Climber 8.22/ Translation of the original instructions
MOWING ON SLOPES
If possible, steep slopes must be mown in the up/down direction, paying attention when turning that
the wheels upstream do not strike obstacles (stones, branches, roots, etc.) which might cause the
machine to overturn, or lead to loss of control. Assess the conditions and pay attention if the ground
and grass are damp since the machine might slip. Downhill, set off at low speed and do not pass over
dry or cut grass since the wheels lose grip. Remember that if you engage the differential lock and
possibly the front emergency brake (4, fig. 1) the machine is steadier.
INTERVENTION OF SAFETY DEVICES
Remember that the engine will stop whenever:
– The operator gets up from the seat and the parking brake is not engaged.
The engine will not start up if:
– The blade is engaged.
Nobody is sitting in the driver’s seat and the parking brake is not engaged.
If the forward lever isn’t at STOP setting.
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
CAUTION!
- Disconnect the plug before performing any cleaning, maintenance or repair operation.
Always wear suitable clothing and working gloves.
- When the machine or part of it is lifted to carry out maintenance operations, always
remember to use suitable fixing tools such as holders and safety locks.
- When carrying out maintenance operations and/or when the machine is tilted without safety
locks or supports, never leave it unguarded in places where inexperienced people and
children could have easy access to it.
- Protect the environment: carefully dispose of used oils, petrol and any other pollutant
product!
- Effective maintenance and correct lubrication help to keep the machine fully efficient.
ENGINE
For the lubrication intervals, follow the instructions provided in the engine handbook. In all cases the
oil must be changed after the first 20 working hours, and then every 100 hours or every
season, together with the oil filter (fig. 9, oil drain plug; please, use a second key in the fixing
part then insert a rubber pipe to drain the oil outside the machine). Replace the engine oil filter
(A, fig. 5). The first precaution is to ensure that the engine is correctly serviced with the air filter,
cooling fins and cylinder head clean and the oil at the correct level. Check the air filter every 4 hours,
or even more often in very dusty environments. Check the engine cooling intake grid (A, fig. 4).
HYDROSTATIC AXLE
1. With the engine cold, check the oil level in the tank. It must be below the lower border of the
tank holder (fig. 10); it must be empty. Clean the hydraulic motor cooling fans often, every 4
working hours in summer when conditions are very dusty (fig. 6). Replace oil after the first 50
working hours, then every 200 hours. Use 20W50 engine oil, quantity: 2.5 litres. To replace
the oil follow the instructions below:
1) remove the two plugs (fig. 6, A-B)
2) remove the oil filter plug (fig. 12) and check the filter
3) unscrew tank cap (B, fig.10)
4) unscrew the cap marked “Gear Chamber” (fig. 11)
5) add oil in position (B, fig. 10). Fix the cap marked “Gear Chamber” when oil comes out.
6) make sure the oil level is below the lower border of the tank holder (fig. 10).
FRONT WHEEL AXLE
Grease the wheel pivot pins every 20 hours. Lubricate the steering joints.
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