control the movement on a surface, to mow around bushes, trees and other terrain elements and obstacles.
  • Page 11 Operation manual – Spider MINI  After starting the engine, test the correct functioning of the emergency engine stop on the radio transmitter. This function should be checked at least once during every shift and every time you enter a new area for mowing or mulching.
  • Page 12 Operation manual – Spider MINI  It is strictly prohibited to make any changes or modifications to the machine that were not previously approved by the manufacturer. Any modification to the machine may lead to a hazardous situation or injury. If these instructions are not followed, the manufacturer does not bear any liability for the machine and the terms of warranty may be invalidated.

  • Page 13: Specification

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 3. SPECIFICATION 3.1. SPECIFICATION TECHNICAL DATA The mower is a self-propelled machine with all-wheel drive controlled by the transmitter (remote radio controller) signal. Its unique wheel-steering technology ensures a high manoeuvrability both on level ground and on slopes.

  • Page 14: Conformity Certificates

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 3.3. CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES 14 / 53 rev. 02-01-10-2011...

  • Page 15: Safety Decals

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 4. SAFETY DECALS Attention! This machine may be dangerous. Incorrect and negligent use may result in damage, serious injuries or death. Safety and warning decals described in this chapter are placed on important parts of the machine and inform about possible danger.
  • Page 16 Operation manual – Spider MINI Read the While It is prohibited Attention, the Attention, While operation maintaining, to transport device uses danger of maintaining, manual before repairing or people with the hydraulic getting hit by repairing or adjusting the machine energy drive, flying object.
  • Page 17 Operation manual – Spider MINI 8, 9, 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 11, 12 13, 14 15, 16 17, 18 19, 20 17 / 53 rev. 02-01-10-2011...

  • Page 18: Instruction Decals

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 5. INSTRUCTION DECALS Check engine Check fuel Turn on the Confirm Set the Engage or oil level, add level, add fuel mower and the connection by required height disengage the oil if necessary if necessary.

  • Page 19: Controls And Displays

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 6. CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 6.1. ON THE MOWER Height of cut lever Neutral light Inginiton switch Mowing blade EMERGENCY STOP clutch lever žacího nože Beacon / mower Emergency brake operation indicator Engine brake lever Battery...

  • Page 20: Safety Systems

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 7. SAFETY SYSTEMS 7.1. MOWER SAFETY ELEMENTS The mower is controlled by a radio remote controller. This means that the operator is not permanently near the mower and cannot use the controllers placed directly on the mower. For the safety of the operator as well as...

  • Page 21: Preparing The Machine

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 8. PREPARING THE MACHINE 8.1. MACHINE DELIVERY TO A DEALER OR CUSTOMER From the manufacturer the mower is delivered with complete fillings of engine oil and hydraulic oil, but without fuel in the fuel tank.

  • Page 22: Hydraulic Pump By-Pass

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 8.2. HYDRAULIC PUMP BY-PASS The By-pass is used to disable the hydraulic drive and to engage the oil bypass for manual handling (engine not running) of the machine on flat surfaces. The by-pass should only be used when the hydraulic drive is not functional and the machine cannot be moved.

  • Page 23: Checking Engine Oil Level

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 8.3. CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL ATTENTION! Before checking or refilling engine oil stop the engine and let it cool down. The oil level of the machine standing on a level surface must be between the limit marks on the dipstick (see the engine user’s manual).

  • Page 24: Hydraulic System Oil

    8.5. PREPARING THE BATTERY SPIDER MINI mower uses a gel battery type GiV, 12 V, 18 Ah Do not fill the battery with electrolyte. The machine construction uses a dry type of battery. If recharging, use a maximum electric current of 1.4 A.

  • Page 25: Fuel Tank

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 8.6. FUEL TANK The fuel tank is place on a frame in the upper part of the mower. The fuel tank is closed by a screw cap. Before refuelling always stop the engine and let it cool down for 10 minutes.

