AL-KO Gardentech Rasentraktor T18-111.2 HDS Motor Briggs and Stratton User Manual

AL-KO Gardentech Rasentraktor T18-111.2 HDS Motor Briggs and Stratton

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

Product Information

The product is a lawn tractor with side discharge that comes with an instruction manual. It is available in several languages including German, English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Greek, Macedonian and Turkish. The manual provides detailed instructions on how to unpack and assemble the tractor, safety guidelines for usage, a description of the controls and their functions, and instructions on how to operate  the tractor.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Unpack and assemble the lawn tractor following the instructions provided in the manual.
2. Read all the safety guidelines outlined in the manual before starting the tractor.
3. Ensure that all controls are functioning correctly before usage.
4. When handling fuel, do not smoke and avoid direct contact with skin or clothing.
5. Before use, adjust tire pressure to 1 bar or 14.5 psi.
6. To start the tractor, engage the parking brake and turn the key to position III.
7. After starting the engine, select the appropriate speed using the gear control (05/3).
8. Ensure that all bystanders are kept away from the danger zone when operating the lawn tractor.
9. To stop the engine, turn the key to position 0 and remove the key to prevent unauthorized usage.

Note: For more detailed instructions on using specific controls of the lawn tractor such as the engine speed control or brake pedal, please refer to the manual’s section on control descriptions.

ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• The German version is the original operating instructions. All additional language versions are translations of the original operating in-structions.
• It is essential to carefully read through these operating instructions before start-up. This is essential for safe working and trouble-free handling.
• Always safeguard these operating instruc-tions so that they can be consulted if you need any information about the appliance.
• Only pass on the appliance to other persons together with these operating instructions.
• Comply with the safety and warning informa-tion in these operating instructions.
• The lawn tractors are supplied with different levels of equipment. Please note that the il-lustrations may differ somewhat from the original. Please contact a specialist workshop or the manufacturer if you encounter difficul-ties in following the descriptions.
• Comply with the enclosed installation instruc-tions and the operating instructions for the petrol engine.

Symbols on the title page

Legends and signal words

DANGER: Denotes an imminently dangerous situa-tion which will result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.

WARNING: Denotes a potentially dangerous situa-tion which can result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.
CAUTION: Denotes a potentially dangerous situa-tion which can result in minor or moder-ate injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT: Denotes a situation which can result in material damage if not avoided.
NOTE: Special instructions for ease of under-standing and handling.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Lawn tractors with side-discharge are manufac-tured in different versions. When reading the fol-lowing descriptions in these instructions for use, make sure you are referring to the appropriate description for your lawn tractor. Features of your lawn tractor:

• Transmission: Foot hydrostat
• Blade brake clutch: electromagnetic
• Mower mechanism for side-discharge, incl. cap for mulch mowing

Type differences:

• Engine type
• Engine rating
• Cutting widths: 95 cm and 110 cm
• In case of versions with a cutting width of 110 cm: When not in use, the mulching insert is carried along.

Designated use
The lawn tractor is intended for mowing in do-mestic gardens and allotments with a max. slope of 10° (18 %). Additional applications, such as for mulching, are only permitted if the original acces-sories are used and in compliance with the maxi-mum load values.

This appliance is intended solely for use in non-commercial applications. Any other use (as well as unauthorised conversions or add-ons) are re-garded as contrary to the intended use and will result in exclusion of the warranty as well as loss of conformity (CE mark); the manufacturer will thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or injury suffered by the user or third parties.

Possible misuse
The lawn tractor is not designed for commercial use in public parks, sports grounds, agriculture and forestry.

WARNING: Dangers due to overloading the lawn tractor!
In particular, when using a trailer make sure not to exceed the permitted pulling forces and uphill/downhill gradients. Ex-ceeding these values may exceed the braking capacity of the lawn tractor and lead to dangerous situations!

NOTE: Bear in mind that the lawn tractor does not have approval for road use, and thus is not allowed to be driven on public roads

Symbols on the appliance

Safety and protective devices

WARNING

• Danger if protective devices are re-moved or manipulated!
• Do not operate with any protective de-vices removed or manipulated. Defective protective devices must be repaired or renewed immediately!

Above all, the protective devices include:

• Brake contact switch
• Mower mechanism contact switch
• Mulching insert
• Seat contact switch
• Mower mechanism covers
• Cover of the side-discharge

Product Overview

1. Steering wheel
2. Dashboard
3. Brake pedal
4. Locking lever for brake pedal
5. Engine cover
6. Transmission activation reverse
7. Transmission activation forwards
8. Mower mechanism
9. Cutting height adjustment
10. Transmission bypass
11. Operator’s seat
12. Mulching insert
13. Cover of the side-discharge

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: Danger of fatal injury and danger of extremely severe injury!
Lack of knowledge of the safety instruc-tions and operating instructions can lead to extremely serious and even fatal injury.

