AS MOTOR AS 940 SHERPA 4WD RC Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Ride-on Allmäher® AS 940 Sherpa 4WD RC From serial number: 027415110001 Issued: 11 May 2016, V3.0 en-Translation of the Original Operating Instructions... -
Page 2: Notes On The Operating Manual
Notes on the operating manual Notes on the operating manual Intended use Dear customer, The device is intended for cutting and mulching grass or sim- ilar vegetation in agriculture, forestry, and landscape conser- Congratulations on your purchase. You have acquired a reli- vation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Switching on receiver and transmitter......Notes on the operating manual ........Selecting radio frequency..........Contact................Working in the MC mode..........Device data..............Starting the engine in the MC mode......Intended use..............Steering in the MC mode..........Driving in the MC mode..........Explanation of the symbols .......... - Page 4 Contents Spare parts ..............Wear parts ..............Tyres ................Disposal................Warranty ................. Troubleshooting............. Error codes..............Technical data..............Fuses................Accessories..............Declaration of conformity ..........
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Page 5: Explanation Of The Symbols
Explanation of the symbols dummy Inhaltsverzeichnis Risk of tipping! In the ride-on mode (MC), when positioned Explanation of the symbols sideways to the slope, the device is stable up to 21° (in accordance with the standard measuring method). Symbols in the instructions In these operating instructions, the following symbols are Prior to repair and maintenance work, pull used to denote special dangers. - Page 6 Explanation of the symbols Type plate The type plate on the device provides you with informa- tion on the device type and the technical data. 1 Name and address of the manufacturer 2 Device designation 3 Type designation 4 Rates power output in kW / engine speed 5 Weight 6 Year of manufacture 7 Serial number...
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Keep the fuel away from children and store it in a suitable Safety instructions container in a dark, cool, and dry location. Never park the device with fuel in the tank inside a building where fuel vapours could come in contact with open fire or Get informed! sparks. -
Page 8: General Danger Area
Safety instructions General danger area Additional danger area in the RC mode Within the danger area of the device, there is a risk of death. Due to incorrect or unintended steering or driving move- The rotating knife can cause injuries and objects can be ments, dangerous situations can result. -
Page 9: Use Caution During Operation
Safety instructions Use caution during operation Prior to mowing Danger of injury during motor start Personal protective measures The motor must not be started: During mowing, always wear safety shoes with – When fuel was spilled. good grip and long trousers. Do not mow with open sandals or while shoeless. -
Page 10: Caution When Mowing Slopes
Safety instructions Mowing surfaces with fire hazard – Be extremely cautious when changing the direction. – Carry a sufficient amount of suitable extinguishing media. – Do not turn on a slope. – If the device leans too much to the side, fuel can leak from –... -
Page 11: Caution When Using Accessories
Safety instructions Caution when using accessories Use caution during maintenance and repair Be careful when pulling loads: Only carry out maintenance work as described in these oper- – Only use tow-bars authorized by ating instructions. Have an authorised service centre carry “AS-Motor Germany”. -
Page 12: Device Description
Device description Device description 1 Gearbox fan 19 Frame 2 Silencer grid 20 Type plate 3 Transport deposit 21 Side plates impact protection 4 Antenna 22 Ejection rubber 5 Receiver 23 Unlocking drive 6 Ventilation grid 7 Oil surge tank 8 Bow 9 Emergency stop 10 Status indicator (on both the right side and the left... -
Page 13: Control Elements At The Device
Control elements at the device Transmitter holder (3) Control elements at the device Insert the transmitter into the transmitter holder Front area 1. Place the transmitter onto the rollers (A) and press down. 2. Insert the transmitter completely into the holder and swing forward. -
Page 14: Control Lever At Seat
Control elements at the device Cutting height indicator (4) Control lever at seat The top position (0) is the transport posi- tion. The cutting height of the lawn can be con- tinuously adjusted from 1 to 5. Seat suspension (5) The seat suspension can be adjusted to the driver’s weight. Heavier drivers: Turn clockwise. -
Page 15: Rear Part
Control elements at the device Selection lever operating modes (6) Rear part Fig. 3: Read the selection lever position at the stickers to the left and Status indicators (1) right of the selection lever. The status indicators at the device flash when the blade is engaged. -
Page 16: Rollbar
Control elements at the device Rollbar Putting down the rollbar 1. Pull out the lever (1). 2. Put down the rollbar (2). 3. Swivel the lever forwards and engage the lever. Putting up the rollbar 1. Pull out the lever (1). 2. Put up the rollbar (2). 3. - Page 17 Control elements at the device...