  • Page 26: Preparing The Radio Remote Controller

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 8.7. PREPARING THE RADIO REMOTE CONTROLLER Insert 2 pieces of AA batteries into the radio remote controller. If the power indicator flashes, the battery is charged and ready the RC is for operation. If the voltage of the radio remote controller drops below a specified level, the whole machine will automatically shut down.

  • Page 27: Starting The Engine Of The Mower

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 9.2. STARTING THE ENGINE OF THE MOWER  Check the fuel level in the fuel tank; refuel with unleaded gasoline / petrol if necessary.  Check the forward/reverse drive joystick (4) on the RC and set it to neutral position.

  • Page 28: Shutting Off The Engine

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 9.3. SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE  Stop the engine by pressing the EMERGENCY STOP button (9) on the remote control.  Press the EMERGENCY STOP button (1) on the mower and remove the key. Both buttons have an identical function – activation of the EMERNGECY STOP command (ignition turned off, engine brake activated, starter blocked, communication between the RC and the mower control unit is interrupted).

  • Page 29: Engaging The Mowing Blades

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 9.4. ENGAGING THE MOWING BLADES The mowing blade may be engaged only when the engine is shut off.  Shut off the engine by the EMERGENCY STOP button on the RC.  Set the desired height of cut by the height adjustment level on the mower.

  • Page 30: Height Of Cut Adjustment

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 9.6. HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT The mower has 6 positions of cutting height adjustment. The height of cut can be adjusted within the range of 40 to 90 mm (1,5 to 3,5 inch). The height of cut can be adjusted by the height adjustment lever on the mower. The height of cut may only be adjusted when the engine is shut off.

  • Page 31: Engine Brake

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 9.7. ENGINE BRAKE The mower is equipped with an engine brake, which ensures quick stop of the engine (mowing blade) when the EMERGENCY STOP button on the mower or on the RC is activated. The engine brakewill also be automatically activated should the mower roll over.

  • Page 32: Mower Drive And Steer

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 9.8. MOWER DRIVE AND STEER The mower movement is controlled by forward / reverse drive joystick (4) and left / right steer joystick (5). By combining these two joysticks you can control the movement of the machine. By moving the forward / reverse drive joystick the driving speed of the machine proportionally increases.

  • Page 33: Driving On Slopes

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 9.9. DRIVING ON SLOPES Driving on slopes is very demanding for the operator, as they constantly have to evaluate information about the movement of machine and the character of the terrain. Especially important is the wheel adhesion to the grass or other surface and the mower tilt angle.

  • Page 34: Fold-Out Bumpers

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 9.10. FOLD-OUT BUMPERS The mower is fitted with fold-out bumpers, which improve work safety when working on slopes and in unknown terrain and increase the mower resistance against rolling over.  For transport keep the bumpers in a vertical position.

  • Page 35: Maintenance And Lubrication

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10. MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 10.1. MOWER MAINTENANCE CHART Period according to the counter of operating hours (OH) X = Operator S = Authorised service centre * = in dusty environment check more frequently Visually check for oil leakage from engine and hydraulic systems...

  • Page 36: Engine Maintenance

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.2. ENGINE MAINTENANCE The following activities are considered to be workshop maintenance and should be carried out by trained personnel. Before beginning any maintenance activity on the mower, turn off the engine, push the emergency button and remove the key from the button.

  • Page 37: Vertical Service Position

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.5. VERTICAL SERVICE POSITION For cleaning and maintenance of the mower deck it is possible to place the mower to a vertical service position. The vertical service position may only be used on a firm and flat surface and only for the time needed to perform the maintenance.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Neutral Position Of The Drive Servo

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.6. ADJUSTING THE NEUTRAL POSITION OF THE DRIVE SERVO In case the mower tends to creep in the neutral position, have the mower services by an authorized service centre. 10.7. DRIVE V-BELT If you do not have necessary tools and expertise, have this work performed by an authorized service centre.

