Efco EF 98 L/14,5 K Owner's manual

KMX 84 Series

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KLX 108 Series

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Tosaerba con conducente a bordo seduto

- MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

ATTENZIONE: prima di usare la macchina, leggere attentamente il presente libretto.

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- OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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- MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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MANUEL D’UTILISATION

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- GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING

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- KULLANIM KILAVUZU

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ESPAÑOL - Traducción del Manual Original

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



 

 

 

 

 (seule

ment pour la série KMX 84)

 





 

 

 

 

 

(seulement pour la série KLX 98-108)

 -



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 





 

 

 

 



 





 

 

 











 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 only for KMX 84 series

 



 

 

 

 

 only for KLX 98-108

series

 



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



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INDEX

  ........................... 

  .............................. 

  ........... 4

  

use ........................................................ 4

   .......................................... 

   ................................ 6

   ................................. 6

  ................................................... 6

   .......................... 6

   ...................... 

   ...................................... 

4.4 Mounting and connecting the battery .... 

   ..................... 

  

 .......... 

  



 ....................... 

  

 .................. 

 .................................................. 

   ................................. 

   ...................................... 

   ................................ 

   

   

   .............. 

   ............... 

  

 .......... 

  

 ............................................. 

  ... 

  ................ 

 

 .......... 

 

 ........... 

6. USING THE MACHINE ............................... 

   ......................................... 

   ...................................... 

   .................................. 

6.4 Startup ................................................ 

   ............................................ 

6.6 Stop .................................................... 

   .................................... 

  ........................ 

   ............................. 

   ...... 

   ... 

   ........................... 

   .............................................. 

   ................................................ 

   ..................................... 

  .......... 

   .................... 

  

............................................................ 

   ........... 

   ........................ 

   ................................. 

   .................................. 

   ............................................. 

  .......................... 

 ....... 

 ..................... 

 .......................... 

 .............................. 

 ..................... 

 ......................................... 

  ...................................... 

  .............. 

  ............................................ 

  ...................................... 

  .................... 

  ................................. 

  ....................... 

  .................................................. 

  .............................................. 

   ................................... 

  ................................... 

   ............... 



 

  

Some paragraphs in the manual contain





NOTE or   these give details

or further information on what has already been

said, and aim to prevent damage to the machine.

The symbol highlights danger. Non-







grey spots indicate the optional characteristics

not on all models documented in this manual.









  

  

















  













 

  

Become acquainted with the controls

and the proper use of the machine. Learn

how to stop the engine quickly. Failure

to follow the warnings and instructions

may result in re and/or serious injury.

• 



use the machine. Local regulations



• 







• 

passengers to ride on the machine.

• Bear in mind that the operator or user is





property. It is the user’s responsibility









others, particularly on slopes or rough,

slippery and unstable ground.

• 



instructions contained in this manual.

  



• hard-



and long trousers. Do not operate the



.

• 





that could catch in the machine or in any



• 



• 







.



! 

• 





• 



• 





• 



• 



• 

• 





• 

pressure inside to decrease gradually.

• 



• 









• 

spilt on the machine or on the ground.

• 

and containers securely.

• 



engine must be started in an area at least



• 



  

Work Area

• 











• When starting up the machine, do not direct



.

• 









• 



• 





• 



thunderstorm, especially lightening.

• 





• 







• 







– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

ground conditions, especially slopes

– 



• 

not become distracted and maintain



• 







• 



– 



– 



– 



the instructions manual.

• 

and attachments that can alter the stability



• 





• 





• Pay attention to cutting-means



means, as a rotating cutting means can



• 

• 



• 

















immediately and contact the medical authorities







EN - 4



• 

damaged, missing or incorrectly

assembled (grass catcher, side discharge



• 

tools are not installed in their seats.

• 





• Do not strain the machine too much and









• 







  

Ensure regular maintenance and correct





Maintenance

• 





• 



• 

machine 



















steps to eliminate possible damage due to







Storage

• 





• 



  







• 

neighbourhood. Use this machine at







• Adhere strictly to the local regulations

















• 



• 







 

  











.





– 



– 



The operator is able to operate the







disengage the engine and cutting means in a



  Intended use





• 



 

in the grass catcher

 



 



• 

 

 











illustrated in this manual or the instructions

that accompany the single attachments.









restrictions and conditions indicated in the

instructions accompanying the attachment.

