Ransomes Spider I Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Ransomes Spider I Remote Controlled Rotary Mower

Product Code: ILD01W

WARNING

WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause
severe injury. T hose who use and maintain this m achine
should be trained in its proper use, warned of its d angers
and should read the entir e manual bef ore attem pting to set

up, operate, adjust or service the machine.

RJL 100 August 2010

24735-GB (Rev.7)

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1 CONTENTS

1 CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

2 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 IMPORTANT ................................................................................................................................................. 4

2.2 M ACHINE USAGE ....................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 PROHIBITED USE ....................................................................................................................................... 5

2.4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ...................................................................................................................... 6

2.5 GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS .................................................................. 7

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 8

4 SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................... 11

4.1 SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................................................ 11

4.2 NOISE EMISSIONS .................................................................................................................................... 11

4.3 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES ................................................................................................................ 12

5 SAFETY DECALS ............................................................................................................................................. 13

5.1 INSTRUCTION DECALS .............................................................................................................................. 15

5.1 RECOMMENDED METODS OF OPERATION ............................................................................................. 16

6 CONTROLS ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

6.1 REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER NBB ..................................................................................................... 18

6.2 REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER HETRONIC .......................................................................................... 19

6.3 MOWER CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................. 20

7 DISPLAYS ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

7.1 NBB RADIO CONTROL DISPLAYS .......................................................................................................... 21

7.2 HETRONIC RADIO CONTROL DISPLAYS............................................................................................... 21

7.3 MOWER DISPLAYS ................................................................................................................................... 21

8 SAFETY SYSTEMS .......................................................................................................................................... 23

8.1 MOWER SAFETY SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................... 23

9. PREPARING THE MACHINE .......................................................................................................................... 24

9.1 MACHINE DELIVERY TO A DEALER OR RETAILER ............................................................................. 24

9.2 GEAR-BOX BY-PASS................................................................................................................................ 25

9.3 CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .............................................................................................................. 25

9.4 CHECKING HYDRAULIC DRIVE OIL LEVEL ........................................................................................... 26

9.5 PREPARING THE BATTERY .................................................................................................................... 26

9.6 FUEL TANK ................................................................................................................................................ 27

9.7 PREPARING THE NBB REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER ...................................................................... 27

9.8 CHARGING THE NBB REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER BATTERY ..................................................... 27

9.9 PREPARING THE HETRONIC REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER .......................................................... 28

9.10 CHARGING THEHETRONIC REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER BATTERY ......................................... 28

10 OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................... 28

10.1 TRANSPORTING THE MOWER ............................................................................................................. 28

10.2. STARTING THE ENGINE OF THE MOWER WITH THE NBB REMOTE CONTROL ........................... 29

10.2. STARTING THE ENGINE OF THE MOWER WITH THE HETRONIC REMOTE CONTROL ................ 30

10.3 SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE ................................................................................................................ 31

10.4 EMERGENCY SHUTTING OFF OF THE ENGINE .................................................................................. 31

10.5 ENGAGING THE MOVING BLADES ....................................................................................................... 32

10.6 DISENGAGING THE BLADES ................................................................................................................ 32

10.7 HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................ 32

10.8 DRIVING THE MACHINE ......................................................................................................................... 33

10.10 DRIVING ON SLOPES ........................................................................................................................... 34

10.11 STOPPING THE MACHINE ON A SLOPE ............................................................................................ 34

11 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................... 35

11.1 MAINTENANCE CAHRT - MOWER ........................................................................................................ 35

11.2 MAINTENANCE CHART - ENGINE ......................................................................................................... 36

11.3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................ 37

11.4 CLEANING THE FUEL TANK ................................................................................................................. 37

11.5 MAINTAINING THE HYDRAULIC DRIVE ............................................................................................... 37

11.6 CHECKING AND REFILLING OIL ........................................................................................................... 38

11.7 ADJUSTMENT OF THE NEUTRAL POSTION OF THE HYDRAULIC DRIVE ....................................... 38

11.8 DRIVE V-BELTS ....................................................................................................................................... 39

11.9 GEOMETRY ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................... 39

11.10 FINAL GEAR DRIVE TO WHEELS ....................................................................................................... 40

11.11 MAINTAINING ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND DEVICES, TRANSMITTER ............................................. 40

11.12 ADJUSTING BLADE DECELERATION ................................................................................................ 40

11.13 CHAINS .................................................................................................................................................. 40

11.14 FUSES .................................................................................................................................................... 41

11.15 MOWING BLADE ................................................................................................................................... 42

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11.16 CHANGING THE WHEEL ...................................................................................................................... 43

11.17 TYRE PRESSURE.................................................................................................................................. 43

11.18 MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM ................................................................................. 43

11.19 LUBRICATION ....................................................................................................................................... 44

11.20 CLEANING THE MACHINE ................................................................................................................... 45

11.21 TORQUE CHART ................................................................................................................................... 45

11.22 OIL VISCOSITY ...................................................................................................................................... 45

11.23 TECHNICAL PLATE .............................................................................................................................. 46

11.24 TOOLS .................................................................................................................................................... 46

12 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................... 47

13 MAINTENANCE AFTER SEASON ................................................................................................................. 49

14 WARRANTY CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................ 50

15 BILL OF DELIVERY........................................................................................................................................ 52

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2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 IMPORTANT

This is a precision m ac hin e a nd th e s erv ice obtained from it depe nds o n th e way it is operated
and maintained.

This OPERATION MANUAL should be regarded as part of the machine and should always be
present at the machine and available to the operator. Suppliers of both new and second-hand machines
are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided with the machine.

This machine is designed solely for use in customary grass cutting operations. Use in any other way is considered as
contrary to the int ended use. Com pliance wit h and str ict adher ence to the c ond itio ns of oper at ion, s ervice and r epa ir
as specified by the manufacturer, also constitute essential element of the intended use.

Before attempting t o operate this m achine, ALL operators MUST go through a practical tr aining in m achine usage,
read through this m anual and mak e themselves thorou ghly conversan t with Safet y Instructions, contr ols, lubricat ion
and maintenance. T he machi ne may be oper ated wit h additiona l accessor ies specif ically des igned for th is purpose.
Operating and Safety Instructions of such accessories must be strictly adhered to.

Accident prevention regulations , all other gen eral l y recogn ized r egu lat ions on safe ty an d occ upa tio nal med ic ine, a nd al l
road traffic regulations shall be observed at all times.

Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine as well as non-adherence to this
OPERATION MANUAL m ay r elieve th e m anufacturer o f l iability fo r a ny r esulting d amage o r
injury.

2006/42/EC These are the original instructions verified by Dvořák – svahové sekačky, s.r.o.

In several places this Manual contains instructions for safe work. If the text includes such an instruction, then the
instruction is marked by the following WARNING symbol:

Warning against a highly probable danger of severe injury or life threat if appropriate instructions are not
followed.

other symbols:

Provides useful information.

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2.2 MACHINE USAGE

The machine is designed for the mowing of grass on level as well as extremely steep terrain. The mower may be
used on dry surface under the following conditions:

Maximum slope 24 degrees on well-maintained la wns (gardens, park s tec.) in konform ity with EN

836+A1+A2.
Cutting across a slope – maximum slope 30°.
or
Cutting up & down a slope - maximum slope 35°
Cutting across the slope with mower positioned diagonally – maximum slope 40°.
All in konformity with EN 745

The Spider is a mulching mower for use in the mowing of uncared-for or only occasionally mowed areas. The
mower is operated by one person using radio control.

The mower may only be operated by authorized persons over 18 years of age both mentally and physically fit,
who are famil iar w ith this Safety, O p erator’s and Ma in te n ance Manual and a l l a p pl ic ab l e r e gu l at io ns a n d l a ws
pertaining to work health and safety that need to be observed while operating the mulching mower Spider.

2.3 PROHIBITED USE

The mower must not be used on surfaces littered by glass, loose stones, pieces of iron and other foreign objects that
can either be thrown by the blades du ring mowing or da mage the mower.
The mower must not be used on slopes exceeding 20 degrees when wet or foggy as the climbing ability and mower
stability are adversely influenced by poor ground adhesion.
Do not use the mower to mow uncared-for or only occasionally mowed surfaces where other people, children or
animals can be found within 20 m (65 ft.) from the mower/mow ed area.

Do n ot u se th e m ower unless you a re p roperly a cquainted w ith the te rrain a nd m ainly w ith th e

occurrence of undesired terrain irregularities, stumps, swamps, pits and poor load bearing soil.

The mower must not be used as a towing/transporting device or as means of transporting persons.

It is prohibited to drive the mower on public thoroughfares.
It is prohibited to increase the engine revolutions or the engine performance above the limits specified by the manufacturer.
It is also prohibited to make any other modifications to the machine construction or to the engine setup. The manufacturer
does not bear any liability for damage or injury resulting from such modifications.

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2.4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

The machine can be identif ied b y the ser ial number, which

can be found on the factory label on the front of the
machine beside the ex haust pipe. The serial num ber and
the year of manufacturing m ust be provided during every
request for servicing and with every order of spare parts.

On the internal engine you can also find a factory label
placed there by the engine manufacturer. We strongly
recommend that you copy this data to the chart below
while taking over the m achine, and cons equentl y use them
during an y further comm unication with the m anufactur er or
the servicing facility.

Mower factory label location

Engine factory label location

Data to be filled in and confirmed by the dealer:

Product serial number
Engine type
Engine serial number

Year of manufacturing

Address of your dealer

Address of servicing facility

Date of delivery

Warranty expiration date

Warranty term interruption

Declaration

I h ave r ead a nd u nderstood th e o perating

and safety instructions in this manual

Signature

_____________________________________

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2.5 GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL

OF SCRAP PRODUCTS

When it has be en ident ified that a tur f care pro duct

has no further functional value and requires

disposal, the following actions should be taken.

These guidelines should be used i n conjuncti on with

Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and use

of approved local facilities for waste disposal and

recycling.