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Page 18: Control Elements At The Transmitter
Control elements at the transmitter Control elements at the transmitter... - Page 19 Control elements at the transmitter Pos. Symbol Function Type Active in operating mode Start-stop switch with key Switch with key RC+MC Drive forward Joystick Drive backward: Steering to the left Joystick Steering to the right Horn/acknowledge Button RC+MC Engine start Button RC+MC Differential lock off...
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Page 20: Optical And Acoustic Signals
Optical and acoustic signals Optical and acoustic signals Operating modes The device can either be operated via remote control (Re- mote Control = RC mode) or while riding on the device Acoustic signals (Manual Control = MC mode). You can switch between operating modes at any time. How- Signals of the device ever, it requires a great degree of knowledge to avoid faults –... -
Page 21: Driving On Steep Terrain
Driving on steep terrain Driving on steep terrain Oil pressure switch Danger! Danger! Driving on the slope is dangerous. There is a tilting If the engine shuts down while you are mowing, the and slipping hazard. device can roll away. Have skilled personnel who were trained by AS-Mo- Immediately actuate the parking brake to prevent tor show you the safe handling of the device before... -
Page 22: Differential Lock
Differential lock Differential lock Prior to starting The differential lock connects the two rear wheels rigidly to each other. This improves traction. Actuate the differential Checking the oil level lock when a wheel slips. Caution! Before mowing, always check the engine oil level Always actuate the differential lock when moving downhill. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Seating Position
Prior to starting Checking the battery Adjusting the seating position Adjust the seat in the longitudinal direction until your feet are positioned on the inclined support plates and you sit comfort- ably. Adjusting the seat suspension To provide the ultimate seating comfort, spring deflection should be fully utilized, if possible. -
Page 24: Switching On Receiver And Transmitter
Switching on receiver and transmitter Selecting radio frequency Switching on receiver and When you switch on the transmitter, the receiver automatic- transmitter ally searches a suitable frequency. No matter in which operating mode you want to work, you If several remote controlled devices are operated at the same must switch on the receiver first. -
Page 25: Working In The Mc Mode
Working in the MC mode Driving in the MC mode Working in the MC mode Danger! Requirements Mowing on the slope is dangerous. There is a tilting – The selection lever operating mode is set to MC mode. and slipping hazard. –... -
Page 26: Setting The Cutting Height
Working in the MC mode Setting the cutting height Engaging blade: Toggle switch (8) to “I”. Disengaging blade: Toggle switch (8) “0”. Notice: For safety reasons, the blade is never engaged automatically. If, prior to engaging the blade, the toggle switch is set to "I", it must be set to "0". Engaging blade: 1. -
Page 27: Switching Off And Parking In The Mc Mode
Working in the MC mode Switching off and parking in the MC mode Switching from the MC mode to the RC mode Warning! Risk of injury due to device that is no longer control- Danger! lable. Risk of injury due to rotating blade. If you switch off the main switch at the device first, Always disengage the blade and wait for the blade the receiver is no longer active. -
Page 28: Practising The Rc Mode
Practising the RC mode Procedure after an Emergency stop Practising the RC mode Danger! Risk of injury due to rotating blade. Make sure that nobody is in the danger area. Always disengage the blade before you approach the device. Danger! Risk of injury caused by ejected objects. -
Page 29: Working In The Rc Mode
Working in the RC mode Steering in the RC mode Working in the RC mode Warning! Danger! Risk of injury due to steering reversing. Risk of injury due to rotating blade. If you do not know in which position the toggle Make sure that nobody is in the danger area. -
Page 30: Driving In The Rc Mode
