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OPERA T ORS MANUAL D18/50 Manufacturers of Britain ’s Best Selling Range of Garden T ractors and Rider Mowers V ersion 1.1 Garden T ractor TM D -DIESEL- ...
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Page 2 Safety Instructions MANDA TOR Y SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERA TION OF GARDEN TRACTORS 1. Read the instructions carefully . Be familiar with the controls and the use of equipment. 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower . 3. Never mow while people, especially children or pets are nearby . 4. T ...
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Page 3 Safety Instructions 6. Check the condition of the tyres and ensure that they are inflated to the correct pressure (refer to the specifications on the back page of this manual). This is particularly important if the machine is to be taken on the public highway . 7. Check the mower is in good working order , paying particular attention to brak ...
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re d yellow gr een Page 4 Contr ols & Indicators - Dashboard O O Cutter Engage Switch Light Switch Ignition Switch Deck Height Switch PGC Net Empty Switch Auxiliary Lift Switch IGNITION The ‘Key Start’ controls both the ignition and the starter . Insert the key and turn to the first position, the dash lights will come on (check that all is ...
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Page 5 Contr ols - Forward/Reverse FOOTPEDAL CONTROLS / MOVING OFF (fig 1,2) T o move off, ensure your foot is off the pedals ‘ A ’ and ‘ B ’ then disengage the parking brake by moving lever ‘ C ’ (fig 2) forward. Now gently depress either pedal ‘ A ’ or ‘ B ’ (fig 1) to move off forward or backward. The function of either pedal ...
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Page 6 Contr ols - Levers & Dashlights POWER T AKE-OFF (PT O) fig 1 Lift the lever to the LEFT and DOWN , letting it find its own height to engage the PT O and UP and to the RIGHT to disengage (fig 1). This is an ON/OFF lever for the PTO. Always have this lever in the DISENGAGED POSITION when it is not in use. Do not put hands near moving pulle ...
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Page 7 Cutting Decks fig 1 fig 2 fig 3 fig 4 MULCH MOWING Mulching can save time, avoids gathering piles of rotting cuttings and feeds your lawn. It is however necessary to observe certain rules to mulch mow successfully: • Reduce the height in each pass. If the grass has grown long make several passes to achieve the cut height you require. • A ...
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Page 8 Cutter Deck - Removal Either the Mulch Deck or the Rear Discharge Deck can be fitted to the D18/50 using the following instructions: REMOV AL OF CUTTER DECK The cutter deck can be quickly removed for servicing or cleaning or to give greater clearance when driving or towing over uneven ground. Follow this sequence: 1. Put the cutter to the lo ...
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Page 9 Cutter Deck - Check List CUTTER F AILS T O ST ART OR CUTS OUT WHEN SWITCHED ON Check: • Are you on the tractor? – Unless you sit on the seat the safety switch cuts out the cutter deck. • Is the battery low? - The clutch engage switch will only operate if the battery is well charged. • Does the 10Amp barrel fuse on the printed circuit ...
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Page 10 Deck Levels - Front to Back The cutter deck should be set so that it is parallel to the surface it is cutting with a maximum variation from side to side, or front to back of 3mm. Check this by placing the tractor on a hard level surface and measuring the clearance heights front to back and side to side with a steel ruler or tape with the cu ...
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Page 1 1 Cutter - Levelling Side to Side LEVELLING SIDE TO SIDE Adjustment is best done with the deck in a position one up from its lowest cut – check the level both sides and levelling is then achieved by adjusting the left (nearside) of the deck at two points: REAR ADJUSTMENT 1. Find the deck level disk (fig 1) near the back nearside wheel. und ...
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Page 12 Cutter - Drive Belt Before carrying out tests or adjustments (the problem may be simpler) – first CHECK the following points: 1. Is the engine to cutter drive belt slipping? Check that the drive belt tension lever (fig 1) under the left running board is in the rear (tensioned) position. If not, rectify – this is the most likely cause. 2 ...