  

• 







use may include, but are not limited to:

– 

passengers to ride on the machine as





– 



– 

slippery, icy, stony, rough, marshy





– using the cutting means on



– 

or debris collection.

 Improper use of the

machine will invalidate the warranty, relieve

the Manufacturer from all liabilities, and the

user will consequently be liable for all and

any damage or injury to himself or others.

  







  The machine must

be used by one operator.

  







the necessary attention and caution.



Warning: Read the instruc-



machine.

 Disconnect the







: Do



rear discharge guard or the

grass catcher being in place.

(for models with rear collection

only)





discharge chute in place. (for

models with side discharge

only)

:



distance

: Do

not use this machine on slopes



:







. Cutting

means in motion. Do not put





housing.

Warning



max xxx N (xx kg)

max xxx N (xxx kg)





loads stated on the label and



EN - 6

Warning

-

sion system.

  Any damaged or illegible

decals must be replaced. Order replacement

decals from an authorised assistance centre.

  





 

 

 

 

 Machine model

 

 Serial number

 

 



Article code







  Quote the information on

the product identication label whenever you

contact an authorized service workshop.

  The example of the

Declaration of Conformity is provided

on the last pages of the manual.

  MAIN COMPONENTS







 this is

the assembly comprising the casing

that houses the rotating cutting

means, and the cutting means.

 Cutting means





 







 



(for

models with rear collector only).

 







the machine (for rear collection models only).

 









(for rear collection models only).

 

machine operator sits. It has a sensor





 





 







  this protects the



 

 

The safety regulations to follow

are described in chap. 2. Strictly

comply with these instructions to

avoid serious risks or hazards.

For storage and transport purposes, some







Unpacking and completing the assembly

should be done on a at and stable surface,

with enough space for machine handling

and its packaging, always making use of

suitable equipment. Do not use the machine

until all the indications provided in the

“ASSEMBLY” section have been carried out.

  





Description

 

 



 

4 Battery



 Front bumpers

6 

 

for models

with rear collection only)

 

-

(for

rear collection models only)

 Side discharge chute (for models with

side discharge only)

 Cutting-means assembly side

for side discharge

models only, if foreseen).

 

- the instruction manuals and documents





(for models with side discharge only)



cables





  

 

attention not to lose components.

 Consult the documentation in the



 



 



– 







– 





(par. .

  

 



 Mount the hub (

(



 



  onto

the hub (



For type "l" steering wheel only

 Fit the spacer (



supplied ( in the indicated order.

For type "ll" steering wheel only - Fasten



( supplied, in the indicated order.

 



  





  







  to







 Apply silicone grease to the terminals





  Always fully charge the battery

according to the instructions in the battery book-

let.

  To prevent the safety device in

the electronic circuit board from cutting in, never

start the engine until the battery is fully charged!

  



For type "l" bumpers only - 





For type “II” bumpers only

 and 







.



 (

( (

  





 

 



hole and turning it so that both the spring



securely positioned in their seatings.



  









it outside the side discharge chute.

 Fit the pin  in the holes on the

 and on the side discharge

chute, so that it passes through the coils

 and the drilled end



 Insert the cotter pin  in the pin

 hole  and rotate the pin







.

Check that the spring works

correctly and keep the side discharge

chute securely lowered. Make sure that

the pin is fitted properly to prevent

it from falling out accidentally.

 For models with optional

side unloading: make sure that the side

unloading guard (Fig. 13.A) is lowered and

locked by the safety lever (Fig. 13.B).

 Before disassembling or

servicing the deector, always push the safety

lever (Fig. 14.B) and lift the side unloading

guard (Fig. 14.A) to allow disassembly.

NOTE To remove the deector, perform

assembly steps in reverse order.

  

















  





 









 



 







 







 

 





 











 

  







  The machine



 



on, turn the lights on by turning





 

are enabled..

 

starter motor to start the machine.





  





according to the engine type:

 

command 

 

The positions indicated correspond to:



  









  To





during grass cutting operations.

  Used





NOTE When moving from one area

to another, put the lever in a position

between «tortoise» and «hare».

  









  Press the







  Press the pedal all



 

 When you



.

  





 

acts as a clutch, engaging and



 



 Do not keep the pedal

half way between clutch engagement or

disengagement, as this can cause overheating

and damage the transmission belt.

