AS MOTOR Ride-on-Allmaher AS 940 Sherpa Operating Instructions Manual

AS MOTOR Ride-on-Allmaher AS 940 Sherpa Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Ride-on-Allmäher®
4
AS 940
Sherpa
From serial number:
Issued:
021910030001
15 January 2012,V15.0
EN-Translation of the Original Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Ride-on-Allmäher® AS 940 Sherpa From serial number: 021910030001 Issued: 15 January 2012,V15.0 EN-Translation of the Original Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface Intended use Please fill in all data referring to your device. The device is intended for cutting and When ordering spare parts, provide your mulching grass or similar vegetation in dealer with the device and engine number. agriculture, forestry, and landscape conservation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

      Transport rack ......... 17 Contents   Starting ............18   Preface ............2   Safety switches ........18   Starting the engine ........18   Intended use ..........2   Engaging the blade ......... 18   Explanation of the symbols......4  ...
  • Page 4: Explanation Of The Symbols

    Prior to any repair and Explanation of the symbols maintenance work, remove the ignition key. Symbols in the instructions In these operating instructions, the following symbols are used to denote special dangers. Warning. Clean the ventilation grid! These symbols denote special The cooling air of the dangers.
  • Page 5 Type plate The type plate on the device provides you with information on the device type and the technical data. AS-MOTOR GERMANY GmbH & Co KG Ellwanger Stra ße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann Rasenm äher AS 53 B6 RB-Kat 4,4 kW (6,0 PS) / 2800 (1/min) 68 kg 2011 SNR: 020909090055...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safe handling of fuel Safety instructions Danger! Get informed! Fuel is toxic and highly inflammable. For your safety, read these operating Danger of fire and explosion! instructions with care. Familiarize yourself Keep the fuel away from ignition with the control elements and the proper use sources and do not smoke while of the device.
  • Page 7: Check The Device Prior To Use

    Measures in case of a fire Switch off the blade and wait until the blade In case of a fire, use foam, dry powder comes to a standstill, extinguisher, or carbon dioxide (CO ). Never  when you drive on surfaces other than douse with water! grass.
  • Page 8: Use Caution When Mowing

    Use caution when mowing Caution when mowing slopes Danger! Risk of injury If the engine shuts down while you Always stay within hearing range to other are mowing, the device can roll persons who can assist you in case of an away.
  • Page 9: Caution When Using Accessories

    Drive has good braking efficiency which can Caution when using accessories only provide sufficient grip on a non-slip Be careful when pulling loads: surface!  Only use tow-bars authorized by If the mower starts to slide, you can regain “AS-Motor Germany”. control by actuating the brake.
  • Page 10 We explicitly point out that, in accordance with the Product Liability Act, we are not liable for damages that were caused by our devices if  worn or damaged parts were not repaired or replaced on time  these damages were caused by improper repair.
  • Page 11: Device Description

    Device description Tank cap Gearbox fan Tank ventilation Unlocking device drive Fuses for circuit protection Ejection rubber Type plate Side plates impact protection On-board supply socket Fuel valve Protection skirt Transport rack Rollbar Ventilation grid Silencer grid Oil surge tank...
  • Page 12: Control Elements

    Foot brake/parking brake (3) Control elements By stepping on the right foot pedal, the parking brake is actuated. Use the actuation Front area via foot pedal only in exceptional circumstances because the mower stops abruptly. Braking: Release the drive lever and press down the right foot pedal (3).
  • Page 13 Cutting height adjustment (2) Drive lever with parking brake (5) The cutting height for the lawn The drive lever is needed to drive forward can be set to five positions. and in reverse as well as to stop the mower. The further you move the lever in one or the other direction, the faster the device moves.
  • Page 14: Drive/Idle Mode

    Drive/idle mode Rollbar Warning! Hot silencer grid. Do not touch the silencer grid (3) when you are pushing the device. The grid gets very hot during operation and you can get burned. Caution! Engine startup with unlocked drive can destroy the hydraulic drive.
  • Page 15: Transport

     can carry the empty weight of the device Transport + 100 kg.  are wider than the device. Transport the device on a freight vehicle or a  have a slip-free surface. trailer which is designed for a carrying capacity of at least as great as the empty weight of the device.
  • Page 16: Assembly

    Information on mowing Assembly Prior to mowing, check your device for Scope of delivery completeness, proper functioning, and The device is delivered in a carton on a cleanliness. A dirty ventilation grid can pallet. The scope of delivery includes: damage the engine and a dirty protective grid at the silencer poses a fire hazard.
  • Page 17: Prior To Starting

    seat does not contact the floor during normal Prior to starting operation. Checking the oil level Putting up the rollbar Caution! Before mowing, always check the For safety reasons, always use the device engine oil level and the oil level in the with the rollbar put up and locked.
  • Page 18: Starting

    8. Turn the ignition key to starting position. Starting 9. Once the engine has started, release the ignition key. Danger! During startup, there is a risk of 10. Only for cold start: injury caused by the rotating blade. Move the accelerator lever to middle Make sure that no one is within the position.
  • Page 19: Oil Pressure Switch

    lever swivels all the way to neutral Oil pressure switch position/parking brake. Danger! Use the actuation via foot pedal only in If the engine cuts out while the exceptional circumstances because the device is used, the device can roll mower stops abruptly. away.
  • Page 20: Switching Off And Parking

