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Meccanica Benassi MF 223 User Manual

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READ THIS MANUAL  
     CAREFULLY 

 

1.

 

FOREWORD – IDENTIFIC. AND MARKING    PAG. 1   

2.

 

CONDITIONS-USE - WARRANTY   

  PAG. 2 

3.

 

SAFETY WARNINGS  

 

 

 PAG. 3-4

4.

 

START – WARNING/DRIVING SIGNS 

 PAG. 5 

5.

 

DIMENSIONS – PACKAGE - TRANSPORT 

 PAG. 6 

6.

 

CONTROLS –   START-UP 

 

 PAG. 7 

7.

 

SAFETY DEVICE–PRESSURE–CONTROLS    PAG. 8 

8.

 

HANDLEBAR ADJUSTM.- OIL REPLACEM.   PAG. 9 

9.

 

LUBRICATION – IMPLEMENTS 

 

 PAG. 10 

10.

 

ROTARY HOES – MOWER BAR APPLIC. 

 PAG. 11 

11.

 

ADJUSTMENTS – ASSEM./DISASSEMBLY   PAG. 12 

12.

 

USE OF MOTOR CULTIVATOR 

 

 PAG. 13 

13.

 

MAINTENANCE AND USE  

 

 PAG. 14 

14.

 

NOISE AND VIBRATIONS 

 

 PAG. 15 

15.

 

DECLARATION 

   

PAG. 

16 

 

   

 

GB 

03/05

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

MOTOR CULTIVATOR MF 223 REVERSIBLE 

 
 
 
 
 
 

USER’S MANUAL 

 
 

1 - FOREWORD

INDEX 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This symbol is used to highlight 
 an important safety information.
 If this information is ignored,  
people are in danger either of  
possible injures – even serious 
 ones – or death. 
 

IMPORTANT 

This term highlights special  
precautions to be taken in  
order not to damage the  
machine.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

All right reserved 

 

This manual cannot be  
either reproduced or 
 released without  
the manufacturer’s  
prior written consent. 

 

PRINTED IN  ITALY 

 
 
 
 
 

2 - MACHINE IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING

 
The machine serial number is printed on the drive box. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE  

 

Always mention the machine serial number when calling 
 our technical service or when ordering spare parts. 

 

MARKING 

The CE mark is on the handle support as this example   

 

 

                     Marking example. 

 


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This manual gives you general information on how this 
machine should be used and maintained. For any 
technical problem, please, call Your confidential dealer.  
 
 

 

This machine has been designed to be used in 
compliance with what specified in the machine 
descriptions and safety warnings of this instructions 
manual. 

 

 

Any other use is not allowed. The manufacturer is 
not responsible for damages caused by any use then 
the intended use. The user is fully responsible for 
any possible risk. 

 

 

Use, maintenance and repair clauses prescribed by 
the manufacturer are also integral part of the 
machine intended use. 

 

 

Only people familiar with this machine and well 
aware of its hidden risks can use, repair and 
maintain it.  

 

 

The manufacturer is not responsible for damages 
caused by non-authorized changes made on this 
machine. 

 

 

Besides warnings mentioned in this manual, please, 
also comply with general regulations on safety and 
accident prevention of EEC and the country in 
which this machine will be operating. 

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

3 - CONDITIONS AND USE 

4 - WARRANTY

 
 
If in doubt on causes and possible solutions for a certain 
trouble, please, call our authorized dealer. 
This should be absolutely done during the warranty 
period, since any repair made by non-authorized 
workshops makes this warranty null and void.  
Bear always in mind that the authorized dealer has all 
special tools, technical specifications and spare parts 
necessary for properly fixing the machine. 
Therefore, he should be called in case of any doubt on 
maintenance specifications and/or procedures. Some 
pages of this manual might not be perfectly right due to 
misprints or production changes. For this reason, call 
Your dealer before being perfectly familiar with this 
machine and personally maintaining this machine. For 
further information on use and maintenance of this 
machine, ask your authorized dealer for the proper 
technical manuals. 
Our materials have a 12 months warranty (coverings and 
electrical parts are not included). The manufacturer 
agrees on replacing those parts considered as faulty free 
of charge. Purchaser will be charged with labour costs – 
necessary for repairing the machine – and possible 
transport costs. Both the warranty claim and the returned 
piece should always be addressed to our Spare Parts 
Department and accompanied by regular freight bill 
mentioning all the machine details. 
As far as materials available on the market – especially 
engines – are concerned, regulations of our supplier will 
apply and applications for possible technical service 
should be addressed to the local specialized technical 
service centres. 