Working in the RC mode Driving in the RC mode Setting the cutting height Danger! Mowing on the slope is dangerous. There is a tilting and slipping hazard. Observe the safety instructions regarding mowing on slopes. Observe the instructions in chapter “Driving on steep terrain”... -
Page 31: Engaging The Blade In The Rc Mode
Working in the RC mode Engaging the blade in the RC mode Moving blade to transport position The blade can be moved to transport position out of any posi- tion. Danger! Risk of injury due to rotating blade. Make sure that no persons, children, animals or ma- terial assets are in the danger area of the blade. -
Page 32: Switching Off And Parking In The Rc Mode
Working in the RC mode Switching off and parking in the RC mode Switching from the RC mode to the MC mode Warning! There is a risk of injury in case of unauthorised use. Danger! Always remove the key at the start-stop switch of Risk of injury due to rotating blade. -
Page 33: Emergency Stop In The Rc Mode
Working in the RC mode Emergency stop in the RC mode Causes of the Emergency stop – There is a driver on the driver’s seat. – The transmitter is in the transmitter holder. – The device has tipped. – Loss of radio contact between transmitter and receiver. –... -
Page 34: Transport
Transport Transport Transport the device on a freight vehicle or a trailer which is designed for a carrying capacity of at least as great as the empty weight of the device. Transport on pallets For transport over short distances, use a fork lift or a lift truck. For longer distances, load the device with a fork lift onto a freight vehicle or trailer. -
Page 35: Towing
Transport Towing Drive/idle mode Warning! Danger! Hot silencer grid. The device can roll away without the drive. Do not touch the silencer grid (3) when you are Never unlock the drive in steep terrain without se- pushing the device. The grid gets very hot during curing the device against rolling away. -
Page 36: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and cleaning Maintenance and cleaning Service the device according to the following maintenance in- Improper maintenance can make the device unsafe for oper- structions. ation and result in accidents. Regular maintenance keeps you device ready for use. Contact an authorised service centre if problems during maintenance occur or if you determine deficiencies during one of the following inspections. -
Page 37: Prior To Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and cleaning Steering Check the clearance. ■ ▲ Tyres Check tyres and, if necessary, the tyre pressure. ■ ▲ Safety functions Check. □ ▲ Emergency stop Check. □ ▲ switch Start-stop switch Check. □ ▲ with key Selection lever op- Check. -
Page 38: General Inspection
Maintenance and cleaning ð The engine must stop. General inspection ð The status indicators at the device must be perman- To make sure that the device can be operated safely, check ently lit. all nuts, bolts, screws, connection of fuel lines, air filters etc. regularly for firm seating. -
Page 39: Checking The Blade
Maintenance and cleaning Checking the blade – when one of the wear marks (1) was reached. – when the second cutting edge of the cutting blade has not been used yet. Danger! It is absolutely necessary to change the cutting blades and Improperly mounted and maintained blades pose a the fastening parts severe injury hazard. -
Page 40: Maintaining The Engine
Maintenance and cleaning Maintaining the engine Checking the engine oil level Never allow the oil level to be too low otherwise the engine can be damaged. Never fill in too much oil. Otherwise, there Danger! is the risk that the oil enters and destroys the air filter. If the speed of rotation is set too high, objects can be ejected. -
Page 41: Checking And Charging The Battery Of The Device
Maintenance and cleaning Checking and charging the battery of the Hydrostat transmission device Danger! Danger! Risk of injury caused by high pressure (up to 410 bar) in the hydraulic system. When the battery is being charged, explosive gases escape. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, damage, and chafe marks. -
Page 42: Assembly
Assembly Assembly Storage Scope of delivery Storing the device The device is shipped in a carton on a pallet. The scope of Keep the device in a closed, dry, and well ventilated room delivery included: 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 –... -