• Observe all safety instructions and instructions for use in these operat-ing instructions as well the operating instructions which are referred to be-fore you start using the appliance.
• Keep all supplied documents in a safe place for future reference.

Operator

• Young people under 16 years of age and people who do not know the operating in-structions are not allowed to use the appli-ance. Observe any country-specific safety regulations concerning the minimum age of the user.
• Do not operate the appliance if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

Personal protective equipment

• Wear clothing and protective equipment in accordance with the regulations in order to avoid injury to the head and limbs as well as to avoid hearing impairment.

• The clothing must be appropriate (tightly fit-ting) and must not restrict movements. If you have long hair, it is essential to wear a hair net. Never wear loose items of clothing or ac-cessories that be pulled into the appliance,
  e. g. scarves, loose-fitting shirts, long neck chains.

• The personal protective equipment compris-es:

• Hearing protection and protective eye-wear

• Long trousers and sturdy shoes

• Protective gloves

Safety in the workplace

• Work only in daylight or under very bright arti-ficial light.
• Operate the appliance only on solid and level ground and not on sharp inclines.
• Pay attention to stability.

Safety of persons, animals and property

• Use the appliance only for the purposes for which it is intended. Any non-intended use can lead to injury and property damage.
• The user is responsible for accidents involving other people and their property.
• Keep third parties out of the danger area.
• Switch on the appliance only when there are no persons or animals in the working area.
• Maintain a safe distance to persons or animals, or switch off the appliance if persons or animals approach.
• Never take passengers along on the appliance.
• Never direct the exhaust gas jet of the engine towards persons and animals or towards inflammable products and objects.
• Do not reach into the vacuum and vent grilles when the engine is running. Injuries can occur due to rotating appliance parts.
• Always switch off the appliance when not in use, e.g. when changing the work area, during service and maintenance, and when filling with the petrol/oil mixture.
• Do not mow during thunderstorms. No protection against lightning strikes.
• Always drive across the slope.
• The lawn tractor can cause serious injuries due to its inherent weight. Be especially careful while loading and unloading the lawn tractor when transporting it on a vehicle or trailer.
• This lawn tractor is not allowed to be towed. Use a suitable vehicle for transport on public roads.
• Do not operate the lawn tractor in poorly ventilated working areas (e.g. a garage). The exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide as well as other harmful substances.
• Immediately switch off the appliance if there is an accident in order to avoid further injuries and/or property damage
• Never operate the appliance with worn or defective parts. Worn or defective appliance parts can cause serious injuries.
• Only use genuine spare parts and genuine accessories.
• Before each use: Check all safety facilities as described in these operating instructions.
• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
• Do not allow children and adolescents to play with the machine.

Appliance safety

• Use the appliance only under the following conditions:
  • The appliance is not soiled.
  • The appliance show no signs of damage.
  • All controls function properly.
• Do not overload the device. It is intended for light work in the private sector. Overload can lead to damage to the appliance.
• Never operate the appliance with worn or de-fective parts. Always replace defective parts with original spare parts from the manufactur-er. If the appliance is operated with worn or defective parts, guarantee claims against the manufacturer are excluded.

NOTE: Repair work is only allowed to be carried out by expert workshops or our service centres.

Noise pollution
A certain level of noise exposure from this appli-ance is inevitable. Carry out noisy work at ap-proved and specified time periods. Observe rest periods as necessary and restrict the duration of the work to a minimum. For your personal protec-tion and protection of persons in the vicinity, ap-propriate hearing protection must be worn.

Handling of petrol and oil

DANGER Risk of explosion and fire
An escaping petrol/air mixture can cause an explosive atmosphere. Deflagration, explosion and fire can lead to serious and even fatal injuries if fuel is not han-dled properly.