NOTE When the machine is in

movement, keep your foot o the pedal.

  





 

Gear must only be engaged

when the machine has stopped.

 

 

Reverse must only

be engaged when the

machine has stopped.





according to the indications on the label.

  







  







  To







the pressure on the pedal





  

is engaged by pressing the



Reverse must only

be engaged when the

machine has stopped.



  The pedal

automatically goes into neutral



NOTE If the drive pedal is used, whether

forwards or for reverse, when the parking brake

(g. 10.D) is engaged, the engine stops.

  









  

.

  





.

 To avoid damaging the

transmission unit, this operation must be

carried out only when the engine has stopped

with the pedal (g. 10.J) at neutral position.

  





engage the cutting means using an



 



 



• On disengaging the cutting







NOTE If you engage the cutting means

without taking the necessary safety

precautions, the engine shuts down and

cannot be restarted (see par. 6.2.2)

  











  























  





• 





• 

ready to be started (see par. 

• 



  







the grass catcher. This means less



 

The safety regulations to follow

are described in chap. 2. Strictly

comply with these instructions to

avoid serious risks or hazards.

  







  

 The machine is

supplied without engine oil or fuel.



 

and oil top-up methods and precautionsent





  









  







 

 



 



  



NOTE This machine can be used to

mow lawns in a number of dierent ways;

before starting work, prepare the machine

based on how the lawn is to be mowed.

 





– 







 





– 







– 





 





– 





This has to be attached to the rear

plate as indicated in the instructions.

 



– 





 



plate as indicated in the instructions.

  











  





those outlined on the tables.

Always carry out the safety

checks before use.

  

 

Battery No damage to the casing,



Rear discharge guard,

grass catcher

Good condition. No

damage. Properly

installed.

Side discharge

guard, suction grid

Good condition. No

damage. Properly

installed.

Fuel lines and

connections.



Electrical cables. All insulation intact.

No mechanical damage.

Oil lines 

No damage.









(









The machine stops

 

No abnormal sound

 Proceed as indicated



  



 



 



Action 

 

 cutting means



 operator seated.

The engine starts

 The engine stops



or the rear discharge



disengaging the cutting

means (for rear collection

models only)

The engine stops





the cutting means

The engine stops

the speed change is







The engine stops









The engine stops

If any of the results fails to match the

indications provided in the tables, do not

use the machine! Contact a service centre to

have it checked and repaired if necessary.

  Always bear in mind that

the safety devices prevent the engine from

starting if safety requirements have not

been met. In these cases, once the start

consent has been reinstated, the ignition

key (g. 10.A) must rst be turned back to

Of before the engine can be restarted.

  















• 









obstacles (such as stones, branches, roots,





• Do not stop or start suddenly





• 

particular attention to 



• Reduce speed:

– 

and during tight turns

– 

• 





especially on slippery ground.

• 



standstill and unattended.

• 







the machine at a standstill and unattended.

• For models with hydrostatic drive

only: 







  

 

 Sit in the operator’s position.

 



 

 

 



 engage the



 



it to Start to start the engine.

 

the engine has started.

as soon as the



 





 

NOTE Using the choke when the engine

is already warm can foul the spark plugs

and cause the engine to run erratically.



the throttle control to the minimum



NOTE If there are engine starting problems,

do not insist as you can risk running the

battery at and ooding the engine. Turn

the key to the O position, wait for a few

seconds and then repeat the operation. If

the malfunction persists, refer to the engine

manual and chapter «14» in this manual.

  

  





• disengage the cutting means 

• bring the cutting-means assembly to



• 





• 

 





 



 





The pedal has to be released

gradually, as a sudden engagement

may cause the vehicle to tip over

and the driver to lose control.

 Gradually reach the desired speed



To change gear, press the clutch



  Gear must be engaged

when the machine has stopped.

• 

 



 





gradually increasing pressure on the



Drive can only be engaged following

the procedure illustrated (par. 5.7 to

prevent sudden engagement which may

cause the vehicle to tip over and the driver

to lose control, especially on slopes.



  

First reduce the machine’s speed by

reducing the engine’s r.p.m., and then











  

  Reverse must be engaged

when the machine has stopped.



 



 



 Gradually release the pedal to engage the





 



 



  Grass cutting





 





 bring the cutting-means assembly



 





 







 





  To proceed in reverse gear

with the cutting means engaged, it is necessary

to press and hold the consent button (par.

