Dolmar Lawn Mower Rm 72 13 H French Version Manual

ADJUSTMENT TO BLADE ENGAGEMENT AND BRAKE
If there seem to be problems in engaging the
blade or the time for stopping after disen-
gagement is over 5 seconds, adjust the
spring tension (1). 
To make this adjustment, loosen the nuts (2)
and screw or unscrew them on the control
rod (3) in order to obtain a distance of 77-79
mm between the bracket (4) and the inside
of the washer (5), with the blade engaged and the cutting height adjustment
lever at position “1”. When the adjustment has been made, screw the...

To remove the blade, hold it firmly wearing
strong gloves and undo the central screw
(1).
Sharpen the two cutting edges using a
medium grade grinding wheel and check
the balance by holding the blade up with a
round 18 mm diameter bar inserted in the
central hole.
To ensure that it works properly without
unusual vibrations any imbalance
between the two parts of the blade must
be below one gram.
This can be easily ascertained by putting
a one gram weight on the lightest end of
the blade. If it tends to go...

LUBRICATION AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Follow the diagrams which show the points requiring checks, lubricating and
routine maintenance, together with the type of lubricant to be used and the fre-
quency required.
a) Periodic maintenance
EN 37 MAINTENANCE
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1.10
1.11
1.9
1.8
1.11.2
1.31.4
1.7
2 1)
1.51.6
HOURS 

b) Lubrication
For mechanical drive models:
➤
EN 38MAINTENANCE
GREASE
OIL - SAE 30
For hydrostatic drive models:➤ 

GUIDE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
This table is to help you maintain your machine’s safety and performance. It
shows the main maintenance and lubrication work, indicating the frequency with
which it should be carried out.
To the right of each one there is a box where you can write the date or after how
many hours of operation the work was carried out.
WORKHOURSDAT E O RN°OF HOURS
1. MACHINE
1.1Check of tight fixing and sharpness of blade 25
1.2Blade replacement 100
1.3Check of the transmission belt 25...

LAYING ON ITS SIDE
In order to easily reach beneath the
machine, it can be turned onto its side
after having removed the grass-catcher
and completely emptied the fuel tank.
Having put the machine onto a firm and
flat surface, engage the parking brake,
put the cutting deck into position «7»,
firmly grip the steering wheel and the
seat, and turn the machine onto its right
hand side so that it rests on the grass-
catcher (as shown), taking care not to
damage plastic parts.
Make sure that the
machine is...

EN 41 TROUBLESHOOTING
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SITUATION LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTIONS
1.Pilot lamp off
2.Starter motor
not working
3.Engine does
not startKey is in «ON»
position,
engine
stopped
Key in
«START» posi-
tion and pilot
lamp on
Key in
«START» posi-
tion and pilot
lamp flashing
Key in
«START» posi-
tionElectronic card in safety alert, due
to:
– badly connected battery 
– completely flat battery or eroded
battery plates
– battery terminals crossed
– fuse blown
– badly earthed
– electronic card wet
–...

EN 42TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SITUATION LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTIONS
4.Starting is dif-
ficult or the
engine runs
erratically
5.Weak engine
performance
during cutting
6.The engine
stops but the
light flashes
7.The engine
stops and the
light goes off
8.The engine
stops but the
light stays on
9.Uneven cut
and poor grass
collectionKey in «ON»,
engine running
Key in «ON»,
engine running
Key in «ON»,
engine running
Key in «ON»,
engine running
Key in «ON»,
engine running
Key in «ON»,
engine running– fuel fault
–...

EN 43 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SITUATION LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTIONS
10.Unusual
vibrations while
workingKey in «ON»,
engine running– forward speed too high com-
pared to height of grass
– collector channel is obstructed
– cutting deck full of grass
– the blade is imbalanced
– blade loose
– fixing screws loose
– cutting deck is obstructed– reduce forward speed
and/or raise the cutting
deck
– wait for grass to dry
– remove the grass-catcher
and empty the collector
channel
– clean the cutting deck
– balance or...

EN 44ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST
8. ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST
1. FRONT COUNTERWEIGHTS
These improve stability at the front of the machine,
particularly when being used on ground which is
mostly sloping. 
2. STONE-GUARD KIT
For use in place of the grass-catcher when the
cuttings are not to be collected.
3. “CB01” MAINTENANCE BATTERY-CHARGER
This makes it possible to keep the battery in good
working order when the machine is in storage,
guaranteeing an optimum level of charge and a
longer life to the battery.
4....