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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

 

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4. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 

4.1 THROTTLE LEVER 

This regulates the engine revs, the positions are indicated on a 

label showing the following symbols:

 

«CHOKE»   cold starting 

«SLOW»    for minimum engine speed 

«FAST» 

       

for maximum engine speed

 

– The «CHOKE» position enriches the mixture so must only be used 

for the time necessary when starting from cold. 

– When moving from one area to another, put the lever in a position 

between «SLOW» and «FAST». 

– When cutting, shift into «FAST» 

4.2 STEERING WHEEL 

Turns the front wheels   

 

Summary of Contents for XC160-108H

Page 1: ...l instructions TEXAS XC160 108H OWNER S MANUAL WARNING Read this manual carefully before using the machine Texas A S Knullen 22 DK 5260 Odense S Denmark Version 18 1 Tel 45 6395 5555 post texas dk www texas dk ...

Page 2: ...ge In this case the warranty is automatically voided and the manufacturer is not held responsible for damage or injury to oneself or others Since we regular improve our products you may find slight differences between your machine and the descriptions contained in this manual Modifications can be made to the machine without notice and without the obligation to update the manual although the essent...

Page 3: ...d labels have been affixed to the machine showing pictographs illustrating the main operating precautions Because these labels according to applicable safety standards are considered an integral part of the machine the user is therefore responsible for replacing them in the event of their becoming detached or illegible For any replacement contact your dealer ...

Page 4: ...INTRODUCTION 3 LABEL POSITION ...

Page 5: ...5 1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 16 5 2 WHY THE SAFETY DEVICES CUT IN 16 5 3 DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK 17 5 4 USING THE MACHINE 18 5 5 USING ON SLOPING GROUND 22 5 6 TRANSPORTING 23 5 7 LAWN MAINTENANCE 23 6 MAINTENANCE 25 6 1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 25 6 2 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 25 6 3 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 27 6 4 DISMANTLING AND REPLACEMENT 28 6 5 LUBRICATION 30 7 SPECIFICATIONS 31 ...

Page 6: ... hand side refer to the direction of forward travel For all operations regarding the use and maintenance of the engine not described in this manual refer to the relevant manuals which form an integral part of all the documentation supplied with the machine 1 2 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS Read carefully before using the machine A TRAINING 1 Read the instructions carefully Be familiar with the contro...

Page 7: ...uipment is to be used and remove all objects which can be ejected from the machine 3 DANGER Petrol is highly flammable store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot if you spill petrol ...

Page 8: ...den hazards never mow across the face of the slope 6 Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment use only approved drawbar hitch points limit loads to those you can safely control do not turn sharply Use care when reversing use counterweight s or wheel weights whenever advised in the instructions manual 7 Stop the blades before crossing surfaces other than grass 8 Never use the machine wi...

Page 9: ...or allow anyone near the machine while in operation D MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 2 Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark 3 Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 4 To reduce fire hazards keep the engine silencer batte...

Page 10: ...with illustrations have been placed on the machine to remind you of the main precautions to take during use These labels are to be considered an integral part of the machine Should a label come off or become illegible contact your dealer to replace it Their meaning is explained below ...

Page 11: ...hine at all time when engine is running Danger Risk of injury Blades in movement Do not put hands or feet near The blade will continue turning for sometime after switching off the engine or disabling the blade control Danger Risk of burns Wait for the engine to completely cool down before making any adjustments or servicing the engine itself Danger Risk of serious injury Keep hands and feet away b...

Page 12: ...bel and follow the safety instructions 2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND COMPONENTS 2 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE The label located in the seat bracket has the essential data of each machine 1 Name and address of manufacturer 2 Type of machine 3 Blades speed in rpm if indicated 4 Cutting width 5 Year of manufacture 6 Weight in kg 7 engine power 8 Serial number 9 Acoustic power level accordin...

Page 13: ...ing 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...

Page 14: ...ee the machine operation to be performed by two people And cut the fixed wire at the front and the rear of the mower frame then you move out the machine from the pallet The packaging contains 1 machine body 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 da...

