Dolmar Lawn Mower Rm 72 13 H French Version Manual

							crossing surfaces other than grass. 
8) Never use the machine to cut grass if the guards are defective, or without the stone-
guard and/or grass-catcher in place.
9) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
10) Before leaving the operator’s position:
– disengage the blade;
– change into neutral (  or mechanical drive models) or make sure that the speed
change lever has returned to the neutral position (  or hydrostatic drive models) and
engage the parking brake;
– stop the engine and remove the key.
11) Disengage the blade, stop the engine and remove key:
– before carrying out any work beneath the cutting deck or unclogging the collector chan-
nel;
– before checking, cleaning or working on machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the machine;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (immediately check and remove the cause of
the vibration).
12) Disengage the blade when transporting or not in use. Disengage the blade and wait
for it to stop before emptying the grass-catcher.
13) Stop the engine and disengage the blade:
– before refuelling;
– every time the grass-catcher is removed or replaced.
14) Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the engine and turn the fuel off at the con-
clusion of mowing, following the instructions in the manual.
15) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi-
tion. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and for maintaining performance levels.
2) Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach a flame or a spark or a source of extreme heat.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, exhaust silencer, battery compartment and
fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Always empty the grass-catch-
er and do not leave garden rubbish containers inside a room.
5) Frequently check the stone-guard, the grass-catcher and the air intake grill for wear
and deterioration. Replace if damaged.
6) For reasons of safety, do not use equipment with worn or damaged parts. Parts are to
be replaced and not repaired. Use genuine spare parts (the blade should always bear the
symbol   ). Parts which are not of an equivalent quality can damage the equipment and
may adversely affect your safety.
7) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is
cool.
8) Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade.
9) Check the blade’s balance after sharpening.
10) When the machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended, lower the cutting deck.
11) The ignition key must never be left inserted in the machine, or where children or per-
sons not familiar to the machine may reach it. Before any maintenance or repair, remove
the ignition key.
E) TRANSPORTING
1) If the machine is transported on a truck or trailer, lower the cutting deck, engage the
parking brake and fasten the machine securely with ropes, cables or chains to the hauling
device.
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							SAFETY DECALS
Your machine must be used with care. Therefore, decals have been placed on
the machine, to remind you pictorially of the main precautions to take during
use. These decals are to be considered an integral part of the machine.
If a decal should fall off or become illegible, contact your retailer to replace it.
Their meaning is explained below.
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Warning:Read Operator’s Man-
ual before operating this
machine.
Warning:Disconnect the igni-
tion key and read the instruc-
tions before carrying out any
repair or maintenance work.
Danger! Ejected objects:Do
not operate without either
stone-guard or grass-catcher in
place.
Danger! Dismember-
ment: Make sure that
children stay clear of the
machine all the time when
engine is running. Danger! Ejected objects:
Keep bystanders awayDanger! Machine roll-
over: Do not use this
machine on slopes
greater then 10°.
Avoid injury from getting caught in belt:Do not operate the
machine without shields in place. Stay clear of belts.
Risk of being cut. Blade in movement. Do not insert hands or feet
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							2. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND PARTS
IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
The plate located under the driver’s seat
has the essential data and serial number
of each machine (6).
This number must be quoted when you
require technical assistance or spare
parts.
1.Acoustic power level according to
directive 2000/14/CE
2.Conformity mark according to direc-
tive 98/37/EEC
3.Year of manufacture
4.Operating engine speed in r.p.m (if
indicated)
5.Type of machine
6.Serial number
7.Weight in kgs
8.Name and address of Manufacturer
9.Type of transmission (if indicated)
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
Various main components can be seen on the machine, and these have the fol-
lowing functions:
11. Cutting deck:this is the guard enclosing the rotating blade.
12. Blade:this is what cuts the grass. The wings at the ends help convey the
cut grass towards the collector channel.
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Write your machine’s serial number here
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							13. Collector channel:this is the part connecting the cutting deck to the grass-
catcher. 
14. Grass-catcher:as well as collecting the grass cuttings, this is also a safety
element in that it stops any objects drawn up by the blade from being
thrown outside of the machine.
15. Stone-guard or deflector:this can be fitted in place of the grass-catcher
and prevents objects drawn up by the blade from being thrown outside of
the machine.   
16. Engine:this moves the blade and drives the wheels. It is fully described in a
specific booklet.
17. Battery:provides the energy for starting the engine. It is fully described in a
specific booklet.
18. Driver seat:this is where the machine operator sits. It has a sensor for
detecting the presence of the operator which is a safety device.
19. Decals for regulations and safety:give reminders on the main provisions
for working safely, each of which is explained in chapter 1.