• Position the machine in a suitable
location for any necessary lifting
equipment to be used.

• Use appropriate tools and Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) and take
guidance from the technical manuals
applicable to the machin e.

• Remove and store approp riately :

1. Batteries

2. Fuel Residue

3. Oils

Disassem ble the structur e of the machine r eferring
to the techn ical m anual s wher e appr opria te. Sp ecial
attention should be made for dealing with “stored
energy” within pressurized elements of the machine
or tensioned springs.

Any items that still have a useful service life as
second hand components or can be re-serviced
should be separated and returned to the relevant
centre.

Other worn out items should be se parated into
material groups for recycling and disposal
consistent with available facilities. More
common separation types are as follows:

• Steel
Non ferrous metals

• Aluminium
Brass

• Copper

• Plastics

• Identifiable

• Recyclable

• Non recyclable

• Non identified

• Rubber

• Electrical and electronic components

• Items that cannot be separated
economically into diff erent material groups
should be added to the “General waste”
area.

• Do not incarnate waste.

Finally update machinery records to indicate that the
machine has been taken out of service and scrapped.

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3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This safety symbol indicates important
safety messages in this m anual. W hen you
see this symbol, be alert to t he pos sib ilit y of
injury, carefully read the message that

follows, and inform other operators.

Safety Checks

• Do not enter or reach under the machine if it is

lifted and not sufficiently supported. The machine
should be supported on places marked by the
symbol of a lifting jack.

• The mower should only by transported in a

container or on a trailer.

• Check bolt torques at regular intervals. The first

check should be done after 8 operating hours.
Pay attention to th e attachment of the cutting
blade and the proper bolt torque. Use a torque
wrench and a specifi ed torque. See 11.21.

• The attaching flange of the blades or the bolts

must not show sign of damage or wear. The bolts
must be complete. The blade must be
undamaged, evenly worn and adequately sharp.

• If you are driving the machine outside the

working area, always turf off the mowing blade
and set the maximum mowing height, otherwise
the blade may get damaged.

• Keep the product clean after use. Do not use

gasoline or similar oil products for cleaning.

• Do not reach into the space under the mower

with your hands o f feet. Do not reach under the
engine cover or into the gear mechanism.

• If you are forced to reach under the machine, wait

until all rotating parts stop. Attention, it takes
some time before blade runs down! The run­down time depends on the state and wear of the
brake/clutch. Have the brake checked at regular
intervals at an authorised servicing facility.

• While operating, wear closed shoes and work

clothing. Do not wear loose clothes that could get
caught by the machine, short trousers or light
shoes.

• It is strictly prohibited for the operator to wear

loose clothing.

• A local risk assessment should determine the

need for a face shield.

• Do not operate the machine after drinking alcohol

or using medication influencing perception.

• Before starting the engi ne, make sure that the

mower blade is dis engaged. If the blade switch
is in the ON position, the machine cannot be
started. When engaging th e mower blade, step
aside far enough to be protect ed against object
accidentally throw n from the mower and to be
able to stop the mower in case of an
emergency. Do not enter the path of the mower.

• While operating the mower make sure that the

mower is clearly visible at all times and within
the range of the remote control unit and that
you can clearly recognize dangerous situations
and react to them properly. Do not abuse the
maximum reach of the remote control.

• When using the mower, follow all general work

safety regulations.

• Work with the mower may only be started if the

mower is not damaged by previous operation.

• Do not change the engine tuning, especially the
engine speed regulator. Do not modiy the
exhaust pipe.

• Do not use the mower if there is less than 30%
of fuel in the fuel tank.

• Do not move the mo wer b y means of towing it
behind another machines.

Operating Environment

• The machine should only be used by persons

over 18 years of age, who have been
acquainted with the machine and the user’s
manual .The remote control (further referred to
as ”RC”) is considered a part of the machine

• The user’s manual must be stored in a place
permanently accessible to the operator and
must be available to him at all times.

• Do not allow children or unauthorised persons
use the product.

• Before starting to operate the machine, you
have to be familiar with all the symbols next t o
the controls and indicators used on the mower
and the RC.

• Pay special attention to the stopping and
shutting-off of the engine and to the emergency
shutting-off of the mower.

• Before using the mower on a slope, make sure

you test and practice your mower-control skills
on flat and level gro und, which is sufficiently free
and spacious. Master how to control the

movement on a surface, to mow around bushes,
trees and other terrain elements and obstacles.

• When operating the mower on slope, make sure
that the engine revolutions are set to maximum
speed. If you stop the mower on a slope, position
the wheels across the slope.

• While operating or transporting the mower, the
operator must alw ays have the mowe r in their
view. The maximum distance between the
operator and the mower is 50 m (164 ft).

• While using the mower follow all safety
regulations given in this manual and respect
local regulations and provisions concerning
noise-emissions, especially when using in
hospitals, spas and other sensitive areas.

• The operator mus t pa y at tent ion to t he are a int o

which the mulched grass may be blown. Neither
the operator, n ot any other perso ns, children or
animals shoul d be allowed to enter th is area. If
mowing uneven te rrain th e ejecti on and th row ing

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of undesirable objects becomes more probable
due to the displacement of the mowing device (tilt
of one side of the m achine) while crossing the
edges of different terrain.

• The operator of the machine may be responsible

for any damage caused to third parties by
operating the machine. The mower may be used
on dry surface on slopes listed in chapter 2.2. On
wet or moist surfaces the mowed slope should
not exceed 20 degrees.

• Before operating the machine, make sure you

remove from the mowing area all loose stones,
sticks, glass, wire, bones, branches and all other
objects that can be picked up by the blades and
thrown or that could damage the mower.

• While operating the mower avoid obstacles, do
not drive over higher obstacles (such as stones,
stumps, brick), near precipices, on unstable soil
or in places where the mower could fall down or
flip over.

• When operating pay attention to electric power

lines especially when d riving be neath electri c
wires where the radi o signal may be l ost. In such
case the mower immediately shuts off the internal
combustion engine and stops all movements.

• When using the machine near busy

thoroughfares make sure that the mower does
not endanger (by throwing undesirable objects)
passers-by or their property. Choose a suitable
working procedure (see chapter: Operating the
mower).

• The operator/user is responsible for the
safety of persons that enter the working area
of the machine. Stop your work if these
persons enter the working area.

• The transportation of persons, animals or loads
on the mower is prohibited.

• Do not place any objects or tools on the product.

• While operating, especially in windy conditions,

choose the operator’s position carefully so as to
keep the operator away from the stream of
exhaust gas, dust or mulched grass.

• Stop work and clean the machine and its cooling
surfaces several times while working in dusty
conditions to avoid over-heating during operation.
If necessary, clean the machine and its cooling
surfaces several times while working. The dust
layer must not exceed 1m (3 ft).

• Refuel only when the machine is off – before
operating, if possible – and the fuel tank is
cold. Always keep at least 30% of the fuel in
the tank. If you need to refuel during your work,
do not fill the fuel into a hot tank or while the
engine is still hot. Let the machine cool down.

• Before refuelling push the STOP button on the
control panel of the mower.

• Never refuel while the engine is running.

• Do not start the engine if you find spilled fuel,

open vessels with fuel or other combustible
objects or gases in the immediate proximity of

the mower.

• Do not refuel near open fire.

• Do not place this product near open fire or other

sources of heat.

• While operating or immediately after shutting
the machine off do not touch those parts of the
machine that heat up during operation. This
concerns mainly the engine exhaust pipe, metal
parts of the hydraulic drive and metal parts of
the internal combustion engine.

• While operating do not touch the highvoltage
conductor leading to the sparking plug.

• After starting the engine, test the correct
functioning of the emergency engine stop on
the radio transmitter. This function should be
checked at least once during every shift and
every time you enter a new area for mowing or
mulching.

• Before starting your work test the correct
functioning of the safety components
(EMERGENCY STOP...) on the mower and the
RC.

• Never leave the engine running without
supervision.

• If the engine is running, do not put aside the
transmitter and do not touch or move any parts
of the machine.

• Always stop the engine when leaving the
machine, secure it against starting by pushing
the red EMERGENCY STOP button on the
control panel of mower and by removing the
key. Never leave the transmitter next to the
mower, but put it in a different, properly secured
place inaccessible to third persons.

• Do not engage the mowing blade until
immediately before mowing.

• Turn off the mowing mechanism , shut off the

engine and rem ove the from the ignition every
time:

• You clean the machine

• You remove dirt from the mowing mechanism

(grass or debris).

• You run over an unknown object and need to
check for possible damage or to repair it

• The machine unusually intensively vibrates and
you need to find the cau se

• You repair the engine or other parts of the

mower (also unplug cables from sparking plugs)

• While operating, avoid mole-hills, concrete
bases, guard-stones, st umps, loose sto nes and
curbs. These m ust not come in to direct contac t
with the blade as they could cause serious
damage. These may also compromise the
mower stability.

• Do not drive the mower into heaps of sand,
gravel or similar materials

• The mower may only be operated during
daylight or under very good artificial light

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conditions.

• Do not use the mower in limited visibility (dusk,
fog, heavy rain et c.)

• Do not let the engine run in enclosed spaces.
The exhaust gases contain CO, they damage
health and can ultimately cause death.

• The engine should only be started and operating
in open spaces. I f the engine is sta rted and
operated in enclosed spaces, the exhaust gases
must be conducted away by the means of
prolonging the exhaust pipe outside the enclosed
space. Proper ventilation and fresh air supply
must be secured in order to prevent the
accumulation of CO.

• Before storing the machine in a closed space, let
the engine and the hydraulic drive of the machine
cool properly.

• Regularly remove all combustible objects (dry
grass, leaves...) from the areas around the
exhaust pipe, engine, and battery.

• Always control the machine from a working
station, which gives you a perfect view of the
whole working area and of the machine.

• While working, change your working position to
have a perfect view of the mower at all times.

• When operating the mower on slopes never enter
the space directly below the mower.