      
 
 

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5 - SAFETY WARNINGS

 
 
 
 

1) This machine has been designed and manufactured for  being used by one operator only, and is driven by 
means of the appropriate handlebars. Any other  use is not permitted.! 
 
2) Before operating the machine, read the Use and Maintenance manual thoroughly, so that you are fully aware 
of all the operating controls and safety aspects of the machine. 
 
3) Do not under any circumstances transport people or objects on the machine. 
 
4) Always ensure that the machine’s safety devices are correctly mounted and in perfect working condition.. 
 
5) Before use, check that all the controls, in particular the clutch, the motor stop and the brakes (if fitted9are in 
good     
 working order.         
 
6) Any modifications or spurious parts being fitted without the Manufacturer consent will nullify the guarantee, 
and any possible resulting damage will not answered for.  
 
7) This machine must not be used by children or inexperienced persons. 
 
8) Before operating the machine, check that the area is clear and free of debris and that there are no people 
within the working area (danger zone). The operator, will be held responsible for the safety of third parties, if 
these are found within the working area of  the machine. Do not use the machine under these conditions. 
 
9) keep clear of cutting blades at all times while the machine is in operation. Pay particular attention when 
reversing; keep hands and feet clear.  
 
10) Use the machine only with the handles in the correct working position. This allows a safe working distance 
between the operator and operating area. 
 
11) Use only original accessories and spare parts to guarantee safety and correct operation of the machine. 
 
12) Stop engine before refuelling and remove ignition key (if fitted). 
 
13) Handle the fuel with care to avoid spilling on the machine; clean any spillage immediately. 
 
14) Never refuel in confined places, in vicinity of open flames or near  the source of sparks. No smoking! 
 
15) Before starting the engine, check that all the controls are in the idle position. 
 
16) Do not smoke when starting the engine! 
 
17) Do not run the machine in a confined area as toxic exhaust gas can kill. 
 
18) Plan your work before commencing. 
 
19) Do not use the machine when you are tired. 
 
20) Engage the clutch gradually; sudden engagement could cause the machine to rear up.  
 
21) The area next to the engine exhaust will most likely reach temperatures above 80

°. Attention

! Danger of 

scalding. 
 
22) Always wear close fitting clothes and anti-slip shoes or boots. For safety reasons avoid using loose clothing.  
 
 

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23) Make regular checks that all bolts and nuts are well tightened. 

 

24) Keep the area of work clear and clean. 
 
25) Only use the machine in clear visibility. 
 
26) Avoid working with blunt cutting blades. . 
 
27) Pay maximum attention and use good sense when operating the machine. 
 
28) If you hit any objects during work, stop the machine and check for any damage immediately.  
 
29) During movement to and from the area of work, disengage the Power Take Off. (P.T.O). 
 
30) Pay attention when reversing the machine not to trip over anything. If you loose your balancer, release the 
handlebars immediately; the Motor stop or the disengagement will immediately stop the machine. 
 
31) Do not under any circumstance attempt to by-pass the motor-stop device or remove the disengagement 
device. The machine would result having no safety precautions and would be extremely dangerous.   
 
32)Do not travel down hill with the clutch disengaged or the gears in idle.  
 
33) The machine’s speed must always suit the conditions and the environment. 
 
34) Do not perform cleaning or maintenance operations of the machine when the engine is running.  
 
35) Avoid sharps turns when travelling up hill, down hill or across steep slopes. 
 
