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Baroness FS900 Owner's Operating Manual

Manual is about: Riding Sweeper

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    Riding sweeper owner's operating manual serial no. Fs900：10001- "required reading" read this manual and the owner's manual for the engine before using the machine. Original instructions ver.1.2.

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    Thank you for purchasing the baroness machine. This manual explains proper handling, adjustment, and inspection of your machine. Prior to use, carefully read this manual to thoroughly understand the contents for safe and correct operation. We hope you will use the machine safely, and take advantage ...

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    Read this manual carefully to ensure that you thoroughly understand how to properly operate and maintain this machine, and to avoid causing injury to yourself or others. The operator is responsible for operating the machine properly and safely. Do not perform maintenance on the machine other than th...

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    Purpose this machine is intended for sweeping at golf courses. Do not use this machine in any way other than its intended purpose, and do not modify the machine. Operating this machine for other purposes and modifying it may be very dangerous and may cause damage to the machine. In addition, this ma...

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    Safety .............................................................. Page 1-1 safe operating practices ...............................Page 1-2 disposal .......................................................... Page 2-1 waste disposal ..............................................Page 2-2 product o...

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    Fs900 contents.

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    Safe operating practices ...................... Page 1-2 training ..................................................Page 1-2 preparation ............................................ Page 1-2 operation ...............................................Page 1-3 maintenance and storage ......................

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    Failure to adequately follow these safety precautions may cause an accident resulting in injury or death. Danger danger this machine is designed to ensure safe operation and has been tested and inspected thoroughly before shipment from the factory. The machine is equipped with safety devices to prev...

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    Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely. Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning properly. If the brake operation is faulty or the parking brake lever has noticeable play, be sur...

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    Take care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or a truck. Load or unload the machine in a flat and safe place. Before loading or unloading, set the parking brake on the truck or trailer, stop the engine, and chock the wheels. When transporting the machine on a truck or a trailer, se...

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    Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. 22. 23. Safety fs900 safety page 1-5 safe operating practices.

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    Fs900 safety page 1-6 safe operating practices.

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    Waste disposal ...................................... Page 2-2 about the waste disposal ......................Page 2-2 disposal fs900 disposal page 2-1.

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    Waste disposal about the waste disposal make sure that waste generated when servicing or repairing the machine is disposed of in accordance with local regulations. (e.G. Waste oil, antifreeze batteries, rubber products, and wires etc.) fs900 disposal page 2-2 waste disposal.

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    Specifications ........................................ Page 3-2 specifications .........................................Page 3-2 names of each section ......................... Page 3-3 serial number plate ...............................Page 3-3 safety signs and instruction signs ..... Page 3-4 abo...

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    Specifications specifications model fs900 (type: urethane tires) fs900 (type: rubber tires) dimensions total length 256 cm 255 cm total width 177 cm 173 cm total height bucket frame 149 cm 148 cm bottom of discharge opening (when bucket raised to the highest level) 150 cm 149 cm weight machine（empty...

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    Names of each section 3 4 5 1 2 7 6 14 12 11 10 8 a 9 13 quwxcl-007 names of each section_001 1 handle 2 traveling pedal 3 brush rotation lever 4 brush up/down lever 5 roller presser lever 6 bucket up/down lever 7 bucket open/close lever 8 cylinder lock 9 brush adjusting lever 10 brake pedal 11 thro...

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    Safety signs and instruction signs about safety signs and instruction signs warning safety decals and instruction decals are attached to this machine. Make sure that they are preserved in their entirety. If they are damaged, become dirty, or peel off, replace them with new ones. Part numbers for dec...

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    Warning and instruction decals 1 1 2 4 6 3 5 qigqnx-024 fs900--0512z0 decal, operation warning read the owner's operating manual. Warning apply the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and then leave the machine. Caution depress the brake pedal firmly, and then apply the parking ...

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    3 qigqnx-026 k4205001980 decal, lock caution warning while performing inspections or maintenance, make sure that the locking mechanism is lowered onto the cylinder. 4 qigqnx-027 k4205001920 decal, caution for high temperature 5 qigqnx-028 k4205001910 decal, caution for entanglement 6 k 4 2 0 9 0 0 0...

