Motoblock Don 900 owner reviews

The lineup

Don K-700

This is a regular budget version of a walk-behind tractor. It has an aluminum gearbox and a 170 F petrol engine with 7 horsepower.

Also, the Don K-700 walk-behind tractor is equipped with an oil level sensor, which will turn off the engine if there is a lack of lubrication.
The delivery package from the manufacturer additionally includes a set of cutters.
The DON K700 walk-behind tractor weighs 68 kg.
The width of tillage with cutters is fixed and is 95 cm.

Don R 900C (R 900 A)

This walk-behind tractor is equipped with a Senda gasoline engine with a power of 6 horsepower. Don R 900C has a belt drive and a heavier gearbox.

Despite their small overall dimensions (1380*800*1070 mm), these devices can cope with work over large areas.

Don Inter offers a modification of the R900C walk-behind tractor with a diesel engine. It is called R900 A. Diesel engines are considered more durable and reliable.

Don R 1000

This is an improved model K-700 with a cast iron gearbox, which allows it to withstand heavy loads during operation.

The cutting width of the cutters has increased to 1 m.
The cooling system was improved, and an oil air filter was installed on the Don 1000.
The weight of this model is 76 kg.
The gearbox has three positions: two forward and one reverse.

Don R 1100 (R1100 C)

These two models are similar to each other and have the same overall dimensions and general characteristics.

The width of surface treatment with cutters is 110 cm, and the depth is from 15 to 30 cm.
They differ in the installed engine.
The R1100 C is equipped with a 170F petrol engine with a power of 7 hp, and the R1100C is equipped with a 177F engine with 9 hp.
Both models start using a manual starter.

Because of this, the scope of application of these devices is also different. The Don R 1100 walk-behind tractor is used with prepared soils, and the R1100 C with denser soils.

Don R1100A

This is a diesel walk-behind tractor for use over large areas. Don 1100A has an engine with a power of 6.6 horses. The tillage width is up to 120 cm, and the greatest immersion depth is 30 cm.

The weight of the Don 1100A diesel walk-behind tractor is 125 kg, and the highest speed is 10 km/h.

Due to their heavy weight, these devices can sink deep into the soil and handle even the heaviest areas.

Don R1350AE

This walk-behind tractor is used on large plots with an area of 50 acres or more.

Don 1350 is equipped with a 186F diesel engine. Its power is 9 horsepower. To facilitate the process of starting the engine, an electric starter is installed.
The weight of the device is 135 kg.
The largest cultivation width is 135 cm.
These devices are recommended for use when processing heavy soils, since they will simply crush soft ones into fluff, which is not always good.
In addition, the R1350AE walk-behind tractor is used when transporting cargo weighing more than half a ton.

Don 105C

These are a gasoline walk-behind tractor with an engine power of 7 horsepower. The 105C engine is powered by a recoil starter. The walk-behind tractor is designed for use on medium-sized plots with any type of soil.

The unit weighs 110 kg. The working width of this model is 110 cm.

Thanks to its characteristics, the Don 105C walk-behind tractor has increased maneuverability and increased stability during work.

The steering wheel height of 105C can be adjusted to suit the height of the operator.

Specifications

Products can be classified by engine power and type.
Depending on the type, the manufacturer uses gasoline or diesel engines. The second options are more fuel efficient and produce more torque with the same power. However, when it comes to weight, products with a gasoline engine are lighter. They are also less noisy in operation and have less soot in the exhaust. As for the criteria by which the company’s walk-behind tractors are evaluated, in addition to the engine, these include speed, transmission, weight and control. Each model has its own characteristics, and therefore they should be considered individually, in relation to a specific model. For example, options have two gear speeds, weight up to 95 kg, and a mechanical clutch.

The engine type can be cylindered four-stroke with forced air cooling. The tank capacity can reach an average of 5 liters. The maximum torque can be 2500. The transmission type indicators can be -1, 0, 1.2.

Attachments

Motoblocks Don (popularly Donchak) have gained great popularity due to the wide range of work they perform. In essence, they are mini tractors that are designed for use on small or medium-sized plots.

Milling cutters

Most Don walk-behind tractors come with a set of cutters.

They are used to homogenize the top layer of soil and mix it. Due to the raising of the lower layer, the fertility of the soil and the amount of harvested crops increase.