36) In steep descents, do not disengage the drive and do not change gear. 
 
37) When possible, avoid working up or down hill .Always travel across the slope. 
 
38) Do not work on very steep slopes (max.30%). 
 
39)Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. 
 
40) If there is fuel in the tank, avoid tilting the machine during maintenance or adjustment. 
 
41) During use, keep the hot sections of the engine (i.e. cylinder head, exhaust, etc.) clean  to avoid a build up of 
debris that will overheat the engine. 
 
42) Whenever possible, stop the machine on level ground. 
 
43) When stopping on unlevelled ground, engage 1stgear (up hill) or reverse gear (down hill).  
 
44) If leaving the machine for a long time, ensure it is inaccessible to children and inexperienced people. Close 
the fuel tap (if fitted). 
 
45) Do not leave the machine with the engine running. 
 
46) The maintenance instructions of the machine must always be carefully followed and worn parts replaced 
when necessary. 
 
47) If the machine is to remain unused for some time, clean it accurately and insert the appropriate protections. 
 
48) Apart from the previous items, it is necessary to take heed of the specific safety norms in force in the 
Country where the machine is operating. 
 

 

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6 - MACHINE START

 

READ CAREFULLY THE WHOLE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING THIS 
MACHINE. 

 
 
 

NOTE: 

The manufacturer aims at ever improving both design and quality of his products. As a consequence, even though this 
manual includes latest and most up-dated information available when printed, there might be small differences between 
your machine and the information of this manual. For any doubt or uncertainties on this manual, please call our 
authorized dealer. This manual is integral part of this machine and should always accompany this machine when sold.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

7 - WARNING SIGNS

 

 

“DANGER”

 Fire risk. 

 
 
 
 

 

“WARNING”

 Comply with what 

specified in safety warnings and warning 
signs.  

 
 
 
 

 

Read use instructions ! 

“DANGER

” Blades and rotating parts in 

operation. Keep hands and feet away. 

 
 
 
 

 

“DANGER”

 Risk of burns  

 

“DANGER”

 Blades and rotating parts in 

operation. Keep hands and feet away.

 

 
 
 
 

 

“DANGER” 

Keep children away from 

the machine. 

 

DANGER

 ” due to working 

knives and mowing bars! 
Keep hands and feet away 
from them.

 

 
 
 
 
 

8 - DRIVING SIGNS 

 
ACCELLERATOR 
HANDLE 

        ENGAGEMENT 
   DISENGAGEMENT

 

 

STOP 

 

DISENGAGEMENT 

 

ENGAGING 
GEARS  

 

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9 - OVERALL  DIMENSIONS

 
 
 

MOTOCULTIVATOR VERSION 

 
 
 

A 510 

B 1225 

C 1735 

D 410-1240 

E 450 

F 400-500-600 

 
 
 
 

MOWER VERSION  

 
 
 

A 830 

B 930 

C 1760 

D 410-1240 

E 450 

F 1070-1170 

 
 
 
 
 

10 – PACKAGE OPENING 

 
 

  CRUSHING DANGER         

 NB: WEIGHT OF THE MACHINE   93 KGS.

 
 

-

 

Open the carton in its upper side. –Remove the bare machine and  wheels to be assembled 
to the same.  - 

ATTENTION

: use a lifting system to take the machine out of the carton 

according to its weight and follow closely the safety and assembling rules on pages 9/10 . 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

11 - TRANSPORT

Always insert the appropriate blade protection (if in mower version). 
When loading the machine into a lorry, use ramps of adequate stability and strength, or otherwise secure the machine on a 
pallet and lift with an elevating trolley with the forks at the maximum possible opening. 

 
 

- 6 - 

 

 


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12 - CONTROLS

1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

  
 

 
 
 

6

7

3

5

IMPORTANT ! 

1.

 

Engine stop lever 

2.

 

Clutch control lever  

3.

 

Handlebar vertical lock lever 

4.

 

Steering column horizontal lock lever  

5.

 

Forward and reverse gear control lever 

6.