Page 15: ... together with the bottle of electrolytic fluid pre dosed separately for the 6 elements Danger FILLING SYSTEM Before filling the battery carefully read the following instructions relating to how to add electrolytic fluid The electrolytic fluid is a solution of sulphuric acid Danger Sulphuric acid is poisonous Danger Sulphuric acid is corrosive Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns Wea...

Page 16: ... lightly tap the bottle to allow the fluid to flow into the six elements Wait for all the liquid to flow into the battery before detaching the bottle 3 Replace the multiple cap and press it well down Danger Never open the caps Danger Never add any more electrolytic fluid Danger Never overturn the battery Danger Never throw the battery away into the environment If the battery has to be changed foll...

Page 17: ...e following battery YTX20L BS 12 V 18Ah 3 5 MOUNTING THE DECK WHEEL Mounting the two deck wheels on the deck using the bolts bushing washer and nuts 3 6 MOUNTING THE FRONT BUMPER Mounting the front bumper on the bottom of the frame using the screws ...

Page 18: ...lowing symbols CHOKE cold starting SLOW for minimum engine speed FAST for maximum engine speed The CHOKE position enriches the mixture so must only be used for the time necessary when starting from cold When moving from one area to another put the lever in a position between SLOW and FAST When cutting shift into FAST 4 2 STEERING WHEEL Turns the front wheels ...

Page 19: ...ake lever and keep lifted 3 release the pedal This way the rear wheels remain braked To release the parking brake fully press the pedal the parking brake lever is automatically released and returns to down position The engine only can be started at the parking position 4 7 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER Lifts or lowers the blade deck and thereby adjusts the grass cutting height There are seven po...

Page 20: ... with the heel towards R The pedal automatically goes into neutral N when released Reverse must only be engaged when the machine is stopped If the drive pedal is used whether forwards or for reverse when the parking brake is engaged the engine stops 4 10 LEVER TO RELEASE THE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION This lever has two positions as shown on the label A Transmission engaged for all uses when moving ...

Page 21: ...ssess the potential risk of the area where work is to be carried out and to take all the necessary precautions to ensure his own safety and that of others particularly on slopes or rough slippery and unstable ground Do not leave the machine on high grass with the engine running to avoid the risk of starting a fire Do not use the machine on lawns with gradients of more than 15 27 Do not use the mac...

Page 22: ...ressure is the main condition for ensuring that the cutting deck is horizontal and mows evenly Unscrew the valve caps and connect a compressed air line with a gauge to the valves The pressures are FRONT 1 0 bar 15 x 6 0 6 REAR 1 2 bar 18 x 8 5 8 5 3 3 Checking the fuel and oil The engine manual indicates what type of oil and fuel you can use With the engine off check the oil level According to the...

Page 23: ... contact your Dealer immediately to make the necessary checks and repairs 5 4 USING THE MACHINE 5 4 1 Starting The engine must be started in an open or well ventilated area ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC To start the engine open the fuel stopcock to I close the engine cover lift the cutting deck raised as high as possible disengage the blades see 4 8 release the drive engagement peda...

Page 24: ...n the throttle between SLOW and FAST and the gear lever in first gear Fully press the brake pedal to release the parking brake see 4 6 Press the drive engagement pedal see 4 9 in direction F and go to the required speed by progressively increasing pressure on the pedal and moving the accelerator appropriately Drive must be engaged in the way already described see 4 9 to prevent sudden engagement f...

Page 25: ... open the discharge guard remove the grass cuttings you can reach them from the exit of the collector channel This job must only be performed with the engine turned off 5 4 7 End of mowing When you have finished mowing disengage the blades lower the engine speed and ride the machine with the cutting deck raised as high as possible 5 4 8 End of work Stop the machine move the throttle to SLOW and tu...

Page 26: ... battery cables and follow the instructions in the engine instruction manual Empty the fuel tank by disconnecting the tube situated at the inlet of the fuel filter and follow the instructions in the engine manual Carefully remove any dry grass cuttings which may have collected around the engine or silencer to prevent their catching fire the next time the machine is used Put the machine away in a d...