5.9) so as not to cause the engine to stop.











cutting-means assembly to the highest position:

– 

– 

– 



  Suggestions for maintaining



 

appearance, it should be cut regularly. A













 

 The cutting means must be in good







 



to get the necessary thrust to push the

cuttings through the collector channel.

 







 During hot and dry periods, the grass





 

















 





 







probable causes are either badly sharpened









means assembly and damage its





  for

rear collection models only)

NOTE The emptying of the grass catcher

can only be done with the cutting means

disengaged, otherwise the engine stops.

• 



• 



disengage the cutting means (par.





















close up the grass catcher so that it



  for

rear collection models only)

• 





 

  



 

 

 

assembly in its highest position:

  STOP

To stop the machine:

 



To avoid backre, leave the throttle in

the minimum "tortoise" speed position for

20 seconds before switching o the engine.

 



 



 

  To keep the battery

charged, do not leave the ignition key

in the «on» or «headlights on» position

when the engine is not running.

The engine may be very warm

immediately after it is shut o. Do not

touch the exhaust or adjacent parts.

This can cause burn injuries.

  

 

storing in an enclosed space.

 

 









– 





 

  

The safety regulations to follow

are described in chap. 2. Strictly

comply with these instructions to

avoid serious risks or hazards.

Before conducting any inspections,

cleaning or maintenance/adjustment

interventions on the machine:

• disengage the cutting means;

• shift into neutral;

• engage the parking brake;

• stop the engine;

• remove the key, (never leave the

keys in the ignition or within reach of

children or unauthorised persons);

• make sure that all moving parts

have come to a complete stop;

• read the relevant instructions;

• Use suitable clothing, protective

gloves and goggles

• 













• 

assembled spare parts and attachments









or damages caused by such parts.

• Genuine spare parts are supplied by



  



NOTE The type of fuel to use is

given in the engine manual.

  The machine is delivered

to the client without fuel. Follow all the

instructions in the engine manual.

  



 

.

 

 



 

 



  Do not drip petrol onto

the plastic parts to avoid ruining them.

In the event of accidental leaks, rinse

immediately with water. The warranty does

not cover for damage to plastic parts of the

bodywork or the engine caused by petrol.

  

NOTE Fuel is perishable and should

not remain in the tank for more than 30

days. Empty the fuel tank before storing the

machine for long periods of time (chap. 9).

Allow the engine to cool

before emptying the fuel tank.

 



 Place a suitable container under



 



 

 

 



 

The next time the machine is used,

check that there are no fuel leaks from

the tubes, fuel stopcock or carburettor.

  



NOTE The type of oil to use is

given in the engine manual.

  The machine is delivered

to the client without engine oil.

  Follow all the

instructions in the engine manual.

  

Always check the oil level before use.

• 

instructions in the engine manual, this



.

Do not overll as this could cause

the engine to overheat. If the oil level

exceeds the “MAX” mark, drain until

the correct level is achieved.

  Draining

The oil may be very hot if removed

just after the engine has been switched

o. Consequently allow the engine to

cool down for a few minutes before

proceeding to drain o the oil.



indicated in the engine instruction manual.



• 

 

 Place a suitable container under



 



 

 





 



 Clean up any spills.

• 

 



 





 

all the engine oil, bearing in mind that





• 

 

 Place a suitable container under



 

 



 

the oil into a suitable container.

 



 Clean up any spills.

  Hand the spent

oil over to a disposal facility in

accordance with local provisions.

  

















height WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND

CUTTING MEANS DISENGAGED.

 for models with side discharge only

To change the position:

 

 



hole at the desired distance

 



 for models with rear collection only

To change the position:

 



 

in the desired position

 





 

  CLEANING





  

• 







electrical parts or the electronic circuit

board located under the dashboard.

• 

engine, silencer, battery compartment





  Never use hose-nozzles or harsh

detergents for cleaning the body and engine!

 Do not wash the

transmission system when it is hot.

Never use pressure lances to wash the

transmission system.

  for

rear collection models only)



  



 



  for

rear collection models only)

 Empty the grass catcher

 

cuttings and soil residue

 Replace the grass catcher and clean





the grass catcher, empty and rinse it,



  



Clean the cutting-means assembly thoroughly



Keep people or animals away from

the surrounding area when cleaning

the cutting-means assembly.

 

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