Sabo 108-17 HS manual Introduction, Thank You for Purchasing a Sabo Product, Machine Use

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INTRODUCTION

Thank You for Purchasing a SABO Product

We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine.

Using Your Operator’s Manual

This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.

Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. Information given in this manual will provide the operator with the safest and most effective use of the machine. Knowing how to operate this machine safely and correctly will allow you to train others who may operate this machine.

If you have an attachment, use the safety and operating information in the attachment operator’s manual along with the machine operator’s manual to operate the attachment safely and correctly.

Sections in your operator’s manual are placed in a specific order to help you understand all the safety messages and learn the controls so you can operate this machine safely. You can also use this manual to answer any specific operating or servicing questions. A convenient index located at the end of this book will help you to find needed information quickly.

The machine shown in this manual may differ slightly from your machine, but will be similar enough to help you understand our instructions.

RIGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the machine will travel when going forward. When you see a broken line arrow (------>), the

item referred to is hidden from view.

Machine Use

This machine is designed solely for use in customary lawn mowing operations, for park and amenity area maintenance and for winter work. Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use.

The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury resulting from this misuse, and these risks must be borne solely by the user. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of operation, service and repair as specified by the manufacturer also constitute essential elements for the intended use.

This machine should be operated, serviced and repaired only by persons familiar with all its particular characteristics and acquainted with the relevant safety rules (accident prevention). The accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognized regulations on safety and

occupational medicine and the road traffic regulations must be observed at all times.

Setting fuel delivery beyond published factory specifications or otherwise overpowering will result in loss of warranty protection for this machine.

Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine will relieve the manufacturer of all liability for any resulting damage or injury.

Special Messages

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text highlight potential hazards or death to the operator or bystanders that may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! This text is used to tell the operator of actions or conditions that might result in damage to the machine.

NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation or service of the machine.

Introduction

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Contents Sabo 108-17 HS Thank You for Purchasing a Sabo Product Using Your Operator’s ManualIntroduction Machine UseSabo Lawn Tractor Sabo 108-17 HS Product IdentificationRecord Identification Numbers Table of Contents Avoid Injury SafetyPictorial Safety Signs Avoid Injury Use Transmission Free- Wheeling Lever SafelyAvoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and AcidsAvoid Injury From Getting Caught In Belt Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and BeltsChecking Mowing Area CE Certification, Specification and Sound LabelOperating Safely Parking Safely Rotating Blades are DangerousAvoid Tipping Keep Riders Off Towing Loads SafelyPrevent Fires Practice Safe MaintenanceWear Appropriate Clothing Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Tire SafetyHandling Fuel Safely Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Daily Operating ChecklistOperating Operator Station ControlsMiscellaneous Accessories Miscellaneous ControlsAdjusting Mower Deck Wheels Adjusting SeatAdjusting Cutting Height Mower Setting Approximate Cutting HeightChecking Mower Level 38 mm 1.5-In 51 mm 2-In 64 mm 2.5-In 76 mm 3-In. and aboveAdjusting Mower Level Testing Safety Systems Testing Park Brake SwitchTesting Seat Switch Testing Park BrakeTesting PTO Switch Testing Reverse Implement Option RIO Picture Note Machine with mechanical PTO shownUsing the Service Reminder Using the Park BrakeUsing the Fuel Gauge Starting the EngineIdling Engine Stopping the EngineEngine On Using Travel Controls on Automatic TransmissionUsing Headlights Travel in ReverseEmergency Stopping Using The Reverse Implement Option RIOUsing Cruise Control Using Mower Lift Lever Pushing MachineUnplugging Mower or Optional Bagger Transporting Machine on TrailerUsing Storage Accessory Using Mulch CoverUsing CargO Mount System Using WeightsUsing Tire Chains Mowing TipsPart Numbers Replacement PartsParts Intervals Service IntervalsServicing Your Machine After Storage Service Lubrication MX10512 Engine Oil Service EngineAvoid Fumes Checking Engine Oil LevelChanging Engine Oil and Filter Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine FinsChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Picture Note Right side of engineLoosen knob a to remove air cleaner cover B Checking Spark PlugAdjusting Carburetor Replacing Fuel FilterService Transmission Checking TransmissionService Mower Removing MowerInstalling Mower Replacing Mower Drive Belt 107 cm 42 in. Deck Checking for Bent Mower Blades Adjusting Mower Belt Tension 107 cm 42 in. DeckAdjusting Spindle Brakes 107 cm 42 in. Deck Installing Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesSharpening Blades Balancing BladesCleaning Battery and Terminals Service ElectricalService the Battery Safely Removing and Installing the BatteryReplacing Fuse Booster Battery Disabled Vehicle BatteryReplacing Headlight Bulb Filling Fuel Tank Service MiscellaneousRemoving and Installing Hood Cleaning Cleaning and Repairing Plastic SurfacesCleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces Repairing Minor Scratches surface scratchEngine TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Mower ElectricalTractor Troubleshooting Preparing Machine for Storage Storing SafetyStorage Preparing Fuel and Engine For StorageStorage Adjust Mower Level AssemblyCharge and Connect Battery Check Machine Safety SystemSpecifications Speed of Rotation of the Cutting Device Mower Deck 107 cm 42Recommended Lubricants Sound MeasurementsDeclaration of Conformity Sabo 108-17 HS Lawn TractorIndex Belt, 107 cm 42 in. Deck, Replacing Mower DriveSpindles, Lubricating Front Axle Wheel Bearings Page Page Sabo Parts Well-Trained Technicians Service StatementRight Tools Prompt Service Service Record Record Service Dates
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