Here is a video review of how soil is milled using a Don 105R walk-behind tractor:

Plows

Milling cutters are only good on prepared soils.

When working with virgin lands, they will not be able to enter them, and will constantly jump over. In this case, it is better to use a plow. It goes into the ground and allows you to cultivate an area with high soil density.

When working with a Don walk-behind tractor with a plow, the main task is to make the first trench. The plowing process then becomes much easier.

One wheel is placed in a rut, the hitch is immersed in the ground to the required level. Thus, when driving, each subsequent trench will bury the previous one.

Mowers

Cultivating virgin lands is not convenient from the point of view that they have a large amount of grass that wraps around the plow, cutters or wheels, thereby complicating the movement of the Donchak walk-behind tractor.

Therefore, it is recommended to remove weeds from the site before doing this.

Mowers will help with this. The manufacturer offers rotary versions of this attachment. Depending on the height of the grass, they can move at speeds of 2 to 4 km/h.

Mowers can be used by utility companies to maintain park areas or by residents of rural areas to make hay for the winter.

Potato diggers and potato planters

Most farmers make money from potatoes. This culture requires a lot of physical effort. Donchak walk-behind tractors together with special attachments: potato diggers and potato planters can make this work easier.

Thanks to them, you can sow the plot and harvest the crop much faster, while spending less effort.

Snowblowers and blade shovel

In the winter season, Don walk-behind tractors can help with snow removal. More powerful professional snow blowers are used by utility companies where it is necessary to clear snow over a large area.

If you need to clean the local area or the entrance to the garage, you can use ordinary shovels with Don walk-behind tractors.

Adapters and trailers

Many Don walk-behind tractors are professional and have a lot of weight. Therefore, they need to be constantly guided. In addition, owners have to walk behind their cars. Due to these factors, rapid fatigue sets in. To reduce physical stress on owners, special adapters are provided that allow operation while sitting.

When transporting goods, trailers are connected to Don walk-behind tractors. The most convenient dump truck models, which allow unloading by simply lifting the trolley from the front.

Wheels, tracks and lugs

For most work, pneumatic tires are used. equips its devices with wheels with a large diameter and hard tread.

Often there is not enough grip on the surface and the Donchak walk-behind tractor begins to slip. In these cases, you can replace regular tires with lug tires.

When moving on snow, another problem arises - a very slippery surface on which the walk-behind tractor cannot drive.

In this case, tracks can be installed that will increase traction due to greater contact with the surface.

User manual

Before starting full use of Donchak walk-behind tractors, new owners need to read the operating instructions. It provides information regarding the characteristics of the device and application features.

First launch and run-in

The Don walk-behind tractor is delivered disassembled. The assembly process must occur in accordance with the operating instructions.

Then you should add oil and gasoline, since these containers are empty.

The first six hours of using the Don walk-behind tractor should be in run-in mode. That is, it is necessary to put a minimum load on the engine. The ideal break-in option is driving with an empty trailer.

In eight hours, the engine parts will be thoroughly lubricated and begin to function correctly.

After break-in, you should change the engine oil, since it collects a large amount of mechanical impurities.

Below is a video review of the Don 900 device:

Service

The operating instructions contain a schedule for carrying out technical work.

The engine oil should be changed every 25 hours of operation of the device. The ideal replacement option is 10W-30.
The transmission oil should be changed after 100 operating hours with the Donchak walk-behind tractor. The instruction manual recommends using Tap-15v or TAd-17i.
Control levers should be periodically lubricated with waterproof lubricants.

Basic faults and repairs

Every owner of Don walk-behind tractors should know how to repair basic faults:

If the engine does not start:

Check for oil and fuel;
Check the operation of the ignition system (there may be a problem with the spark plug);
See if fuel reaches the carburetor (the fuel filters may need to be cleaned);
Adjust the carburetor.

The engine does not run smoothly:

The contact on the spark plug comes off (fasten the wire securely);
Dirt or water has entered the fuel tank (drain the old fuel and fill with clean fuel);
The vent in the fuel tank is clogged (clean it);
Dirt has entered the carburetor (clean the fuel system and adjust the carburetor).

Donchak walk-behind tractors are not very reliable, and they produce vibration. If it has become too large, check the tension of the bolt connections on the engine, the tension of the gear belt and whether the hitch is securely fastened.