• The working position should be far enough
(maximum 50 meters) to prevent the operator
from getting hit by objects that may be
accidentally thrown by the mower.

• Do not operate the mower if you cannot see it

(behind terrain obstacles, corners of buildings,
hidden in grass etc.)

Safety Decals

• Before starting the mower, check the state of the
safety labels. If any labels are damaged or
missing, contact your dealer and replace such
labels on the machi ne. Get thoroug hly
acquainted with these labels. The placement of
the labels on the machine is obligatory.

• Do not remove or damage any of the safety
labels.

• Do not remove any covers or safety elements.
They are for your protection.

• Do not use the machine if any of the protecting
devices or covers are damaged or missing.

• Keep the machine and its accessories clean and
in a good technical condition at all times.

• It is strictly prohibited to make any changes or
modifications to the machine that were not
previously approved by the manufacturer. Any
modification to the machine may lead to a
hazardous situation or injury. If these instructions
are not followed, the manufacturer does not bear
any liability for the machine and the terms of
warranty may be invalidated..

• The machine must always be e quipped wit h all
covers and protective elements.

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4 SPECIFICATION

4.1 SPECIFICATION

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

The mower is a self-propelled machine with four-wheel drive, controlled by the transmitter (remote radio
controller) signal. Its unique wheel-steering technology ensures a high manoeuvrability both on level ground and
on slopes.
The basic part of the machine is formed by a square solid frame, which is connected with a sliding frame. The
middle part of the sliding frame carries all transmission parts such as the engine, the hydraulic pump, the oil
cooler and the control unit. A cutter blade is attached to the bottom part of the frame. An electromagnetic clutch
is placed between the blade carrier and the engine.
Transmission is by chains and gears on all four wheels. The wheels are driven centrally by the hydraulic drive
through V-belts. The wheels are steered by an electric motor.
The control unit is situated in a box above the cover of the gel battery. The mower is controlled by a multi­channel transmitter.

Parametr

Unit

Value

Length/Width

mm (inch)

1300x1300 (51,2x51,2)

Height

mm (inch)

850 (33,47)

Mowing width

mm (inch)

800 (31,52)

Mowing blade height

mm (inch)

60 - 110 (2,36 – 4,33); 30 - 80 (1,18 - 3,14)

continuous regulation

Weight

Kg (pound)

245 (540)

Driving speed

km/h (mph)

0 – 3, 0 – 7 (0-2, 0-4,5)

Mowing mechanism - Single-balde with a fixed balde attac h ed b y the

flange int the middle

Mowing clutch

-

Electromagnetic with a friction brake

Hydraulic pump Hydro Gear BDP 21L

Hydraulic motor - Sauer Danfoss OMP 40

Propelled wheels

-

4 x 4

Travel wheel

inch

4,00 x 8 with an arrow (V) tread pattern, 4,00 x 16

with and arrow (V) tread pattern

Battery

12 V, 18 Ah, gel

Fuel

-

benzín - natural

Fuel tank capacity

L (galon)

10 (2,6)

Engine Air-cooled four-stroke two cylinder

Kawasaki FH500V FH531V Kohler CV18S

Cylinder volume

cm3

494

494

624

Performance

HP/min-1

17/3600

18/3600

18/3600

Torque

N . m/min-1

37/2400

39/2400

41/2500

Ignition

Electronic

Starter

Electric

Frequency range of the

Remote

controller NBB for

EU and USA

MHz 433.100 - 434.750

4.2 NOISE EMISSIONS

The mower emits the following noise: Sound pressure level LWA = 98,9 dB

Guaranteed Sound pressure level LWA = 100 dB

The measuring was carried out in conformity with ČSN EN ISO 3744

Noise at the operator’s station (ear): L = 85 dB (A) Leq – Measur ed in the distanc e of 1m from the m achine
according to EN 11201

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4.3 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES

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5 SAFETY DECALS

Attention! T his machine m ay b e d angerous. I ncorrect an d n egligent use m ay r esult in damage, s erious
injuries or death. T his c hapter is devoted to t he s afety symbols (p ictograms) u sed o n t he p roduct, th eir
placement a nd m eaning. S afety l abels i nform th e o perator a bout r isks w hile u sing t he p roduct.
Understanding their meaning will make the use of this product safe.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Read the user’s

manual before

use

While

maintaining,

repairing or

adjusting t he

mower, follow

the user’s

manual and

remove the key

from the igni tion

Use protective

work aids; face

shield

Attention, us e

protective gloves

when changing

the mowing

blades

Attention, the

device uses

hydraulic energy

drive, danger of

injury caused by

the squirting

hydraulic oil

Attention,

electric

accumulator

Before starting

close all

protective covers

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Transporta tion of

persons on the

machine is

prohibited

Attention, d anger

of hand or feet

injury caused by

rotating blades

Attention,

rotating parts are

decelerating after

they were turned

off

Attention,

combustible

substance,

danger of fire

Danger of getting

burned by hot

parts

Attention, d anger

of getting hit by

flying object.

Keep safe

distance.

On slope never

enter the area

below or directly

above the

machine.

Slinging point

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16

17

Lifting jack

support point

Keep safe

distance from

the machine

when it is

moving

Attention,

rotating parts

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5.1 INSTRUCTION DECALS

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5.1 RECOMMENDED METODS OF OPERATION

This chart shows basic inf ormation about recomm ended methods of cutting gras s in various types of terr ain. It
also describ es the correc t procedure of anchoring th e hydrostat ic stabilizi ng winch. However curr ent terrain and
climatic conditions m ay require different m ethods of operation than those shown in this chart. T he operator is
always responsible for choosing the m ost suitable method of operation especi ally with regards to safety. In an y
case it is always absolutely necessary to comply with all safety instructions listed in this Manual.
Chart of recomm ended methods of operation is placed together with the bas ic set of tools on th e machine. S ee
chapter 11.24 Tools.

Always keep the tyres inflated to the

recommended pressure. Other values

may unfavourably influence the

driving characteristics. Maximum

pressure – 250kPa/2,5bar/36PSI

Check the blades. Blades must be

properly tightened. Blades must not

be bent and the edges must not be

damaged.

Check the fuel level

Check the overall condition of the

winch. The rope and the snap hook

must not be damaged.

On slopes never enter the area below

or directly above the machine.

Recommended method of cutting on

slopes up to 20 degrees provided the
operator is well acquainted with the

terrain and there is no risk of tipping

the machine over.

Recommended method of cutting on

slopes up to 35 degrees provided the
operat or is well acquainted with the

terrain and there is no risk of tipping

the machine over.

On slopes exceeding 35 degrees always

use the stabilizing winch. On slopes

never enter the area below or directly

above the machine.

Recommended method of cutting

around trees on slopes up to 35

degrees.

Recommended method of cutting

around trees on slopes exceeding 35

degrees. On slopes exceeding 35

degrees always use the stabilizing

winch.

Recommended method of cutting

bushes on slopes up to 35 degrees.

Recommended method of cutting

bushes on slopes exceeding 35 degrees.
On slopes exceeding 35 degrees always

use the stabilizing winch.

Recommended method of cutting along roads. Never enter the area below or

directly above the machine. Danger of getting injured by objects thrown by the

blades. Carefully check the terrain in front of the mowe r.

Position of important components on the machine (air filter, spark plugs,

hydraulic by-pass allowing the disengagement of hydraulics and consequent

towing of the machine, fuse box, battery, tools)

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Instructions for turning on and off the hydrostatic winch

Rotate the machine so that the winch

is facing up the hill toward the

expected anchoring point.

Turn the wheels so that they are

orientated across the slope (along the

slope contours)

Turn off the blades

Reduce the engine RPM to minimum

(idling speed)

On the control panel on the machine

turn on the hydrostatic winch by the

ON-OFF switch.

By pushing the driving joystick

slightly backward the rope will begin

to unwind. Fasten the rope properly

to the anchoring point.

Increase the engine RPM to maximum

Tighten the winch rope by pushing

the driving joystick slightly in the

forward direction.

Turn on the blades

Leave the anchoring position of the

mower by pushing the driving joystick

forward and by driving up the slope.

Method of cutting up and down a

slope: driving up the slope – push the

joystick forward, driving down the
slope – push the joystick backward

Method of cutting across the slope:

Drive according to the picture. The

joystick should always be pushed in

the forward direction..

Place the mower at the bottom of the

slope

Turn the wheels across the slope,

perpendicular to the anchoring point

Turn off the blades

Reduce the engine RPM to minimum

(idling speed)

Loosen the winch rope by pushing the

drive joystick slightly backward.

Untie the rope from the anchoring

point. Wind the rope back onto the

winch drum by pushing the drive

joystick slightly forward.

On the control panel on the machine

turn off the hydrostatic winch by the

ON-OFF switch.

Check the overall condition of the

winch. The rope and the snap hook

must not be damaged.

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6 CONTROLS

6.1 REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER NBB

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6.2 REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER HETRONIC

1 EMERGENCY STOP buton

2 Driving speed controller H/L

3 Engine stop switch

4 Engine starter switch

5 Mowing blade ON/OFF switch

6 Height of cut adjustment

7 Joystick for driving forward / backward

8 Joystick for steering left / right

9 Main Switch

10 Remote controller power display

11 Operator’s preparedness confirmation / Horn

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6.3 MOWER CONTROLS

On the body of the mower there are two controls for operating the mower. Additional controls may be added in case
of attaching optional accessories. The function of controls pertaining to these accessories are explained in the
user’s manuals of these devices.

1 Lockable EMERGENCY STOP button / Ignition switch
2 Choke for cold start

1

2

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7 DISPLAYS

7.1 NBB RADIO CONTROL DISPLAYS

Indicator (11) flasher - Radio Control power on indicator
Radio controll emits a high pitch tone - Radio Control battery low voltage
warning

7.2 HETRONIC RADIO CONTROL DISPLAYS

LED flashes green – Radio Control power on indicator
LED flashes yellow – Radio Control battery low voltage indicator

7.3 MOWER DISPLAYS

AMPV AW 733 AW 891

NBB

1 Power Indi cator 1 Power Indicator 1 Power Indicator 1 P ower Indicator
2 Signal Reception 2 Signal Reception 2 S i gnal Reception 2 Signal Reception
3 Neutral 3 Neutral 3 B attery Charge 3 Neutral

4 Battery Charge 4 Blade 4 Blade 4 Blade

5 Blade

On the cover of the battery there are a number of warning LEDs and an hour meter. Identify the version you

have.