 

Throttle control lever  

7.

 

P.T.O. control lever  

8.

 

Gear control lever  

9.

 

Wheels disengagement lever 

 

4

1

1

2

9

3

7

8

8

5

MOTOCULTIVATOR

    MOTOMOWER 

 
 
 
 

13 – ENGAGING GEARS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The motocultivator has 4 speed gearbox (2 forward + 2 RV) selected
by levers 5 and 8. 

 

With handlebars in tilling position (white symbols on the plate) 
:travel direction is selected with lever and the 1

st

 and 2

nd

speed are 

selected with lever 8. 

 

With handlebars in front implements position (black symbols on 
the plate): travel direction is selected with lever 5, and the 1

st

and 

2

nd

 speed are selected with lever 8. 

 

ATTENTION

 – To avoid unnecessary strain on the controls, make 

sure that the P.T.O. is in idle position before engaging the reverse 
gear (and vice versa). 
 
N.B.: Use the clutch to make speed engagement easier. In order to 
make the engagement of the direction selector easier, set the engine at 
minimum running and operate the lever without using  the clutch.. 
Avoid a protracted clutch disengagement in order to limit the wear of 
the thrust bearing.  

 

 
 
 
 

14 – ENGINE START-UP

 

3

2

- 7 - 

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

When starting the engine, follow the 
instructions contained in the engine’s “Use 
and Maintenance” booklet, and after having 
made sure that the gear control and P.T.O. 
control levers are in idle position, lock the 
motor stop lever 1 and clutch lever 2 by 
using hook 3.  

 


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15 – ENGINE STOP SAFETY DEVICE 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Often check that tyre pressure be within the limits of  1 – 1,2 Bar . 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Main function of lever 

“1” 

is the engine to 

be stopped when handlebars are left away. 

Do not tie the engine stop lever “1” to the 
handlebar handle.. 

Each time the engine is started, check that 
the safety clutch 

“3”

 is into lever 

“2”. 

 

ENGINE STOP

: lever 

“1”

 up. 

ENGINE RUNNING

: lever 

“1”

 down. 

 

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE IT IS IMPORTANT TO 
VERIFY WITH CLOSE ATTENTION THAT SAFETY 
DEVICES ARE ALL  WELL WORKING. 

1

3

2

16 – TYRE PRESSURE

17 - CONTROLS ADJUSTMENT  

CLUTCH: 

Check the idle stroke of the 

clutch lever regularly. This should be 
approximately 5mm 

 

 

In order to change adjustment , loosen 
nut 5. 

 

Set stroke to about 5mm by screwing or 
unscrewing adjuster 4. 

 

Lock nut 4 again.. 

 
 

POWER TAKE OFF CONTROL LEVER: 

Periodically check  the idle stroke of lever 8. 
To change adjustment  loosen nut 6 and 
screw or unscrew adjuster 7. Then lock nut 6 
again. 

4

 

5

 

8

 

7

 

6

 

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18 - HANDLEBARS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 

Adjustment in height (vertical sense) allows 5 
positions, obtained with lever 9. 
Side adjustment (horizontal sense) allows 6 
positions (3 with handlebars in normal 
positions + 3 with handlebars reversed by 
180°) which are obtained with lever 10. 

 

9

10

 
 
 
 

19 - ROTATION OF HANDLEBAR  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 

 
 
 
In order to turn handlebars and to utilize the machine as 
motor mower , please follow the below instructions: 
 
1.

 

 Take away cotter pins 11 and 12 and free laterally
the rods out from their position – see 13.  

2.

 

Keep rods moving them towards  levers of the 
handlebar. 

3.

 

Pick lever 10 and turn  the handlebar by 180° as 
indicated on the sticker placed on the handlebar 
itself. 

4.

 

Reach the right position, leave lever 10 after 
putting the block system . The handlebar support 
must not move. 

5.

 

Put again rods in their previous position –  see 14 -
and at last their cotter pins -15-. 