Video repair of walk-behind tractor gearbox

For some information that may be useful when repairing a walk-behind tractor, see the article Design of a walk-behind tractor.

Engine malfunctions

Engine won't start

. If we are talking about a gasoline engine, when troubleshooting, it is necessary to consistently check all possible causes of problems, namely:

Turn on the ignition.
Availability of fuel in the tank.
Opening the fuel tap.
The condition of the carburetor air damper (it should be closed when starting a cold engine).
Fuel entering the carburetor. To do this, you need to fill the float chamber by pressing down the float button (fuel should start pouring out of the hole in the float chamber cover), or disconnect the fuel hose from the carburetor and check whether gasoline flows freely. If the fuel flows in too thin a stream or does not flow at all, this may indicate a dirty fuel filter in the tank or a clogged air valve in the tank cap. Repairing a walk-behind tractor in this case will come down to cleaning the filter or valve.

The supply of fuel to the engine cylinder may be indicated by the condition of the spark plug, which in any case must be checked when troubleshooting the ignition system. The spark plug is unscrewed from the cylinder cover, having previously disconnected the wire, and inspected. If it is dry, this means that the fuel mixture is not supplied to the cylinder. And if before this it was established that gasoline is entering the carburetor, then the reason for the engine not starting may be in the carburetor - contamination of its filter mesh, clogging of the nozzle or some other malfunction. Whatever it is, the carburetor needs to be removed, disassembled and cleaned, but this device is very complex and before repairing it you should at least look at the carburetor diagram.

A wet spark plug indicates that fuel is entering the cylinder. Sometimes the walk-behind tractor does not start due to an excess of fuel mixture, so if there is too much gasoline on the spark plug, you need to dry the cylinder by thoroughly “pumping” the engine with a manual starter with the spark plug turned out. Before doing this, you need to shut off the fuel supply.

If the spark plug is contaminated with carbon deposits, it should be cleaned with gasoline and fine sandpaper. It is also necessary to check the gap between the electrodes and, if necessary, adjust it in accordance with the requirements of the operating manual. Typically the gap should be about 0.8mm.

Owner reviews

Here's what owners of Donchak walk-behind tractors say:

Ivan:

“My attention was attracted by the price of the Don walk-behind tractor. The characteristics are the same as those of more expensive analogues. I understood that the quality would not be at the highest level, but the one-year guarantee still instilled confidence. In the end I was not disappointed. The engine runs stably and pulls without problems. True, the sound of the engine when receiving increased loads, like that of a wounded animal, can be heard throughout the entire village.

Pros: Value for money, quality and performance

Cons: Loud engine noise. I handle it carefully because I'm afraid of breaking it. Loud noise from the engine"

Peter:

“I bought a diesel model. It is more durable and consumes less fuel. It's better to overpay once than to do it all the time. As a result, I ran it in, as recommended in the operating instructions, and went to process it with cutters. The impressions are only positive. It breaks the earth finely, but not into grains of sand. It travels almost independently due to its heavy weight. Well, the electric starter is a big plus; my neighbor’s old MTZ will start in 10 minutes.

Pros: Simplicity of design, quality of cutters

Cons: I haven’t found it yet after two months of use”

Description of the Don walk-behind tractor

The units are distinguished by a high level of maneuverability and a huge selection of attachments, which makes any model of cultivator an indispensable assistant in the fields, country house, and garden. The walk-behind tractor is characterized by high-quality assembly, ease of operation, and the ability to process difficult areas of soil, especially in places where trees grow.

Future equipment owners can choose the most suitable multicultivator model. Each of them has its own characteristics - different engine power, engine size, chassis width, cost.

The following walk-behind tractor options are available on the market:

The cost of multicultivators varies between 23-56 thousand rubles. The most expensive modifications are Don-1100 and 1000.

Motoblock Don K-700

The Don K-700 walk-behind tractor is one of the most budget-friendly modifications of the cultivator. The price for K-700 is set by the manufacturer in the range of 20-23 thousand rubles. This is a unit for owners of summer cottages and small plots of land, the most suitable option for tillage.