• Do not smoke when dealing with petrol.
• Only handle petrol out of doors and never in enclosed spaces.
• It is essential to heed the code of conduct stated below.
• Only transport and store petrol and oil in con-tainers approved for that purpose. Ensure that children have no access to stored petrol and oil.
• In order to avoid ground contamination (envi-ronmental protection) when filling, ensure that no petrol or oil enters the soil. Use a fun-nel for filling.
• Never fill the appliance in enclosed spaces. Petrol vapours may gather at ground level, and thereby result in a deflagration or even an explosion.
• Immediately wipe any spilled petrol off the appliance and the ground. Allow textiles used to wipe off petrol to dry in a well ventilated place before disposing of them. Otherwise, sudden self-ignition may occur.
• If petrol has been spilled, petrol vapours oc-cur. For this reason, do not start the appli-ance at the same location but at least 3 m away.
• Avoid skin contact with mineral oil products. Do not inhale petrol vapours. When filling, al-ways wear protective gloves. Change and clean protective clothing regularly.
• Ensure that your clothing does not come into contact with petrol. If petrol has got onto your clothing, change it immediately.
• Never fill the appliance while the engine is running or hot.

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING THE TRACTOR

Comply with the supplied assembly instructions for unpacking and assembling the tractor.

NOTE: Also comply with the enclosed operating instructions for the petrol engine.

WARNING: Danger if assembly is not carried out completely!
Do not operate the lawn tractor before it has been fully assembled!

Carry out all the work described in the assembly instructions. If you are uncer-tain about anything, ask a specialist to confirm that the assembly has been car-ried out correctly before the machine is started up!
Check whether all safety and protective devices are in place and functioning cor-rectly!

CONTROLS

In the following the controls of lawn tractors with side-discharge are described. Make sure you are referring to the appropriate description for your lawn tractor.

Standard dashboard
The elements of the standard dashboard (01) are explained below.

Controlling the engine speed (01/2)

NOTE: Please note that operating the controller while driving influences the speed!
For controller with integrated choke: Pushing the controller (01/2) increases or reduc-es the engine speed, and in the uppermost posi-tion it switches on the choke.

• Switch on the choke: Push the controller (01/2) all the way towards the choke sym-bol. Only use this position for starting the engine.
  Note: Some tractor variants have a sepa-rate choke knob (01/1) on the dashboard. This must be pulled out as well in order to start the tractor. When the engine is run-ning, slowly push the button back in!

• Mowing: In this position, the engine runs at maximum speed.

• Idling: In this position, the engine runs at the lowest speed.

Ignition lock (01/3, 05)

Brake and clutch pedal

• Brake: Pressing the pedal (03/1) all the way down operates the brake on the transmis-sion, the tractor brakes.
• Parking brake: Pulling the locking lever
  (03/1) upwards while the brake/clutch pedal (03/2) is pressed down locks the brake. Pressing the pedal again releases the brake.

Transmission operation (driving speed)

• Lawn tractors are equipped with a foot hydrostat transmission.
• There are two separate pedals on the right for driving forwards and in reverse.

Foot hydrostat transmission
The foot hydrostat transmission is operated by two pedals (02/1 and 02/2).
To move off, first release the parking brake by pressing the brake pedal (03/1) while the engine is running, then press the pedal (02/2) to drive forwards or the pedal (02/1) to drive in reverse. The further you press the pedal, the faster your speed will be in the selected direction.

• Forward travel: Press the front pedal (02/2) on the right side.
• Reverse travel: Press the rear pedal (02/1) on the right side.

Operation of the mower mechanism

Setting the cutting height
The mower mechanism of the tractor can be set to various different heights using a lever (04/1) on the right next to the operator’s seat.

1. Move the adjusting lever (04/1) in the desired direction. When the lever is down, the cutting height is low; when the lever is up, the cutting height is high.

Switching on the mower mechanism
Switching on electrically: There is a switch (03/3) located on the right next to the operator’s seat. Use this to switch the mower mechanism on.

START-UP

WARNING: Danger if assembly is not carried out completely Do not operate the lawn tractor before it has been fully assembled!

• Carry out all the work described in the assembly instructions. If you are uncer-tain about anything, ask a specialist to confirm that the assembly has been car-ried out correctly before the machine is started up!
• Check whether all safety and protective devices are in place and functioning cor-rectly!

Checking the mower mechanism
Before use, always look and check whether the cutter, fastening pin and the entire mowing unit are worn or damaged. Worn or damaged blades must be renewed by new ones in order to avoid any imbalance.

Oil fill
The engine must be filled with oil before initial start-up. Please comply with the instructions from the engine manufacturer in this regard. Also make sure the oil level is checked at regular in-tervals and the oil is topped up if necessary.

Fuel fill

WARNING: Dangers when handling fuel!
Fuel is highly inflammable. Only fill the fuel tank outdoors! Do not smoke! Do not refuel when the engine is running or is hot!

