2.2 Identification of main components
See Fig. 5
The main components of XC140-98 / XC160-108:
1.
Engine cover
2.
Engine
3.
Steering wheel
4.
Ignition key
5.
Driving seat
6.
Parking brake lever
7.
Battery
8.
Drive and speed change engagement lever
9.
Rear driving wheels
10. Blade deck
11. Rotating blade
12. Discharge guard
13. Brake/clutch pedal
14. Front wheels
15. Engine throttle lever
16. Blade deck and cutting height adjustment
up/down lever
17. Blade rotation engagement lever
18. Notice and safety labels
The main components of XC140-98H / XC160-108H:
1.
Engine cover.
2.
Engine
3.
Steering wheel
4.
Ignition key
5.
Driving seat
6.
Parking brake lever
7.
Battery
8.
Front wheels
9.
Brake pedal
10. Drive engagement pedal
11. Discharge guard
12. Rotating blade
13. Blade deck
14. Rear driving wheels
15. Lever to release the hydrostatic transmission
16. Engine throttle lever
17. Blade deck and cutting height adjustment
up/down lever
18. Blade rotation engagement lever
19. Notice and safety labels
3. Unpacking and assembly
For storage and transport purposes, some components
of the machine are not installed in the factory and have
to be assembled after unpacking. Follow the
instructions below.
The machine is supplied without engine oil or
fuel. Before starting the engine, fill with oil and
fuel following the instructions given in the
engine manual.
3.1 Unpacking
When unpacking the machine, take care to gather all
individual parts and fittings, and do not damage the
cutting deck when taking the machine off the pallet.
Please remove the 6 bolts at the bottom of the
packaging shelf at first, then you can lift up the upper
frame so as to free the machine (operation to be
performed by two people). And cut the fixed wire at the
front and the rear of the tractor frame, then you move
out the machine from the pallet.
The packaging contains (see Fig. 6):
1.
The machine
2.
Battery
3.
steering wheel
4.
Steering connect shaft
5.
Steering shaft cover
6.
Wheel
7.
Battery bolt
8.
Instruction manual
9.
Nuts, bolts, washer, bushing and
starter key
10. Tools
11. Seat
To prevent damage to the cutting deck, raise it
to its maximum height and take utmost care
when taking the machine off the pallet.
3.2 Fitting the steering wheel
See Fig. 7
Put the machine on a flat surface and straighten up the
front wheels. Fit the steering wheel onto the protruding
shaft with the spokes directed towards the seat.
3.3 Fitting the seat
See Fig. 8
Mount the seat on the plate using the screws
3.4 Connecting the battery
See Fig. 9
1.
Fit the battery in its housing.
Important: Position the battery with the polarities
(+) and (–).
Make sure the battery is fitted so (+) is
facing left near the red cable.
Pay attention to the small
the battery top.
2.
Connect the battery connectors to the machine
connection leads and tighten the 2 screws. then
cover the
protective cap for the 2 wire is in place.
It might be necessary to charge the battery before use.
Connect a standard 12V charger for 12-24 hours.
Charger is not included.
This machine used the following battery:
KW12-18 / 12V, 18AH (art. no. 451572)
3.5 Mounting the deck wheel
See Fig. 10
Mounting the two deck wheels on the deck using the
bolts, bushing, washer and nuts.
On the flat lawn, if need, you can change the position
of support wheel to obtain a lower cut.
In soft, uneven lawns, you must always set the
wheels in the hole «A».
3.6 Mounting the front bumper
See Fig. 11
Mounting the front bumper on the bottom of the
frame using the screws.
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(+) and (–) symbols on