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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Out-front Mowers W Series...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions Table of contents Training 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with controls and Safety Instructions Page 1 the use of equipment. Operating Instructions 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the mower. Safety Page 2 3. -
Page 3: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Safety 12. Before leaving the operator’s position: • Disengage the drive to the cutter blades 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with controls • Apply the parking brake and the use of equipment. • Stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2. -
Page 4: Seat Adjustment
Operating Instructions Seat Adjustment (Figure 2) The seat on your out-front is adjustable forward and backward to suit the operator. Simply lift the seat latch at the front of the seat and slide the seat forward or backward as appropriate. Always ensure the seat is latched into position before driving off. -
Page 5: Drive Controls
Operating Instructions Drive Controls (Figure 5) Figure 5 The forward speed of the out-front is controlled by footpedal ‘A’. Reversing is controlled by footpedal ‘B’. Moving Off / Reversing (Figures 5 & 6) Pedal A To move off, ensure your feet are off pedals ‘A’ and ‘B’ and then release the parking brake by pushing the hand lever (Fig 6) to the forward position. -
Page 6: Cutter On/Off Switch
Operating Instructions Cutter On/Off Switch (Figure 9) Cutter On/Off Switch 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 indicate that the cutter n/mi deck is engaged, the Cutter Deck Height Indicator will flash (Fig. -
Page 7: Deck Lift (Manual And Electric Deck Lift)
Operating Instructions Electric deck lift (Figures 12 & 13A) Figure 12 The cutting height is adjusted by turning the rotary switch anti-clockwise to lower the deck and clockwise to raise the deck. The height indicator on the electronic display (Figure 13) Electric deck lift switch shows the deck position (0 - lowest to 9 - highest). -
Page 8: Mowing Guide
Mowing Guide Mulch Mowing (Figure 14) Figure 14 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 9: Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance Engine Maintenance Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s handbook enclosed with this manual. Battery Maintenance (Figure 17) The battery fitted to your out-front is a low maintenance sealed unit. Should your battery require charging for any reason please note that sealed lead acid batteries require a special 2 stage charging unit. -
Page 10: Electric Clutch To Cutter Drive Belt Tension
Routine Maintenance Electric Clutch to Cutter Drive Transmission Oil Tank Figure 24 Belt Tension The Deck drive belt is self tensioned. When the deck tension lever is in the tensioning position, the belt will retain its tension correctly. If there is a problem with the tension of the deck drive belt, then check that the belt used is the correct one. -
Page 11: Changing Cutter Decks / Deck Drive Belt
Routine Maintenance To Remove the Seat Box (if required) Changing Cutter Decks and / or Deck Drive Belt This operation is easier if the battery is removed first. Before changing the Cutter Deck ensure the Machine is 1. Undo the two M8 bolts (13mm spanner) on the back of parked on level ground and the Handbrake applied (This the seat box operation is easier if carried out on a firm surface e.g. -
Page 12: Removal Of Cutter Deck
Routine Maintenance Removal of Cutter Deck M5 Bolt The Cutter Deck can be easily removed and refitted if required to aid cleaning or for transportation. Before removing the Cutter Deck ensure the machine is parked on level ground and the handbrake applied (This operation is easier if carried out on a firm surface e.g. -
Page 13: Steering System
Routine Maintenance Steering System Figure 29 The steering on your out-front is controlled by a cable and chain assembly. This should not require any maintenance in normal use. The tension and condition of the chain cable and associated parts will be checked on the machine’s annual 7kg (15lb) service by your dealer. -
Page 14: Deck Levelling
Troubleshooting (Deck Levelling) For the best results when Mulch Mowing it is advisable to Figure 31 have the front of the cutter deck raised 8-10mm higher than the back of the cutter deck – and should be the defualt setting. This allows a better airflow through the cutter deck, which keeps the grass cuttings up in the air for longer, allowing the blades to cut the grass more finely. -
Page 15: Tyres And Wheels
Troubleshooting (Tyres and Wheels) Removal of rear wheel Persistent flat tyres 2WD REMOVAL OF REAR WHEEL This is an inevitable problem faced by around 5% of users. Like all garden machinery, the most common cause of After removing the hub cap with the aid of a screwdriver, follow punctures is THORNS! Blackthorn, Hawthorn and Rose are steps 1 - 3 as indicated with the front wheels. -
Page 16: Cutting
The cutter seems to lose power and the The information contained on this, and the following pages is given on the understanding that Westwood accepts no belt slips and overheats responsibility for work carried out by a customer or for any... -
Page 17: Engine And Fuel
Troubleshooting (Engine & Fuel) Engine fails to turn over Low fuel warning (Figure 37) CHECK: When the petrol gets low a warning will appear on the dash to remind you to fill up again as the machine is about to run out of 4 That the parking brake is on and that you are sitting on petrol. -
Page 18: Electrical
Troubleshooting (Electrical) Display fails to turn on Figure 39 CHECK: 4 That the 30 amp fuse on the loom has not blown. This is located at the back of the machine on the left hand side of Fuse Box Location the engine under the bonnet. -
Page 19: Supplementary Instructions
Supplementary 4WD Instructions Electronic Slope Alert (ESA) Figure 41 If your out-front is fitted with 4WD it will have ESA. This is set to an angle of 25 at the factory. If this angle is exceeded then the display will flash 25 , and a warning siren will sound. -
Page 20: Specifications: 2Wd
W Series – Specification: 2WD models Weight Turning Radius 316.9 kg 2WD 63.5cm 320.9kg Forward Speeds Fuel Tank Capacity 0 - 9.6 kph max 14 litres (3 gallons) Tyre Pressures Transmission Front: 0.7-1.1 KGF/cm (10-12 psi) Tuff Torq K46 Hydrostatic Rear: 0.7-1.1 KGF/cm (10-12 psi) -
Page 21: Specifications: 4Wd
W Series – Specification: 4WD models Weight Turning Radius W16-4WD 328.2 kg 4WD 77cm W18-4WD 328.2 kg Forward Speeds W25-4WD 330 kg 0 - 9.6 kph max Fuel Tank Capacity Tyre Pressures 14 litres (3 gallons) Front: 0.7-1.1 KGF/cm (10-12 psi) Rear: 0.7-1.1 KGF/cm (10-12 psi) -
Page 22: Personal Service Record
Personal Service Record Use this page as a personal record of the service history of your out-front. 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 Fourth Service (48 months) -
Page 23: Certificate Of Conformity
Certificate of Conformity Manufacturer: COUNTAX Ltd Address: Countax House, Haseley Trading Estate, Great Haseley, Oxon, OX44 7PF Model W16-4WD W18-4WD W25-4WD Power (kW) 10.81 11.9 11.9 13.4 19.4 Engine Operating Speed 3600rpm 3600rpm 3600rpm 3600rpm 3600rpm Engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki... - Page 24 Westwood Tractors, Freepost SCE11744, Admail 3376, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5ZY Tel: 0800 0720127 • Fax: 0800 0720132...
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