Mr.Bricolage Lawn Mower MBA11572 MBA11572H Instructions Manual

							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 instructi\
ons given
in the engine booklet.
3.1 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 pallet.
The standard packing contents:
– the machine;
– the battery;
– steering wheel;
– seat;
– grass-catcher components;
– an envelope containing the instruction manual, documents and the nuts an\
d bolts with two starter keys, a pin for blocking the steering wheel and a spare 10 Ampere
fuse.
3.2 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).
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 manufac-
turer’s instructions. To prevent the safety device
in the electronics card from cutting in, never start
the engine until the battery is fully charged!
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							Follow the battery manufacturers instructions regarding
safe handling and disposal.
3.3 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.
3.4 FITTING THE SEAT
Fit the seat (1) onto the plate (2) using the screws
(3).
3.5 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.
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
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							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 sup-
plied (13) in the sequence indicated.
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							1. Steering wheel
Turns the front wheels.
2. Accelerator lever
Regulates the engines r.p.m. The positions are indicated on a plate showing the fol-
lowing symbols:Position «CHOKE»  for starting up.
Position «SLOW»  for minimum engine speed
Position «FAST»  for maximum engine speed
When moving from one area to another, put the lever in a position between «SLOW»
and «FAST» When cutting, go to the «FAST» position.
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3. Parking 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 posi-
tion «B».
4. Key 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. Pilot lamp and signal
This light comes on when the key (4) is in the «ON» position and\
 remains constantly lit
while the machine is operating.
When it starts flashing this means that the engine is being prevented from starting (see
page 24).
The audible warning indicates that the grass-catcher is full.
6. Blade engagement and brake lever
This lever has two positions, as shown on the label: Position «A» = Blade disengaged 
Position «B» = Blade engaged  
If the blade is engaged when safety conditions have not been complied wi\
th, the
engine shuts down (see page 24).
On disengaging the blade (Pos. «A»), a brake is simultaneously a\
ctivated which stops
it rotating in five seconds.
7. Cutting height adjusting lever
There are seven positions for this lever, shown as «1» to «7» on the label, which corre-
spond 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
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							11. Clutch / brake pedal
This pedal has a double function - during the first part of its travel i\
t 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 cau\
se overheating
and damage the transmission belt.When the machine is in movement, keep your foot off the
pedal.
12. Speed change lever
This lever has seven
positions for the 5 for-
ward speeds, the neu-
tral 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 is stopped.
21. Brake pedal
In hydrostatically driven models this pedal is solely for braking and works on \
the
rear wheels.
➤Hydrostatic drive models:
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22. Speed changelever
This lever engages drive
to the wheels and
changes the machine’s
forward and reverse
speed.
The machine’s forward
speed gradually increas-
es by moving the lever
towards «F».  Reverse is
engaged by moving the
lever to «R». When the
brake pedal (21) is
pressed the lever auto-
matically 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 parkin\
g brake and the
pedal have been released.
23. Lever 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 dur- ing cutting;
Position «B» = Drive released: considerably reduces the effort required for moving the machine manually,  when the engine is not running .
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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REMEMBER THAT THE USER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE
FOR DAMAGE AND INJURIES TO OTHERS. Before using the machine, read the
safety requirements shown in chapter 2, paying particular attention to d\
riving
and cutting on slopes. It is the users responsibility to assess the pot\
ential risk
of the area where work is to be carried out, as well as to take all the \
necessary
steps to ensure safe working, particularly on slopes or rough, slippery and
unstable ground. This machine must not be used on slopes greater than 10\
°
(17%).
If the machine is likely to be used mostly on sloping ground
(max. 10°), fit counterweights (supplied on request) to the front\
 part of the
frame to improve stability at the front and reduce the chance of tipping\
 up.
All references regarding the positions of controls are shown in
chapter 4.
5.1 DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING
5.1.1 Seat adjustment
The seat is held by four screws (1) which
have to be loosened for changing the posi-
tion of the seat which is done by sliding it
along the slots in the base.
When you have got in a comfortable posi-
tion, fully tighten the four screws.
5.1.2 Refuelling The oil and fuel to use
are indicated in the engine booklet.
To reach the oil level dipstick, lift up the seat
and open the hatchway beneath.
With engine stopped, check its oil level
which must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick.
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Refuel using a funnel, but do not complete-
ly fill the tank.
The tanks capacity is about 4 litres.  Refuelling should be
carried out in an open or well ventilat-
ed area with engine stopped. Always
remember that petrol fumes are
inflammable. DO NOT TAKE FLAMES
TO THE TANK MOUTH TO VERIFY ITS
CONTENTS AND DO NOT SMOKE
WHEN REFUELLING.
Do not drip petrol onto the plastic parts to avoid ruining them. In
the event of accidental leaks, rinse immediately with water.
5.1.3 Tyre pressure
Having the correct tyre pressure is essential for keep-
ing the cutting deck horizontal and thus achieving uni-
form mowing.
Unscrew the valve protection cap and connect the
valves to a compressed air line with a gauge.
Pressures are:
FRONT 1.5 bar
REAR 1.0 bar
5.1.4 Fitting the protection at the exit (grass-catcher or stone-guard)
Never use the machine without
having fitted the exit protection!
Lift the removable cover (1) and hook on the grass-
catcher by inserting the two pivots (2) into the slots on
the two supports (3).
There is a micro-switch which
stops the engine or prevents starting when the
blade is engaged if either the grass-catcher or
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stone-guard is not in position. IT IS VERY DAN-
GEROUS TO TAMPER WITH OR LIMIT THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS DEVICE!
If you want to work without using the grass-catcher, a
stone-guard kit (4) is available on request which is fit-
ted as shown in the figure.
5.1.5 Checking the safety systems
Every time before using, check that the safety systems are working properly. To do so,
simulate the various situations of usage shown in the table on page 24, \
making sure
that the correct result is achieved for each situation.
5.1.6 Checking the braking system
Make sure that the machine’s braking capacity is adequate for the conditions of usage.
Avoid starting the machine if you have doubts on the brake efficiency. If necessary,
adjust the brake and if you still have doubts on its efficiency, consult a Licensed Ser-
vice Centre.
5.1.7 Blade check
Check that the blade is sharpened properly and firmly fixed to the hub. A badly
sharpened blade pulls at the grass and causes the lawn to turn yellow.
5.2 STARTING AND MOVING
5.2.1 Starting All starting operations
have to be effected in an open or well venti-
lated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT
EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC!
Before starting the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1) (where supplied), which you can reach from the left-hand rear
wheel arch;
– put the gear lever ( for mechanical drive models) or the speed change lever pedal
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