Sabo SABO 108-17 HS Betreibershandbuch

OMGX20997 B2GX20997B2Lawn TractorSABO 108-17 HSOPERATOR’S MANUALExport VersionLitho in U.S.A.

Safety - 6SAFETYWear Appropriate Clothing• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating the machine.• Wear close fitt

Safety - 7SAFETYor hot. Allow engine to cool for several minutes.• Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach

Safety - 8SAFETYa truck bed or trailer. • For gasoline engines, do not use gas with methanol. Methanol is harmful to your health and to the environmen

Operating - 9OPERATINGOperatingDaily Operating Checklist❏ Test safety systems.❏ Check tire pressure.❏ Check fuel level.❏ Check engine oil level.❏ Remo

Operating - 10OPERATINGMX7698A - Seat Adjustment LeverMiscellaneous ControlsMX10513A - Mower Deck Leveling BracketMX7695A - Fuel Level WindowMX7691xA

Operating - 11OPERATINGAdjusting SeatMX76981. Sit in seat.2. Lift up on bracket (A).3. Lean forward and slide seat forward or rearward to desired posi

Operating - 12OPERATINGNOTE: Bottom of wheels should be approximately 3-13 mm (1/8-1/2 in.) from the ground.MX105094. Check mower wheel position. Remo

Operating - 13OPERATINGMX4896aa. Turn right blade (E) so blade tip points straight forward.b. Measure from blade tip to the surface. Take measurement

Operating - 14OPERATINGMX7674x7. Loosen leveling nut (D), one on each side, and make sure bolts and leveling brackets slide freely in slots.8. Raise

Operating - 15OPERATINGMX76943. Unlock the park brake (A).4. Try to start engine.Result: Engine must not start. If engine starts, there is a problem w

IntroductionINTRODUCTIONIntr oduct ionThank You for Purchasing a SABO ProductWe appreciate having you as a customer and wish you many years of safe an

Operating - 16OPERATINGMX7697Picture Note: Machine with mechanical PTO shown.b. Move throttle lever (A) up to maximum engine speed.c. Unlock park brak

Operating - 17OPERATINGUsing the Park BrakeLocking park brake:MX76941. Push and hold brake pedal (A) down.2. Pull park brake lever (B) up to lock park

Operating - 18OPERATINGMX7697• If engine is cold: Move throttle/choke lever (A) up to the choke position.• If engine is warm: Move throttle lever to t

Operating - 19OPERATINGM94336a2. Turn key to STOP position (B). Engine will stop and headlights will turn off.3. Remove key.4. Lock the park brake.Usi

Operating - 20OPERATINGbystanders nearby.MX105303. Touch the reverse travel pedal (C) with front of foot and slide foot over pedal from front to rear.

Operating - 21OPERATINGEngage Cruise ControlMX76961. Push forward pedal down until you reach desired travel speed.2. Pull lever (A) up and release for

Operating - 22OPERATING1. Unlock the park brake.2. Put transmission in N (neutral).MX76913. On Automatic Models: Pull out on free-wheeling lever (A).4

Operating - 23OPERATINGUsing Mulch CoverSide Discharge1. Disconnect hooks from slot and wheel bracket and remove mulch cover when side discharge is pr

Operating - 24OPERATINGNOTE: See your Authorized Service Center for recommended weights.• Install rear weights when using the snow blade.• Remove weig

Replacement Parts - 25REPLACEMENT PARTSReplacem ent PartsPartsWe recommend Sabo quality parts and lubricants, available at your Sabo dealer.Part numbe

Product IdentificationPRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONProduct Identi ficationRecord Identification NumbersSabo Lawn TractorSabo 108-17 HS PIN (010001 - )If you

Service Intervals - 26SERVICE INTERVALSService IntervalsServicing Your MachinePlease use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on yo

Service Intervals - 27SERVICE INTERVALSLubricating Seat in the SERVICE LUBRICATION section.)After Storage• Charge battery.• Check safety systems.• Che

Service Lubrication - 28SERVICE LUBRICATIONService L ubricationGreaseUse grease based on the expected air temperature range during the service interva

Service Lubrication - 29SERVICE LUBRICATIONMX10512Picture Note: 107 cm (42 in.) deck used for illustration.A - Blade Brake Pivots (107 cm (42 in.) dec

Service Engine - 30SERVICE ENGINEService E ngineAvoid FumesEngine OilTS1412Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the pe

Service Engine - 31SERVICE ENGINEChanging Engine Oil and Filter1. Run engine to warm oil.2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY sec