Use a suitable funnel or a filler pipe when refuel-ling so that no fuel is spilled on the engine, the deck or the ground.
For safety reasons, the fuel tank cap and other tank caps must be renewed if damaged.
Do not start the engine if the fuel has overflowed. The tractor must be removed from the area con-taminated by fuel, and the spilled fuel must be absorbed and wiped away from the ground, the engine and the deck using a cloth.
Do not make any attempt to start the machine un-til fuel vapours have evaporated.
Only keep the fuel in containers intended for this purpose.
Use lead-free petrol, min. RON 91.

Filling the tank (06 )

1. Switch off the engine if it is running and re-move the ignition key as a precaution.
2. Wait until the engine has cooled down some-what (risk of explosion if the fuel catches fire!).
3. Open the engine cover.
4. Open the tank cap (06/1) and pour in the fuel. Note: Avoid overfilling the fuel tank!
5. Close the tank cap (06/1).
6. Close the engine cover.

Checking the tyre pressure

• Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals.
• Please refer to the specification on the tyre for the necessary inflation pressure (recom-mendation: 1 bar).

NOTE: 1 PSI = 0.07 bar.

The tyre pressure can be checked and the tyre inflated using a commercially available foot pump.

Checking the safety devices
Check the safety devices each time before the lawn tractor is started.

WARNING: Danger when checking the safety de-vices!
The safety devices are only allowed to be checked from the driver’s seat, and when no other persons or animals are in the vicinity!

Carry out all checks on level ground so that the lawn tractor cannot roll away inadvertently.

Checking the brake contact switch
The brake contact switch ensures that the engine cannot be started if the brake is not applied.

1. The engine is off.
2. Sit on the operator’s seat.
3. Release the parking brake by pressing the brake pedal (03/1).
4. Attempt to start the engine (ignition key in po-

NOTE: The engine is not allowed to start!

Checking the mower mechanism contact switch
The mower mechanism contact switch ensures that the engine cannot be started if the mower mechanism is activated.

1. The engine is off.
2. Sit on the operator’s seat.
3. Press the brake pedal (03/1) and the parking brake (03/2).
4. Switch on the mower mechanism (03/3).
5. Attempt to start the engine (ignition key in po-sition III).

NOTE: The engine is not allowed to start!

Checking the seat contact switch
The seat contact switch ensures that the engine switches off as soon as there is no-one on the operator’s seat when the mower mechanism is switched on.

1. Sit on the operator’s seat.
2. Press the brake pedal (03/1) and the parking brake (03/2).
3. Start the engine and let it run at maximum rpm.
4. Switch on the mower mechanism.
5. Take your weight off the seat by standing up (do not get off!).

NOTE: The engine must switch itself off!

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

WARNING: Dangers due to inadequate knowl-edge of the lawn tractor!

• Read the operating instructions for use carefully before you start!
• Pay particular attention to all safety in-structions!
• Carry out all assembly and start-up work conscientiously. Ask the manufacturer if you have any doubts!

Fundamental preparatory measures

• Always wear tough shoes and long trousers while mowing. Never mow barefoot or when wearing open sandals.
• Completely check the entire area on which the lawn tractor will be used and remove any stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects which could be scooped up and flung out. Also pay attention to foreign objects during mowing.
• Carry out all the work described in the start-up instructions. This applies in particular to checking the safety devices.
• Only use the towing hitch for pulling loads!Do not exceed the imposed load limit.
• Do not transport objects on the lawn tractor!

Use of accessories

WARNING

• Danger due to incorrect accessories or incorrect use of accessories!
• Only ever use genuine accessories from the tractor manufacturer!
• Pay attention to the regulations on use in the supplied operating instructions!

Using unauthorised accessories, or using acces-sories incorrectly, can expose the operator and other persons to significant risks. The lawn trac-tor could be overloaded. This can lead to serious accidents.

Pushing the lawn tractor

CAUTION

• Danger when pushing on slopes!
• Only push the lawn tractor on level ground! On slopes, the lawn tractor could roll downhill uncontrollably.

For a foot hydrostatic drive

• The bypass lever (07/1) is located on the rear wall (07/2).
• Bypass release:

1. Push in the bypass lever (08/1) and hook it in place downwards.
2. Release the brake.
   • The lawn tractor can now be pushed.

Starting and stopping the engine

WARNING: Risk of injury due to lightning strikes The machine is not protected against lightning strike.

• Do not mow during thunderstorms.

Starting the engine

1. Sit on the operator’s seat.

2. Press the brake pedal (03/1) on the left side down fully and lock it using the locking lever (03/2).
   Make sure the mower mechanism is not switched on. To do this, check the position of the toggle switch (03/3).