    Switching off and parking 1. Move the drive lever slowly to neutral position. 2. Turn the accelerator lever to idle speed. 3. Switch off the blade clutch. 4. Move the lever for the cutting height adjustment to transport position. 5. Actuate the parking brake. 6.
  • Page 21: Maintenance And Cleaning

    by the warranty. Operational safety is Maintenance and cleaning endangered as well. Regular maintenance keeps your device Contact your authorised service centre for ready for use. checkup if you detect problems during maintenance. If you do not observe the maintenance notices, faults may occur that are not covered Component Action...
  • Page 22 Component Action Maintenance interval Before Annually and after or every each use 50 h fissures, and in good condition? Bowden cables Check for proper function and ease of movement. ■ ▲ Acceleration lever Check for proper function. □ ▲ Chassis and Check for rust and fissures and check the welding ■...
  • Page 23: Preparations

    Immediately change damaged or worn parts, Preparations especially covers, protection skirt, silences, or fuel tank (authorised service centre). Prior to all maintenance and cleaning work: Check the safety switches for proper function. 1. Let the device cool down for at least The engine must not be started when: 20 minutes.
  • Page 24: Checking The Blade

     When the other side of the cutting blades Checking the blade has not been used yet. Danger! It is absolutely necessary to change the Improperly mounted and cutting blades and fastening parts maintained blades pose a severe  injury hazard. When one of the wear markings (1) was Work at the blade shall only be reached.
  • Page 25: Maintaining The Engine

    Opening the engine cover Warning! The engine cover can accidentally close. Make sure that the engine cover stays open while you carry out The screw head (3) experiences wear during work at the engine. Close the mowing and must be replaced at the latest engine cover immediately after you when the thickness is 2 mm.
  • Page 26: Checking The Spark Plugs

    Checking the spark plugs Caution! When the battery is connected, Danger! there is a risk of short circuit. The ignition system generates an Do not put tools or metal objects electromagnetic field. onto the battery. Observe the Wearers of pacemakers must not assembly order when connecting work on live parts.
  • Page 27: Storage

    Storage Storing the device Keep the device in a closed, dry, and well ventilated room and out of reach of children. Always eliminate all problems of the device before you store it so that the device is always in a safe-to-operate state. Let the engine cool down before you store the device in closed rooms.
  • Page 28: Restarting

    Restarting Disposal If you want to start the device after a longer The device cuts and shreds the plant material storage, carry out the tasks described in in a single operation. Shredded plant material chapter Maintenance. decomposes quickly, can be utilized as fertilizer, and, therefore, be left on the ground.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    You can find an authorised service centre on Troubleshooting our home page www.as-motor.de. The following table contains the most frequent problems and their elimination. If more problems occur, contact the closest authorised service centre. Problem Possible cause Remedy  Drive lever to neutral position. Safety switches are not Starter does not turn ...
  • Page 30 Problem Possible cause Remedy Spark plugs are sooted, Clean spark plugs and check damaged or incorrect electrode electrode gap (see also Maintenance gap. and cleaning). If necessary, replace spark plugs. Housing of the mower is See also Maintenance and cleaning. jammed.
  • Page 31 Problem Possible cause Remedy Engine fastening is loose. Authorised service centre. Blade fastening is loose. Authorised service centre. Loose fastening elements. Authorised service centre. Unusually noises Silencer is defective. Authorised service centre. Hydrostatic drive is overheated. Cool down (see also Maintenance and cleaning).
  • Page 32 Problem Possible cause Remedy Blade is worn. Authorised service centre. Engine speed too low despite Authorised service centre. full power. Brake is adjusted incorrectly, Authorised service centre. The device does not worn, or defective. stop when brake is actuated Switching off system is Close the fuel valve.
  • Page 33: Technical Data

    Technical data AS 940 Sherpa Type 5 – 30°C Range of application (temperature) Engine, type Two cylinder four stroke OHV engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Type 44 ELS V-Twin Cylinder capacity 724 cm Performance 16.5 kW (22.4 PS) Engine speed 3300 min See also operating instruction of the engine manufacturer.
  • Page 34 AS 940 Sherpa Type Measures and weight Weight 290 kg Transport size with packaging L/W/H 210/107/112 cm max. tire dimensions L/W/H 191/98/152 cm Height when down rollbar is pulled down 100 cm max. towing load 100 kg max. coupling load 25 kg Capacities Fuel tank...
  • Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity

    Dec lar ation of c onfor mi t y AS-MOTOR GERMANY GmbH & Co. KG Ellwanger Straße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann www.as-motor.de Declaration of conformity We declare that the lawnmower type AS 940 Sherpa with serial number starting from 021910030001 as brought into circulation by us conforms to all relevant - 2006/42/EG, L76, 16.03.2007 safety and health requirements of the EC directives listed.
  • Page 36 AS-MOTOR GERMANY GmbH & Co. KG Ellwanger Straße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann www.as-motor.de Professional technology for gardens and landscapes Allmäher® Manoeuvrable meadow mower for extensive green area care. The Allmäher reliably shreds high grass, scrub, and weeds also on steep slopes and in difficult terrain. The grass cuttings are left to fertilise the ground so there is no more raking grass.

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