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Page 13 Power ed Collector CONNECTION T o connect the Powered Grass Collector (PGC) to the D18/50 tractor , ensure both are on an even surface with the locking levers (fig 3) on the collector facing the lift arms of the tractor . Move the collector manually to the tractor . Lower the lift arms using the auxiliary lift switch button (page 4) on the ...
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Page 14 Collector - Adjustments ADJUST THE SWEEPING HEIGHT Using the Sweeping height lever (fig 2) select the position appropriate to the conditions and the height of the cut. T O GET THE BEST SWEEPING PERFORMANCE AND T O PRESER VE THE BRUSHES SELECT THE HIGHEST SETTING THA T WORKS – start high and adjust down until the brushes stop to collect. D ...
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Page 15 Collector - Drive Belts REPLACING AND TENSIONING PT O DRIVE BEL T CONNECTION It is important that the belt from PTO to collector (Part No. 22950100) is crossed over in the correct direction (fig 1) before being fitted over the collector pulley . The easiest way to do this is to place the belt on the PTO pulley and then stand behind the trac ...
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Page 16 Collector - Brush If the brush has become worn or damaged it is simple to replace the whole brush assembly or individual bristles. TO REMOVE THE BRUSH STOCK 1. Remove the grass bag assembly by lifting it off the pivot brackets. 2. Detach the collector from the tractor . 3. Locate the 1/4" nut and bolt at each end of the brush and undo ...
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Page 17 T yr es and Wheels Countax tractors are fitted with grassland tyres that are designed to present a large area to the ground for grip; and are soft profile to prevent marking your turf. They are of thicker section and tougher than most 4 ply tyres. Persistent punctures and tyre deflation are nevertheless a problem experienced by about 5% of ...
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Page 18 Electrical FUSES AND SHORTS There are 5 fuses on the D18/50 tractor . The 20Amp (yellow) charging circuit, the mid positioned 20Amp (yellow) lights, ignition and safety switches. The 20Amp (yellow) electric lift for cutter deck and auxiliary lift. The forth 20Amp fuse is connected in line for the net emptying system. T o check – remove fu ...
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Page 19 Engine - Oil and Oil Filter LUBRICA TION OIL INSPECTION AND REFILL Always check the engine oil before starting the tractor . Ensure the tractor is on an even level surface when inspecting or refilling oil. T o check oil levels, follow this procedure: • Clean around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into the crankcase and damaging yo ...
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Page 20 Engine - Cooling COOLANT LEVEL The coolant level should be checked daily as a matter of routine. ONL Y EVER INSPECT COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS COMPLETEL Y COLD. T o check level, follow this procedure: • Check the coolant level in the sub-tank. If the level is close to the lower limit, remove the sub-tank cap and fill with coolant to the u ...
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Page 21 Engine - Fuel & Air Filter FUEL FIL TER Replace the fuel filter after 400 hours of use or annually ( Part No. 1 182005510 ). Follow this procedure: • Loosen the inlet and outlet port clip of filter and remove pipe. • Remove the fuel filter by pulling it towards you. • Install a new fuel filter to the support. • Attach the inlet/ ...
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Page 22 T ransmission - Oil TUFF TORQ K71 AXLE Change transmission oil first time after 50 hours, then every 200 hours thereafter . T ransmission oil should be a good quality 10W - 40 engine oil CE or CD rated. T o change oil follow this procedure: • Remove the drain plug and drain oil (fig 4). • After draining oil, thoroughly clean the drain p ...
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SPECIFICA TION SUMMAR Y D18/50 Garden T ractor Countax Limited, Countax House, Great Haseley , Oxford OX44 7PF T el: (01844) 278800 Fax: (01844) 278792 Email: email@countax.com Website:www .countax.com All figures are approximate. We reserve the right to change specification and price without notice E&OE © copyright 2000 Countax Limited MODEL ...
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