3. Move the engine speed controller (01/2) to the top end stop. The choke symbol is locat-ed there, depending on the equipment vari-ant. If it is not, pull the separate choke knob (01/1).

4. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock (05).

5. Turn the ignition key to position “III” and hold it there until the engine is running.
   Note: To reduce strain on the starter battery, do not attempt to start for any longer than about 5 seconds.

6. Then release the ignition key, it automatically jumps to position “II”.

7. Move the engine speed controller (01/2) to the operating position. In an equipment vari-ant with the choke knob, press it back in again (01/1).

Switch off the engine

1. Switch off the mower mechanism (03/3).
2. Move the controller (01/2) for the engine speed to the idling speed position.
3. Press the brake pedal (03/1) and lock it using the locking lever (03/2).
4. Turn the ignition key (05) to the “0” position.
5. Remove the ignition key.

WARNING: Danger if the engine is hot!
When stopping the engine, ensure that hot engine components such as the si- lencer cannot set fire to objects or mate-rials located nearby!

Driving with the tractor

WARNING: Danger in case of inappropriate speed!

• Drive slowly, especially at the beginning, in order to familiarise yourself with the driving and braking properties of the tractor!
• Before each change of direction, adjust the driving speed so as to retain control of the lawn tractor at all times, and to prevent it from tipping over!

Your tractor is driven via a foot hydrostat trans-mission.
Preparing to drive at temperatures below 10 °C

1. Make sure the mower mechanism is not switched on. To do this, check the toggle switch (03/3).
2. Start the engine and let it run for about 30 seconds to warm up and optimise the gear oil viscosity. Following that, you can drive the tractor. Do not switch on the mower mecha-nism until the engine has been running for a few minutes.

Driving with the foot hydrostat transmission

1. Press the brake pedal (03/1) and lock it using the locking lever (03/2).
2. Set the mower mechanism to the maximum cutting height (04/1).
3. Start the engine.
4. Press the brake (03/1).
5. Slowly press the foot pedal for the required driving direction:
6. Forwards: Foot pedal (02/2)
7. Reverse: Foot pedal (02/1)
8. The further you press the pedal, the faster the tractor will drive in the selected direction.
9. To stop, release the foot pedal and press the brake (03/1).

NOTE: When you leave the tractor, always acti-vate the locking lever when the brake pedal is pressed, to prevent the tractor from rolling away!

Driving and mowing on slopes

WARNING: Danger due to mistakes when driving on slopes Be particularly careful when driving on slopes! There is no such thing as a “safe” slope. In particular, comply with the following safety instructions here  Disengage the mower mechanism and add-on devices if the wheels spin or the vehicle stalls when driving on a slope. Then drive away down the slope slowly, straight along the fall line! The weight of a full grass catcher in-creases the risk of the lawn tractor tip-ping over!

• Do not drive on gradients of more than 10°(18%). Example: This corresponds to a change of 18 cm in height over a distance of 1 metre.
• Drive smoothly.
• Do not brake suddenly.
• Keep the driving speed low.
• Do not drive across the slope.
• Do not accelerate suddenly.
• Steer smoothly.

Mowing with the lawn tractor

• Adapt the driving speed to the conditions of the lawn in order to achieve a tidy mowing result. Se-lect at most two thirds of the possible driving speed at the pedal when mowing. The maximum speed of the tractor is exclusively intended for driving without the mower mechanism switched on.
• Normally, the cutting height is 4 – 5 cm. This cor-responds to the 2nd or 3rd detent of the height adjustment (04/1). Please mow with a higher cut-ting height if the grass is moist or wet.
• If the grass is very long, it is a good idea to mow in two passes. Set the mower mechanism to the maximum cutting height on the first pass. You can reduce it to the required height for the sec-ond pass.

Switching on the mower mechanism

NOTE

• Do not switch on the mower mechanism until the engine has been running for about one minute to warm up!
• The lawnmower should not be standing in tall grass when the mower mechanism is engaged.

1. Start the engine.
2. Move the engine speed controller (01/2) to the operating position.
3. Set the mower mechanism to the maximum cutting height (04/1).
4. Engage the mower mechanism using the tog-gle switch (03/3) (position “I”).
5. Set the required cutting height using the hand lever (04/1).
6. Set the lawn tractor in motion.

Mowing in reverse

NOTE: The mower mechanism is switched off if just the reverse transmission pedal is pressed.

