F 170B / F 170T / F 170H - Benassi

SpA
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SERIES
F 170B / F 170T / F 170H
05.06.2002

SpA F 170
CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
• IDENTIFICATION AND TECHNICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
• PACKING AND TRANSPORT
• SAFETY RULES AND LIMITS ON USE
• STARTING AND STOPPING THE
MACHINE
• OPERATING AND REGULATING THE
MACHINE
• MAINTENANCE
• TESTS FOR SAFETY
• WARRANTY
• CERTIFICATION
INTRODUCTION
• Thank you for having selected our product. We would like to welcome you
among our many customers.
• We are certain that you will appreciate the performance and the operating
ease of this machine.
• Our wide experience in the sector, the use of top grade materials and the high
quality production ensure the flawless efficiency of the machine, which is
designed to give many years of use if operated and maintained correctly.
• We have therefore composed this manual to familiarize you with the use of the
machine, its construction, operating features and applications, which will also
facilitate maintenance.
• Pay special attention to the rules in this manual that are preceded by the
symbol below:
CAUTION
• This symbol indicates that the failure to comply with these rules may lead to
personal injury.
CONDITIONS OF USE
The machine can be used only as grass-mower
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1. Wheel engage-release lever
2. Accelerator hand lever
3. Lever for blade motion
4. Handles
5. Motor ignition
6. Grass divider
7. Central cutting blade
8. Fuel inlet
9. “Primer” push-button
10. Handlebar regulator
11. Motor oil cap
LIST OF MACHINE PARTS
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TECNAMOTOR MOTOR
HONDA MOTOR
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Model: F170 T
Weight: 47,5 Kg.
Motor: 4 stroke
Make: TECUMSEH
Model: VANTAGE 35 T
Swept volume: 148 cc.
Max. pow er to driv ing shaft:
HP: 3,5 (Kw 2,6) at 2.950 rpm/1’
SpA F 170
IDENTIFICATION AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Model: F170 B
Weight: 48 Kg.
Motor: 4 stroke
Make: BRIGGS & STRATTON
SPRINT 375
Model: 98902
Swept volume: 148 cc.
Max. pow er to driv ing shaft:
HP: 3,5 (Kw 2,6) at 3.000 rpm/1’
Model: F170 H
Weight: 48 Kg.
Motor: 4 tempi benzina
Make: HONDA
Model: GCV 135
Swept volume: 135 cc.
Max. pow er to driv ing shaft:
HP: 4,5 (Kw 3,4) aT 3.100 rpm/1’
• Motor fuel: Petrol 100/130 Octane
• Complete with self-winding start-up device
-Fig. n°2-
• Safety device on handles to stop machine
• Dry air filter
• Consumption at 3600 r.p.m.: 0.8 Kg/hour
• Motor oil: AGIP DIESEL SIGMA SAE 30
• Oil quantity in gearbox : 0.5 Kg
• Gearbox: oil bath single gear
• Gearbox oil: SHELL TELLUS T22
• Mowing speed : 2,15 Km/h
• Manually controlled wheel release and cutting bar
• Steering handles mounted on vibration-damping supports
• "Tractor" type rubber wheels 360 x 85 (3.50-6)
• Central mowing unit with E.S.M. bar with 81 cm width or
cm.71
• Clutch with belt tightening pulley.
For machine identification (serial number, motor, weight, power) refer to the data plate as shown in the
photo. See Ref. "A in Fig. 2.
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PACKING AND TRANSPORT
◊ WIDTH: 100 cm. ◊ DEPTH: 47 cm. ◊ HEIGHT: 63 cm.
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• Remov e the power mower f rom its packing.
• Fix the handles to the handlebar support using the two screws and
two knobs pre-mounted on the handle. Make sure to position the
control cables correctly .
