Texas XC160-102HC Bedienungsanleitung Seite 25

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. 5):
1. The machine
2. The grass-catcher cover board
3. The steering wheel
4. The seat
5. Side stay pipe
6. The overturn lever
7. The grass-catcher
8. The front bracket
And an envelope containing:
•
The instruction manual and
documents
•
Nuts and bolts
•
Starter keys
•
Tools
To prevent damage to the cutting deck, raise it
to its maximum height and take utmost care
when taking the machine off the pallet.
On hydrostatic drive models: See Fig. 6
to make it easier to move or take the machine
off the pallet, put the transmission
disengagement lever in position «B»
3.2 Fitting the steering wheel
See Fig. 8
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. 9
Mount the seat on the plate using the screws
3.4 Connecting the battery
See Fig. 10
First connect the red wire to the positive pole (+), using
the screws supplied as shown. Then the black wire to
negative pole (-).
For further battery instructions (☛ 6.2.3).
Apply silicone grease to the terminals and check that
the protective cap for the red wire is in place
3.5 Fitting the support of the catcher
See Fig. 7
Using the nuts and the bolts inside the included
envelope to fit the two supports at the rear frame.
Pay attention to the difference between the pin
at the left support and the pin at the right one.
Wrong assemble way will bring on fail to
attach the grass-catcher.
3.6 Assemble the grass-catcher
See Fig. 11
1. Put the front bracket inside the grass-catcher, then
use the nuts and the bolts inside the included envelope
to fit it at the front side of the grass-catcher.
2. Using the nuts and the bolts to fit the upper bracket
at the front bracket. Clip the bag at the front bracket.
3. Put the overturn lever into the grass-catcher cover
board and insert the spring pin using the nut and the
bolt.
4. Put the side stay pipe into the grass-catcher, use
screws to fit it at the upper bracket and bottom bracket.
3.7 Fitting the grass-catcher
See Fig. 12
Attach the grass-catcher to the brackets and center it
up with the rear plate, so that the two reference marks
coincide. Make sure that the lower pipe of the grass-
catcher opening is attached to the pawl.
Never use the machine without having fitted
the exit guards!
3.8 Filling with oil and fuel
See Fig. 13+14
The engine manual indicates what type of oil and fuel
you can use. With the engine off, check the oil level
according to the instructions in the engine manual, this
must be between the MIN and MAX marks on the oil
dipstick. Refuel using a funnel, but do not completely fill
the tank. The fuel tank's capacity is about 7.5 liters.
Refueling should be carried out in an open or
well-ventilated area with the engine off. Always
remember that petrol fumes are inflammable.
DO NOT USE A NAKED FLAME TO LOOK INSIDE
THE TANK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
REFUELLING.
Do not drip petrol onto the plastic parts to
avoid damaging them. In the event of accidental
spills or leaks, rinse immediately with water.
The warranty does not cover for damage to
plastic parts of the bodywork or the engine
caused by petrol.
4. Controls and instruments
4.1 Steering wheel
Turns the front wheels.
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