RBH Sound 180, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...101 89 59 26 RBH 180 Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine Operator s manual ...

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Page 3: ...s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting local laws The operator should maintain the spark arrester in effective working order INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS These symbols appear on your unit and in the supplied documentation You should learn and understand their meaning Read operator s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS R N Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine Off Choke Engine start Mower Height Rever...

Page 4: ...ly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground 3 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that chi...

Page 5: ...ehind the battery Make a note of the serial number on this page This serial number will have to be guoted when contacting your distributor for service and ordering spare parts for the tractor See fig 1 Serial No STEERING WHEEL FIG 2 Proceed to the following steps 1 Discard the plastic protection from the seat 2 Loosen both nuts from the seat hinges on the tractor 3 Place the seat and tighten secur...

Page 6: ...e the lower brace item 7 from the outside of the grass collector bag and secure them with screw item 6 loosely 5 Place the grass collector hinge it on the tractor supports and check the fit between the grass collector cover and fenders With a regard of the loose screws you can adjust the fit between the cover and fenders 6 If it is not possible with the help of the method above to accomplish the c...

Page 7: ...ery for safety reasons DANGER Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries BATTERY PREPARATION Battery provides maintenance free performance Flush cover battery is completely leakproof and spillproof when tipped to a 45 degree angle so you do not have to worry about electrolyte leakage when...

Page 8: ...ap carefully after refuelling 4 Dry around the area of the petrol cap Clean the fuel tank regularly Impuritier in the tank can cause running problems For refuelling use approved container with funnel Do not overfill the tank which contains approx 7 7 litre WARNING Make sure there is good air ventilation when refuel ling DANGER Use extra care in handling fuels They are flammable vapours are explosi...

Page 9: ...nt To engage pull up the switch lever and place it in the ON position this actuates the cutting system clutch which drives the blades fig 16 Fig 16 MAN AUTO SWITCH d When in AUTO position the automatic control of the grass collector filling is set When the collector is full with grass clippings the cutting system drive stops If it is the MAN position then the overfill switch is disabled and the co...

Page 10: ...nition key to START position Fig 18 release it immediately when the engine has started Fig 18 Continuous cranking of more than 15 seconds per minute can cause the starter to overheat Allow the starter to cool down two minutes after cranking of more than 15 seconds 7 After starting the engine slide the choke control to slow position and set the engine speed by the throttle lever Fig 17 Fig 17 Never...

Page 11: ... The parking brake lever is used to lock the brake pedal in brake position fig 14 pos 2 REVERSE GEAR FIG 15 CAUTION Come to a full stop before changing direction of motion Depress slowly the reverse movement pedal Fig 15 pos 2 WARNING While riding backwards watch out behind Do not have your mower engaged LAWN CUTTING Clear the area of any objects such as toys wires branches etc Do not wear loose c...

Page 12: ...e middle position to save the belt and clutch from premature wear and possible damage SPEED RANGES The slowest speed is used for mowing on slopes or mowing high wet grass The lower the grass is the higher the speed should be When tractor is used for transport not cutting Depress the forward movement pedal for maximum speed As soon as the blades strike any solid object the shear bolts will break Im...

Page 13: ...atically when the rear collector bag is full If the automatic shut OFF does not work then the tunnel air flow vent is plugged Remove any debris that is trapped in the area of the microswitch HEADLIGHT SWITCH Lights are switched on with the switch fig 11 c if the key is on position fig 18 SAFETY CONDITIONS Remember your tractor is equipped with a seat switch this means that when you leave the seat ...

Page 14: ...l filter oil change spark plugs etc CRANKCASE OIL CHANGE Crankcase oil should be changed after the first 5 hours of operation IMPORTANT The warranty on this lawn tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain lawn tractor as instructed in this manual The following maintenance check list is supplie...

Page 15: ...Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace more often when mowing in sandy soil TO BLOCK UP THE TRACTOR When the tractor is to be blocked up use a jack lift it on support stands Block up the tractor as follows 1 Place a jack under the rear axle transmission and lift the rear end of the tractor 2 Place two stands under the rear axle one stand at the inner side of each ...