• Fix the bar to the machine, remov ing the hooked spring (Fig.4
Ref .A) located on the pin of the bar support (Ref .B). Insert the pin
of the bar support into the f rame (Ref .C) and reinsert the spring
(Ref .A) in the direction of the hole. Take the plastic cy linder (Fig.4
ref .D), insert it into the grass div ider (Ref . E) and insert all into the
pin of the bar (Ref .F) correspondingly to the hole on the grass
div ider and on the cy linder. Fix the grass div ider (Ref . E) to the bar,
inserting two screws (Ref .G) into the threaded holes on the bar
corresponding to the grass div ider.
• If the machine is to be transported, empty out the petrol tank and alway s apply the plastic protectiv e strip to the
E.S.M. cutting bar blade. Read the E.S.M. sheet attached.
IMPORTANT: THE PACKED MACHINE IS SUPPLIED WITH THE MOTOR WITHOUT OIL OR PETROL.
SAFETY RULES
• Read caref ully the operation and maintenance manual enclosed with the machine.
• The use of the machine is prohibited to persons under 16 y ears of age.
• The operator is liable f or damages since the machine is under his control.
• Those unf amiliar with the machine or who hav e nev er used it are obliged to read the operation and maintenance
manual bef ore operation.
• In case of transport, disassemble the bar and empty the petrol out of the tank.
• If the machine is lef t unattended, ensure that it cannot start up again.
• Bef ore running the machine, the operator must hav e a 5 meter radius of f ree space around him.
• Dry any petrol leaks.
• Fill up the tank with the motor of f . Filling the tank or transf erring f uel must alway s be perf ormed outdoors, away f rom
f lames or heat sources. Do not smoke during this operation.
• When mowing in mountainous areas or on slopes, mow horizontally and use non-skid equipment on shoes and wheels.
• If the blade needs replacement, observ e E.S.M. operation and maintenance procedures.
• If the bar suf f ers impact, check the condition of the bar bef ore resuming work.
• Keep f eet and hands f ar away f rom the cutting bar and all rotating parts.
• Do not run the motor where exhaust containing carbon monoxide may accumulate.
• Nev er use the mower incomplete or without its saf ety dev ice.
• Do not assemble/disassemble or clean the cutting bar or other equipment with the motor running.
• Caution! When the clutch is engaged the cutting bar is alway s in motion.
• Caution! Do not mow areas with slopes exceeding 30%.
• We will not be held liable for accidents caused by the failure to observe these rules.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE POWER MOWER
Ev ery time y ou get ready to start the motor, make a caref ul check of the f ollowing:
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• Make sure that f uel is in the tank.
• Check the motor oil level: CAUTION: MACHINES OUT OF THE FACTORY DO NOT
CONTAIN OIL IN THE MOTOR. Make sure to add oil up to the lev el on the dipstick.
• CONSULT THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OF THE MOTOR UNDER
"BEFORE START-UP"
• Check that all saf ety sy stems are released and f unctioning.
• Start the machine alway s in the open air and stay at its side.
• Bring the accelerator hand lev er (Fig. 5) to the "MAX" position, grasp the cord handle
(Fig. 6) and pull it slightly until y ou f eel some resistance, then pull harder. Make sure
that the cord does not return by itself -- accompany it with y our hand.
• With the motor running, bring the accelerator lev er (Fig. 5) to the middle position To make the machine go f orward
squeeze the clutch lev er (Fig. 7 Ref . B) ; if y ou leav e the lev er, the machine stops.
• To mov e the mower f reely f orward or back, squeeze the wheel release lev er (neutral position) af ter squeezing the
clutch lever.
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SAFETY DEVICE FOR STOPPING THE MOTOR
The main f unction of the lev er Fig. 7 is to turn of f the motor when releasing y our hands f rom the steering handles.
Ev ery time y ou get ready to start the motor, check if the engaging and disengaging of the transmission to the wheels
and to the bar through the lev ers on the handlebars work regularly .
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OPERATING AND REGULATING THE MACHINE
Bef ore y ou start mowing, oil the cutting blade, then start the motor as f ollows:
• Engaging the transmission to the wheels and the cutting bar by means of the clutch lev er must be carried out with
the motor at a middle r.p.m. and by slowly releasing the lev er.