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    8 1 5 6 7 9 2 3 4 8 qigqnx-030 warning read the owner's operating manual. Danger danger may cut your hand or leg - stop the brush rotation and engine. Otherwise you may be injured. Warning caution for exhaust gas warning when raising the seat, there is a danger of being pinched if the seat is not lo...

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    Fs900 product overview page 3-8 safety signs and instruction signs.

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    Inspection before use ...........................Page 4-2 bucket ....................................................Page 4-2 hydraulic oil .......................................... Page 4-2 hydraulic hoses .....................................Page 4-4 air cleaner .....................................

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    Inspection before use be sure to perform an inspection before you start using the machine so that you will be able to take advantage of its optimum performance for a long period of time. Bucket inspection of bucket the bucket may become damaged due to frequent use, objects picked up while sweeping, ...

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    If the oil level is low, open the tank cap and supply oil. 1 dmhzyz-003 hydraulic oil supply_003 1 tank cap start the engine, raise and lower the brush frame, and then drive the machine forward and in reverse repeatedly several times. On a level surface, raise the brush frame and maintain that posit...

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    Hydraulic hoses inspection of hydraulic hoses warning when checking the hydraulic circuit for pinhole leaks or oil leakage from nozzles, do not use your hands. Use items such as paper or corrugated cardboard to find leakage points. Be extremely careful with high-pressure oil as it may pierce your sk...

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    If the air cleaner element is damaged or dirty, replace it. Change of air cleaner for details on handling the engine, please refer to the engine's owner's manual. A contaminated air cleaner element may cause malfunction of the engine. To maximize the life of the engine, replace the air cleaner eleme...

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    Brake inspection of brake while traveling, depress the brake pedal firmly to make sure that the brake is applied effectively. Inspection of parking brake with the brake pedal firmly depressed and locked with the lock fitting, check that the brake is applied effectively. Firmly depress the brake peda...

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    Supply of engine oil for details on handling the engine, please refer to the separate engine handling manual. Important do not fill too much engine oil. Otherwise, the engine may be damaged. Important do not mix different types of engine oil. Important be sure to use engine oil that is classified as...

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    Supply 1.0 dm 3 (1.0 l) of engine oil, remove the oil level gauge, and then insert the oil level gauge all the way to check the oil level. After checking the level with the oil level gauge, supply more engine oil if it is insufficient. The engine oil quantity (including the oil filter) is approximat...

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    Remove the filter pot, wash the filter and inside of the filter pot using a solvent, such as a hardly flammable kerosene, and then blow compressed air to dry them. 1 2 3 4 4zzo6r-001 cleaning of fuel strainer_001 1 filter 2 packing 3 filter pot 4 ring make sure that there is no fuel leakage after it...

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    Tightening torques standard tightening torques bolts and nuts important a number of bolts are used in each part of this machine. Be sure to re-tighten the bolts and nuts, because they may be loosened at the earlier stage of the use. As to the bolts and nuts without any special instruction, tighten t...

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    Nominal diameter heat-treated bolt strength classification 8.8 strength classification 10.9 8 t 8.8 8 tib3yb-002 11t 10.9 11 tib3yb-003 n-m kgf-cm lb-in n-m kgf-cm lb-in m5 5 - 7 50.99 - 71.38 44.26 - 61.96 7 - 10 71.38 - 101.97 61.96 - 88.51 m6 8 - 11 81.58 - 112.17 70.81 - 97.36 14 - 18 142.76 - 1...

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    Adjustment before operating adjustment of steering wheel warning since it is dangerous, do not adjust while traveling. Use the tilt lever to adjust the steering wheel up or down. Adjust the position according to the operator's body size. Shift the tilt lever to the "free" position, move the steering...

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    Adjustment of brush operation height caution be sure to stop the engine before adjusting the height of the brushes. Caution if the brush operation height is inadequate, cores will not be properly collected. Caution if the left and right sides of the brushes are at different heights, pickup will be i...

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    Important adjust the brush so that the left and right sides are even. Turn the brush adjusting handle to raise the brush to approximately 6 mm (cutting height +3 mm). Turning the handle to the right (clockwise) lowers the brush. Turning the handle to the left (counterclockwise) raises the brush. H r...

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    When to raise the apron large cores large quantity cores are pressed down by the apron. 2 1 a 3 gl5nez-003 adjustment of front apron_003 1 front apron 2 front apron adjusting plate 3 brush a raise procedure to start / stop engine start / stop of engine procedure to start engine warning before starti...