The displays signal the following states:
Power Indicator: Illuminated green when the EMERGENCY STOP on the top of the mower is unlocked.
Beacon is flashing when the EMERGENCY STOP on the top of the mower is

unlocked.

Signal Reception Illuminated green when the radio link between the RC and the receiver is established

and correct.
Neutral: Illuminated green when the transmission is in a neutral position.
Battery charge: Illuminated red when there is a charging fault or when the engin is switched off.
Blade: Illuminated red when the blade is engaged.

1

Beacon (optional)

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AMPV

NOTICE: if indicator lamp number 4 is illuminated or either of the indicator lamps 1, 2, 3 is dimmed, the mower

cannot be started.

Remedy:

• Indicator lamp number 1 is dimmed – try to turn the key in the ignition again.

• Indicator lamp number 2 is dimmed – try restoring the signal between the mower and the RC by

switching the RC off and on again and by checking the aerial on the mower.

• Indicator lamp number 3 is dimmed - move the forward/reverse joystick and set neutral position of the

hydraulic gear.

• Indicator lamp number 5 is illuminated – set the mowing mechanism clutch engagement /
disengagement controller to the OFF position.

AW 733

After the power supply is turned on, indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated. The following actions take place:

• Initialisation of the processor, check of radio connection and check the communication with the

hydraulic pump servo-motor. If the hydraulic pump servo-motor is in the neutral position, indicator
lamp 3 will illuminate.

• After the radio controller is turned on and communication is established between the machine and

remote controller, indicator lamp 2 will illuminate.

• If the blade magnetic clutch is engaged, it is not possible to start the engine and the horn will sound. It

will require the blade to be turned off on the radio control unit.

• If the mower battery has insufficient charge the horn will sound.

• When the engine is running the batteries are constantly checked, if the battery is exhausted or drops
below 11.7 volts the horn will be sounded repeatedly.

AW 891

After the power supply is turned on, indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated. It will flash for seven seconds, during

this period the following actions take place:

• Initialisation of the processor, check of radio connection and check the communication with the

hydraulic pump servo-motor. If the checks are successful lamp 1 will illuminate. If a malfunction is
detected lamp 1 will flash.

• When there is communication between the machine and the radio control unit, lamp 2 flashes. If there

is a break in communication lamp 2 dims and lamp 1 flashes.

• After the processor is initialised lamp 3 illuminates and a battery voltage is checked. If the battery has

insufficient charge, lamp 3 flashes.

• When the engine is running the batteries are constantly checked, if the battery is exhausted or drops

below 12 volts, lamp 3 flashes.

• While the blade is engaged, lamp 4 is illuminated. The mower cannot be started when this lamp is
illuminated.

NBB

After the power supply is turned on, indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated. It will flash for seven seconds, during

this period the following actions take place:

• Initialisation of the processor, check of radio connection and check the communication with the

hydraulic pump servo-motor. If the checks are successful lamp 1 will illuminate. If a malfunction is
detected lamp 1 will flash.

• When there is communication between the machine and the radio control unit, lamp 2 flashes. If there

is a break in communication lamp 2 dims.

• Lamp 3 is illuminated when the drive servomotor is in a neutral position.

• Lamp 4 is illuminated while the blade is engaged. The mower cannot be started while this lamp is
illuminated.

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8 SAFETY SYSTEMS

8.1 MOWER SAFETY SYSTEMS

The product is controlled b y a rem ote radio c ontrol ler. This m eans that the o perat or is not c lose to t he m ower at
all times and cannot use contr ols on the mower. For the safety of the oper ator and other pers ons the following
table lists various situations and actions:

The mower is out of the signal range.

The EMERGENCY STOP command is
automatically generated.

Radio signal failure.

The EMERGENCY STOP command is
automatically generated

Another machine with the same frequency

is working in the vicinity.

The EMERGENCY STOP command is
automatically generated.

Emergency situations - shutting off by the

emergency st op butto n.

Push the EMERGENCY STOP button on

the radio controller.

Push the EMERGENCY STOP button

on the body of the mower.

Safety Interlocks prevent the engine
from starting.

If the mowing blade clutch is engaged.

If the transmission is not set to a neutral

position.

If the radio connection is not

established properly.

The EMERGENCY STOP command (automatic or manual) has the following effects:

1. Engine stops

2. Steering of wheels is blocked

3. Travelling is blocked

4. Starter is blocked

5. Mowing blade clutch disengages

6. Ignition is turned off

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9. PREPARING THE MACHINE

9.1 MACHINE DELIVERY TO A DEALER
OR RETAILER

From the manufacturer the machine is

delivered filled with engine oil and
hydraulic oil but without gasoline in the tank.
The training of the o perator should tak e place during
the installation of the product.
The mower may be delivered on a wooden pallet or in
a crate.

To take the mower off the pallet

• Place the palette with the mower on a level

surface

• Carefully remove the upper boards of the

crate and take out all accessories & the
remote control Disassemble the side boards
of the crate

• Release the attachment fastening the

mower to the pallet, remove transportation
wrapping. Recycle these wraps.

• Thoroughly examine the mower for possible

damage and missing parts from the
delivery. If necessary, contact the
transporting company with your claim.

• Before driving down from the pallet raise the

mowing mechanism to the upper position
(this can be done without starting the
engine)

• Place boards in front of the wheels in the

direction, in which you expect to drive the
mower from the pallet to the ground. Put at
least 5 litres of fuel to the tank and attach
cables onto the battery. While starting,
follow instructions in chapter 5.

• The aerial must be attached to the mower

• After starting the engine set the speed

controller on the transmitter to the (L)
symbol – lower driving speed

• Slowly move the forward/reverse joystick to

correspond with the direction you want to
move the mower. The arrow on the wheel
legs indicates forward.

• Slowly drive down to the ground and stop

the engine

• While unpacking, assem bling and preparing
the mower, do not engage the mower blade.

Součásti dodávky:

• SPIDER mower

• Mower ignition key (X2)

• Gel battery (12v starting)

• Remote control including 2 batteries

• Remote control battery charger (12v – 12v)

• Operation manual

• Radio controller key (X2)

• Engine user’s and maintenance manual

• RC instruction manual

• Copy of the EC declaration of conformity

• Copy of the EC declaration of k onformity for
Remote controller NBB

If you have a lifting device with a
sufficient lifting capacity

available, place the lifting
hooks/eyes on spots m ark ed with t he s ymbols
of chain, lift the load by about 0,15 m (6inch),
move the pallet away from the mower and
lower the machine to the ground.

There may not be enough f uel in

the fuel system when start ing for

the first time and you may need
to repeat the starting several times. Starting
period must not exceed 3 seconds. There
must be a pause of at lest 20 seconds
between all attempts to start the engine.

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9.2 GEAR-BOX BY-PASS

The By-pass is used to disabl e the hydraulic dr ive and to
engage the oil bypass for manual handling (engine not
running) of the machine on flat surfaces. The by-pass
should only be used when the hydraulic drive is not
functional. For normal hydraulic drive it is necessary to
have the bolt on the pump tightened. For manual
handling loosen this bolt by two revolutions.

Before starting, check the bolt tightness. If

loose, it will disable the hydraulic drive.

Insufficient tightening may result in undesirable

behaviour of the mower on slopes. It may
uncontrollably drive down a slope.

9.3 CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Attention! Before checking or refilling oil stop the

engine and let it cool down.

The oil level of the machine standing on a level surface

must be between the limit marks on the dipstick (see the
engine user’s manual). Ch eck oil according to the engine
user’s manual as follows:

1) Place the machine on a level surface.

2) Remove the upper body

3) Unscrew the dipstick and wipe off oil.

4) Without screwing inset the dipstick back into the filler
as far as you can.

5) If the oil level is close or under the lower limit mark
(ADD), fill with recommended oil up to the upper limit
mark (FULL).

6) Refit the dipstick.

Running the engine with insufficient oil may

cause serious damage to the engine.
Check the eng ine oil level on a le vel surface and

only when the engine is off.
Use only oil recommended by the engine

manufacturer.

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9.4 CHECKING HYDRAULIC DRIVE OIL LEVEL

Oil level should only be checked when the oil is cold.
Clear debris from around the cap, unscrew the

cap on the hydraulic oil tank on the side of the
mower.

Using the dipstick check the oil l evel. It m ust be
between the limit marks.

If the level is above this range, the oil may
overflow from the breather pipe in the tank
when hot. If the level is below the lower limit,
the hydraulic drive may be damaged.

Refill w ith oil if necessary (HM 68 according to
ISO 6743 or HLP 68, CL P 68 according to DIN

51502).

When finished, refit the cap back on the oil tank.

9.5 PREPARING THE BATTERY

SPIDER ILD – 01 mower u s es a gel battery model 6E12,

12 V, 18 Ah

Do not fill the battery with electrolyte! The
machine construction uses a dry type of
battery. If recharging, use a maximum electric
current of 1,4 A.

Unscrew the thumb wheel (A) and move aside the
battery cover (see the figure).

Remove/insert and fasten the battery
Attach the terminal connectors according to polarity.

First (+) then (-).

Secure the battery against movement with a rubber band.

Screw back the battery cover.
When disconnecting a nd removing th e battery, proc eed

in reversed order.