• When starting to mow, position the accelerator lev er at 3/4 or at "MAX" to ensure adequate power.
• When mowing along a wall or the edge of a sidewalk, be caref ul to keep a saf ety distance so that the blade does not
suf f er impact. If not, the cutting bar may undergo damage.
• If the belt slips, loosen the register located on the clutch lev er and leav e a trav el of approximately 5 mm bef ore the
clutch engagement.
• Adjusting the height of the handles is carried out by mov ing the knobs securing them on the handlebar support. This
will allow two positions (Fig. 1 Ref . 10).
• To regulate the motor, read the manual on the motor under "REGULATIONS".
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MAINTENANCE
• For changing the oil and other maintenance operations on the motor (spark plugs, air f ilter, regulations), ref er to the
motor manual prov ided.
• NB: To unscrew the oil drain plug of the motor, disassemble the rear cov er (Fig. 8 Ref . D).
• Empty the gearbox of oil by unscrewing the oil drain plug, let the oil drain completely . Af ter screwing back the cap
tightly , f ill to the correct lev el with new oil recommended by the manuf acturer.
• Do not leav e the exhausted oil in the env ironment.
• Check periodically the oil lev el and f ill in with new oil if necessary .
• If the grass is not cut in a satisf actory manner despite the adjustments, the blade must be sharpened or replaced.
Follow the instructions on the E.S.M. maintenance sheet.
• For any mechanical repair, especially during the warranty period, we recommend to go to a specialized repair shop of
the dealer.
• For transporting conv enience, the handles can be disassembled by means of the two knobs (Fig. 1 Ref . 10). The
same is recommended f or the cutting bar, which is easily disassembled by remov ing the special split pin on the bar
support (Fig. 9 Ref . E). Alway s use glov es and apply the protectiv e strip to the blade.
• Regularly check that screws are tight. Pay special attention to the screws f astening the bar to its support.
• Lubricate periodically the crown wheel f or the wheel transmission (Fig. 9 Ref . “F”).
CAUTION:!!
It is advised not to keep the motor running when the machine is not
being used for its specific purpose
WARRANTY
The machines and accessories are guaranteed f or 12 months, with the exception of electrical parts or parts in rubber.
The manuf acturer shall replace pieces recognized as def ectiv e f ree of charge. Labour and transport shall be at the
expense of the purchaser. Warranty requests must be made through dealers authorized by the manuf acturer.
With regard to materials not of our manuf acture, with special ref erence to the motor, the rules laid down by the
respectiv e manuf acturers shall apply . Any requests f or repair shall theref ore be directed to the specif ic serv ice centres
in the respectiv e areas.
For any problem or repair, contact the dealer where the machine was purchased.
SAFETY TESTS AND CERTIFICATION
Declaration of CE conf ormity in accordance with the directiv e 98/37/CE and the directiv e EMC 89/338/CE modif ied
92/31/CE.
40010 San Matteo della Decima BO Italy Via Lampedusa 1 Tel. (051) 820511
We hereby declare that the machine conf orms with the essential requirements f or health and saf ety in accordance with
directiv e 98/37/CE and the directiv e EMC 89/338/CE modif ied 92/31/CE.
POWER MOWER TYPE
MODEL F 170 B / F170 H / F 170 T
For v erif ication of the conf ormity with the abov e-mentioned Directiv es ref erence has been made to the f ollowing: EN292-
1, EN292-2 EN 709
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
S.Matteo della Decima li
05/06/2002
RESULT AND TESTS
POWER MOWER TYPE MODEL F 170 B / F 170 H / F 170 T
Acoustic pressure to the operator: LAeq = dB (A) 86 -
Proof conditions : height 1,6 m f rom handlebar middle - Vibration to handles with weighting ISO 1033 v alue m/sec 2 1,72
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S.p.A.
VIA LAMPEDUSA 1
40010 S. MATTEO DELLA DECIMA (BO)
ITALY
TEL. 0039/051/820511 TELEFAX 0039/051/682.61.64
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