  
 

12 

11

13

13

10

13

14

15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

20 - GEAR BOX OIL AND CLUTCH OIL REPLACEMENT

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

Oil must be replaced when hot by unscrewing fill caps A 
and taking fill caps B and C away. When oil is completely 
drained, replace caps A and fill with new oil through hole 
B (clutch oil) and C (gear box oil) up. Check the clutch oil 
level by using screw D and the gear box oil level by using 
fill cap C equipped with a dipstick. This operation is to be 
done with motor cultivator in horizontal position. 

 

A

C B 

D

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21 - LUBRICATION

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

TYPE OF LUBRICANT  
Engine: see engine manual. 
Motor cultivator: 
Oil replacement: AGIP ROTRA MP 80W/90 
Clutch oil: AGIP ROTRA MULTI THT 
1.

 

ENGINE 
Each day: check level and top up if necessary. 
Oil replacement: to be carried out according to intervals and 
methods set out by the engine manufacturer. 

2.

 

GEARBOX  
Every 200 hours: check level and top up if necessary. 
Every  500 hours : replace oil. 

3.

 

POWER TAKE-OFF FOR IMPLEMENTS 
Before attaching implements, fill up with multipurpose grease 
AGIP GREASE MU EP 0. 

4.

 

ROTARY HOE BOX  
Every 200 hours: check level by unscrewing the cap of the rear 
cover of the rotary hoe body. Replace if necessary. 
Every  500 hours: replace oil (oil AGIP D. SIGMA SAE 30). 

5.    MOWING BAR BOX  
       Oil:  AGIP ROTRA MP 80W/90 
6.   ROTO-MOWER BOX 
       Oil: AGIP SIGMA SAE 30 

IMPORTANT !

 
 
 
 
 
 

22 - IMPLEMENTS COUPLING 

 
 

16 

To be greased 
periodically 

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The machine is equipped with a quick implement 
connection. 
 Before mounting the implement, make sure that the 
P.T.O. engagement lever is in idle position. 
When connecting or disconnecting the implements, it 
is necessary to pull the knob 16 upwards and  engage 
the implement in the connection sleeve 17 and bring 
the knob back to its original position. Make sure that 
the shutter has gone into the stop hole. 

 
 
 

17 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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23 - ROTARY HOES

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ROTARY HOE MAINTENANCE    

ATTENTION – Maintenance operations must be 
carried out with machine at standstill and engine 
switched off. ! 

Each time the Rotary Hoe is used check that:  
1.

 

The bolt Pos.1 is turned until it trips into gripped 
position. 

2.

 

The blade’s nuts and fixing screws are well 
tightened. 

3.

 

The oil of the valve collets box is at right level -0-

 

 

PIC. 3 

IMPORTANT ! 

At first fit the transmission set to the 
mowing bar (don’t forget the bushing) 
following the side pictures.  

Connection to the motor cultivator 

The mower bar is attached to the motor 
cultivator by means of the Quick fit 
connection. 

Mower-height adjustment  

 

Loosen nut  (1). 

 

Bring the skid pad (2) back to 
wanted position. 

 

Lock the nut again. 

 

Carry out adjustment on both skid 
pads. 

Blade holder adjustment  

 

Loosen fixing screws  (3). 

 

Move the adjustable screw (4). 

 

Lock the fixing screws again. 

 

 

N.B.

: for a good work there must not be 

too much rubbing between the blade-
holder and the blade itself around  0,1 – 
0,2 mm. play. 

PIC. 1 

4

3

2

1

  PIC. 5 

PIC. 4 

PIC. 2 

24 - FRONTAL MOWER BAR APPLICATION 

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:  
Hood width: 40 – 50 – 60 cm. 
Hoe diameter: 260 mm. N°blades:24 
Working depth adjustment: in order to vary the working depth, adjust the central hoe’s inclination by removing 
fixing screw (2) and shifting the perforated rod (3) until it meets a new hole. When working with hard terrain, to 
prevent the machine from bounding forwards, adjust the central knife by moving it downwards into the last hole. 

