EMAK Riding Mower F72 Operators Manual

EN 27 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
The circuit automatically resets after a few seconds but the cause of the fault
should be ascertained and dealt with to avoid re-activating the protection
device.
To avoid activating the protection device:
–do not reverse the cables on the battery terminals;
–do not use the machine without its battery or damage may be caused to the
charging regulator;
–be careful to not cause short-circuits.
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ND OF MOWING
When you have finished mowing, disengage
the blade and ride the...

WASHING THE INSIDE OF THE CUTTING DECK
The machine has to be put on firm ground with the stone-guard or grass-catcher
in position. Washing the inside of the cutting deck and the collector channel is
done by attaching a water hose to the connector (1) and running water through
for a few minutes, with:
–the operator seated;
–the engine running;
–the drive in neutral;
–the blade engaged.
When washing, the cutting deck should be in
the fully lowered position. Take off the grass-
catcher, empty and rinse it,...

6. MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, maintenance or repair work, take out
the ignition key and read the relevant instructions. Wear suitable clothing
and strong gloves.
Never get rid of used oil, fuel or other pollutants in unautho-
rised places!
A
CCESS TO MECHANICAL PARTS
Lift the engine cover (1) to access the engine and
mechanical parts below it.
To  do so:
–put the machine on level ground, bring the cut-
ting deck into the highest position and put
blocks (2) of around 65 - 70 mm beneath the
edge to hold...

moved sideways so that it is not in any of the
notches.  Hold the base of the seat (7) and tip the
cover back.
On closing:
–check that the collector channel (8) is properly fit-
ted onto its support (9) and resting on the right-
hand guide;
–put the lever (3) into the «R» position and lower
the cover (1) to the height of the levers (3) and (6);
–first put the lever (6) into its housing followed by
lever (3).  Lower the cover in line with the fasten-
ing screw.
When the cover (1) has been lowered check...

BATTERY
To ensure long life to the battery it is essential to keep it carefully maintained.
The machine battery must always be charged:
–before using the machine for the first time after purchase;
–before leaving the machine for a prolonged period of disuse;
–before starting up the machine after a prolonged period of disuse.
–Carefully read and comply with the procedure for recharging described in the
booklet coming with the battery. If the procedure is not followed or the battery
is not charged,...

switches off.
–25 A fuse = protects the battery charger circuit. When it blows, the battery
gradually runs out and the machine will have problems starting.
The fuse capacity is indicated on the fuse.
A blown fuse must always be replaced by one of the same
type and ampere rating, and never one of a different rating.
If you cannot find the cause of the protection devices activation, consult a
Licensed Service Centre.
C
HANGING WHEELS
Stop the machine on a flat surface and
put blocks under a load-bearing...

CHANGING BELTS
The motion from the engine to the rear axle and from the motor to the blade is
obtained by two “V” belts, whose duration largely depends on how the machine
is used.
Replacing belts is quite complicated because of dismantling and adjustments
and must only be carried out by a Licensed Service Centre.
Belts must always be replaced as soon as they are seen to
be worn! ALWAYS USE MANUFACTURER’S GENUINE SPARE BELTS!
C
UTTING DECK ADJUSTMENT
The cutting deck should be properly adjusted
to obtain...

–screw down the nut (5) on the rod until the right-hand front part of the deck
begins to rise, and then tighten the relative locknut (6);
–screw the nut (7) on the front left support until the deck in that area begins to
rise, and then tighten the nut (8)
If you are unable to get the cutting deck parallel, consult a Licensed Service
Centre.
B
RAKE ADJUSTMENT
The adjustment will need to be made while the
parking brake is engaged.
For mechanical drive models:
For  hydrostatic drive models (Peerless):...

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...