20. Access hatch:gives easy access to the spark plug, the fuel cock, and the
fixing nut for the engine cover.
21. Air intake grill:helps air to flow inside the cutting deck and prevents
objects from being thrown out at the front.
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							3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
For storage and transport reasons, some components of the machine are not
directly installed in the factory, but have to be assembled after their removal from
the packing. Final assembly is carried out by following these simple instructions.
For transport reasons the machine is supplied without engine
oil or fuel. Before starting up the engine, fill with oil and fuel following the
instructions given in the engine booklet.
UNPACKING
When unpacking the machine, take care to gather all individual parts and fittings,
and do not damage the cutting deck when taking the machine off the base pal-
let.
The standard packing contents:
– the machine;
– the battery;
– steering wheel;
– seat;
– grass-catcher components;
– an envelope containing the instruction manual, documents and the nuts and
bolts with two starter keys, a pin for blocking the steering wheel and a spare
10 Ampere fuse.
ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTING THE
BATTERY
Remove both the rear column cover (1)
fastened with two screws (2) and the
front column cover (3) fastened with
another two screws (4).
IMPORTANT
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							Fit the battery (5) in place and secure it
with the bracket (6) and the nut (7).
Connect the three red cables (8) to the
positive terminal (+) and the three black
cables (9) to the negative terminal (–)
using the screws supplied. Follow the
instructions given.
Put the column covers (3) and (1) back on
with their screws (4) and (2).
Charge the battery following the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
To prevent the safety device in the electronics card from cut-
ting in, never start the engine until the battery is fully charged!
Follow the battery manufacturers instructions regarding
safe handling and disposal.
FITTING THE STEERING WHEEL
Put the machine on a flat surface and
straighten up the front wheels.
Fit the steering wheel (1) onto the protruding
shaft (2) with the spokes directed towards
the seat.
Line up the hole in the steering wheel hub
with the hole in the shaft and insert the pin
supplied (3).
Push the pin in using a hammer, ensuring
that it comes completely through to the opposite side.
To avoid damaging the steering wheel with the hammer, use
an awl or a screw-driver of the same size as the pin to push it in the last part.
NOTE
!WARNING!
IMPORTANT
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							FITTING THE SEAT
Fit the seat (1) onto the plate (2) using the
screws (3).
FITTING THE GRASS-CATCHER
First of all assemble the frame, joining the upper part (1), including the opening,
to the lower part (2), using the supplied nuts and screws (3) and following the
indicated sequence.
Position the angle supports (4) and (5), respecting the right (R) and left (L)
sides, and attach them to the frame using the four self-tapping screws (6).
Insert this frame into the canvas cover, ensuring that it is correctly positioned
along the base perimeter.
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							Hook all the plastic profiles to the frame
tubes with the help of a screwdriver (7).
Insert the handle (8) into the holes of the
canvas (9). Attach this to the frame using
the screws (10), following the indicated
sequence, and complete the assembly
screwing the four front and rear self-
threading screws (11).
Lastly, fit the stiffening bar (12) on the
outside of the frame base, keeping the flat part towards the canvas and using
the nuts and screws supplied (13) in the sequence indicated.
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							4. COMMANDS AND CONTROL INSTRUMENTS
1. STEERING WHEEL
Turns the front wheels.
2. A
CCELERATOR LEVER
Regulates the engines r.p.m. The positions are indicated on a plate showing the
following symbols:
Position «CHOKE»  for starting up.
Position «SLOW»  for minimum engine speed
Position «FAST»  for maximum engine speed
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							When moving from one area to another, put the lever in a position between
«SLOW» and «FAST» When cutting, go to the «FAST» position.
3. P
ARKING BRAKE LEVER
This lever is to stop the machine from moving when it has been parked, and
must always be engaged before leaving the machine. 
The brake is engaged by fully pressing the pedal (11 - 21) and moving the lever
to position «A». When you take your foot off the pedal it will be blocked by the
lever in the down position.
To disengage the parking brake, press the pedal again so that the lever returns
to position «B».
4. K
EY IGNITION SWITCH
This key operated control has three positions:
«OFF»  means everything is switched off
«ON»  activates all parts
«START»  engages the starter motor. On being released, the key
will automatically return to «ON» from this position.
5. P
ILOT LAMP AND SIGNAL
This light comes on when the key (4) is in the «ON» position and remains con-
stantly lit while the machine is operating.
When it starts flashing this means that the engine is being prevented from start-
ing (see page 26).
The audible warning indicates that the grass-catcher is full.
6. B
LADE ENGAGEMENT AND BRAKE LEVER
This lever has two positions, as shown on the label:
Position «A» = BLADE DISENGAGED 
Position «B» = BLADE ENGAGED  
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