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 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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							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).
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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.
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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
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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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							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 drive models:
11. C
LUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL
This pedal has a double function - during the first part of its travel it acts as a
clutch, engaging and disengaging drive to the wheels, and in the second part
it acts as a brake on the rear wheels.
It is important not to take too long in using the clutch as this can cause over-
heating and damage the transmission belt.
When the machine
is in movement, keep your foot off the
pedal.
12. S
PEED CHANGE LEVER
This lever has seven positions for the 5
forward speeds, the neutral position
«N», and reverse «R». To go from one
speed to another, press the pedal (11)
half way and move the lever as per the
indications on the label.
Reverse must
only be engaged when the machine
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							For hydrostatic drive models:
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RAKE PEDAL
In hydrostatically driven
models this pedal is
solely for braking and
works on the rear
wheels.
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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 there manually even without pressing the brake.
When the parking brake (3) is engaged the speed change
lever is locked in the «N» position and cannot be moved until the parking
brake and the pedal have been released.
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EVER TO RELEASE THE HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
This lever has two positions shown on the plate:
Position «A» = Drive engaged: for all operating conditions, when moving and
during cutting;
Position «B» = Drive released: considerably reduces the effort required for
moving the machine manually, when the engine is not run-
ning.
To avoid damaging the transmission unit, this operation
must be carried out only when the engine has stopped with the lever (22) at
position “N”.
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