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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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