EMAK Riding Mower F72 Operators Manual

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).
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.
EN 12UNPACKING...

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,...

If the blade is engaged when safety conditions have not been complied with, the
engine shuts down (see page 26).
On disengaging the blade (Pos. «A»), a brake is simultaneously activated which
stops it rotating in five seconds.
7. C
UTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER
There are seven positions for this lever, shown as «1» to «7» on the label, which
correspond to various heights of between 3 and 8 cm.
To go from one height to another, move the lever sideways and put into one of
the seven notches.
For mechanical...

For hydrostatic drive models:
21. B
RAKE PEDAL
In hydrostatically driven
models this pedal is
solely for braking and
works on the rear
wheels.
22. S
PEED CHANGE
LEVER
This lever engages drive
to the wheels and
changes the machine’s
forward and reverse
speed.
The machine’s forward
speed gradually
increases by moving
the lever towards «F».
Reverse is engaged by
moving the lever to «R».
When the brake pedal
(21) is pressed the lever automatically returns to the «N» (neutral) position.  It
can also be moved...