Among the features of the model are the following:

Compact sizes.
The 170F brand engine is gasoline and has a power of 7 hp. (in another configuration - 6.5 hp), has an air filter, a sensor that allows you to control the level of engine oil use. When there is not enough lubrication, the sensor will avoid the characteristic knocking noise. The motor has 1 four-stroke cylinder.
There are 3 transmission speeds: 2 - forward, 1 - reverse.
The gearbox is housed in an aluminum housing, although it is possible to purchase a cast iron one, which will allow you to process heavy soils.
Transport pneumatic wheels 6-8 inches.
Cultivator cutter, mower.
Adjustable handle that can be rotated horizontally and vertically.

The K-700 diesel walk-behind tractor is very maneuverable and lightweight, suitable for cultivating land plots of 45-50 acres. This model has received positive reviews from owners. It can be produced in 3 versions:

Aluminum gearbox, 7-inch wheels, 7 hp engine power. The price of the model is about 17 thousand rubles.
Aluminum gearbox with 8-inch wheels, engine power is 6.5 hp, cost - 17.9 thousand rubles.
A cast iron gearbox with a power of 7 hp costs 19 thousand rubles.

You can buy a grouser, hiller, plow, mower, and potato digger in specialized stores.

Features of the Torum740 model

The Torum 740 combine harvester is a universal unit and shows the highest efficiency when working with rice and corn. In temperate climate zones, when harvesting standard crops, there may be an increase in energy costs. The model is effective on large cultivated areas. Among the advantages are:

The cleaning system is adapted to extreme loads. The two-section fan produces a powerful air flow. The sieves have a large area, and an additional sieve is also provided. These features ensure that the most refined grain enters the bunker.
The volume of the bunker is 10,500 liters, and two minutes is enough to unload it. Thanks to the spacious tank, equipment downtime during unloading is minimal.
The extended unloading auger allows you to drive up to the combine even when the nine-meter header is installed.
The engine of the equipment is powerful and at the same time economical. The optimized rotor system reduces fuel consumption.

Model Don-1000 and 1100

The numbers in the name of the Don-1000 multicultivator mean that these models have an increased width for cultivation - 1000 mm.

The characteristic features of the unit are:

The equipment is equipped with a 170F engine, which has an oil air filter.
Wide chassis.
Availability of attachments - hiller, plow, potato digger, soil hook.

The Don-1100 walk-behind tractor is a powerful soil tillage machine that weighs 110 kg (hence the model name). The cultivator is equipped with a disc clutch and direct motor transmission. The center of gravity of the mechanism is located above the wheel axis, which makes it easy to control the walk-behind tractor.

It is worth noting the following features of this model:

Availability of 7 hp motor.
There are several modifications of cultivators: 1100AE, 1100AD and 1100AED.
The equipment runs on diesel or gasoline fuel.

The 1100AE walk-behind tractor has a diesel engine and an electric starter. Such features increase the cost of the cultivator. Models 1100AD and 1100AED use a 178F diesel engine with a power of 6 hp, an electric starter, and a differential lock. Model 1100AED is not only expensive - the price is 55-60 thousand rubles, but it also has a lot of weight - 143 kg.

Motor cultivators

Walk-behind tractors presented on the Almaz market, in the catalog of the Electrolight online store and in sales offices in Rostov, have different capacities and attachments.
Due to the wide selection of agricultural equipment, you can order a universal tool for your home and garden, as well as buy a gas-powered cultivator/diesel unit for working in the field and cultivating virgin soil. For plowing light, medium and heavy soils, equipment of various capacities is available:

— household mini cultivator 4-7 hp. — Husqvarna TF 230, LANDER MKM GX-200, Salyut 100-X-M1, PATRIOT ONTARIO PRO (diesel);

— semi-professional equipment up to 9 hp — DON R1350AE, AURORA SPACE-YARD 1350D (diesel), HUTER GMC-9.0;

— professional units from 9-12 hp — SCOUT 101 D, AURORA COUNTRY 1400 MULTI-SHIFT, etc.

Wholesale/retail sale of agricultural machinery is carried out with a guarantee for the product and service.

Mounted walk-behind tractors 6, 7, 8, 9 hp. (R. Almaz)

Mounted walk-behind tractors (Chinese equipment and Russian-made units) have a PTO for solving various problems. Characteristics of cultivators presented on the Almaz market include:

— 4-stroke engine, power 6, 7. 8, 9 hp;

— economical fuel consumption (gasoline/diesel);

— reliability and availability of a wheelbase;

- cheap spare parts and warranty service.