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    Operation of each section precautions for operating the machine caution under any circumstances drive the machine at such a speed that you can stop it immediately for emergencies. Cautions for when you leave the machine caution if the brakes are not sufficiently effective, use the wheel stoppers to ...

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    Brush up/down lever the brush up/down lever is located to the right of the driver's seat and is used when performing core collection and sweeping. When the brush up/down lever is shifted to the "up" position, the brush frame is raised. It stops when you release the lever. When the brush up/down leve...

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    When the bucket up/down lever is shifted to the "down" position, the bucket is lowered. Release the lever after the bucket lowers to its lowest position and stops. On off open up close free puress down down up 1 a 5c6vly-002 bucket up/down lever_002 1 bucket up/down lever a down bucket open/close le...

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    If the roller presser lever is shifted backward, pressure is applied to the brush frame. 1 b a b a npsw8e-001 roller presser lever_001 1 roller presser lever a free b press urethane tires note: depending on the specifications, this function may not be available. Caution not adhering to traveling spe...

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    Warning buzzer switch the warning buzzer switch is located in the upper-right corner of the operation panel and is set to the "on" position when the machine is operated. When set to the "on" position, a buzzer sounds and a warning lamp is turned on if the collections reach the bucket capacity. 1 fre...

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    Towing the machine if the machine does not travel due to engine trouble, etc., you can move it in the following ways: pushing by hand towing (see the following instruction.) caution unless you plan to tow the machine, raise the bolts so they do not contact the unload valve operating pins, and then t...

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    Operations collecting operation warning do not start to move or stop the machine abruptly. To do so is very dangerous. In addition, it may damage the hydraulic system or result in oil leakage. Caution collection work must be performed at an appropriate speed for the site and location. When collectin...

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    1 brush up/down lever a up b neutral c down at the area where the operation is finished, shift the brush up/down lever to the "up" position to end collection work. Repeat steps 8. And 9. To perform the collection work. After finishing the collection work, shift the brush rotation lever to the "off" ...

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    After the bucket is closed, shift the bucket open/close lever to the "close" position for 2 to 3 seconds to apply pressure, and then release the lever. A 1 2vwvt2-003 dumping operation_004 1 bucket open/close lever a close release the parking brake, and then slowly travel to a location where the buc...

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    Maintenance precautions ..................... Page 5-2 maintenance schedule .......................... Page 5-3 specified values ....................................Page 5-4 main consumable parts ........................ Page 5-4 jacking up the machine ........................ Page 5-5 about the jac...

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    Maintenance precautions caution first, learn well the maintenance operations you plan to perform. Caution use tools appropriate for each maintenance operation. Caution for the safe and best performance of your machine, use baroness genuine parts for replacement and accessories. Please note that our ...

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    Maintenance schedule fs900 follow the maintenance schedule below. ○・・・ inspect, adjust, supply, clean ●・・・ replace (first time) △・・・ replace maintenance item before work after work every 8 hrs. Every 10 hrs. Every 50 hrs. Every 100 hrs. Every 200 hrs. Every 250 hrs. Every 400 hrs. Every 500 hrs. Eve...

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    Maintenance item before work after work every 8 hrs. Every 10 hrs. Every 50 hrs. Every 100 hrs. Every 200 hrs. Every 250 hrs. Every 400 hrs. Every 500 hrs. Every year every 2 years every 4 years remarks main body hydraulic hose (moving part) ○ △ hydraulic hose (fixed part) ○ △ fuel strainer ○ △ fuel...

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    Jacking up the machine about the jacking up the machine warning when replacing a tire or beginning any other maintenance or repairs, be sure to chock the wheels to prevent the machine from moving. Before jacking up the machine, park it on a hard, flat surface such as a concrete floor and remove any ...

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    Left rear frame area rwyt62-030 jack-up points_005 greasing about greasing since there may be adhesion or damage due to lack of grease on moving parts, they must be greased. Add urea-based no. 2 grease in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Other locations where the specified grease or lubrica...

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    Flange bearing 8bq62b-081 greasing points_004 upper connecting pipe there is one point each on the left and right. 8bq62b-082 greasing points_005 upper adjusting pipe there is one point each on the left and right. 8bq62b-083 greasing points_006 3. 4. 5. Belt tension lever fulcrum (lower pulley for p...

