SABO 7 SABO 72-12G - SABO 72-12H - Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTMENT TO BLADE ENGAGEMENT AND BRAKE
If there seem to be problems in engaging
the blade or the time for stopping after disengagement
is over 5 seconds, adjust the
spring tension (1).
To make this adjustment, loosen the nuts
(2) and screw or unscrew them on the control
rod (3) in order to obtain a distance of
77-79 mm between the bracket (4) and the
inside of the washer (5), with the blade
engaged and the cutting height adjustment
4 1
5
3
lever at position “1”. When the adjustment has been made, screw the nuts (2)
back on.
➤ For hydrostatic drive models:
ADJUSTING THE SPEED CHANGE LEVER
The speed change lever has a clutch device
which keeps it in the position selected during forward
movement and which returns the lever to
neutral when brake is operated.
If the lever does not stay in position during working
and has difficulty in returning to neutral, the
adjuster nut (1) will need to be registered to
restore normal functioning.
SHARPENING THE BLADE
A blade that is badly sharpened tears at the grass,
reduces collection and makes the lawn turn yellow.
To remove the blade, hold it firmly wearing strong
gloves and undo the central screw (1).
Sharpen the two cutting edges using a medium
A
77 - 79 mm
1
ENG 35
2
1