A good tool for the cottage and garden, it has a PTO and can be equipped with a plow, seeder, shovel or cart. A choice of German or other imported equipment is available for cash and on credit. The total cost including delivery and the price for a separate garden unit are set when placing an order on the website or at the sales office.

Diesel motor cultivators DON and Salyut (Russia)

Diesel motor cultivators (made in Russia) are sold in the online motor-block store in Rostov in the following variations:

— Salyut 100-X-M1 with a power of 6.5 hp has a red body, wheelbase, 3 speeds and a tillage width of up to 80 cm;

— DON R1350AE — a simple domestic cultivator with an electric starter and PTO;

— DON R900A for 7 horses is distinguished by high maneuverability, ease of control, high engine life and an affordable price.

You can buy motorcycles with a wheelbase running on diesel fuel for home and agricultural use. Tool maintenance, repairs and sale of spare parts are carried out at the company’s service center, both under warranty and through personal contact from citizens.

Universal cultivators assembled

Gasoline and diesel cultivators are presented in a universal assembly from the manufacturer, and are also equipped with custom-made attachments. For plowing gardens and private farms, you can choose a tool based on chassis, power and a number of characteristics:

— lightweight equipment for women (Husqvarna TF 2300);

— medium walk-behind tractors with a pre-installed PTO and in the required configuration (up to 9 hp) are suitable for loosening, hilling and cultivating plots of up to 15 acres;

- heavy, large, professional-grade units - a universal tool for a wide range of activities - transportation, snow blower, earthwork, etc.

Attachments for walk-behind tractors

— For complex cultivation of land, it is better to choose walk-behind tractors with a PTO, which involves the installation of attachments. For Aurora, Champion, Patriot, Salyut, Husvarna and other vehicles, you can order the following components from the catalog:

— a plow of the required width and depth will help plow black soil and loamy soil;

— potato digger — a universal attachment for household and country house farming;

— the hiller and rake will cope with cleaning old leaves, removing weeds and loosening the top layer of soil in the pre-sowing period.

Note! For imported and domestic machines, attachments are selected individually and are not always suitable for pairing with different brands.

Models Don-900 and XS980

Models Don-900 and XS980 are lightweight cultivators that have a belt drive, a two-stage gearbox, several speeds, one of them is rear. The equipment is driven by a gasoline engine with a power of 6 hp, an engine capacity of 160 cm³, a Senda 168FB engine brand.

According to owner reviews, the 900 version weighs 74 kg and has a heavier gearbox. The compact dimensions of the equipment do not interfere with the cultivation of large areas of land, creating a cultivation width of 1.2 thousand mm.

The package includes pneumatic wheels and a cultivator.

A modification of the Don XS980 cultivator weighs more than 100 kg, has a nine-horsepower gasoline engine and a gear reducer, which is suitable for working on heavy soils. The device also has a 3-speed gearbox. The width of the cultivation harrow is 1100 mm. In stores you can see another version of the XS980 - Don XS980С, whose parameters are not so powerful, but this does not interfere with working with equipment on the field.

Thus, diesel or gasoline walk-behind tractors of this brand have many modifications; they are equipped with powerful engines with a volume of up to 9 liters and a power of 6 to 7 hp. For the cultivated areas, you need to choose those models that allow you to loosen the soil, mow the grass, and create harrows.

Don Inter, DonChak and Kubanets walk-behind tractor - instructions on where the engine is assembled and who produces it

Many small companies producing agricultural equipment grew out of handicraft industries at a time when purchasing a walk-behind tractor or cultivator was much more problematic than making it yourself.

The products of such companies, as a rule, use a minimum of design tricks, since they belong to the lower price segment, where the most important are maintainability and availability of spare parts.

In this regard, the Rostov company Don-Inter, which produces Don and Senda walk-behind tractors, cannot be called an exception. These walk-behind tractors use cheap Chinese engines, the manufacturer of which is disguised by replacing identification data.

Since many companies produce engines of this type, it is not possible to establish exact data. If you need to search for spare parts for these engines, you should focus on compliance with the following Chinese model designations and their Japanese originals:

DON 168FA = HM168FA = Honda GX160
DON 168FB = HM168FB = Honda GX200
DON 170F = HM170F = Honda GX210

Since these engines are in the lineup of well-established companies such as ZongShen and Lifan, finding spare parts for Don walk-behind tractor engines should not be a problem.

