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10• MAINTENANCE
CAUTION! In the event of a leak, hydraulic uid can have
sufcient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious injury.
Medical assistance must be required immediately.
10•2•5 CLEANING OF HYDRAULIC COM-
PONENTS
To assist oil cooling, every 100 or 125 hours check the cleanliness of
the hydraulic components.
• Remove any grass or mowing waste that has built up under the central
hood.
• Put the collecting bin in the emptying position at maximum height.
• Use the locking system to lock it in this position (picture 32).
HVHP - HVHPX - BVHP - BVHPX :
Clean out the oil radiator
with compressed air (b picture 30).
• Remove any grass or mowing waste that has built up under the hy-
draulic motors (a picture 33).
10•3 BATTERY MAINTENANCE
10•3•1 MAINTENANCE OF THE 12V BATTERY
• The 12V battery is underneath the white engine cover (b picture 14a).
CAUTION! If for any reason, the battery must be dis-
connected, always disconnect the negative terminal rst,
then the positive terminal. In the event of a spillage when
lling, rinse the parts concerned thoroughly, so as to avoid
corrosion.
REMOVING THE BATTERY
- Remove the battery terminals with a 13mm spanner (c picture 14a);
negative terminal rst.
- Remove the lug that holds the battery using a 13mm socket spanner.
- Lift and take out the battery.
• This lead battery requires a minimum of maintenance. Check the
electrolyte level every 100 hours for the HVHP, HVHPX and
BVHPX models and every 125 hours for the other models. The level
of the electrolyte in the different cells must be just above the elements
and can be checked without removing the battery after opening the
central cover.
• If the electrolyte level of a charged battery drops, add distilled water.
Never overow a battery. Never add any acid. Wear the neces-
sary protective equipment when topping up a battery (gloves,
safety goggles…).
• Check that the battery terminals are not oxidised. If they are, clean
them and coat them with special battery grease.
10•3•2 CHARGING THE BATTERY
• Remove the battery from the mower rst disconnecting the negative
terminal and then the positive terminal.
• Check the electrolyte level. If necessary, top up with distilled water.
• Connect the battery to the charger.
- Charge voltage: 12 V
- Max. charge current: 3 A per hour
- Charging time: up to 20 hours charge for a completely empty battery.
• A lead battery gives off an explosive, gaseous mixture during charging.
Avoid contact with any ame, cigarette or spark.
• Only charge the battery in a sufciently ventilated place.
• The battery contains sulphuric acid, which is very dangerous and can
cause serious injury if it comes into contact with the skin.
• This is why we recommend that great care be taken.
CAUTION! If acid comes into contact with the skin or
eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If necessary, contact a
doctor immediately. The battery and the acid must be kept
out of the reach of children.
CAUTION! Measures taken for the application of Directive
2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators containing certain
dangerous substances and their disposal.
DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES
Batteries contain dangerous substances and may on no account be
disposed of in the environment. They are subject to very strict rules
regarding their disposal. For the disposal of batteries marked ETESIA,
we participate in the schemes in place in the countries where the
machine is sold.
CAUTION! A battery kept uncharged will not charge cor-
rectly later on and will not be covered by the warranty.
10•4 TYRE MAINTENANCE
• Always respect the tyre pressures recommended. Pressures other
than those recommended can adversely affect driving. This may even
lead to a loss of control of the mower.
- Front tyre pressure: 1.2 bars
- Rear tyre pressure: 1.2 bars
DISPOSAL OF USED TYRES
It is forbidden to dispose of tyres in the environment or to burn them in
the open air. Our sales network is aware of the obligation to take back
the tyres of ETESIA ride-on mowers free of charge.
10•5 MAINTENANCE OF THE CUTTING
UNIT (BLADES)
CAUTION! Before doing any work underneath the cutting
unit, stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Also
protect your hands by wearing work gloves.
• Before each use of the mower, check the condition of the cutting
components (for any damage or wear): 1: normal, 2: buckled, 3 worn,
4: split (picture 34).
• You must change your blade in situations 2, 3 and 4. A damaged
blade can be very dangerous if a piece breaks off and is thrown out
of the cutter housing.
• Change any worn or damaged blade immediately.
• After an impact the blade must be changed.
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