ENGINE
- MD15 GR-452, OHV, 12 HP (9,2 kW), 452cc, OHV, single-cylinder petrol engine.
- MD18 B&S INTEK 7180 15,2HP 656 cc OHV twin-cylinder, internal combustion, 4-stroke series.
FUEL TANK: 7 lt,
STARTING SYSTEM: electric, with battery 12V.
GEARBOX: hydrostatic transmission.
DIFFERENTIAL: with locking device (on MD18 only).
CLUTCH: for PTO with electromagnetic clutch.
GROUND SPEED: from 0 to 9 km/h with continuous variation and reverse from 0 to 4 km/h.
TYRES front: 13×5.00-6; rear: 16×7.50-8.
BRAKE: rear parking brake.
OPERATOR SEAT: sprung and adjustable, fitted with roll bar (on MD18 only).
CUTTING DECK: side discharge and mulching.
CUTTING SYSTEM: single rotating blade.
CUTTING WIDTH: 830 mm.
BLADE SPEED: 72 m/sec.
CUTTING HEIGTH: from 25 mm to 75 mm (MD15) and from 25 mm to 80 mm (MD18) with 6 cutting positions and 1 for
transport.
WORK CAPACITY: 4500 m
STEERING RADIUS: 450 mm.
TOW BAR: as a standard feature.
SIZES: Length: 1895 mm – Width: 1130 mm – Height: 1025 mm (MD18), 975 mm (MD15).
WEIGHT: 218 kg – MD15 / 238 kg – MD18
1)
Check that the machine has not been damaged during transport.
2)
Check the oil levels of the engine, hydrostatic transmission and final drive.
3)
Check the tyre pressure:
1 bar front wheels 13×5.00-6
1.2 bar rear wheels 16×7.50-8.
4)
Check the battery voltage; it must be at least 12 Volts. Charge if necessary.
5)
IMPORTANT!!! During assembly take care not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
Fix the steering wheel taking care the key is properly inserted and the screw is tight enough (tightening torque 2 KgF.m [20
N.m]).
6)
Fit the muffler, the rear bumper and the roll bar (on MD18 only).
RUNNING IN - CAUTION!!
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 20 working hours.
Check that there are no oil leaks or slack screws, especially those which fix the blade and the steering.
MD15-MD18/ Translation of the original instructions
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RESERVE: 1 lt.
2
/h (indicative) – MD15; 6.000 m
PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO SERVICE
2
/h (indicative) – MD18
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