1. Press the “Reverse mowing” button (01/4) and, within 5 seconds, press the pedal for re-verse driving (02/1).

WARNING: There is an accident risk when re-verse mowing! Pay attention to the area behind you when mowing in reverse! Only mow in reverse when it is neces-sary to do so!

Switching off the mower mechanism
WARNING Danger due to spinning blades! When the cutting blades are still spin-ning, they can cause laceration injuries to hands and feet! As a result, keep your hands and feet away from the cutters!

1. Engage the mower mechanism using the tog- gle switch (position “0”) as of (03/3).
   The mower mechanism can be switched off when the tractor is at a standstill and when it is being driven.
   Always switch off the mower mechanism if you are driving over surfaces other than lawns.

Mulching
For optimum mulching results, the grass should be mowed on a regular basis (approx. 1 or 2 times per week). When mowing, cut 1/3 of the grass height (e.g. if grass height is 6 cm, mow 2 cm). This will ensure that the mown grass will be properly intermixed in the remaining grass.

Reconfiguring the side-discharge for the mulching mode
The mulch kit is included in the scope of delivery. For lawn tractors with a cutting width of 110 cm, the mulching insert is located on the left side of the mower mechanism. For lawn tractors with a cutting width of 95 cm, the mulching insert is in-cluded unattached.

WARNING: Hazards due to incomplete or dam-aged mower mechanism protection.The lawn tractor must only be operated if the discharge chute for side-discharge has been mounted. If the discharge chute is not mounted, operation is pro-hibited because there is a danger of in-truding into the blade area of the mower mechanism. A damaged protection de-vice must be replaced immediately by an original spare part.

• Beware of danger when reconfiguring the mower mechanism protection.
• The lawn tractor must only be reconfig-ured when the engine is switched off and the ignition key removed.

To reconfigure from side-discharge mode to mulching mode, proceed as follows:

1. Switch off the engine.
2. Remove the ignition key from and protect it against unauthorised access.
3. Lift the chute (24/1) for the side discharge (24/a).
4. Put the mulching insert (24/2) in the mower mechanism (24/B).
5. Lock the mulching insert in place with the re-taining clip (24/3, 24/C).
6. Verify the correct positioning of the mulching insert (24/2).

In case of versions with a cutting width of 110 cm (2 5)
Removing the mulching insert (25/1):

1. Release the clamp (25/2).
2. Remove the mulching insert from the locking mechanism (25/3).

Mowing interval
Please take into account that grass grows differ-ently at different times. We recommend using a shorter interval between mowing during early spring. You can increase the mowing intervals as the growth rate of the grass begins to decline during the course of the year.
If you are unable to mow the grass for an extend-ed period, you should initially select a higher cut-ting height setting, then re-mow two days later with a lower cutting height setting.

Mowing high grass
Mow with a higher cutting height adjustment when the grass is longer than normal or when it is wet. Then re-mow the grass with a lower, nor-mal setting.

Cutting blade maintenance
Make sure that the cutting blade remains sharp for the entire mowing season to avoid shredding or tearing the blades of grass. Shredded grass blades turn brown on the edges. This reduces their growth and leaves the lawn prone to diseas-es.

• Check the cutting blade for sharpness and signs of wear or damage after each use!Have it serviced if necessary.
• If replacement is required, only use original manufacturer replacement blades.\

CLEANING THE LAWN TRACTOR

The lawn tractor must be cleaned regularly to en-sure optimum function and a long service life. Clean the lawn tractor after each use to remove adhering dirt and detritus. Do not use a high-pressure cleaner for cleaning. The water jet from a high-pressure cleaner or a garden hose can damage the electrical system or bearings. In particular, make sure that no water comes into contact with the engine, transmission and deflec-tion pulleys, as well as the entire electrical sys-tem.

WARNING: Dangers when cleaning!During all cleaning work:

• Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key.
• Remove the spark plug connector.
• Protective devices removed for cleaning must be reinstalled after-wards.
  • DANGER OF BURNS: Do not clean the lawn tractor until it has cooled down. The engine, transmission and silencer get very hot!
  • DANGER OF LACERATIONS: When working on the cutters, pay at-tention to the sharp blades. In mow-ers with more than one blade, mov-ing one cutter can cause the other to move as well!

Cleaning the deck, engine and transmission

• Do not use water or a high-pressure cleaner to spray down the engine or any of the bearing points (wheels, transmission, blade bearing).
• Water penetrating the ignition system, carburettor and air filter can cause malfunctions. Water in the bearing points can lead to loss of lubrication, and thus cause irreparable damage to the bearings.
• Use a cloth, hand brush, long-handled paintbrush or similar for removing dirt and grass residues.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the electrical system by penetrating water!Take care when cleaning the tractor with water to ensure that no water gets into the electrical system!