1

3

0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Check the oil level of the swinging ass.ly through the screw 
“5” each 8 working hours and lubricate the blade bush “2”. 
Top up with oil through the plug  on the swinging ass.ly
part “6”, if necessary. Use oil AGIP ROTRA  MPS SAE 85 
W/90. 

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25 - FRONTAL ROTATING MOWER SET  

 
 
 
 
 

CONNECTION TO THE MOTOCULTIVATOR 
The rotating mower set is attached to the motor cultivator by means of the Quick Fit connection. 

 
 
 
 
 

26 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cutting height is easily adjusted by tightening or 
loosening the lever “

15

”. 

27 - BLADE ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY 

The blade can be easily removed by unscrewing the 
two screws “16”;, to reassemble it, clean the cutter 
hub “17” thoroughly and tighten the screws as far as 
they are fully secured and cutting blades turn freely. 
N.B.: Always change self blocking nuts with new 
ones. 

 

Check the mower set oil level every  200 hours 
through the screw “18”. Add oil, if necessary.  
Use oil  SIGMA SAE 30. 
AFTER 500 h. change  whole oil. 

 

15

15

 18 

IMPORTANT ! 

17

16

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28 - USE OF THE MOTORCULTIVATOR 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

RUNNING-IN 
During the first 80 hours of operation the following standards must be observed: 

 

After every start from cold, run the engine slowly for some minutes without load. 

 

Do not operate the engine at low speed for a long time.  

 

Do not use the machine for long periods in heavy works. 

 

Frequently checks that there are no oil losses and replace it the first time as suggested by the producer. 

 
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE  
Every day, before starting the engine, check:  

 

The oil level in the engine sump. 

 

The quantity of the fuel in the tank. 

 
STARTING THE ENGINE  

Verify that all the safety devices are perfectly working and inserted before engine starting up. 

 

Make sure that all control levers are in neutral position. 

 

Start the engine following the instruction listed in this  instruction book. 

 

With the engine cold, avoid abrupt accelerations. 

 

If environmental temperature is low, do not use the machine under stress immediately. 

 
USE OF CONTROLS 

 

When using the motor cultivators controls, carefully comply with the standards 

 

       contained in this instruction book

 
CHECKS DURING USE  

 

In case of incorrect operation of any part , stop the machine and take the necessary steps. 

 

Excessive smoking at the exhaust may denote some irregularity in engine operation; consult the  

      instruction book or the engine. 
 
ACCELERATOR  

 

Do not use the engine at too low speed; this can lead to excessive oil consumption and other troubles. 

 

Low speed is however necessary when  engages are done, to avoid problems of mechanical nature. 

 
SPEED CHANGING  

 

The motor cultivator can generally be started in any gear. It is therefore advisable to start 

       working by immediately engaging the gear  which allows traction speeds suitable for  the work to be made.  
 

N.B.:   To avoid mechanical problems all engagement actions have to be done with the engine at low speed.  

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29 - MAINTENANCE OF THE MOTOR CULTIVATOR

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ATTENTION!: Effect the maintenance operations when the motor cultivator is stopped and the engine shut-down. 
 
GENERAL STANDARDS  

 

To ensure constant efficiency of the motor cultivator and increase its life, carefully comply with the maintenance 
operations described in this instructions manual. 

 

The intervals established for each operation must be carefully observed, otherwise it may endanger the operation 
and performance of the motor cultivator. 

 

It is advisable to clean the machine  every week, removing all dust, mud and other dirt that may have 
accumulated.  

 

For lubrication of the various components use only the products indicated in this instructions manual. 

 

Checking the oil level in the different machine members must be carried out with machine cold and on the flat.  

 

Oil changes must be made with hot oil; this facilitates drainage and favours the removal of deposits.. 

 

Carefully clean the greasers before putting grease in them; clean them again when the operation is completed in 
order to avoid accumulation of dust. 

 
ENGINE AND RELATED MEMBERS  
Carefully comply with the maintenance instructions contained in the respective instructions book. 
 
