Verts Loisirs VLB16.107

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is a user manual for the Verts Loisirs VLB16.107 ride-on mower.

Function Description

The VLB16.107 is a ride-on mower designed for cutting grass. It features a cutting deck with blades, an engine for power, and controls for driving, steering, and operating the cutting unit. The mower is equipped with safety features to prevent accidents during operation and maintenance. It has a gear shift lever for forward, neutral, and reverse positions, a throttle control to regulate engine speed, and a clutch/brake pedal for disengaging the clutch and braking. The cutting unit can be engaged/disengaged and raised/lowered. The ignition system includes an ignition key and a safety switch.

Important Technical Specifications

The manual indicates the model number as VLB16.107.

Engine Power: The engine power is specified as hp/kW*. The asterisk indicates that this is the rated power of the engine by the manufacturer.
Speed: The mower can achieve speeds in km/h.
Cutting Width: The cutting width is indicated in cm.
Blades: The mower uses multiple blades, with a visual representation showing several blades.
Weight: The weight of the mower is indicated in KG, with a value of 180 kg.
Compliance: The mower complies with 2006/42/EC, EMC 2004/108/EC, ISO 3744 98/37/EC (LpA < 90 dBa), ISO 11094 2002/44/EC (LwA < 100 dBa).
Vibration: The vibration levels are specified for the operator (A) ≤ 2.5 m/s² and the steering wheel (A) ≤ 0.5 m/s².

Usage Features

Before Starting:

Fueling: Use unleaded gasoline. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Checking Oil Level: Ensure the oil level is between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick. Use SAE 30 oil (or SAE 5W-30 in winter/freezing temperatures).
Tire Pressure: Check tire pressure, which should be 1 bar (14 PSI) for the rear wheels and 0.8 bar (12 PSI) for the front wheels.
Starting the Engine:
- Place the cutting unit in the transport position (top position) and ensure the lever for connection/disconnection of the cutting unit is in the disconnection position.
- Press down the clutch/brake pedal completely and hold down.
- Set the gear lever in neutral "N".
- Pull out the choke control (if the engine is cold).
- Push the gas control halfway to full gas position.
- Turn the ignition key to "START" position.
- Once the engine starts, push the choke control in.
- Let the engine run at the desired speed.
Driving:
- The gear shift lever allows selection of forward, neutral, and reverse.
- The throttle control regulates engine RPMs and blade rotation speed.
- The clutch/brake pedal is used for declutching and braking.
Operating the Cutting Unit:
- The cutting unit can be engaged/disengaged using a dedicated lever.
- The height of the cutting unit can be adjusted using a quick lifting/lowering lever.
Parking Brake: Engage the parking brake by pressing the pedal down and moving the lever upwards and holding it in this position.
Reverse Operation System (ROS): The mower is equipped with a Reverse Operation System. To operate the mower in reverse with the cutting unit engaged, the operator must press the ROS button.

To Level the Mower:

Ensure tires are properly inflated.
Adjust the cutting deck to be 1/8" to 1/2" lower at the front than at the rear.
Adjust the cutting deck side-to-side to ensure an even cut.

Maintenance Features

General Maintenance:

Service Record: The manual provides a service record table with recommended maintenance intervals (every 8 hours, 25 hours, 50 hours, 100 hours, 200 hours, or as needed) for various tasks.
Engine Oil: Change engine oil (with or without oil filter) at specified intervals.
Lubrication: Lubricate pivot points.
Brakes: Check brake operation.
Air Filter: Clean air screen, air filter, and pre-cleaner. Replace air cleaner paper cartridge.
Cooling Fins: Clean engine cooling fins.
Spark Plug: Replace spark plug.
Tire Pressure: Check tire pressure.
Fuel Filter: Replace fuel filter.
Battery: Clean battery and terminals.
Muffler: Check muffler.
Cleaning: Do not use high-pressure washer for cleaning. Use water to wash the engine and transmission and shorten the useful life of the machine.

Specific Maintenance Tasks:

Oil Change: The manual provides instructions for changing the engine oil, including draining the old oil and refilling with new oil.
Battery: The battery should be put into service after a month and year of manufacture, and charged for a minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. Before installing, remove all metal debris.
Blades: For best results, mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. Sharpening can be carried out with a file or grinding tool. Ensure both blades are sharpened equally to avoid imbalance.
- Blade Removal: Lower the mower to the highest position to allow access to blades. Remove blade bolt securing blade. Install new or resharpened blade with the trailing edge up towards the deck.
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Installation: Instructions are provided for disassembling and assembling the mower drive belt, including removing the cutting unit and various pulleys.
Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Adjustment: The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (lock gate) position. Adjustment is preset from the factory. If adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel. Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. If additional clearance is needed, adjust the mower deck height to the lowest position.
Deck Washout Port: The mower is equipped with a washout port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn near a water spigot for your garden hose to reach. Make sure the attachment clutch control is in the "DISENGAGED" position, set the parking brake, and stop the engine. Thread the nozzle adapter onto the end of your garden hose. Push the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the deck washout port. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the mower deck. Turn the water on. When the operator's position on the tractor is re-start the engine and move the throttle lever to the "Fast" position. Run the engine for at least two minutes. Turn off the water. Move the tractor's attachment clutch control to the "ENGAGED" position. Run the engine with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned. Move the tractor's attachment clutch control to the "DISENGAGED" position. Turn the key to the STOP position to turn off the engine. Disconnect the adapter from the nozzle washout port. Move the tractor to a dry area, preferably a concrete or paved area. Place the attachment clutch control in the "Engaged" position to remove excess water and to help dry before putting the tractor away.

Troubleshooting: The manual includes a troubleshooting section to address common issues such as the engine not starting, engine running unevenly, engine feels weak, engine overheats, battery not charging, lighting not functioning, and the machine vibrating.