TRANSPORT

WARNING

• Danger of crushing if the machine tips over!
• People can be seriously injured by the intrinsic weight of the machine.
  • Be extremely careful while loading and unloading the lawn tractor when transporting it on a vehicle or trailer.

When the lawn tractor is transported using trans-port equipment (e.g. trailers towed by cars), the mower mechanism must be supported from be-low in order to reduce the strain on the mower mechanism mounting.
During transport, make sure that the means of transport has a sufficient load capacity and that the lawn tractor is suitably secured.

MAINTENANCE

Dangers during maintenance!

During all maintenance work:

• Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key.
• Remove the spark plug connector.
• Protective devices removed for maintenance must be reinstalled afterwards.
• DANGER OF BURNS: Do not work on the lawn tractor until it has cooled down. The en-gine, transmission and silencer get very hot!DANGER OF LACERATIONS: When working on the cutters, pay attention to the sharp blades. In case of mowers with multiple blades, moving one cutter can cause another one to move as well.
• Parts are only allowed to be renewed by gen-uine spare parts.
• If in doubt, always visit a specialist workshop or contact the manufacturer.

Maintenance schedule
The following jobs are allowed to be carried out by the user independently. All other maintenance, service and repair work must be carried out in an authorised service workshop.
In addition, please also comply with the recom-mended annual lubrication tasks as indicated in the lubrication plan.

Refer to the operating instructions of the en-gine manufacturer

NOTE: It may be necessary to shorten the maintenance intervals compared to those stated in the table above in case of severe loading and at high tempera-tures.

Lubricating plan
To ensure that moving parts can move freely, we recommend lubricating the following points at least once a year. Use a cloth to clean all points to be lubricated be-fore greasing or spraying. Do not use water, so as to avoid possible corrosion. Lubrication points:

1. Grease the grease nipples on the right and left steering knuckles (11) using multi-pur-pose grease.

2. Spray oil onto the bearings of the front axle on the frame (10).

3. Grease the toothed segments and steering pinion on the steering box (12) using multi-purpose grease.

4. Grease the roller bearing and hub on the front and rear axles (13) with multi-purpose grease.
   NOTE: The front and rear wheels must be re-moved for greasing the axles and bear-ings.

5. Pivoting and bearing points: Lubricate all movable pivoting and bearing points.

Wheel change
Wheel changes are only allowed to be carried out on firm, level ground.

1. Park the lawn tractor and remove the ignition

2. Press the brake pedal (03/1) fully and lock it using the locking lever (03/2).

3. Secure the lawn tractor with chocks to pre-vent it from rolling away. Place the chocks under the side that is not being raised.

4. Use suitable lifting gear (e.g. a scissor jack) to lift the lawn tractor on the side where the wheel should be changed. Lift the tractor until the wheel to be changed can turn freely. Important! Danger of damage to the appli-ance.
   Take care not to bend any tractor elements when lifting. Only position the jack on sturdy metal components.

5. Secure the lawn tractor by placing a sturdy support (e.g. a wooden block) under a sup-porting part of the chassis so that it cannot drop down even if the jack were to slip or tip over.

6. Pull off the protective cap (09/1).

7. Use a screwdriver to press out the lock wash-er (09/2). Make sure not to lose the parts.

8. Pull off the plain washer (09/3).

9. Pull the wheel off the axle.
   Note: Do not lose the feather key when pull-ing the rear wheels off the axle!

10. Clean the axle and the hole in the wheel be-fore reassembly, and grease both of them with multi-purpose grease.

11. Put the wheel onto the axle.
    Note: When pushing on the rear wheels, make sure that the grooves for the feather key and the rear wheel are aligned so that the feather key can be pushed in without needing undue force.

12. Put the washer onto the axle.

13. Push the lock washer into the groove on the axle. If you use a pair of pliers to do this, take care not to damage the axle using the pliers.

14. Put the protective cap onto the axle.

15. Remove the securing support and use the jack to lower the tractor carefully down to the ground.

Starter battery
No charger is supplied for the starter battery of the lawn tractor. Precise battery designation: see battery box. The starter battery is located under the engine cover. The starter battery is always supplied from the factory pre- charged.

Safety instructions

WARNING: Danger if the starter battery is not handled correctly!

The following points must be complied with to avoid the dangers arising from in-correct handling of the battery!