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    Bucket lid cylinder 8bq62b-087 greasing points_010 lower adjusting pipe there is one point each on the left and right. 8bq62b-088 greasing points_011 lower connecting pipe there is one point each on the left and right. 8bq62b-089 greasing points_012 9. 10. 11. Rear roller there is one point each on ...

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    Adjusting the brush belt caution if the brush belt is incorrectly adjusted, the brushes will not rotate properly. Move the machine to level ground, then apply the parking brake. Lower the operating machine. Stop the engine. Remove the four bolts, and then remove the belt cover. 2 1 lnomt3-001 adjust...

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    Important to keep the position of raised bucket, be sure to lock it with the cylinder lock. Remove the cotter pin and round head pin, and then lower the cylinder lock. 2 1 3 xsi3tb-001 adjustment of brushes_002 1 cotter pin 2 round head pin 3 cylinder lock insert the round head pin through the holes...

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    Caution evenly install the brush. Adjust the brush so that there is a clearance of approximately 5 mm between its tip and the brush frame, and then temporarily tighten the bolts. 1 a 2 xsi3tb-006 adjustment of brushes_007 1 brush frame 2 tip of rotary brush a approximately 5 mm slowly rotate the rot...

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    Important to keep the position of raised bucket, be sure to lock it with the cylinder lock. Remove the cotter pin and round head pin, and then lower the cylinder lock. 2 1 3 xsi3tb-001 change of brushes_002 1 cotter pin 2 round head pin 3 cylinder lock insert the round head pin through the holes in ...

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    Caution evenly install the brush. Adjust the brush so that there is a clearance of approximately 5 mm between its tip and the brush frame, and then temporarily tighten the bolts. 1 a 2 xsi3tb-006 change of brushes_007 1 brush frame 2 tip of rotary brush a approximately 5 mm slowly rotate the rotary ...

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    Insert the round head pin through the holes in the cylinder lock, and then install the cotter pin. 2 1 3 xsi3tb-002 adjustment of rotary plates_003 1 cotter pin 2 round head pin 3 cylinder lock disengage the left and right slide latches. 1 xsi3tb-003 adjustment of rotary plates_004 1 slide latch rem...

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    Caution refer to "tightening torques" (page 4-10) . Note that the baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by incorrect or overtorque tightening etc. Slowly rotate the rotary plates by hand, check the clearance again and tighten the bolts. After making adjustments and tightening the...

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    Disengage the left and right slide latches. 1 xsi3tb-003 change of rotary plates_004 1 slide latch remove the brush cover. 1 xsi3tb-004 change of rotary plates_005 1 brush cover remove the bolts securing the rotary plate. 1 2 2rp7t3-001 change of rotary plates_006 1 bolt 2 rotary plate remove the ro...

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    Cleaning operating parts caution dirty operating parts may reduce the collection capacity, causing premature wear of parts and abnormal vibration or damage due to high loads. Be sure to wash parts with water. Caution do not wash the engine area, hydraulic section or battery area with water. Immediat...

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    Remove the tire from the wheel mounting seat. Caution refer to "tightening torques" (page 4-10) . Note that the baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by incorrect or overtorque tightening etc. Important tighten the bolts in the tightening order (diagonally). For installing the re...

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    Adjustment of brake danger danger if the brake wire is cut, the machine will be unable to stop. This would be extremely dangerous. If the brake wire is cracked or damaged, replace it with a new one immediately. If the brake is not sufficiently effective, adjust the brake wire. Important adjust to re...

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    Remove the cotter pin and washer from the pedal end, and then disconnect the end of the push-pull cable. 3 2 1 hsn2jo-003 adjusting the neutral position of the piston pump_001 1 push-pull cable 2 cotter pin 3 washer place the jacks beneath the jack-up points, and then lift the machine off the ground...

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    Long-term storage before long-term storage remove any dirt, grass, debris, or oil stains completely. Supply oil and apply grease to appropriate parts. Remove the negative terminal of the battery. Important when urethane tires are installed, not storing the machine with the tires lifted off the groun...

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    Fs900 maintenance page 5-22 long-term storage.

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    Head office 1-26, miyuki-cho, toyokawa, aichi-pref. 442-8530 japan. Tel : (0533) 84 - 1390 fax : (0533) 89 - 3623 fs900---um--00z/17b-00-s.K.