Model range of walk-behind tractors from the manufacturer “Don – Inter”

The Don K-700 walk-behind tractor, the price of which is set by the manufacturer at 23 thousand rubles, is a typical representative of the family of compact budget walk-behind tractors.
It uses a seven-horsepower Chinese 170F gasoline engine, equipped with a modified air filter and an engine oil level sensor that shuts down the engine if there is a lack of lubrication. The walk-behind tractor's gearbox has two forward speeds and one reverse.

The gearbox housing is aluminum; for an additional fee, a heavier cast iron one can be installed for processing heavy soils.

transport six- or eight-inch pneumatic wheels,
cutter-cultivator.

Additional equipment and spare parts for the Don K-700 walk-behind tractor can be purchased directly from the manufacturer or ordered by phone.

For more details about the operation of the Don K-700 walk-behind tractor, watch the video:

DON 1000

The Don 1000 walk-behind tractor is distinguished by an expanded cultivation working width (1000 mm), as well as a modernized gearbox. It has the same 170F engine with an oil air filter. For an additional fee, the walk-behind tractor is equipped with:

DON 1100

The heavy walk-behind tractor Don 1100 (its weight is 110 kg) has a classic layout for such devices with a disk clutch and a direct motor drive instead of the belt drive common with light walk-behind tractors. The center of gravity of the walk-behind tractor is located above the wheel axle, which makes it easy to control despite its heavy weight.

However, since it uses the same seven-horsepower engine, the power of the walk-behind tractor may not be enough for difficult soils to cultivate. In addition, the Don 1100 walk-behind tractor has the following modifications:

The Don 1100A is 11 thousand rubles more expensive due to the use of a diesel engine instead of a gasoline engine, and an electric starter (model 1100AE) will add another 6 thousand to the price.
Don 1100AD and 1100AED are the most expensive versions (50 and 55 thousand rubles), they are distinguished not only by the use of a 178F diesel engine with a power of 6 horsepower, but also by the presence of a differential with the possibility of forced locking.
Don 1100AED is additionally equipped with an electric starter, which makes starting a diesel engine more comfortable. The Don 1100AED walk-behind tractor is the heaviest, weighing 143 kilograms.

DON 900 (Senda 900)

A lightweight walk-behind tractor with a belt drive and a two-speed gearbox, which also has a reverse speed. It is driven by a six-horsepower Senda 168FB petrol engine with a volume of 160 cubic centimeters.

The MTZ-82 model tractor can be called the real pride of the post-Soviet industry, the production of which began in the USSR, when the first model rolled off the assembly line in 1974. By clicking on the link, you will become familiar with the technical characteristics of this tractor.

Conventional transport is not suitable for moving through snowy areas, because it will simply get stuck in the snow, which is why people invented snowmobiles that allow you to drive along such “roads” as quickly as possible, without much effort. Ermak snowmobiles are quality, speed and reliability.

Using the Zhuk sprayer, you can feed plants, protect them from pests, destroy weeds, and also carry out a number of household works (washing windows, walls, disinfecting, priming, etc.). Here you will find the operating instructions for this sprayer.

The walk-behind tractor gearbox is heavier (the total weight of the walk-behind tractor, despite its small dimensions, is 74 kilograms), and the processing width is increased to 1200 millimeters.

Like other “Don” walk-behind tractors, this one is equipped with pneumatic wheels and a cultivator, and the rest of the attachments can be purchased for an additional fee.

DON 980

This walk-behind tractor is currently available only in a version with a differential (980D), which, combined with its large weight (125 kg), powerful nine-horsepower gasoline engine and gear reducer, makes it suitable for long-term work on heavy soils.

The gearbox of this walk-behind tractor also has two forward and one reverse speeds, the motor transmission is direct.

DON XS980

Unlike the previous walk-behind tractor, it does not have a differential, making it 10 kilograms lighter. It also has the XS980C variant - a walk-behind tractor equipped with a less powerful seven-horsepower engine. Both the Don 980 and Don XS980 provide a plowing width of 1100 millimeters.

