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SABO 108-17 HS
GX20997
B2
Lawn Tractor
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OMGX20997 B2
Export Version
Litho in U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION Introduction occupational medicine and the road traffic regulations must Thank You for Purchasing a SABO Product be observed at all times. We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you Setting fuel delivery beyond published factory many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine. specifications or otherwise overpowering will result in loss of warranty protection for this machine. Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine will Using Your Operator’s Manua
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification Record Identification Numbers Sabo Lawn Tractor Sabo 108-17 HS PIN (010001 - ) If you need to contact a Sabo dealer for information on servicing, always provide the product model and identification numbers. You will need to locate the model and serial number for the machine and for the engine of your machine and record the information in the spaces provided below. DATE OF PURCHASE: _________________________________________ DEALER NAME: _________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................................1 Operating................................................................................................................................................................................9 Replacement Parts......................................................................
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SAFETY Safety Avoid Injury: Use Transmission Free- Pictorial Safety Signs Wheeling Lever Safely Safety-Alert Symbol At several important places on this machine safety signs GX21086; MX7691x are affixed intended to signify potential danger. The hazard Carefully read operator’s manual for safe operation of is identified by a pictorial in a warning triangle. An adjacent transmission free-wheeling lever. pictorial provides information how to avoid personal injury. These safety signs, their pl
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SAFETY Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and Acids Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects M133159x; MX7686 Batteries contain explosive gases and sulfuric acid. Use MX10511x; M118040 extreme caution when handling battery. Read operator’s Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when manual before operating machine. engine is running. Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place. Avoid Injury From Getting Caught In Belt Stay clear while
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SAFETY deflector raised, removed, or altered, unless using a grass CE Certification, Specification and Sound catcher. Label Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it. -1 3020 min Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and attachments properly maintained and in good working order. [ ] Be aware of the mower discharge direction and make sure t
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SAFETY The mower blades should stop in approximately five Parking Safely seconds when the mower is disengaged. If you believe that 1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope. your blades may not be stopping in that period of time, take your machine to your authorized dealer where they can 2. Disengage mower blades. safely check and service your machine. 3. Lower attachments to the ground. PROTECT CHILDREN: 4. Lock the park brake. 5. Stop the engine. 6. Remove the key. 7. Wait for e
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SAFETY Avoid Tipping Keep Riders Off MIF Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or Riders on the machine or attachment may be struck by death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back foreign objects or thrown off the machine causing serious up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. injury. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gr
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SAFETY from any components with stored energy, such as hydraulic Wear Appropriate Clothing components. Keep all nuts and bolts tightened, especially blade attachment bolts. Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work. Use jack stands to support components when needed. Never run engine unless park brake is locked. Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Replace all worn or damaged s
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SAFETY or hot. Allow engine to cool for several minutes. Handling Fuel Safely Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable: building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Tire Safety Do not refuel machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open flame or sparks, or when engine is running. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling. Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Explosive separation of a ti
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SAFETY a truck bed or trailer. For gasoline engines, do not use gas with methanol. Methanol is harmful to your health and to the environment. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can harm the environment and people: Do not use beverage containers for waste fluids - someone may drink from them. See your local Recycling Center or authorized dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products. Safety -
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OPERATING Operating Daily Operating Checklist A ❏ Test safety systems. ❏ Check tire pressure. B ❏ Check fuel level. ❏ Check engine oil level. ❏ Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler area, before and after operating machine. ❏ Clean air intake screen. ❏ Check area below machine for leaks. MX7694 A - Park Brake Lock Lever B - Brake/Clutch Pedal Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Do not wipe plastic parts unless rinsed first. Insect repellent spray may damage
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OPERATING A A MX7698 MX7691x A - Seat Adjustment Lever A - Free-Wheeling Lever (Foot Control Models) Miscellaneous Controls Miscellaneous Accessories A A A MX10513 MX7694 A - Mower Deck Leveling Bracket A - Front and Rear CargO Mount System™ A A MX7695 MX10524 A - Fuel Level Window A - Glove Storage Pocket Operating - 10
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OPERATING Adjusting Seat A B A MX7695 1. Put attachment lift lever (A) into the slot adjacent to MX7698 desired cutting height. 1. Sit in seat. Slide the height reminder tab (B) to the desired 2. Lift up on bracket (A). cutting height for the next time you mow. 3. Lean forward and slide seat forward or rearward to 2. Adjust mower deck wheels. desired position. Do not lean back on seat to push rearward. 4. Release bracket to lock in position. Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels Adjusting Cutting He
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OPERATING NOTE: Bottom of wheels should be approximately 3-13 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the mm (1/8-1/2 in.) from the ground. SAFETY section.) 2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure. 3. Move mower lift handle to preferred cutting height. 4. Measure mower level (side-to-side). C A B B MX10509 4. Check mower wheel position. Remove bolt (A), bushing A (B), and nut (C) and move mower wheels to proper hole. MX4871 Picture Note: A convenient leveling gauge (A) (AM130907) is a
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OPERATING E C MX4896a B a. Turn right blade (E) so blade tip points straight A forward. b. Measure from blade tip to the surface. Take measurement for both blades. The front blade tip must be 3–6 mm (1/8 -1/4 in.) lower than rear blade tip. c. Adjust mower level, if necessary. Adjusting Mower Level c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing MX7674x; MX7674b mower: 3. Place a straight 2x4 piece of wood (A) or a 38 mm (1.5 Disconnect spark plug w
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OPERATING Testing Safety Systems E D C MX7674x 7. Loosen leveling nut (D), one on each side, and make sure bolts and leveling brackets slide freely in slots. 8. Raise lift handle to highest position and then lower back c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes down to 25 mm (1 in.) cutting height to position the deck contain carbon monoxide and can cause and brackets. serious illness or death. 9. Apply slight pressure on leveling brackets (E), one on Move the vehicle to an outside are
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OPERATING Testing PTO Switch A c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The mower blades should stop in approximately five seconds when the mower is disengaged. If you believe that your blades may not be stopping in that period of time, take your machine to your authorized dealer where they can safely check and service your machine. 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the MX7694 SAFETY Section.) 3. Unlock the park brake (A). 2. Sit on seat. 4. Try to start engine. B Result: Engine must not sta
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OPERATING A B C C MX7697 MX7697 Picture Note: Machine with mechanical PTO Picture Note: Machine with mechanical PTO shown. shown. b. Move throttle lever (A) up to maximum engine speed. a. Disengage PTO (C). c. Unlock park brake and release brake pedal (B). b. Start engine. d. Engage PTO (C). c. Lock park brake. e. Raise up off seat. Do not get off tractor. d. Raise up off seat. Do not get off tractor. Result: Engine and mower blades should begin to stop. If Result: Engine should continue to run
