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TM
Manufacturers of Britain’s Best Selling Range of Garden Tractors and Rider Mowers
Version 1.1
-DIESEL-
D18/50
OPERATORS MANUAL
Garden Tractor
D
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Safety Instructions MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR Contents Summary: THE OPERATION OF GARDEN TRACTORS Safety Instructions Page 2,3 Controls and Indicators Page 4 TRAINING Controls - Forward/Reverse Page 5 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls Controls - Levers & Dash lights Page 6 and the use of equipment. Cutting Decks Page 7 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these Cutter Deck - Removal Page 8 instructions to use the mower. Cutter Deck - Che
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Safety Instructions 6. Check the condition of the tyres and ensure that they are MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE inflated to the correct pressure (refer to the specifications on 1. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight to be sure the the back page of this manual). This is particularly important if equipment is in a safe working condition. the machine is to be taken on the public highway. 2. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 7. Check the mower is in good working order,
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Controls & Indicators - Dashboard O Cutter Light Engage Switch Switch Deck Height Switch Auxiliary Ignition Lift Switch Switch Engine Speed PGC Net Empty Switch fig 1 IGNITION WARNING LIGHTS (fig 2) The ‘Key Start’ controls both the ignition and the starter. Insert 1). Situated above the PGC net emptying switch are three the key and turn to the first position, the dash lights will come on warning lights. The first (red) light is a charge light. This light (check that all is ready to start). For
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Controls - Forward/Reverse FOOTPEDAL CONTROLS / MOVING OFF (fig 1,2) fig 1 To move off, ensure your foot is off the pedals ‘ A’ and ‘B’ then disengage the parking brake by moving lever ‘C’ (fig 2) forward. A Now gently depress either pedal ‘A’ or ‘B’ (fig 1) to move off forward or backward. The function of either pedal has the same effect as the accelerator on a car except that it controls the hydrostatic transmission and does not effect the speed of the On no account engine. N.B. The engine
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Controls - Levers & Dashlights POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) fig 1 Dashlights E D Lift the lever to the LEFT and DOWN, letting it find its own height to engage the PTO and UP and to the RIGHT to disengage (fig 1). This is an ON/OFF lever for the PTO. Always have this lever in the DISENGAGED POSITION when it is not in use. Do not put hands near moving pulleys and belts. A ELECTRIC LIFTS The cutting height is adjusted by pressing a rocker switch (A) on the left of the dash panel (fig 4) UP for higher or DO
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Cutting Decks MULCH MOWING Mulch Deck fig 1 Pulley Mulching can save time, avoids gathering piles of rotting Arrangement cuttings and feeds your lawn. It is however necessary to observe certain rules to mulch mow successfully: • Reduce the height in each pass. If the grass has grown long make several passes to achieve the cut height you require. • Always cut with the throttle set to FAST– mulching needs the full running speed of the engine. • Mow often, particularly in spring and early summer.
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Cutter Deck - Removal Either the Mulch Deck or the Rear Discharge Deck can be fitted fig 1 C to the D18/50 using the following instructions: D F REMOVAL OF CUTTER DECK The cutter deck can be quickly removed for servicing or cleaning or to give greater clearance when driving or towing over uneven ground. Follow this sequence: 1. Put the cutter to the lowest position (see page 6). 2. De-tension the cutter drive belt with the lever situated under the left (nearside) running board (fig 6). B 3. Rem
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Cutter Deck - Check List CUTTER FAILS TO START OR CUTS OUT fig 1 fig 2 WHEN SWITCHED ON Check: • Are you on the tractor? – Unless you sit on the seat the safety switch cuts out the cutter deck. • Is the battery low? - The clutch engage switch will only operate if the battery is well charged. • Does the 10Amp barrel fuse on the printed circuit board need replacing? • That either the cutter switch or the safety switch on the seat is not faulty – if so, call your dealer. Cutter is not level s
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Deck Levels - Front to Back The cutter deck should be set so that it is parallel to the surface it is cutting with a maximum variation from side to side, or front to fig 1 back of 3mm. Check this by placing the tractor on a hard level surface and measuring the clearance heights front to back and side to side with a steel ruler or tape with the cutter set one adjustment from its lowest position (see page 6). If the cutter deck seems to require levelling first check these other possible causes: 1.