The best models of Farmer walk-behind tractors

All Fermer models come with a lower gear and different engine power:

15 l. With.	13 l. With.	9 l. With.	6-7 l. With.
FM 1507 PRO-S	FM 1311 MX	FM 901 PRO	FM-811 MX (7.5 hp)
FM 1511 MX	FM 1307 PRO-S	FM 902 PRO-S	MB-6.5 T (6.5 HP)
1309md	FM 903 PRO-S	FM 653 M
FD 905 PRO	FM 702 PRO-SL
FDE 905 PRO	FM 701 PRO
FM 907 PRO-S

The amount of horsepower in a machine affects the size of the area it can cover.

FM-653 M

This motor cultivator runs on gasoline and has the following technical characteristics:

Motor	Four stroke
Power	7 l. With.
Width and depth of soil treatment, m	1 and 0.3
Number of reverse gears	1
Number of forward gears	2
Fuel tank volume, l	3,5
Working speed, m/min	6-10
Maximum processed area	50 acres
Wheel dimensions	4-8
Weight, kg	80

This model is equipped with a gear-type gearbox with a housing made of aluminum. Gear shifting occurs due to V-belts, which ensures safety and ease of control for the user. The engine also has a two-stage cleaning filter.

This unit is designed for ground work only and can be modified with additional equipment. There is no power take-off shaft installed here, so all attachments are attached using a bracket. It is possible to adjust the steering bar in height.

FM-653 M is used during planting and harvesting, and tillage.

FM-1011 MX

The unit was released in 2006. It can be used in both summer and winter seasons.

This is a gasoline walk-behind tractor with 10 horsepower. It has the following technical indicators:

Tillage width, m	Up to 1.15
Soil plowing depth, m	0,3
Engine	Four stroke
Number of cylinders	1
Forward gears	2
Reverse gears	1
Reverse	Yes
Fuel tank volume, l	6
Weight, kg	135
Wheel dimensions	12-6,5
Wheel type	Pneumatic

A gear reducer and a mechanical gearbox are installed here. The direction of rotation of the cutters is straight.

Control is carried out thanks to 2 handles that are adjusted to suit a person’s height; the design itself is balanced.

Among the advantages of this model are:

differential for turning without slipping;
presence of high tire tread;
folding support, which makes storing the unit convenient;
the presence of reinforced sickle-shaped cutters.

FM-1303 PRO-S

This is a universal technique with which you can process an area of 5 hectares or more.

The walk-behind tractor is equipped with larger wheels, which makes it possible to work in off-road conditions. Ergonomic handles, which are made of rubber, are adjustable to the user’s height. The design includes a power take-off shaft.

Specifications:

Installed engine power	13 l. With.
Fuel tank volume, l	6
Width and depth of treated area, m	0.9 and 0.25
Manual starter	Yes
Number of forward gears	2
Number of reverse gears	1
Weight, kg	121
Working speed, m/min	12
Wheel dimensions	6-12

The advantages include:

low noise level during operation;
easy start;
possibility of working in winter;
the weight of the unit allows it to work on heavy soils;
thanks to the universal mount, you can attach additional equipment to the walk-behind tractor;
the unit is unpretentious in maintenance (A-92 gasoline and any engine oil are used);
increased grip by cutters.

FM-1511 MX

This is a powerful motor cultivator that can handle any type of soil, as well as virgin soil. Thanks to its heavy weight, high power and enlarged wheels, the unit is comfortable to operate and stable during operation. Due to the rotary axles, the equipment can be rotated 180° in place. The handle is adjusted to the user's height.

The size of the area that the FM-1511 MX is capable of processing is up to 5 hectares.

Technical indicators of this model:

Motor power	15 l. With.
Forward gears	2
Reverse gear	1
Hitch	Universal type
Tank volume, l	6
Tillage width, m	1,35
Plowing depth, m	0,3
Weight, kg	145

Advantages of the walk-behind tractor:

increased power reserve due to the cylinder (volume 0.5 l);
the compression level is reduced, which allows you to start the equipment under any temperature conditions;
gear type drive;
easy turn back;
handles with anti-slip coating;
Thanks to the wheelbase, slipping and additional load on the cultivator engine are eliminated.

Spare parts

As already mentioned, Don walk-behind tractors use widespread Chinese clones of Honda engines. Therefore, purchasing both engine parts and power or ignition systems is not a problem.