NEVER START THE M OWER W HEN A
CHARGER I S CO NNECTED TO T HE
BATTERY.FOR CH ARGING US E O NLY

SPECIAL C HARGERS P REVENTING T HE
EXCESS O F T HE G ASSING VO LTAGE. WHEN
CHARGING T HE BATTERY, M AKE S URE T HAT
CABLES CO NNECTING T HE BATTERY TO T HE
MOWER ARE DI SCONNECTED.

min

max

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9.6 FUEL TANK

The plastic fuel tank is placed on top of the m ower
deck, to one side of the mower. The tank has a
screw-on cap A.

Before refuelling always stop the engine. Do not smoke
or approach open flames or sources of sparks when
manipulating with gasoline.

Use unleaded 95-octane gasoline without any additives.
The operator is responsible for all engine or fuel system
damage resulting from the use of wrong, low-class, old
or contaminated fuel. The warranty does not extend to
such damage.

Do not fill the tank near open flames or sources of
ignition. Do not smoke.

Do not open t he tan k while i t i s hot.
Do not fill/empty the tank in enclosed areas.

9.7 PREPARING THE NBB REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER

Insert the original batte ry (Ni-Cd 7.2V, 1500 mAh) into the remote radio controller. If the power indicator flashes, the battery is
charged.
Discharge s ignal – if the voltag e of the remote radio contr oller is too low, then the RC will emit a high pitch soun d.
Move the mower to a safe place and replace the battery. After the low voltage is indicated, you have about 15 minutes
to move the m ow er to a saf e plac e. After 15 m inutes th e rem ote r adio c ontr oller wi ll be turn ed of f perm ane ntl y. If the
battery is exhausted, replace it with a reserve battery.

The transmitter (remote radio controller) and the receiver (control unit) were adjusted and set-up by the
manufacturer. Do not make any modifications to these devices. They are a matched pair.

9.8 CHARGING THE NBB REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER BATTE RY

To charge the battery:

Connect the charger to the electric power out let in your car. Ins ert the battery into the char ger (orange lamp is
illuminated and the battery charging starts).

When the battery is fully charged, the orange lamp flashes quickly.

Leave the battery in the charger as long as necessary (the charger controls the charge level and does not overcharge the
battery)

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9.9 PREPARING THE HETRONIC REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER

Insert the battery (type 3,6V NiMh, 1200mAh) into the remote radio controller.
If LED flashes green, the battery is charged.

If the remote radio controller battery voltage is below the required level, the entire machine will turn off
automatically.

Discharge signal – if the voltage of the rem ote radio controller ba ttery is too low, the colo ur of the LED on the
remote radio controller changes (LED flashes yellow). Move the mower to a safe place and replace the
battery. After the low voltag e is indic ate d, you h av e ab out 10 minutes to move the m ower to a safe place. After
10 minutes the remote radio controller will be turned off permanently. If the battery is exhausted, replace it with
a reserve battery.

The tr ansmitter (r emote r adio controller) a nd th e r eceiver (c ontrol u nit) w ere a djusted a nd
set-up b y th e manufacturer. D o n ot m ake a ny m odifications to th ese d evices. T hey a re a
matched pair.

9.10 CHARGING THEHETRONIC REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER BATTERY

To charge the battery:

Connect the charger to the electric power outlet in your car.
Insert the battery into the charger (LED CHARGE flasher for 2 seconds and then shines during charging).
Leave the battery in the charger as long as necessary (the charger controls the charge level and does not

overcharge the battery).
Fast charge – after connecting the battery press the FAST CHARGE button.
When the battery is fully charged, the green LED READY shines.

10 OPERATION

10.1 TRANSPORTING THE MOWER

The mower should be transported to the mowing area on a trailer or

other suitable transport vehicle.

Transporting the mower on thoroughfares on its own wheels is

prohibited

When loading/unloading a trailer, make sure that the edge - formed by

the floor of the trailer and the ramps – is not an obstacle for the mower.

Otherwise you need to use longer ramps.

When loading, do not allow any person to stand by the ramps or under

the hanging mower if it is lifted. It may only be hung up

on places marked by the chain symbol. The loading capacity of the

lifting eyes/ hooks must be suitable for the weight of

the machine as quoted on the serial plate.

After placing the mower on the transport, make sure it is properly

secured. Attach f astening devices to the eyes marked by the chain

symbol on the mower.

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10.2. STARTING THE ENGINE OF THE MOWER WITH THE NBB REMO T E CONTROL

• Check the gasoline in the fuel tank, refuel

with unleaded gasoline BA95 if
necessary.

• Chec k the f orward/re verse contr ol jo ystick

(8 on the remote radio controller and
leave it the neutral position .

• Switch ON the remote radio controller

power switch (1) by turning clockwise.

• A red lamp (11) will illuminate on the RC.

Unless b utton (1 ) i s in th e O N

position, the machine will not start

• Ensure the EMERGENCY STOP button

(1) on the remote radio control is in the
raised position.

•

Set the engine choke control to the

position for cold start - the lever is pulled
up (only for the first start or if the engin e is
cold). See the engine user’s manual.

• Use the key to unlock and pull up the

EMERGENCY STOP button on the
mower.

• Wait till lamps 1 and 3 are illum inat ed and
lamp 2 is flashing (on the mower), then
press the horn button (12) on the remote
radio controller – the mower ignition
engages.

• Press the START button (4) on the
remote r adio controller . If the engine does
not start, all the functions of the mower
are locked again. To unlock them and
consequently to start the engine, press
button (3).

• The engine is “running”, release the
START button on the remote radio
controller. While the engi ne is working do
not use the START button again.

• Let the mower idle for about 2 – 3 minutes
without engaging the m owing device and,
while the engine is warming up, push
back the choke control (in the case of a
cold start)

NOTICE:

Do not stand right next to the mower while
starting it

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10.2. STARTING THE ENGINE OF THE MOWER WITH THE HETRONIC REMOTE
CONTROL

• Check the gasoline in the fuel tank, refuel
with unleaded gasoline BA95 if
necessary.

• Check the position of the blade drive lever
switch (5) on the remote radio controller.
The controller must be in the OFF
position.

• Check the forward/reverse control joystick
(7 on the remote radio controller and
leave it the neutral position .

• Switch ON the remote radio controller
power switch (9) by turning clockwise.

• The controller will beep after a few
seconds and lamp 10 will illuminate.

Unless switch 5 is in the OFF position,
button 9 in the ON position and the
EMERGENCY STOP button in the
raised position, the machine will not

start.

• Ensure the EMERGENCY STOP button
on the remote radio control is in the raised
position.

• Set the engine choke control to the
position for cold start - the lever is pulled
up (only for the first start or if the engine is
cold). See the engine user’s manual.

• Use the key to unlock and pull up the
EMERGENCY STOP button on the
mower.

• Wait till LED number 2 on the mower
starts to shine (about 10 seconds).

• Press the horn button on the remote radio
controller – the mower ignition engages.

• Press the START button (4) on the
remote radio controller.

• The engine is “running”, release the
START button on the remote radio
controller. While the engine is working do
not use the START button again.

• Let the mower idle for about 2 – 3 minutes
without engaging the mowing device and,
while the engine is warming up, push
back the choke control (in the case of a
cold start).

• For 5 seconds after the engine has
started all motion functions of the mower
are blocked – they can be unblocked by
pressing the horn button 11.

NOTICE:

Do not stand right next to the mower while
starting it

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10.3 SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE

• Before shutting off the engine, always
disengage the mowing mechanism drive on
the remote radio controller.

• Do not shut the engine off immediately after
mowing, let it run for a short while with the
minimum engine speed in order to let it cool
down.

• Stop the engine by pushing the STOP button
(3) on remote radio controller.

• Do not use the EMERGENCY STOP button
to shut off the engine except in an
emergency.

• Press the EMERGENCY STOP (2) button
on the mower and remove the key.

• HETRONIC - Turn off the remote radio
controller by turning the key (9)
anticlockwise. The key may be removed if
desired.

• NBB - Turn off the remote radio contr oller b y
pushing button (9).

NBB - RC

HETRONIC - RC

11

7

12

8 2

14

9

4 3

1

13

5

6

10.4 EMERGENCY SHUTTING OFF OF THE ENGINE

There are two red EMERGENCY STOP buttons.

One is placed in the remote radio controller (1), the
other one on the body of the mower (2). Both
buttons have the same function.

For emergency stopping use preferably
the remote control button (1). Use the
button on the mower (2) only when the

mower is in a stable position and on a flat
area, or when you are standing right next to the
mower and cannot be endangered by the machine.

The EMERGENCY STOP bottons on the

remote radio c ontrol (1) and on th e

mower (2) should be used at any time

when an emergency stop is required.

2

11

7

12

8 2

14

9

4 3

1

13

5

6

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10.5 ENGAGING THE MOVING BLADES

The mowing blades can only be engaged when the
engine is running.
Set the maximum mowing height with switch (6).
Move the switch (5) of the blade-drive clutch to the
ON position on the remote radio controller (NBB RC:
firts increase engine speed by regulator 14) – the
mowing device engages after four seconds .

Set the working position of the blade b y the mowing
height switch (6) on the remote radio controller­hetronic rc, (7)-NBB - rc

Do not engage the mowing blades in tall
grass, damage to the clutch ma y result. If
you wish to mow tall grass, move the mower

to a place without tall grass and then turn
the blades on. When engaging the blades stand in a safe
distance from the mower. Do not engage the blades if
there are people near the mower. The rotating blades may
throw objects.

10.6 DISENGAGING THE BLADES

Move switch (5) blade drive to the OFF position –
the mowing device disengages (NBB: press button
13 to disengage the blade). If you are not planning
to mow anymore, set the maximum height with
switch (6) on the rem ote radio contr oller –Hetronic rc,

(7)-NBB rc.

10.7 HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT

The machine has a variable mowing height. The
mowing height can be from 60 to 110 mm as a
standard.
The mowing height can be adjus ted by switch ( 6) on
the remote radio controller Hetronic rc, (7)-NBB rc.

Follow the marks on the body of the mower.

