FT 155
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL SERIES HIGH GRASS MOWER

BENASSi_ CONTENTS ◊ INTRODUCTION 0 IDENTIFICATION AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ◊ PACKING AND TRANSPORT ◊ STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE ◊ OPERATING AND REGULATING THE MACHINE ◊ MAINTENANCE ◊ TESTS FOR SAFETY ◊ WARRANTY ◊ CERTIFICATION INTRODUCTION • Thank you for having selected our product. We would like to welcome you among our many customers. • We are certain that you will appreciate the performance and the operating ease of this machine. • Our wide experience in the sector, the use of top grade materials and the high quality production ensure the flawless efficiency of the...

FT 155 LIST OF MACHINE PARTS 1. Front protection 2. Fuel cap 3. Blade engagement lever 4. Wheels release lever 5. Accelerator lever 6. Drive control lever 7. Handlebar 8. Recoil starter 9. Oil filling cap 10. Cutting height adjustment 11. Bumper frame

FT 155 IDENTIFICATION AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS For the engine features see the engine instruction booklet delivered with the machine. • Fuel for 4-stroke motor: unleaded petrol • Start-up with self-winding cord • Dry air filter • 4-STROKE MOTOR OIL : AGIP DIESEL SIGMA SAE 30 0.6 l • 1 forward gear with drive control lever on the handlebar • Blade engagement lever on the handlebar • Cutting height adjustment For machine identification (serial number, motor, weight, power) read the data plate as shown in the photo. See Fig. 1, Ref. "A". -Fig. n°1- -Fig. n°2- PACKING AND TRANSPORT ◊...

FT 155 • Always add fuel to the tank with the motor off. The supply and/or transfer of fuel must always take place outdoors, away from flames or heat sources. Do not smoke during this operation. • Before using the high grass mower, the operator must learn how to shut off the motor quickly, and how to utilize the machine and the controls correctly. • Do not operate the motor where carbon monoxide exhaust may accumulate. • Never utilize the machine incomplete of or without the relative safety device. • Never disassemble or clean the blade with the motor running. • Caution! Never work on...

FT 155 OPERATING AND REGULATING THE MACHINE CAUTION: Never operate at the same time the drive control lever (Fig.n°3 Ref. "D") and the wheels release lever (Fig.n°3 Ref."B"). • The FT 155 machine has been designed to cut and clean very thick grassy and wooded areas. • The machine is suitable for rugged terrain and for hilly and mountainous areas which do not, however, have a slope of more than 50%. • The handlebar is height-adjustable. The adjustment can be done on the gearbox by adjusting the lowest bolt (Fig. 10 Ref. "A"). • Before starting work, adjust the cutting height by means of...

FT 155 MAINTENANCE • To change the oil or to perform other maintenance operations on the motor (spark plugs, air filter, adjustments), refer to the motor instruction manual provided. N.B. To unscrew the oil drain cap of the motor, remove the rear cover (Fig.2 Ref. B). • Make a regular check of the oil in the gearbox (Fig. 10 Ref. "C") • Every 200 hours change the oil completely by unscrewing the oil drain cap (Fig. 10 Ref. "B"). Empty out and screw back the cap. Fill the box from cap "C" (Fig. 10) until the oil level just reaches the hole. Use only recommended oil. • For any servicing,...

FT 155 WARRANTY The machines and accessories are guaranteed for 2 years, with the exception of electrical parts or parts in rubber. The manufacturer shall replace pieces recognized as defective free of charge. Labour and transport shall be at the expense of the purchaser. Warranty requests must be made through dealers authorized by the manufacturer. With regard to materials not of our manufacture, with special reference to the motor, the rules laid down by the respective manufacturers shall apply. Any requests for repair shall therefore be directed to the specific service centres in the...