Page 43: Spare Parts
Spare parts Spare parts Disposal The reliable and safe operation of the device also depends The device cuts and shreds the growth in a single operation. on the quality of the spare parts used. Only use original spare Shredded plant material decomposes quickly and can be parts and accessories that were approved by used as fertilizer and, therefore, be left on the ground. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, first it is recommended to switch off the transmitter at the start-stop switch and the device at the main switch. Wait 10 seconds and restart the machine. If the fault persists, the following table and the table error codes will help to inform you about the faults that occur most fre- quently and how to eliminate them. - Page 45 Troubleshooting Spark plug connector is pulled Observe the safety instructions! Put off. spark plug connector back on. Air filter is dirty. Maintain air filter (see also Maintenance and cleaning). Spark plugs are sooted, dam- Clean spark plugs and check electrode aged, or incorrect electrode gap (see also Maintenance and clean- gap.
- Page 46 Troubleshooting Strong vibrations Unbalance at the blade caused Have blade resharpened and balanced during operation by incorrect sharpening or by an authorised service centre. Re- chips on the blade. place a damaged blade immediately. Blade drive shaft is bent due to Authorised service centre.
- Page 47 Troubleshooting Differential lock MC mode. Actuation only possible by hand via the cannot be activated foot pedal. RC mode: Eliminate the Emergency stop situation. An Emergency stop situation occurred Cutting height cannot MC mode: Put driver in seat to activate seat con- be adjusted Safety switches are not actu- tact switches.
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Page 48: Error Codes
Troubleshooting Error codes When the control detects an error, the error code is displayed. The following table lists the most frequent error codes. Contact an authorised service centre when an error code is displayed that you cannot find in this table. Display Designation Reasons... - Page 49 Troubleshooting Display Designation Reasons Remedy Drive lever does not move Drive lever / rods blocked. Remove blockage. to middle position (RC) Fuses nos. 1-3 (10 A) have blown. Eliminate cause for triggering the fuse and replace fuse. Selection lever operating mode is not Fold the selection lever operating mode all completely set to RC.
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Page 50: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Type AS 940 Sherpa 4WD RC Range of application (temperature) 0 - 30 °C For temperatures below 5 °C, observe the engine manufacturer's information regarding the engine oil. Engine, type Two cylinder four stroke OHV engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton... -
Page 51: Fuses
Technical data Operating mode Sound level according to DIN EN 12733 Measured sound level L 102.0 dB 102.0 dB Sound level L at working place 91 dB Sound level L For distance of 15 metres 81 db Measurement uncertainty k 3,0 dB (A) 3,0 dB (A) Vibration emission value according to DIN EN 12733 Hand-arm-vibrations a 2 m/s... -
Page 52: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Steering wheel knob: G06980011 Trailer: G06800003 Trailer hitch: G06900002 Snow remover blade without adaptor: G06837006 Adaptor snow remover blade AS 940 and AS 920: G06937014 Adaptor snow blade AS 940 and AS 920 with weatherproof G06900005 cabin: Weatherproof cabin: G06928001 Twin tires: G06921016... -
Page 53: Declaration Of Conformity
Ellwanger Straße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann www.as-motor.de Declaration of conformity We declare that the grassland mower type AS 940 Sherpa 4WD RC with serial number starting from 027415110001 as brought into circulation by us conforms to all - 2006/42/EC, relevant safety and health requirements of the EC - 2014/30/EC directives listed. - Page 56 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 metre-high grass, un- dergrowth, and weeds. Ride-on Allmäher® Ease of use and high area coverage all combined in a compact ride-on mower.
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