Page 16: ...teering shaft bearing 1 50 Oil 7 Movement lever grease fitting 1 50 Oil 8 Shaft hub for lifting the mower deck 1 50 Oil 9 Moving ling ball joints 4 50 Oil 10 Brake pedal hub 2 50 Grease 11 Parking brake ring 1 50 Oil 12 Steering bearing 1 25 Grease 13 Left Right spindle grease fitting 2 25 Grease 14 Mower deck hinged pin 6 when dismounted Grease 15 Front axle pivot pin grease fitting 2 1 when dism...

Page 17: ... terminals are corroded clean with a wire brush and coat terminals with petroleum jelly DANGER Be sure to reinstall battery in the same position and properly reconnect battery cables red to positive black to negative Proper care will lengthen battery life When replacement becomes necessary use battery of same size and type for continued trouble free service see Repair parts manual DANGER Always di...

Page 18: ...other one of the same value 15A If it is still impossible to start the engine call your service dealer WHEEL EXCHANGE FIG 27 Fig 27 Proceed as follows 1 Switch off ignition 2 Lift up the tractor and place it on stands 3 Remove plastic cover 4 Dismount the retaining ring the flat washer and remove the wheel Note For a rear wheel watch the key and the key groove ...

Page 19: ...arning system As a result of an acumulation of a predetermined volume of grass clippings an overload protection switch located inside the grass collector will be mechanically activate The signal from this switch is interpreted by the SMART CONTROL MODULE distinguishing between random impulse actuation which are ignored only accepting signals exceed a minimum of 1 second to prevent nuisance activat...

Page 20: ... edges of blades must be toward top of the mower deck or blades will not cut IMPORTANT The right blade has a left hand thread bolt DANGER Do not handle the blades with bare hands Wear gloves or wrap the blades with newspaper or other material while removing or installing the blades 3 Reinstall the mower deck Fig 30 SHEAR PINS FIG 30 BLADE SHARPENING Great care should be taken to keep the blades ba...

Page 21: ...nector from the air valve switch in tunnel 5 Lift tunnel to release the lower part from the two welded pins that connect it to the mower deck assembly 6 Pull out tunnel rearwards approximately 10 cm Secure the tunnel to prevent it from falling back down 7 Remove the hair pin clips from front pin and from the two rear pins NOTE Altjough it is not necessary it is recom mended to loosen the large spr...

Page 22: ...des can contact and the belt will be destroyed and the cutting system will be damaged Fig 33 DANGER On impact with any hard objects the blade shear bolts will break and the cog belt will be damaged The cog belt must be inspected Be careful The two blades must be positioned 90 degrees to each other Replacement Use always genuine parts Fig 34 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Cutting system Mower cog belt See F...

Page 23: ... Ignition switch 4 Starter relay 5 Starter 6 Magnetic clutch diode resistor 7 Headlights 8 Seat switch 9 START CUT switch 10 AUTO MAN switch 11 Brake switch 12 Relay for seat switch 13 Grass collector switch 14 Headlights switch 15 Fuse 15 A and 5A 16 Grass collector tunnel microswitch 17 Re engage switch 18 T position switch 29 T position relay 20 Buzzer box ...

Page 24: ...djusted to mowing conditions by gear selection Engine should be run at full throttle 4 When mowing long grass make first cutting in high position then recut at normal cutting height 5 Check drive belt tension per manual Adjust if necessary 6 If blades have been replaced make sure they have been properly mounted 1 Blade drive belt may suffer internal damage to cords when it comes off during use If ...

Page 25: ... engine transmission or transaxle pulley for sheared or missing key Replace if necessary 3 Check transaxle to make sure it is operable 1 Check for split or damaged pulley Replace if necessary 2 Check belt for irregularities or burned spots Replace if necessary 3 Make sure belt tension is correct Adjust if necessary 4 Check clutching idler assembly for wear or damage Replace parts if necessary 1 Ch...

Page 26: ... will provide maximum performance for the next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the fuel in the fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio given by the stabilizer manufacturer Run the engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetter...

Page 27: ...Mower deck Suspended Blade clutch Warner Electro magnetic clutch Discharge Rear with grass collector as standard Weight 18 HP Gross 262 Kg Net 247 Kg Tractor dimensions L x W x H 240 x 106 x 110 cm IMPORTANT Refer to model and type numbers when purchasing replacement parts For improvement purposes specifications and design are subject to change without notice Please be advised that no legal claims...

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