TYRES  

 

The inflation pressure value is shown in this instructions manual. 

 

A pressure lower than normal causes irregular wear of the tread, favours wear of the sides of the tyre and may, in 
extreme cases, lead to sliding of the tyre on the rim with consequent bursting of inner tube. 

 

Pressure higher than normal favours skidding of the tyre on the ground, with consequent loss of traction and wear 
of the tread. 

 

The pressure must be checked with the tyres cold. 

 

Avoid bringing the tyres into contact with oil, grease or fuel. 

 

Periodically check the conditions of the tread; remove stones, nails etc., which may become embedded. 

 

 
 
 
 

30 - USE OF INTERCHANGEABLE ACCESSORIES

 
 
 
 

For the use, in safety conditions, of the motor cultivator, is necessary use the interchangeable accessories from the 
Manufacturer. Use of accessories from other Manufacturers must be approved from the Technical Office of 
Manufacturer with written permit.  

 
 
 
 
 

31 - LONG INACTIVITY OF THE MOTOCULTIVATOR

 
 
 
 
 

When the motor cultivator has to remain inactive for a long period of time, take the following precautions: 

 

Protect the engine as indicated in the appropriate instruction book. 

 

Carry out general cleaning of the machine and place it in a suitable place (neither dusty nor dump). 

 

Lubricate the machine (see this instructions manual). 

 

If possible, raise the machine from the ground, arranging it on suitable trestles.. 

 

Cover the machine with a protective tissue . 

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32 - NOISE AND VIBRATIONS 

 

Weighed equivalent steady acoustic pressure level at the driving place at 1 m from the handlebars and a height of 1.6 
m from the ground.  

MODEL 

dB(A) max. VALUE 

ENGINE 

OTHER VALUES 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Acoustic power level. 

MODEL 

 dB(A) MAX.VALUE 

ENGINE 

OTHER VALUES 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Frequency weighed root mean square of vibrations at handlebars.  
Integration time 60 sec. Weighting in compliance with ISO 5349. 

MODEL 

 m/sec. 2 MAX VALUE 

ENGINE 

OTHER VALUES 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOTOCULTIVATOR VERSION  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Descriptions, figures and technical features mentioned herein are non-binding for the Manufacturer. These are mentioned as mere information. The 
Manufacturer reserves the right to make any change at any time without being bound to update this publication. 

Weighed equivalent steady acoustic pressure level at the driving place at 1 m from the handlebars and at a height of 
1.6 m from the ground.  

MODEL 

 dB(A) MAX VALUE 

ENGINE 

OTHER VALUES 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Acoustic power level 

MODEL 

 dB(A) MAX VALUE 

ENGINE 

OTHER VALUES 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Frequency weighed root mean square of vibrations at handlebars.   
Integration time 60 sec. Weighting in compliance with ISO 5349. 

MODEL 

 m/sec. 2 MAX VALUE 

ENGINE 

OTHER VALUES  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOWER VERSION 

Copyright of  MECCANICA BENASSI S.P.A. 

 
 

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33 - DECLARATION

      - GB -      CE – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
    

In compliance with CEE 89/392 regulations and subsequent

 

changes 

        

             -   CERTIFICATE OF  ORIGIN  -

  140002001      

From series-no.*:

 MF 223  

Model:  

             MECCANICA BENASSI S.p.A , 

I-44040 DOSSO  (FE)  via Statale , 325  

                      DECLARES ,under is own responsibility, that the item called 
                                                

MOTOR CULTIVATOR  

is manufactured by the above company in compliance with basic safety and health 
safeguard requirements specified in the regulation CEE 89/392 and subsequent changes. 

            * The number is printed on the machine’s gearbox . 

For checking the conformity with the above regulations, have been examined the following 
 CEN rules: UNI  EN 709:98/A1 : 2000 . 

    Dosso, (Italy) , the 24th March , 2005                             MECCANICA BENASSI SPA 
                                                                                            L’Amministratore Unico 
                                                                                         
    

U.T. 24/03/05 

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