If the grass growth is high or wet, select a higher
mowing position.
The lowest position is used when mowing well­maintained and even areas.

when mowing unknown areas for the

first time, we recommend to m ow with

blades in a higher position and - after

finishing mowing - to re-examine the

area for undesirable objec ts. The next
cut should
only be done after the grass cuttings have died.

Set the hei ght of cut ap proxim ately, mo w a few meters
of the area and check that t he height of the c ut grass
meets you expectations.

The height of cut on a slope may

significantly vary from that on a level

surface.

Switch (6)-Hetronic, (7)-NBB has 3
positions: The maximum and
minimum limit position and the third
intermediate position, which preserves

the current height set-up.

Cleaning the mowing mechanism

After each use the mowing mechanism must be
carefully cleaned, espec ially the inner walls of the
mowing deck. The clea ning should be carried out
with a scraper. The m ower must not be washed b y
power washer or other high-pressure devices.
When cleaning, secure the machine against
moving.
Raise the mowing mechanism to the transporting
position. When cleaning, also check the blades.
Proper maintenance and tr eatment of the mowing
mechanism increases the quality of work and
durability of your machine.
After cleaning and dr ying, especially if the mower
will not be used for a longer time, treat all
scratched parts with preservat ive coat in g.

If you are lifting the mower during cleaning, make
sure that you secure it against movement and fall.
Remove t he sp ar p lug t erminal an d p ress t he
EMERGENCY STOP button on the mower.

11

7

12

8 2

14

9

4 3

1

13

5

6

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10.8 DRIVING THE MACHINE

The machine movem ent is controlled by joystick
(7) (forward and reverse) (see the symbol under
the controller on the rem ote radio controller) and
by joystick (8) (Left/ right). By combining these
two controls you will be able to control the
machine.
When these joysticks are moved, the machine
either accelerates or steers.

NOTICE:

Accelerate slowly so as t o be able to
react to the direction in which the

mower starts to move. T he V shaped
tread pattern on the tyres denotes the direction
the machine will move when forwards motion is
selected.

When driving, slowly move the joystick in the
desired forward or reverse direction.

When changing the forward motion to reverse
motion, always leave the joystick for a short
moment in the neutral positron.

When dr iving the mower, always set the
maximum eng ine speed. Driving wi th any
lower engine spee d is prohibite d.

In cold weather let the e ngin e run f or abou t 2 m inutes
to allow the oil to get warm before driving.

10.9 DRIVING SPEED OF THE MOWER

Always choose a suitable driving speed, which
enables an acceptable mowing quality. When
selecting speed, always start with slow and
proceed to fast, not the other way around. If the
growth is thin, you may mow at higher speed.
To control the driving s peed you can also use the
driving speed contro ller (2), which let’s you choose
between high (rabbit) and low (turtle) driving
speeds. When startin g to operate, always use the
low (turtle) speed range. Also choose the low
speed range when mowing either slopes steeper
than 20 degrees or an uneven terrain.

Never reduce the driving speed by
reducing th e e ngine s peed!!! Always
use joystick (7) to reduce the speed.

Higher speed range: 0-7 km.h1, 0-5 mph
Lower speed range: 0-3 km.h

1

0-2 mph

IT I S P ROHIBITED to drive on slopes
steeped than 20 degrees with the mowing
device engaged and the controller switched to
the high-speed (rabbit) position.

IT IS PROHIBITED to switch to the high-

speed position while mowing. Stop the
machine befor e selecting a different s peed
range.

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10.10 DRIVING ON SLOPES

Driving o n s lopes i s v ery d emanding fo r th e

operator, as th ey constantly h ave to e valuate

information about the movement of machine

and th e c haracter o f t he terrain. E specially

important is the wheel adhesion to the grass or

other surface and the mower tilt angle. Pay
attention to c limatic c onditions. The c limbing

ability o f th e m ower w ill b e r adically d ifferent

on dry, wet or moist grass slopes.

The mower may work on the

recommended slopes (s ee chapter 2.2)

only when the surface ( grass) is dry. If
the grass is wet or moist, the maximum slope, on
which work is permitted, is 20 degrees.
Examine closely the working area. Evaluate the
situation and test the possibilities and
characteristics of the specific terrain. Do not take
chances. If the mower loses trac tion, you have lost
control, stop mowing and re-evaluate the
conditions.
The driving wheels of the mower must be evenly
inflated to the max imum value allowed by the tyre
manufacturer. Maximal 250 kPa / 2,5 bar / 36 PSI
Start your work at the bottom of the slope and
proceed to the top. This way you will be usually
moving from less to m ore steep slopes, which wil l
give you a better chance to evaluate the climbing
ability and make the right decisions concerning
further work. If you begin to mow steeper slopes
first, it may happen that – due to adverse
conditions - the mower will slip on the slope. Due
to dynamic effects the mower may even roll over.
If the mower is slipping, do not try to stop it and do
not approach it, especially the area below the
mower.

Do not touch or approach the mower if the wheels are

lifted, the mower tilted, in an unstable position or
starting to rol l over. The m ethod of cutting from
the top of the hill to the bottom should o nly be
used exceptionally when the operator is in
detail acquainted with the terrain.

Before operating on s lopes, make s ure that no
one is below the m ower or the working area .
Do not endanger third persons by the
movement of the mower.
Choose your operating positi on away from the
area to which the mower ma y slide or to which
the mowed grass may be thrown. The
direction of the discharged grass may change
while operating according to the driving
direction of the mower.

When working on slopes, avoid the
following:

• Sudden sharp acceleration, steering or

braking

• High driving speed

• Uneven ground

• Changing adhesion (moving from areas

exposed to sun to shade)

• Driving over the mowed material

• Reduction of engine spee d

• Stopping on a slope and shutting off the

engine.

10.11 STOPPING THE MACHINE ON
A SLOPE

In case you are f orced to stop the m ower on a
slope and need to interrupt you work, stop the
engine etc. be sure to position the wheels across
the slope. T his will prevent poss ible movement
of the mower down the slope.

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11 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

11.1 MAINTENANCE CAHRT - MOWER

Machine Maintenance Plan

Period according to the state of the operating hours (OH) counter

X = Operator

Daily before

operating

Every

50 OH

Every

200 OH

Every

800 OH

Visually check for oil leakage from engine and
hydraulic systems

x

x

Grease all sliding bars (at least once a season)

x

Lubricate other lubrication points with dry lubricant in
a spray

x

x

Check the level of hydraulic oil in tank

x

x

Check the tyre pressure

x

x

Visually check the tension of travel V-belts

x

x

Visually check the tension of the steering chain

x

x

Check the remote control battery state of charge

x

Check the mower battery state of charge

x

Check electronic and safety devices (emergency st op,
steering, signal etc.)

x

x

Check screw and nuts tightening (visually check daily)

x

Check blade sharpness and deformation

x

x

Check the blade bolts tightening

x

Change the hydraulic oil

x

Change the hydraulics filter

(Ecological oil - first exchange after 200 OH)

x

Rinse the fuel tank, change the breather filter

x

Change the fuel filter (

change more often on extremely

dusty or dirty conditions)

x

Clean cooling systems (engine, hydraulic pump)

Visually check hydraulic hoses, fuel hoses, cables –
replace if necessary

x

Check and adjust wheel geometry

x

Adjust t he ne utral pos ition of t he m achine dr ive

(hydraulic pump)

x

Check, ad just an d t ighten ch ains i n t he wheel
suspensions

x

Adjust the blade deceleration

x

Check d rive b elts an d m owing m echanism b elts –

replace if necessary

x

Check an d cl ean t he mowing mechanism g ear ( belts,
pulleys, belts pulleys)

x

Check safety decals on the machine

x

Check the mowing device bearings

x

Check the blade hub

x

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11.2 MAINTENANCE CHART - ENGINE

Engine maintenance chart: Kawasaki FH 500V, FH531V

Maintenance

Period according to t he operating hour s counter

* = Perform more often i n dusty conditions
K =Performed by authorized Kawasaki
service/dealer

Daily

After firs t

8 hours

Every

25 hours

Every

50 hours

Every

100 hours

Every

200 hours

Every

300 hours

Check and add engine oil
Check for loose or lost nuts and screws

Check for fuel and oil leakage

Check or clear air intake screen
* Clean air cleaner foam element

* Clean air cleaner paper element

* Clean dust and dirt from cylinder and cylinder head fins
Tighten nuts and screws

Change engine oil

Clean and set spark plug

Change oil filter
* Replace air cleaner paper element

K Clean combustion chamber

K Check and adjust valve clearance
K Clean and lap valve seating surface

= Device check
= Element replacement

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11.3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE

The following activities are considered to
be workshop maintenance and should be
carried out by trained personnel.

.

Before beginning any maintenance activity
on the mower, turn off the engine, p ush the
emergency button and rem ove the key from
the button. Also turn off the remote radio
controller by the switch on the control panel.

To eliminate the pos sibility of an unexpected
start of the mower, disconnect the (+)
terminal connector on the battery.

The engine should only be repaired or
serviced by an authorised dealer/servicing
facility that possesses all necessary tools,
equipment, spare parts and professional
skills.

When maintaining, repairing or cleaning,
always follow the engine manufacturer’s
user’s manual, which is included is the
technical manual pack.

11.4 CLEANING THE FUEL TANK

While using the mower impurities may settle in the fuel
tank. These im purities may caus e a blockage while using
the mower.

The fuel tank may only be emptied by siphoning the

gasoline from the tank, especially if it is full.

The filter hose from the fuel tank leads under the upper part
of the body to the filter. Block ing may be identified by poor
engine performance and by vacuum being created in the
tank.

When working with gasoline do not

smoke or work near open flames.

11.5 MAINTAINING THE HYDRAULIC

Breather filter

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DRIVE

The maintenance of th e hydraulic drive requires
properly trained service personnel.

Regular maintenance s hould address the torqu e
of hydraulic connections and bo lts, replacement
of pressure hoses and oil refilling.

The maintenance of the hydraulic
parts must be carried out in a very

clean working area. An y contam ination
brought into the hydraulic circuit may cause
damage. If replacing any part, remove all
contamination by rinsing it with cleaning fluid.

