Greenfield Evolution Fastcut Series - Maintenance; Crankcase Lubrication

Maintenance:
warning:
Remove
the
spark
plug lead
to
avoid
accidental
starting
BEFORE
attempting
any
maintenance
or
inspection
of
the
mower.
Crankcase
Lubrication
change
engine
oil
after
the
first
5
hours
of
operation
then
every
6
months
or
25 working
hours,
whichever
comes
first'
change
more
often
in
heavy
work
or
dusty
conditions.
Drain
engine
oil
whilst
engine
is
warm
then
replace
with
a
high
quality
detergent
oil classiired
for
service
sF/sG
by
the
A.P.I.
Refer
to
the
engine
manufacturers
book
supplied
with
this
machine
for
the specific
grade
required
for
this
.njin..
Briggs
&
Stratton
recommends
"warranty
certified"
sAE
30
oil'
available
from
Briggs
&
Stratton
service
dealers'
Fill
to
full
mark
indicated
on
the
dipstick.
Do
not
overfill.
To check
oil
level,
position
the
mower
on
level
ground'
Wipe
or brush
the area
clean
around
the
oil
frlvdipstick
cap,
remove
the
dipstick
and
wipe
clean'
Replace
dipstick
screwing
correctly
into
position.
Remove
again
and
sight
the
oil
level.
Top
.rf
u, n.r..tary'
The dipstick
must
be
firmly
in
place
when
the engine
is running.
Referto
the
engine
manufacturers
booklet
for
specific
oil
recommendations'
Air
Filter
service
the
air
filter
as
per
the engine
manufacturers
booklet.
clean
or
replace
more
often
in dusty
conditions'
Never
operate
the
engine
without
the
filter
correctly
and
securely
fitted
-
rapid
and
expensive
wear
to
the
engine
will
occur'
Cooling
System
Remove
the
blower
housing
and
clean
out
the
grass and
debris
to
prevent
engine
overheating.
Refer
to
the
engine
manufacturer's
booklet.
Battery
To maintain
the correct
fluid
level
in
the battery
top
up
with
distilled
water
only,
to
the
high
level
shown
on
the
battery'
NOTE:
If the
mower
is
not
used
for
at least
5
hours
a
month
the
battery
will
discharge
and
could
sustain
permanent
damage.
Do
not allow
the
battery
to
discharge.
Regularly
trickle
charge
with
a current
not
exceeding
3 amps
per
hour
for
3 to
4
hours
to
prolong
battery
life.
Keep
the outside
of
the battery
especially
the
terminals
clean
and
dry
and
check
the
battery
is
held
securelY.
The
maintenance
of the
battery
is the
customer's
responsibility
and
only
faulty
batteries
are
covered
by
warranty'
Neglect
is
not covered.
Dry
Battery
when
initially
charging
a new
DRy
battery
each
cell
must be
filled
to
the
high
level
with
an electrolyt!
(dllute
sulphuric
acid)
with
a specific
giuitv
of
1.26
ar20o
to 30oc.
The
battery
must
then
be
allowed
to stand
for
30
minutes
before
charging
alaratenot
exceeding
5 amps
for
3 hours'
Warning:
persons
ngt
trained
in
the
proper
procedure
to transfer
fluids
containing
acid
or do
not
have
the
necessary
safety
equipment
on
hand
in
case
of
a spill
o,
"*po.rrrt,
should
not attempt
this
procedure.
Contact
the battery
manufacturers
local
agent
or
an authorised
Greenfield
dealer.
Wheels
The
rear
wheel
nuts
should
be
re-tensioned
after
the
first
5
hours
of operation
to
44Nm
(33ft lbs)
on
the 34"
model
and
100Nm
(74ft lbs)
on
the 32"
model
the
regularly
with
your
preventative
maintenance
checks.
Before
re-tensioning
the
L.H.
rear
nuts
on
models
fitted
with
differentials
make
sure
the
keyed
engagement
block
slides
freely
into
the
engagement
plate. Rear
wheels
fitted
to tapered
axles
(machines without
differentials)
can become
difficult
to
remove'
creenneta
has
a wheel
puller available
-
ask
your
Greenfield
dealer.
Tyres
Inflate
to the
correct
pressures.
20
to
22psi
(140 to
154
KPa)
in the
front
and
12
to
15
psi
(84
to
105
KPa)
in
the
rear
tyres.
Do
not over
inflate.
over
inflation
could
damage
the structure
of
the
tyre
and
permanently
change
itg
shape'
Over
or
under
inflation
will
also
adversely
affect
the
cutter
deck
trim
and
tilt'