The issue with transmission parts is more complicated - despite its high reliability, sooner or later it will require repairs.

Since the manufacturer does not have a wide dealer network, to find spare parts for a walk-behind tractor like the Don K 700, you will have to contact the manufacturer directly, or select analogues from other units.

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Engine disassembly and assembly

Let's consider the procedure for disassembling/assembling the engine of a Don walk-behind tractor using the 168F motor as an example, since it is a typical representative of its class - the procedure for repairing the motors of the following walk-behind tractors is absolutely similar: Texas, Foreman, Forza, Sadko, Huter, Profi, Plowman, Champion.

Drain the engine oil by removing the drain plugs and filler cap.
Remove the air filter cover and the filter itself, disconnect the gas tank and muffler from the brackets.
Disconnect the recoil starter housing and cooling fan housing from the engine.
Disconnect the speed control rod from the carburetor, and then remove the carburetor itself.
Remove the ignition coil.
Using a three-legged universal puller, press the fan (also known as the flywheel) from the crankshaft by unscrewing the nut securing it.

Please note that the fan blades are quite fragile, and damage to them will not only worsen the cooling of the motor, but will also lead to a noticeable increase in vibrations. It is also important not to lose the flywheel key.

Engine assembly is carried out strictly in the reverse order, taking into account the following:

All parts that rub against each other should be lubricated with engine oil before assembly;
When installing the camshaft, it is necessary to align the marks on the crankshaft and camshaft gears, otherwise the engine will be impossible to start;
After installing the cylinder head, set the piston to top dead center of the compression stroke (both valves must be closed), and adjust the valve clearances according to the manufacturer's instructions. Typically, they are 0.15 mm at the intake valve and 0.2 mm at the exhaust valve.
A common mistake is to adjust the valves not at compression TDC, but with a difference of one revolution - at exhaust TDC. In this case, the actual valve clearances will be much larger than the specified ones, which will lead to a loss of power and an increase in engine noise.
Do not allow dirt to get inside the crankcase both when assembling the engine and during its operation, otherwise damage to the connecting rod and crankshaft journal may occur.

Looking for a sample assembly

Having pulled the walk-behind tractor out of the trunk and assembled it, I set to work on the cutters and the work went smoothly, but there were not enough bolts and then I thought that I had assembled it incorrectly. When I started assembling it a second time, I realized that I was assembling it incorrectly again, simply because all the cutters were opposite each other, and the next ones had to be placed at an angle.

The worst thing is that nothing is clear from the instructions and photographs.

So, I had to look for photos of the Don walk-behind tractor on the Internet. As it turned out, the Don walk-behind tractor has other relatives that only differ in color and fuel tank. The first relative is the Senda walk-behind tractor (Senda) - I don’t know why they are made this way, but they differ only in the stickers, perhaps so that people have a choice. And when I was looking for photographs of the assembly of cutters, I found such a walk-behind tractor as Sadko, this is exactly the same as our Rostov walk-behind tractor Don. The assembly and operating instructions that I found can be downloaded below.

Operating manual for motor cultivator DON (Senda SD900C). DOWNLOAD
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Assembly instructions for cutters for Don walk-behind tractor

In the square part with holes for attaching cutters, find a hole in the center and insert a bolt into it.
We put two cutters on the bolt and secure it with a nut, but do not tighten it. We begin to attach the cutters from the side where there are two holes in the shaft - this is the side towards the walk-behind tractor.
We insert the second bolt, put on the third cutter and secure it with a nut.
Now you need to install the third cutter so that everything can be secured with three bolts.
The assembled cutter should look like this.

Filling oil

In principle, oil is poured into the engine on the market, but after transportation it is not a bad idea to let the oil drain and check the level. Transmission oil is poured into the transmission in a volume of 1.2 liters. Oil is also poured into the engine, but this time it is special for the engine.

Replacement periods and filling volume are indicated in the instructions.

It's important not to forget

That's all the basic adjustments. All that remains is to fill in 92 gasoline and let the walk-behind tractor idle for a while

As a result, the Don walk-behind tractor showed its best side and, according to reviews, turned out to be quite working, but at first I could not drive it, but only ran after it. I think that if you didn’t know how to drive a walk-behind tractor, then in half an hour you’ll learn how to operate it and the work will be much easier.