The hydraulic drive must never work
without or with an insufficient amount
of oil, not even for a short time

11.6 CHECKING AND REFILLING OIL

Check the oil level in the hydraulic oil tank daily.
Measure the oil leve l with the d ipstick in the cap of
the tank. The oil level must be between the limit
marks. If you are working in extreme conditions,
the level of oil (at ambient temperature) must
reach the upper limit mark on the dipstick.

When checking the oil, t he engine mus t be off and
the oil cold.

If you are checking warm or hot oil,
the level of oil may be higher (and
reach above the limit mark) due to

the oil volume expansion.

Do not overfill the hydraulic tank!!!

11.7 ADJUSTMENT OF THE NEUTRAL POSTION OF THE HYDRAULIC DRIVE

This adjustment should only be performed by an authorised service/dealer.

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11.8 DRIVE V-BELTS

Check the wear and tension of the V-belts and the
tensioning devices.

a) Hydraulic pump drive
Located under the cutter deck inside cover A.

The V-belt is tensioned aut omaticall y by a spr ing
and a tension pulley.

b) Travel wheels drive

The V-belt is tensioned by a tension pulley B.

11.9 GEOMETRY ADJUSTMENT

If you do not possess necessary equipment and
skills, have t his work performed by an authorized
service/dealer.

- Lift the mower (wheels above ground) and
position the wheels into a straight direction.

- Release the steering chain taper lock (figure

91).

- Place a straight l ath to the wheel portal on the
left side and to the tyre dis c on the right side
and adjust the wheels so th at the y are parallel
(figure 92, figure 93).

- Tighten at least 1 screw of the taper lock

(whichever is accessible). Do not turn the
wheels unless you have tightened at least one
screw - this would distort the geometry!

- After tightening one screw you can turn the
wheels.

- Tighter the second screw.

- Check the geometry with a lath.

- Step-by-step turn wheels and tighten both
screws of the taper locks of all wheels until
they are completely tightened (cca 23 Nm).

Picture 91.

Picture 92.

Picture 93.

A

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11.10 FINAL GEAR DRIVE TO WHEELS

If you do not possess nece ssar y equipm ent and skills,
have this work performed by an authorized
service/dealer.

Remove the cover of t he final gear drive. The cover is
attached by bolts onto the sides. Adjust the chain
tensioner C so the chain is properly tensioned. The
tensioner can be shifted af ter loosening the fastening
screws (see the figure). T o tighten the chain, slightly
unscrew the thrust bolt.
Do not tension the chain excessively. This could
reduce the durability of the chain and the bearing.
Lubricate the chain by spraying it with lubric ati ng oi l.

11.11 MAINTAINING ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
AND DEVICES, TRANSMITTER

Keep all parts of electric cir cuits clean, es pec iall y from
oil products, dust sediments and dry grass.
Replace conductors with damaged insulation. For
replacement use onl y original conductors supplie d by
the manufacturer.

Repairing of electric circ uit should only be
performed by an approved dealer.

11.12 ADJUSTING BLADE
DECELERATION

The electromagnetic clutch is placed under the
clutch cover above the r ota r y blades. T he clutc h was
adjusted by the manufacturer. When engaged the
clutch transmits power onto the blade, when
disengaged the brake stops the rotating blade. Do
not change the clutch sett ing. If damage on th is part
of the machine should occur, always leave the
repairing to an approved dealer. The maximum
rundown time of the rotary blade was set to 5
seconds.

After finishing any work on the electro­magnetic clutch, the cover must be returned
to its original place and properly sealed to
prevent the clutch from getting dirty.

11.13 CHAINS

STEERING CHAIN

Check the wear and tension of the chain and the
tensioning devices. The chain can by tightened by
rotating the steering motor bracket after loosening two
attachment bolts (see the figure).

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11.14 FUSES

The fuse box is placed in the space next to the
battery. Inside the fuse box you can find fuses for
individual circuits:

1 10 A – Control panel, carburettor solenoid
2 15 A – Control unit, travel control, mower

elevation

3 20 A – Steering servomotor

4 30 A – Main fuse
5 20 A – Battery charging, blade clutch

1 5 A – Control Unit, Accelerator Servo,

Control Panel, Moving Servo
2 20 A – Alternator
3 10 A – Starter, Blade Clutch, Horn
4 10 A – Linear Electric Motors
5 25 A – Steering servo

1. 5 A - Control panel

2. 20 A - Battery charging
3, 4. 2 x 20 A - Parallel protection of the main circuit

When changing fuses follow the electric current

value for which the fuses are designed. Do not

replace damaged fuses with fuses with a higher or

lower electric current value. These could cause

damage or even a fire in the mower!

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11.15 MOWING BLADE

Check the state of cutting bl ades in regular i ntervals.

Blade:

Must not show signs of damage such as
twisted, bent or deformed parts of blade.
Must be properly attached by the flange in the
middle of blade.
Must be sharp.
The fastening bolts of the flange m ust not be
damaged.

For proper and reliable functioning the blade is
statically balanced by the manufacturer. This
balance must be preserved during the entire
use of the blade
The blade must be statically balanced after
each sharpening
To tighten the blade, use a torque wrench and
a specified tightening torque of 60 Nm.

If the blade is damaged, it is prohibited to:

Straighten them
Heat them

Weld them
Ream them or otherwise change their
construction.

When replacing worn-out parts follow these rules:

The blade may only be sharpened within the

permitted wear limit. Balancing must be
carried out after sharpening.
The blade cannot be repaired.
When changing the blade, use new fastening
bolts if the current ones show signs of
damage. Only high-tensile steel bolts may be
used for this purpose. No other s teel bolts ar e
acceptable.

If the mowing mechanism vibrates when
engaged, do not continue operating the
mower, turn it off and contact your local
dealer.
To tighten bolts use torque liste d in the chart
at the end of this chapter (see 11.21).

Changing the mowing blade

Raise the mowing devi ce to the tran sport positi on.
Stop the engi ne, swi tch off the RC an d push th e
emergency button on the body of the mower.
Disconnect the battery.
Lift one side of the mower until it leans against
the handles on the other side. Always lift the
mower on the exhaust side tilt it against the
hydraulic tank side to prevent oil entering the air
cleaner.
Secure the lifted side against falling by supporting
it.
Use gloves when changing the blades.
Loosen the fastening bolts. Remove the
bolts and the washers. Be careful when
removing the last bolt, the blade m ay fall to
the ground.
After the blade is r e p laced, fasten it by working in
the reversed order.
Always check the bolts when fastening the blade.
After attaching the blades, check their

tightness. Be very careful when engaging
the mowing mechanism for the first time
after replacement. Check for unknown
sounds, vibrations etc.

Always lift the mower on the
exhaust s ide a nd t ilt a gainst the
hydraulic ta nk s ide to prevent o il
entering the ai r cl eaner. B e a ware
of oil spills.

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11.16 CHANGING THE WHEEL

Change the wheels on a level, firm surface
Turn the wheel so that the tightening nuts are
accessible from the outside
Stop the engine, remove the key from the
ignition
Secure the machine against movement.
Lift the mower and support it under the cutter
deck
Ensure the machine safe & supported before
working on it.
Loosen the wheel nuts, remove the wheel
After repairing it, attach the wheel back in the
reversed order.
Use suitable tools to unscrew the nuts.

To release the wheel f rom the hub,

unscrew only 3 nuts M12, the

remaining three bolts hold the two-

part rim of the wheel.

The two-part rim may be dismounted

(bolts unscrewed) only it the tyres are

deflated.

11.17 TYRE PRESSURE

Keep the specified tyre pressure. Other values may
unfavourably influence the riding characteristics
especially on slopes. You may even loose control of
the machine.

(max. tire pressure - 25 0 k Pa / 2,5 bar / 36 PSI)

11.18 MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM

Keep the moving parts of the slide way clean,
undamaged and without an excessive clearance

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11.19 LUBRICATION

Use adequate amount of lu bricant on parts, which are
to be lubricated. Excessive lubricant tends to drop
down and pollute both the machine and the
environment. Insufficient amount requires frequent
lubrications.

Chain Spray Lubricant:
BERNER , XINTEX - slix

Lubricating grease:
XINTEX – food guard supreme

Motor oil:

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11.20 CLEANING THE MACHINE

Cleaning the whole machine by a power washer or
similar is not recommended. Water under pressure
may penetrate inside electrical parts, carburettor, air
filter and cause malfunction.
Wipe other parts with tissue or brush.
Do not use gasoline or other oil products for cleaning.

11.21 TORQUE CHART

Connection bolt M6 M 8 M 10 M 12 M 14 M 16 M 20

Torque /Nm/

10 25 50 85 135 215 410

11.22 OIL VISCOSITY

Oil requirement may differ according to the use in
different seasons or climatic zones. The following
chart shows the SAE values.

Chart of SAE oil classes according to external temperatures engine / gear

Recommended oils:

SAE 10W – 40 API classification SF or higher

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11.23 TECHNICAL PLATE

The technical plate provides information on mower fillings and basic information for machine
maintenance. The technical plate is placed on the machine girder.

- Engine

- Engine oil

- Oil quantity

- Spark plug

- Fuel

- Hydraulic system

- Hydraulic oil

- Oil quantity

- Electronic system

- Battery

- Fuses

- Tires

- Tire ty pe

- Maximal pressure

- Lubrication

- Chain gears

- Sliding surfaces

11.24 TOOLS

Spider ILD01 is equ ipped with a basic set of tools, which allow regular maintenanc e and basic servicing. The
tools are based under the side c o ver upon to the Fuel tank (s ee figure bel o w). T he tool r ol l is also equ ipp ed w ith
a pocked for the business card of your local authorized service/dealer.

