Texas Equipment FX 815TG, User Manual

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If the fuel tank has to be drained, this shall be done 
outdoors  

Maintenance and storage 

The engine shall be stopped when carrying out 
maintenance and cleaning operations, when changing 
tools and when being transported by means other than 
under its own power. 

Check regularly that all bolts and nuts are tightened. 
Retighten if necessary. 

The engine must be completely cooled before storing 
indoors or covered. 

If the machine unused for a period of time, please refer 
to the instructions in this manual.  

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as 
necessary. 

Only use original spare parts or accessories. If not 
original parts or accessories is used, the liability is no 
longer applied.   

Replace faulty silencers. 

Miscellaneous 

The motor and gearbox are not pre-filled with oil. 

Factory-fitted control devices, such as the handle-
mounted clutch cable, must not be removed or exposed. 

Only drain the fuel tank outdoors. Gasoline is extremely 
flammable, and the fumes are explosive. 

Ensure that the machine is properly secured when 
transported on a flatbed etc. 

Reduce the throttle during engine shutdown and close 
the fuel valve. 

Due to vibrations, it is recommended to take a break for 
every 30 minuttes use to avoid fatique in your arms. 
 

Identification of parts 

 
See Fig. 1: 

A. Throttle 

control 

B.  Start switch (on/off) 
C. Clutch 

handle 

D. Gear 

rod 

E. Depth 

skid 

F. Blade 

guards 

G. Tiller 

blades 

H. Support 

wheel 

I. Engine 
J.  Handle for turning the handlebar 
K. Wheels 

 
Assembly 

 
Please follow the steps in figure 2-12: 

2. 

Mount wheel axles on the wheels with the supplied 
bolts, washers and nuts. 

3. 

Mount rear console and depth skid with the supplied 
cotter bolts and pins. 

4. 

Mount support wheel with the supplied cotter bolts 
and pins. 

5. 

Mount the front handle tube with the supplied 
bolts. 

6. 

Mount the lower handlebar. Use the supplied 
bolts. Be careful not to overtighten, so the bracket 
bend. 

7. 

Mount the plate around the gear rod with the 
supplied bolts. 

8. 

Mount the upper handlebar. Use the supplied 
assembly kit as shown. 

9. 

Mount the blade guards using the bolts and nuts 
supplied. Note the blade guards must go over the 
body frame  

10. 

Fit the beltcover to the machine with the supplied bolts 
and washers. 

11. 

Attach the gear rod as shown in the picture with 
cutter bolt and pin.

12. 

Mount the tiller blades using the cotter bolts and pins. 

Fill the engine with oil.  

See changing the oil section for more details. 

Clothing 

 
When using the machine, wear close-fitting work clothes, 
hard-wearing work gloves, ear defenders and non-slip boots 
with steel toecaps.  
 

Add gear oil in gearbox 

There is no oil in gearbox! 

 
The gearbox is not filled with gear oil at the factory.  
 
Fill with gear oil type SAE 80W-90, 1 liter before starting.  
Do not overfill with oil. 
 
Check the oil level (the oil level should just be visible when 
the oil cap is removed (Fig. 13) og add gear oil after the first 
20 and 50 working hours. 
 
For every 100 working hours, the gear oil must be replaced. 
Remove the drain plug (Fig. 14) and let the oil run out into a 
plastic tub or similar. 
 

Tip

: It is recommended to let the tiller blades rotate for a 

while before draining the gearbox. It will make the gear oil 
warm, so it runs out easier.  
Fill with new gear oil (about 1.2 liter) 
 

Starting and stopping the engine 

There is no oil in engine! 

Remember: Always check the oil level prior to use! 

 
Add SAE 30 engine oil, 0.6 Liter before starting first time. 
 
The oil level must reach the edge of the filling hole 
(Fig. 15). Always use SAE 30 oil. Use only unleaded 95 
octane gas. Never over-fill the gas tank 
 
Warning: Stay out of dashed zone, while starting the engine!   
Always start the engine from dotted operation zone.  
See Fig. 21. 
 

Inden brug følges motorvejledningens  
anvisninger for klargøring af motor!