Service Engine - 32SERVICE ENGINESAFETY Section).2. Let engine cool.3. Lift hood.4. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.MX137735. Loosen

Service Engine - 33SERVICE ENGINE6. Clean spark plug carefully with a wire brush.7. Inspect spark plug for:• Cracked porcelain.• Pitted or damaged ele

Service Transmission - 34SERVICE TRANSMISSIONService Transmis sion Checking TransmissionThe transmission is a sealed component. No maintenance is requ

Service Mower - 35SERVICE MOWERService MowerRemoving Mower1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.) 2. Put wood blocks under eac

Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTSAll information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information at the time of

Service Mower - 36SERVICE MOWERMX10514• Push PTO drive cable into clip (L) and hook end of cable spring with hardware (M) into peg on left side of mac

Service Mower - 37SERVICE MOWERMX7681; MX10517a. Route cable under mower belt and brake rod and attach cable spring (H) to idler sheave bracket (I).b.

Service Mower - 38SERVICE MOWERnecessary.Adjusting Mower Belt Tension (107 cm (42 in.) Deck)MX76811. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the S

Service Mower - 39SERVICE MOWERMX4897Picture Note: Mower deck with side discharge used for illustration.3. Measure distance (A) between blade tip and

Service Mower - 40SERVICE MOWERSharpening Blades• Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade sharpener.MX8333• Keep original bevel (A)

Service Electrical - 41SERVICE ELECTRICALService ElectricalService the Battery SafelyRemoving and Installing the BatteryRemoving1. Park machine safely

Service Electrical - 42SERVICE ELECTRICALM71044A - Booster BatteryB - Disabled Vehicle Battery1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery

Service Miscellaneous - 43SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSService M iscellaneousFilling Fuel TankUse regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel.Add fuel stabilizer to

Service Miscellaneous - 44SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS(A) towards rear of tractor and remove from bolt (B), one on each side.MX105194. Open hood.5. Disconnec

Troubleshooting - 45TROUBLESHOOTINGTro ubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting ChartIf you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see

Safety - 1SAFETYSafe tyPictorial Safety SignsSafety-Alert SymbolAt several important places on this machine safety signs are affixed intended to signi

Troubleshooting - 46TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine Vapor Locks Fuel tank vent plugged.Dirt in fuel filter.Cooling fins plugged.Loose hose connection at fuel fi

Troubleshooting - 47TROUBLESHOOTINGElectricalTractorMower IF CHECKStarter Does Not Work Or Will Not Turn Engine Brake pedal is not depressed.PTO is en

Troubleshooting - 48TROUBLESHOOTINGBelt Slipping Debris in sheaves.Worn belt.Too Much Vibration Debris on mower deck or in sheaves.Damaged sheaves or

Storage - 49STORAGEStorageStoring SafetyPreparing Machine for Storage1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary. Tighten loose ha

Storage - 50STORAGE5. Check spark plug gap. Install and tighten plugs to specified torque. 6. Lubricate all grease points.7. Run the engine 5 minutes

Assembly - 51ASSEMBLYAssemblyCharge and Connect Battery1. Remove and discard the red positive (+) protective cap from the positive (+) battery termina

Specifications - 52SPECIFICATIONSSpecificationsAutomatic Model 108-17 HSEngine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications - 53SPECIFICATIONSMower Deck - 107 cm (42 in.)Blades-Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Declaration of Conformity - 54DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYDeclaration o f ConformitySabo 108-17 HS Lawn TractorSabo 108-17 HS Lawn Tractor with 107 cm (4

Index - 55INDEXIndexAAccessories, Miscellaneous ... 10Air Cleaner Elements, Checking and Cleaning ...

Safety - 2SAFETYAvoid Injury From Battery Gases and AcidsM133159x; MX7686• Batteries contain explosive gases and sulfuric acid. Use extreme caution wh

Index - 56INDEXOil and Filter, Changing Engine ... 31Oil, Engine ...

NotesNOTESNotes

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Service Statement - 59SERVICE STATEMENTService S tatementSabo PartsThe Right ToolsWell-Trained TechniciansPrompt ServiceWe help minimize downtime by p

Service Record - 60SERVICE RECORDService RecordRecord Service DatesOil Change Oil Filter ChangeLubricate MachineAir Cleaner Element Check/CleanFuel Fi

Safety - 3SAFETYCE Certification, Specification and Sound LabelGX21069• These labels on your machine indicate that this model has been certified and i

Safety - 4SAFETYParking Safely1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.2. Disengage mower blades.3. Lower attachments to the ground.4. Lock

Safety - 5SAFETYAvoid Tipping• Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death