Putting The Machine Into Service; Instructions For Use - Grillo FD 2200 TS Manuel D'utilisation

Make sure the machine is complete and that it has not been damaged during transport.
Check the levels of the engine oil (fig. 46, B) and hydrostatic transmission oil (fig. 4).
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- Check the tyre pressure:
Front wheels 24×12.00 – 12 (1.6 bar)
Rear wheels 20×10.00 – 10 (1.6 bar)
- Check the battery voltage, it must not be less than 12.5 Volts; recharge if necessary.
- If a dry battery has been supplied with separate acid, to put the machine into service proceed as follows:
1) pour in the acid and wait 2 hours;
2) charge the battery with a charger set to 12 Volts on a slow charge for 2 hours.
Caution: If this procedure is not observed this could lead to the battery deteriorating and the acid leaking out
during work.
BATTERY
Caution! The gases released by the battery are explosive, so keep it away from naked flames or sparks. Check the
level of the liquid at regular intervals and keep the terminals greased with Vaseline.
Important:
- Do not invert the battery poles.
- Do not run the lawnmower without the battery, as it is equipped with a charge regulator.
- Be careful not to cause any short circuits.
RUNNING IN – CAUTION!!
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 50 hours of work. Check for oil leaks or loose screws, especially those
that retain the blades and the wheels. Adjust the tension on the PTO belts with the nut on the corresponding spring:
the spring length has to be adjusted at 92 mm (fig. 5, ref. A).
BEFORE TURNING THE ENGINE
Before turning on the engine always check that:
- the radiator liquid is up to the level (fig. 6, ref. A);
- the engine cooling intake grid are clean (fig. 7);
- the engine oil is up to the level (fig. 46, B);
- the hydraulic oil is up to the level (fig. 4);
the feed and reverse motion pedals (fig. 1 no. 1 and no. 2) are in the stop position;
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- the turbine button is in the neutral position (fig. 2 no. 6);
- the PTO push button is in the neutral position (fig. 2 no. 7);
the air filter is clean (fig. 8);
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- the metal grid inside the grass catcher is clean (fig. 9);
- the cutting deck, the loading accelerator and the grass entry ducts are clean.
Fill the fuel tank with fuel using a funnel fitted with a very fine mesh filter (fig. 10).
STARTING THE ENGINE
Insert the ignition key (fig. 1 no. 4); turn it to warm-up; when the plug light comes out turn the key at the top of its
travel and release it as soon as the engine starts. To switch off the engine turn the key to the «0» position.
STARTING WORK
1) Adjust the cutting height using the button on the dashboard (fig. 2, n. 1).
2) Adjust the seat positions (fig. 1 no. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) and the steering wheel positions (fig. 1 no. 10).
3) Accelerate the engine half way (fig. 1 no. 6) - (do not engage the blades fig. 2, n. 7 with the engine at maximum
speed but bring it to half speed). Choose the turbine speed and then engage it (fig. 2 no. 6).
4) Gently press the speed presetting pedal (fig. 1 no. 1) and start working. The pedal (fig. 1 no. 2) is used to engage
the reverse gear.
5) When the grass catcher is full, a sensor automatically disengages the blades rotation to avoid blocking up the
grass entry ducts. Pushing the button (fig. 1 no. 8), grass catcher is lifted upwards and pushing the button (fig. 1 no.
9), the grass catcher is emptied.
10) Bring the grass catcher back down and engage the PTO through the button (fig. 2, n. 7).
FINISHING WORK
Once mowing has been completed, disengage the blades and the turbine (fig. 2, n. 7). To stop:
1) Release the forward pedal (fig. 1 no. 1 – no. 2).
2) Set the throttle lever to minimum speed.
3) Lower the cutting deck to the ground.
4) Turn the engine off turning the key in the "0" position and engage the parking brake (fig. 1 no. 11).
FD2200TS/ Translation of the original instructions

PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO SERVICE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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