  • Page 39: Geometry Adjustment

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.8. GEOMETRY ADJUSTMENT If you do not have necessary tools and expertise, have this work performed by an authorized service centre. Before adjusting the geometry it is necessary to have the steering chain properly tensioned.

  • Page 40: Wheel Drive Gear

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.9. WHEEL DRIVE GEAR The terminal gear in the wheel suspension is fitted with an automatic tensioner and thus does not need to be adjusted. In case of oil leakage add 50 ml of transmission oil to the wheel suspension.

  • Page 41: Clutch Of The Mowing Blade

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.11. CLUTCH OF THE MOWING BLADE The blade clutch is placed on the crankshaft between the main deck and the blade. When engaged the clutch transmits torque to the blade. When disengaged a brake secures the blade against free movement. Do not modify the clutch.

  • Page 42: Fuses, Relays

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.13. FUSES, RELAYS The fuse box is place in the upper part of the mower under a protective cover. The fuse box holds main fuses of the mower and relays for the switching of various function of the mower.

  • Page 43: Mowing Blade

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.14. MOWING BLADE Wear damage damage Regularly check the condition of the mowing blade. The blade:  must not show signs of damage, such as twisted, bent or deformed parts of the blade;  must be properly attached to the flange by bolts;...

  • Page 44: Changing The Wheel

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.15. CHANGING THE WHEEL  Change the wheels on a level, firm surface  Turn the wheel so that the tightening nuts are accessible from the outside  Stop the engine, remove the key from the ignition ...

  • Page 45: Lubrication

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.18. LUBRICATION Use adequate amount of lubricant on parts, which are to belubricated. Excessive lubricant tends to drop downand pollute both the machine and the environment.Insufficient amount requires frequent lubrications. For the lubrication of sliding parts, pivots and chains use chain spray (e.g. Cain grease Berner). Make sure the lubricant is applied exactly on the lubrication point.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Machine

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.19. CLEANING THE MACHINE Machine cleaning by high pressure water is not recommended. Pressurized water may penetrate inside electrical parts, carburettor, air filter and cause malfunction. Wipe other parts with tissue or brush. Do not use gasoline or other oil products for cleaning.

  • Page 47: Technical Plate

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 10.22. TECHNICAL PLATE The technical plate provides information on mower fillings and basic information for machine maintenance. The technical plate is placed on the machine frame - engine - engine oil - oil quantity - spark plug...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Correction No green light illuminates after RC No or empty batteries in the RC Insert fully charged batteries into is turned on the RC. RC failure Turn off the RC and turn it on again.
  • Page 49 Operation manual – Spider MINI joystick movement Otherwise contact authorized service Neutral light is illuminated No relay clicking sound is audible Change the starter relay in the from the fuse box when start fuse box. button on the RC is pressed Neutral light is illuminated.
  • Page 50 Operation manual – Spider MINI Overheated hydraulic oil Let the mower cool down and clean the space around the hydraulic pump for better cooling Mowing blade clutch slips Dirty functional surfaces of clutch Clean Clutch worn out excessively Replace worn components...

  • Page 51: After-Season Maintenance

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 12. AFTER-SEASON MAINTENANCE When the season is over or if the machine is not going to be used for longer than 1 month, it is advisable to prepare it for storage. If fuel stays in a tank longer than 1 month without moving, it may create sticky sediment that can unfavourably affect the carburettor and the whole fuel system and cause engine malfunction.

  • Page 52: Warranty Conditions

    Operation manual – Spider MINI 13. WARRANTY CONDITIONS This document sets out the extent, conditions and manner of exercising rights stemming from the Manufacturer’s liability for defects of the delivered Product Dvořák – svahové sekačky Ltd., registered office Dvorce 62, HavlíčkůvBrod 58001, Czech Republic, ID No.
  • Page 53 Operation manual – Spider MINI 12. The Warranty period is extended by the period of the duration of the Warranty claim assessment. (The Warranty claim assessment period begins on the day following the day the Product is accepted for assessment and terminates on the day the Warranty is acknowledged or rejected, not on the day the Customer collects the Product back).

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