Page 27: ...rd apply the throttle engage the blades adjust the cutting height push the pedal right down engage the gear and then gradually release the pedal Unblock the collector channel 5 4 6 Stop moving forwards disengage the blades and turn off the engine Open the discharge guard and clean the collector channel Finish mowing 5 4 7 Disengage the blades and reduce the engine speed Stop the engine 5 4 8 Reduc...

Page 28: ...wer the cutting deck apply the parking brake and fasten the machine securely with ropes or chains to the hauling device 5 7 LAWN MAINTENANCE 1 To keep a lawn green soft and attractive it should be cut regularly without damaging the grass A lawn can be composed of different types of grass If the lawn is cut frequently grass and roots grow more vigorously forming a solid grassy bed If the lawn is cu...

Page 29: ...e right so that the cut grass will discharge away from shrubs fences drive ways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left turns until finished 9 The appearance of the lawn will improve if you alternate cutting in both directions 10 If the collector system tends to get blocked with grass you should reduce the forward speed as it may be too high for the condition of the g...

Page 30: ...always be replaced and not repaired Only use original spare parts Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment and affect your safety and that of others Never dispose of used oil fuel batteries or other pollutants in unauthorized places 6 2 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 6 2 1 Programmed maintenance 1 See the engine manual for the full list and frequency 2 At the first signs of wear cont...

Page 31: ... blades tear the grass and the lawn becomes yellow Contact Your Dealer The cut is uneven Align the cutting deck The blades engage in an abnormal way Contact Your Dealer The machine does not brake Contact Your Dealer Forward movement is erratic Contact Your Dealer 6 2 3 Engine Follow all the instructions in the engine manual To empty the engine oil unscrew the oil plug when refitting the plug make ...

Page 32: ... under the rear edge and then put the lifting lever into position 2 Adjust the left front adjuster rod right adjuster rod and right rear adjuster rod keep the deck in touch with the blocks Adjust the lift rod keep the deck in touch with the blocks In the flat lawn if need you can change the position of wheel to obtain a lower cut In the heave lawn you must set the wheel in the hole A In case of an...

Page 33: ...ve the wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from starting by accident 6 4 DISMANTLING AND REPLACEMENT 6 4 1 Replacing wheels Stop the machine on flat ground and put a block under a load bearing part of the frame on the side that the wheel is to be changed The wheels are held by a snap ring which can be eased off with a screwdriver If you have to replace one or both rear wheels they have ...

Page 34: ...f another rating 6 4 5 Dismantling replacing and remounting the blades Always wear work gloves when handling the blades Before you inspect or remove the blade stop the engine and disconnect the wire to the spark plug Damaged or bent blades must always be replaced never try to repair them ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL BLADES Make sure the blades are correctly balanced Make sure you put them back in the right...

Page 35: ...ment must be carried out at a Licensed Service Centre Replace the belts as soon as they show obvious sign of wear ALWAYS USE GENUINE REPLACEMENT BELTS 6 5 LUBRICATION Apply grease with a injector to the areas shown apply two or three shots of grease and wipe off excess grease Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil wipe the area clean apply a few drops of oil then wipe up drips or spills Do not ...

Page 36: ...dB A KWA 0 58 dB A Vibration EN 836 A4 ah 11 53 m s2 Kh 1 5 m s2 Cutting diameter 108 cm Blade screw tightening torque 40 45 Nm Cutting height on 7 levels 30 90 mm Front wheels 15 x 6 00 6 Rear wheels 18 x 8 50 8 Front wheel inflation pressure 1 0 bar Rear wheel inflation pressure 1 2bar Electrical system 12V Battery 18Ah Forward movement speed theoretic with engine revs 2800 1 min in forward from...

Page 37: ...SPECIFICATIONS 32 7 2 Machine Dimensions ...

Page 38: ...pecifications of the machine directive and subsequent modifications 2006 42 EC 2014 30 EU Conforms with the following standards EN ISO 5395 1 2013 EN ISO 5395 2 2013 EN ISO 14982 2009 AfPS GS 2014 01 Serial numbers 1803311001 200331999 Texas Andreas Petersen A S Responsible for documentation Knullen 22 DK 5260 Odense S Johnny Lolk 18 12 2017 Johnny Lolk Managing Director ...

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