Grillo FX27 ZERO TURNING Manuel D'utilisation page 10

(fig. 1, n. 1). Unlock the appropriate lever (fig. 8, ref. A) by moving it outwardly and place it into the upper-
vertical position. Then lock the lever again by moving it inwardly.
FINISHING WORK
Once mowing has been completed, disengage the blades. To stop:
1) Move the steering levers to the parking brake position (fig. 1, n°1).
2) Set the throttle lever to minimum speed (fig. 1, n°6).
3) Turn the engine off by turning the key in the "STOP" position (fig. 1, n°3).
GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE USE
The machine can also be used under most demanding conditions. Certain measures must be taken and
all devices must be adjusted properly.
1) Before starting work check that the deck is perfectly clean without any dried grass or soil crusting.
2) Check the terrain before mowing, make sure there are no stones, sticks of foreign objects.
3) While mowing keep the engine at maximum revs., adjust the speed to suit the height of the grass.
Be careful when coming across tall thick clumps of grass, slow down.
4) Sharpen the lawnmower blades regularly; the cut will be better and the engine will not have to work
so hard (fig. 22, ref.A)
5) After disengaging the PTO, engage the blades some metres before getting into the grass to cut, so
the cutting deck is cleaned and the clutch is protected.
6) Keep the grid on the engine clean (fig. 4, ref. C).
7) Keep the electric controls connection compartment clean (fig. 1, ref.15) by using compressed air or
an aspirator. Avoid taking in direct contact with water.
8) If the grass is wet or very tall, do not cut in the lowest position, but at an intermediate height.
9) Check the tension of the belts that work the deck; use the adjuster if necessary (fig. 19, ref.A).
10) Check that the blades are not worn or damaged.
11) Check the engine revs (3350 max).
12) While mowing keep the engine at maximum revs.; if the engine revs. drop, slow down for a while to
allow the engine to reach the right level again.
13) Check the blades are fitted properly.
14) Check the deck is aligned to the ground.
15) ATTENTION! Road circulation is forbidden as the machine has no type-approval.
MOWING POSITIONS
Use the electrical button on the dashboard to adjust cutting height (fig. 1, n°4). When working on rough
terrain, with bumps or humps, it is better to use the deck in the highest cutting position to avoid impact
with the blade. Attention! During the cut the deck removal button (fig. 17, ref. D) has to be in the "floating"
position (switch indicator light off).
OPERATOR ROLL OVER PROTECTION (ROPS)
Pay greater attention when working on slopes. IMPORTANT:
- Do not remove the ROPS from the machine
- Always keep the ROPS in perfect working conditions, frequently check its fastening elements.
- Make sure the ROPS is not damaged during work.
- Should the ROPS be damage, never repair it nor modify it. It must be replaced.
FOLDABLE ROPS
CAUTION:
To avoid injury or death from roll-over keep the roll-bar in the raised lock position and use the
seat belt.
Ensure that the seat is secured with the seat latch. There is no roll-over protection when the roll bar is in the
down position. Please note:
- ROPS is a safety system
- Always wear the safety belt when the roll-bar is in the raised lock position.
- Lower the roll-bar only when absolutely necessary.
- Do not wear the seat belt when the roll-bar is in the down position.
- Do not operate the machine on uneven ground or on a hill side with the roll-bar in the down position.
- Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any
objects and do not contact them.
- Raise the roll-bar as soon as clearance permits.
To lower the roll-bar follow the procedure described below:
- Park the machine on a level surface.
FX27 / Translation of the original instructions
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