• Do not store the starter battery in the immedi-ate vicinity of naked flames, do not burn it or place it on heaters. Risk of explosion.
• Keep the starter battery in a cool, dry room (10 – 15 °C) over winter. Avoid storing at tem-peratures below the freezing point.
• Do not leave the starter battery without charge for a long period. If the starter battery is not used for a long period, it should be charged using a suitable charger.
• Do not smash the starter battery. The electro-lyte (sulphuric acid) causes chemical burns to the skin and clothing – immediately rinse away with plenty of water.
• Keep the starter battery clean. Only wipe clean with a dry cloth. Do not use water, pet-rol, thinners or similar for this purpose.
• Keep the connection terminals clean and grease them with terminal grease.
• Do not short-circuit the connection terminals.

Charging the starter battery
Charging is required:

• Before putting into storage before the winter break.
• If the machine will not be used for a long time (longer than 3 months).

WARNING: Danger if the starter battery is not charged correctly!
The charging current of the charger must not exceed 5 A, and the charging voltage can only be max. 14.4 V. Risk of explosion of the starter battery if the charging current is more powerful!
Always remove the ignition key before starting work on the battery.

We recommend charging this maintenance-free, gas-tight starter battery using a specifically suit-able charger (which can be obtained through re-tail outlets).Comply with the operating instructions of the charger manufacturer before and during charging of the starter battery.

CAUTION: Danger of a short circuit!
To avoid a short circuit, always discon-nect the negative cable (-) of the battery first, and reconnect it last!
Always remove the ignition key before starting work on the battery!

1. Remove the ignition key (01/3).

2. Open the engine cover.

3. Connect the charger terminals to the connec-tion terminals of the battery.
   NOTE: Check the polarity:

   • Red terminal = positive terminal (+)
   • Black terminal = negative terminal (-)

4. Connect the charger to the mains and switch it on.

Removing the mower mechanism
The mower mechanism must be removed in or-der for the tractor to be used for snow clearing and for renewing the V-belt.

1. Turn the steering wheel to full left lock (14).
2. Unscrew the cap screw (15) on the channel holder by 5-6 turns.
3. Lower the mower mechanism to the lowest setting (16).
4. Unhook the tension spring on the mower mechanism (17).
5. Move the mower mechanism back up to the top (18).
6. Disconnect the V-belt duct (19).
7. Unhook the V-belt from the V-belt sheave of the engine (20).
8. Lower the mower mechanism back down to the lowest setting (21).
9. Remove the 4 locking pins from the holding clips of the mower mechanism (22).
10. Pull off the holding clips over the pins (22).
11. Pull out the mower deck on the right side in the direction of travel.

Renewing the V-belt
To change the v-belt, please contact an autho-rised dealer.

STORAGE

The lawn tractor should be parked where it is pro-tected against the effects of weather, especially moisture, rain and lengthy exposure to direct sun- light.
Never store the lawn tractor inside a building when its fuel tank contains fuel, if there is poten-tial for fuel vapours to come into contact with na-ked flames or sparks. Only park the lawn tractor in rooms that are suitable for the storage of motor vehicles.
When storing the lawn tractor for long periods, such as over winter, it should not have its fuel tank filled if possible. The fuel can evaporate.
Before long-term storage, the fuel should be drained from the tank and the carburettor in order to avoid any build-up of deposits, which could re-sult in problems when starting. Please contact your specialist workshop for advice.

HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

CAUTION: Risk of injury Sharp-edged and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.

• Always wear protective gloves during maintenance, care and clean-ing work.

NOTE: For malfunctions that are not listed in this table or that you cannot resolve yourself, please contact our customer service.

GUARANTEE

We will resolve any material or manufacturing faults on the appliance during the legal warranty period for claims relating to faults, in accordance with our choice either to repair or replace. The legal warranty period is determined by the legislation of the country in which the appliance was purchased.

Our warranty promise applies only if:

• These operating instructions are heeded
• The appliance is handled correctly
• Original spare parts have been used

The guarantee excludes:

• Paint damage that can be attributed to normal wear and tear
• Wear parts that are marked with a frame
• Internal combustion engines (these are covered by the guarantee provisions of the corresponding engine manufacturers)

The warranty becomes void in the case of:

• Unauthorized repair attempts
• Unauthorized technical modifications
• Non-intended use

The guarantee period commences with a purchase by the first end user. The date on the proof of pur-chase is decisive. In the event of a guarantee claim, please take this guarantee declaration and the original proof of purchase, and contact your dealer or the nearest authorized customer service centre. This statement does not affect the purchaser’s statutory claims for defects against the vendor.

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