Grillo CLIMBER 8.22 Manual De Instrucciones página 12

FRONT BRAKE
The front brake (4, fig. 1) must be used only as emergency brake when driving downhill in order to
avoid the machine sliding. If you use it together with the differential lock, the machine is steadier,
above all in slope conditions. In normal conditions, to slow down and brake you only need to use the
feed lever. To adjust the cables use the adjusters (fig. 24).
PARKING BRAKE
To engage the parking brake lift the loop up (fig. 3, no. 10) and hook the lever. To adjust the parking
brake use the register (fig. 5).
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
The differential lock pedal is the one indicated in fig. 1 no. 5. Press the differential lock pedal in case
of driving-wheels skidding. It is advisable to use the lock also sloping down and in steep slant to keep
both the driving-wheels in adhesion. CAUTION: Do not use the differential lock when turning.
HOUR METER
The machine is equipped with the an hourmeter with three different functions:
1) It always shows the no. of hours worked, even when the key is not inserted.
2) It displays the no. of hours to the next engine oil change (OIL CHANGE IN...HS). The first oil
change must be carried out after the first 20 working hours than every 100 working hours. The
indicator "OIL CHANGE" flashes automatically when it is necessary to change the oil.
3) It displays the no. of hours to the next lubrication (LUBE IN...HS). Lubrication must be carried out
every 40 working hours. The indicator "LUBE" flashes automatically when lubrication must be carried
out.
By pushing the white button you can choose the function to be displayed on the hour meter.
USEFUL RULES FOR EFFICIENT USE
1) Never strain the engine: when fumes are emitted from the exhaust it means that it is being
strained. Slow down.
2) Do not leave the machine out in the rain.
3) Frequently sharpen the mower blades: the cut will be better and the engine will not be strained too
much.
4) Check the land before mowing to make sure that there are no stones, sticks or foreign bodies.
5) Keep the engine at peak rpm during mowing, adjust the speed according to the height of the grass.
6) Keep the grids above the engine and the cooling fins of the hydraulic motor (fig. 4 – 5)
clean.
CUTTING POSITIONS
The cutting position is adjusted using the lever (fig. 2, no. 8). The deck can be set in 4 different cutting
positions from 35 to 110 mm and one travel position in which the blade disengages automatically. In
case of uneven ground, humps or dips, the deck should be kept in the highest cutting position to
prevent knocks by the blade. On the cutter deck (fig. 27) a baffle is fixed under right hand side of the
deck (fig. 25). You can insert it on the seat (fig. 26) and fix it with the relative lever. This baffle helps to
obtain a homogeneous distribution of the cut grass. It has to be used only at 12/15 mm grass height.
SLOPING GROUND
If possible, steep slopes must be mown in the up/down direction, paying attention when turning that
the wheels upstream do not strike obstacles (stones, branches, roots, etc.) which might cause the
machine to overturn, or lead to loss of control. Assess the conditions and pay attention if the ground
and grass are damp since the machine might slip. Downhill, set off at low speed and do not pass over
dry or cut grass since the wheels lose grip. Remember that if you engage the differential lock and
possibly the front emergency brake (4, fig. 1) the machine is steadier.
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