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INTRODUCTION
Important .................................................................................................. 1
Product Identification ................................................................................ 2
Guidelines For The Disposal Of Scrap Products ...................................... 4
During Service Life ................................................................................... 4
End Of Service Life ..................................................................................4
Parts Manual ............................................................................................ 5
Key Numbers ............................................................................................6
SAFETY
How To Operate Safely .............................................................................7
Safe Operation .........................................................................................7
Preparation ............................................................................................... 7
Operation ..................................................................................................8
ROPS ....................................................................................................... 9
Safe Handling Of Fuels ............................................................................ 9
Maintenance And Storage ........................................................................ 9
When You Put The Mower On A Trailer ..................................................10
Important Safety Notes ............................................................................11
Notes .......................................................................................................14
SPECIFICATION
Engine Specification ................................................................................15
Dimensions & Weights ............................................................................16
Machine Specification .............................................................................18
Vibration Level .........................................................................................18
Noise Testing .......................................................................................... 19
Slopes ..................................................................................................... 19
Cutting Unit Specification .........................................................................20
Cutting Performance ............................................................................... 20
Recommended Lubricants ......................................................................20
Accessories .............................................................................................20
Air Suspension Seat Kit ........................................................................... 20
Certificates Of Conformity ........................................................................20
Notes .......................................................................................................25
DECALS
Safety Decals EC ....................................................................................26
Instruction Decals EC ..............................................................................28
CONTROLS
Operator Workstation ..............................................................................30
Instrument Panel .....................................................................................31
Starter Key Switch ................................................................................... 32
Throttle Control Lever ..............................................................................32
Parking Brakes ........................................................................................32
Hazard Warning Switch ...........................................................................33
Cutting Unit Switch (PTO) .......................................................................33
Backlap Switch ........................................................................................33
4 Wheel Drive In Reverse Switch ............................................................33
Visual Display ..........................................................................................34
Start Up Screen .......................................................................................34
Warning/service Screen ..........................................................................35
Start Up Slope Warning Screen ...............................................................35
Main Run Screen .....................................................................................36
Water Temperature Screen .....................................................................37
Blocked Charge Filter Screen .................................................................37
Slope Warning Screens............................................................................38
Main Menu ...............................................................................................39
Clock & Date Adjust ................................................................................39
Service Menu .......................................................................................... 40
Data logging Menu ..................................................................................41
Language Menu ......................................................................................41
Right Hand Unit Lift/lower Switch ............................................................ 42
Centre Unit Lift/lower Switch ...................................................................42
Left Hand Unit Lift/lower Switch ..............................................................43
Indicator Lamps .......................................................................................43
Weight Transfer Button ...........................................................................43
Traction Pedal .........................................................................................44
Steering Tilt Control ................................................................................. 44
Horn .........................................................................................................45
Power Outlet ............................................................................................45
Reel Speed Control .................................................................................45
Parking Brake Release Valve ..................................................................46
Free Wheel ..............................................................................................46
Lighting Kit (Optional) ..............................................................................47
Seat Right Hand Arm Rest & Pod ...........................................................47
OPERATION
Daily Inspection .......................................................................................48
Operator Presence And Safety Interlock System ....................................49
Operating Procedure ...............................................................................50
Fitting The Cutting Unit To The Machine .................................................51
Operation Of The Machine ......................................................................52
Starting The Engine .................................................................................52
Driving ..................................................................................................... 52
Mowing ....................................................................................................53
To Stop The Engine ................................................................................53
Unblocking Cutting Units .........................................................................53
Backlapping .............................................................................................54
Procedure ................................................................................................ 55
Transporting ............................................................................................ 55
Transporting On A Trailer Or Flat bed ..................................................... 56
Mowing On Slopes ..................................................................................57
Slope Calculation Chart ........................................................................... 59
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance & Lubrication Chart ............................................................ 60
Engine Lubrication ...................................................................................62
Engine: Fan Belt ...................................................................................... 63
Engine Coolant ........................................................................................ 64
Hydraulic System .................................................................................... 65
Hydraulic Test Ports ................................................................................66
Fuel System ............................................................................................ 67
Air Cleaner ..............................................................................................68
Battery ..................................................................................................... 68
Machine Maintenance ............................................................................. 69
Lubrication Of Cutting Unit .......................................................................70
ADJUSTMENT
Traction Control Pedal ............................................................................. 72
Weight Transfer Adjustment ....................................................................72
Cutting Unit Height Of Cut Adjustment .................................................... 73
Floating Head Front Roll Setting .............................................................. 73
Cutting Cylinder To Bottom Blade Adjustment ........................................74
Cutting Cylinder Bearings ........................................................................75
Front And Rear Roll Bearings .................................................................75
Grass Deflector .......................................................................................75
General Instructions For Grammer Seats ............................................... 76
Seat (Grammer Msg85) ........................................................................... 77
Air Suspension Seat (Grammer Msg75 -521) ......................................... 78
Weight Adjustment ..................................................................................78
Fore/aft Adjustment .................................................................................78
Backrest Extension .................................................................................. 79
Seat Heater .............................................................................................. 79
Lumbar Support .......................................................................................79
Armrests ................................................................................................... 80
Armrest Adjustment..................................................................................80
Backrest Adjustment ............................................................................... 80
Maintenance ............................................................................................81
ACCESSORIES
Rotary Beacon Kit ................................................................................... 82
Light Kit ...................................................................................................82
Mirror Kit ..................................................................................................83
Storage Racks .........................................................................................83
Notes .......................................................................................................84
PROBLEM SOLVING
Troubleshooting General ......................................................................... 85
QUALITY OF CUT
Quality Of Cut Troubleshooting ............................................................... 86
Washboarding .........................................................................................86
Marcelling ................................................................................................87
Step Cutting .............................................................................................88
Scalping ................................................................................................... 89
Stragglers ................................................................................................ 90
Streaks ..................................................................................................... 91
Windrowing ..............................................................................................92
Rifling Or Tramlining ................................................................................ 93
Mismatched Cutting Units .......................................................................93
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuse And Relay Identification...................................................................94
GUARANTEE
Warranty .................................................................................................. 96
service ..................................................................................................... 96
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