List of tools Use Placement on the machine

Spark plug spanner 19, 21 mm Spark plugs

Socket head 19 mm

Change of blades

Socket head 17 mm

Change of wheels

Socket head 15 mm Tightening of drive belts

Lever handle

-

Flat spanner 10-13 mm

Tightening of drive belts

Flat spanner 16-17 mm

By-pass, tightening of steering

chain

Hex-wrench IMBUS 3 mm

Wheel suspension

Hex-wrench IMBUS 5 mm Wheel suspension

Hex-wrench IMBUS 6 mm

Wheel suspension

Hex-wrench IMBUS 8 mm

Tightening of steering chain

Screwdriver flat-tip / crossshead Fuse box

Fuses 5A, 20A

Fuse box

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12 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible cause

Correction

Nothing appears on the display

RC battery is exhausted

R

eplace the batter y with a charged

Engine does not start

Accumulator is discharged

Charge the battery

Accumulator is disconnected

Attach terminal connectors to the

Cable lines are broken

Check/replace the cable lines

Spark plug does not spark

Clean the spark plug

Fuel filter is clogged

Change it

Not enough fuel

Refuel

Not enough oil in engine

Refill oil up to the required level

No signal or the mower is out of the

signal range

Check the aerial attac hment

/ Move

closer to the mower

Emergency button on the mower is
pressed

Unlock the button

The mower does not travel

properly/at all

Not enough oil in the hydraulic

Refill oil and de-aerate properly

Oil is overheated

Clean the fan area, wait till
oil cools down

Hydraulic pump filter is clogged

Change it

Mechanic elements of the
hydraulic drive are worn out

Change them

The mower cannot climb slopes

V-belts are worn

Replace them

V-belts are not tensioned enough

Tension them

Damaged hydraulic pump
servomotor

Change it

The mower vibrates when started

Blade carrier shaft is curved

Replace the shaft

Blade is damaged

Replace the blade

Blade is not attached properly

Change the blade b olts and tighten

Unevenly worn out or damaged

Replace it

Bad mowing quality

Grass is overgrown, too high

Mow only grass which is maximum

3x taller that the pre-

set stubble

height. W e recommend to mow the

Worn/blunt cutting edge of the

Sharpen or replace the blade

Grass is too wet

Wait till the grass dries

Low engine speed

Set the engine speed to maximum

Too high driving speed Lower the driving speed

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13 MAINTENANCE AFTER SEASON

When the season is over or if the machine is not going t o be used for longer than 1
month, it is advisable to prepare it for storage.
If fuel stays in a tank longer than 1 m onth without moving, it ma y create stick y sedim ent
that can unfavourably affect the carburettor and the whole fuel system and cause
engine malfunction.

• Thoroughly clean the whole machine, especially the mowing
mechanism.

• Replace damaged or worn-out parts

• Check all bolted connections. Tighten all loose nuts and screws.

• Lubricate all mobile parts – the whole machine (according to the

lubrication plan)

• Empty the fuel tank and let the engine run until it runs out of fuel.

• When emptying the fuel tank, work in an open area outside.

• Prepar e the engine for storage (accor ding to the user’s manual of the

engine)

• Dis c onnect the ig nit io n cab l e.

• Uns crew th e spark plug and pour a little oi l into the c ylinder bore (abou t

1 cm (0,4inch)).

• T urn the engine by starting it shortly with the ignit ion key without spark
plugs on.

• Screw the spark plug back hand tight. Do not connect the cable.

• Dismount the Accumulator and store it on the dry and warm place

• Kee p the mower on the save and dry place. Use the perm eable cover

to save the mower against the corrosion

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14 WARRANTY CONDITIONS

This document sets out the extent, conditions and manner of exercising rights stemming from the

Manufacturer’s liability for defects of the delivered Product

1. Dvořák – svahové sekačky Ltd., registered office Dvorce 62, Havlíčkův Brod 58001, Czech Republic,

ID N o. 2 601379 (fu rther referred to a s “ Manufacturer”) p rovides a W arranty fo r n ew P roducts
according to the set regulations for a period of 24 months from the day the Product is delivered to
the C ustomer, o r fr om s uch a P roduct b eing s et i nto o peration, o r u p to 8 00 o perating h ours,
according to w hichever h appens fi rst. T he W arranty p eriod fo r n ew s pare p arts d elivered u nder
Warranty expires together with the Warranty period of the whole Product/machine.

2. Claims s temming f rom t he W arranty m ust b e e xercised w ith th e D istributor / D ealer a nd a lso
resolved b y th em. A p roperly completed W arranty sheet m ust b e p resented a nd a ll o f th e
inspections p rescribed b y th e M anufacturer m ust h ave b een i mplemented. I ncorrect i nformation,
additional extracts or overwriting on the Warranty card lead to loss of the Warranty.

3. The W arranty a pplies to defects o n th e Product c aused b y d efective r aw materials, construction
faults or made workmanship. Defective parts on the Product will be replaced free of charge with a
new part or repaired. No entitlement to immediate delivery is created and the Manufacturer takes on
no liability for damage claimed for as a result of delayed delivery.

4. The Warranty does not relate to regular wear and tear (parts susceptible to regular wear and tear
especially include the following: blades, blade hubs with bearings, bearings of wheel shafts, spark
plugs, air filters, belts, chains, tires, sealing, hydraulic hoses, winch rope etc…).

5. The Warranty cannot be claimed against if the cause of the defect is:

a) The effects of external mechanical or chemical influences on the Product

b) Unreasonable handling of the Product, overloading it, neglect or incorrect operation

c) Repair of maintenance of the Product performed by a third party, which was not authorised to

carry out such work by the Distributor / Dealer or Manufacturer

d) Installation o f s uch p arts i nto th e P roduct, th e u se o f w hich i s n ot a pproved b y th e

Manufacturer

e) Implementation of changes to the Product, which were not approved by the Manufacturer

f) The fact that the Manufacturer’s regulations were not adhered to for handling the Product, its

maintenance a nd t reatment (e -g. th e i nstruction and m aintenance manual), e specially i f th e
prescribed Warranty inspections were not carried out

g) The fact that the user neglected declaration and removal of defects, which were apparent when

they to ok r eceipt o f the P roduct or w hich they d id n ot immediately p rovide n otification o f a n
have removed, when they arose later

6. In c ase o f P roducts s old w ith a d iscount th e W arranty d oes n ot e xtend to d efect fo r w hich th e
discount was granted.

7. All claims stemming from the Warranty are forfeit on expiry of the Warranty period. In the case of
defects, for which notification was made during the course of the Warranty period and which were
not r emoved d uring th is p eriod, th is W arranty remains v alid u ntil th e d efect i s r emoved. In th is
case, the Warranty is terminated at the latest within 1 month of the last repair or after declaration
by the Distributor / Dealer that the defect was removed or that this does not concern a defect.

8. The Manufacturer i s n ot l iable fo r a ny e conomic l oss o r fo r a ny s ubsequent d amage c aused to
persons or their property, which was created as a result of failure of the Product.

9. The Warranty will only be valid subject to the condition that the correctly completed part 2 of the
“Combined delivery note” is delivered to the Manufacturer within 14 days of the date the Product is
delivered to the Customer.

10. The Warranty applies to the Product i n the condition in which it leaves the production p lant. The
Manufacturer is not liable for damage during transportation.

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11. In th e e vent o f a c hange i n o wner, i t i s p ossible to tr ansfer th e r emaining p art o f th e W arranty
period to the new o wner if the M anufacturer is requested to do so. The new owner confirms that
they h ave ta ken receipt of the instruction m anual a t th e s ame ti me a s the Product as well as the
Warranty conditions and that they agree with these.

12. The Warranty period is extended by the period of the duration of the Warranty claim assessment.
(The Warranty claim assessment period begins on the day following the day the Product is
accepted for assessment and terminates on the day the Warranty is acknowledged or rejected, not
on th e d ay th e Customer co llects t he Product b ack). I n case t he W arranty claim is r ejected, t he
Warranty period will not be extended!

13. After inspecting relevant documents and the claimed product the Distributor / Dealer will:

a) acknowledge the Warranty claim as warrantable and settle the claim on spot; in case it is not

possible to settle the acknowledged claim on spot, they will accept the Product into Warranty
procedure during which the acknowledged claim will be settled without unnecessary delay. The
Distributor / Dealer will issue a written document certifying the acceptance of the Product from
the Customer and both parties will confirm it by their signatures; or

b) reject the Warranty claim as unwarrantable and together with the Customer they will agree on

further steps, or

c) accept the claimed Product for a professional assessment based on which the warranty claim

will either be acknowledged and consequently settled without unnecessary delay, or rejected.
The Distributor / Dealer will issue a written document certifying the acceptance of the Product
from the Customer and both parties will confirm it by their signatures. The Distributor / Dealer
will inform the Customer about the result of the assessment (acknowledgement or rejection of
the W arranty c laim) in a p reviously ag reed m anner (i n w riting o r b y o ne o f l ong-distance
communication devices).

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15 BILL OF DELIVERY

Combined delivery note

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Copy for Dealer (Part 1)

Dealer:
Address:
Tel., Fax, E-mail:

1. DELIVERY NOTE

Date ____ /_____200__ Owner ___________________

Product ____________________ Address _________________________
____________________________
Serial number ________________
Accessories _________________ Tel., fax, E-mail ____________________
____________________________
____________________________ Dealer __________________________

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Send to Producer (Part 2)

Dealer:
Address:
Tel., Fax, E-mail:

2. DELIVERY NOTE/ CONFIRMATION BY OWNER THAT THEY HAVE

READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Date ____ /_____200__ Owner ___________________

Product ____________________ Address _________________________
____________________________
Serial number ________________
Accessories _________________ Tel., fax, E-mail ____________________
____________________________
____________________________ Dealer __________________________
Confirmation

I have read the instructions for users and the safety instructions set out in
the operating instructions for the Product and understood them.

Owners Signature ______________________________________

Jacobsen, A Textron Company

11108 Quality Drive, Charlotte,

NC 28273, USA

www.Jacobsen.com

Ransomes Jacobsen Limited
West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3
9TT
English Company Registr at ion No. 107 073 1
www.ransomesjacobsen.com