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Cutter - Levelling Side to Side LEVELLING SIDE TO SIDE fig 1 Adjustment is best done with the deck in a position one up from its lowest cut – check the level both sides and levelling is then achieved by adjusting the left (nearside) of the deck at two points: REAR ADJUSTMENT 1. Find the deck level disk (fig 1) near the back nearside wheel. Deck Level Disk located underneath actuator underneath the actuator lifting arm. This disk has a concentric slot in which the deck-levelling rod is located.
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Cutter - Drive Belt Before carrying out tests or adjustments (the problem may be fig 1 Deck simpler) – first CHECK the following points: Tension Lever 1. Is the engine to cutter drive belt slipping? Check that the drive belt tension lever (fig 1) under the left running board is in the rear (tensioned) position. If not, rectify – this is the most likely cause. 2. Has debris collected in the cutter deck pulley housing (page 9)? If so remove the cover and remove the obstruction. Tensioned Actuat
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Powered Collector CONNECTION REMOVE THE NET To connect the Powered Grass Collector (PGC) to the D18/50 When removing the net, we suggest you employ the assistance of tractor, ensure both are on an even surface with the locking another person. levers (fig 3) on the collector facing the lift arms of the tractor. 1. Partially open the Sweeper net (100mm(4")). Disconnect Move the collector manually to the tractor. Lower the lift arms opening rod by pulling back on sprung locking tube and using the
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Collector - Adjustments 9. That the bristles are not damaged (if so you can replace ADJUST THE SWEEPING HEIGHT individual comb bristles or fit a complete new brush Using the Sweeping height lever (fig 2) select the position (see page 17). appropriate to the conditions and the height of the cut. TO GET 10. That the ventilation slots on the top of the collector box are THE BEST SWEEPING PERFORMANCE AND TO not clogged. PRESERVE THE BRUSHES SELECT THE HIGHEST 11. That the venturi air vent is not b
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Collector - Drive Belts REPLACING AND TENSIONING PTO DRIVE fig 1 BELT CONNECTION It is important that the belt from PTO to collector (Part No. 22950100) is crossed over in the correct direction (fig 1) before being fitted over the collector pulley. The easiest way to do this is 19mm deflection 2kgs push or pull to place the belt on the PTO pulley and then stand behind the tractor holding the belt with two hands. Turn the right hand Locking above the left and fit the belt on to the collector pull
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Collector - Brush If the brush has become worn or damaged it is simple to replace 4. Now remove the cover mouldings and free the brush stock. the whole brush assembly or individual bristles. 5. You can now slide off the brush bosses which each hold three brushes. Note their position on the brush stock (fig 1) which TO REMOVE THE BRUSH STOCK must alternate when you return them. 1. Remove the grass bag assembly by lifting it off the pivot 6. Slide out and replace individual brushes where necess
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Tyres and Wheels Countax tractors are fitted with grassland tyres that are designed 4. Undo the four 19mm (3/4”) nuts using socket and wrench. to present a large area to the ground for grip; and are soft profile 5. Pull off the wheel carefully TAKING CARE NOT TO to prevent marking your turf. They are of thicker section and DISLODGE THE TRACTOR FROM THE JACK. tougher than most 4 ply tyres. 6. Reverse instructions to complete the job making sure to Persistent punctures and tyre deflation are nev
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10 10 Electrical FUSES AND SHORTS Fuse fig 1 location There are 5 fuses on the D18/50 tractor. The 20Amp (yellow) charging circuit, the mid positioned 20Amp (yellow) lights, ignition and safety switches. The 20Amp (yellow) electric lift for Main fuse cutter deck and auxiliary lift. The forth 20Amp fuse is connected 30 amp in line for the net emptying system. To check – remove fuse and check small window, there should be an unbroken metal strip bridging the gap (fig 2). Note – If the 20Amp (ce
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Engine - Oil and Oil Filter LUBRICATION OIL INSPECTION AND REFILL fig 1 Always check the engine oil before starting the tractor. Ensure the tractor is on an even level surface when inspecting or refilling oil. To check oil levels, follow this procedure: • Clean around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into the crankcase and damaging your engine. Check that oil • Remove dipstick and wipe off any oil with a clean lint level is within these two marks free cloth. • Install the dipstick back i
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R E N M E O T V Engine - Cooling COOLANT LEVEL Radiator fig 1 Cap The coolant level should be checked daily as a matter of routine. ONLYEVER INSPECTCOOLANTWHEN THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY COLD. To check level, follow this procedure: • Check the coolant level in the sub-tank. If the level is close to the lower limit, remove the sub-tank cap and fill with coolant to the upper limit. • Remove the radiator cap and check the amount of coolant in the radiator. Fill with coolant to the overflow if the
