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Operating Instructions Flail Mower AS 901 SM From serial number: 026013040001 Issued: 22. April 2013, V1.0 EN-Translation of the Original Operating Instructions...
dummy Preface Intended use The device is exclusively intended for cutting Please fill in all data referring to your device. When ordering spare parts, provide your deal- grass or similar vegetation in well maintained er with the device and engine number. areas in agriculture, forestry, and landscape conservation that are mowed at least once a Serial number:...
Contents Maintenance and cleaning ...... 17 Preface ............. dummy Preparations .......... 19 Intended use ..........Cleaning the device ....... 19 General inspection ......... 19 Explanation of the symbols ....dummy Inhalts verz eichnis Chain lubrication ........19 Symbols in the instructions ....Transmission .........
dummy Inhalts verz eichnis Explanation of the symbols Prior to any repair and mainte- nance work, pull off the spark plug connector. Symbols in the instructions In these operating instructions, the following symbols are used to denote special dangers. Warning. These symbols denote special Clean the ventilation grid! dangers.
Use gloves and avoid skin Safety instructions contact with the fuel. Get informed! For your safety, read these operating instruc- Fuel up outdoors only when the engine is cool tions with care. Familiarize yourself with the and not running. Use a filler or funnel. control elements and the proper use of the Do not spill any fuel and do not let the fuel get device.
Do not remove, change or override any safety Prior to mowing devices or control elements. Personal protective measures Observe the maintenance instructions and replace damaged or worn parts immediately. While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear with good grip, Have an authorised service centre check your long trousers, and gloves.
Mowing surfaces with fire hazard Be extremely cautious when turning the device round or pulling it toward you and when mov- – Carry a sufficient amount of suitable extin- ing in reverse. guishing agent. – If side inclination is too great, fuel may leak Always walk slowly! from the carburetor or the tank.
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– when changing a part, our original parts or parts authorised by use were not used. – the repair work was not carried out by an leer er Abs atz authorised service station. leer er Abs atz The same applies for spare parts and accesso- ries.
Blade clutch lever (3) Control elements The blade clutch lever is a safety device. When you release the lever the blade comes to a standstill within 7 seconds Engaging blade (I): Lift the blade clutch lever, engage the latch knob (88) and press the blade clutch lever towards the handlebar.
Steering brake levers (6) Choke Use the two steering brake levers to control Close the choke for cold engine start. the travel direction of the device. Opening the choke: Swivelling to the right: Push the wire ring inward. Press the right lever to- Closing the choke: ward the handlebar.
Guide bar and handlebar Transport Warning! Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the device. The device can fall over and fall down and cause severe injuries. Observe the following notices. 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.
To keep the area well maintained, mow fre- quently and keep the grass short. Only mow with a sharp and undamaged blade. Have the blade sharpened and balanced regularly (by authorised service centre). Do not mow when the grass is wet or when it is raining.
Tanking up Danger! Fuel is ignited by hot engine parts. Prior to filling up, switch off the engine and wait for at least 20 minutes until the engine has cooled down. Observe the safety instructions regarding the fuel! Filling in the fuel: 1.
6. Put the accelerator lever to medium engine 2. Press the drive lever towards the handlebar speed position. - device is moving. 7. With your left thumb, press the start button Drive off: and continue to hold. 1. Release the drive lever. 8.
Moving straight ahead: – If both steering brake levers are in rest position, both wheels rotate at the same speed. Stopping: – If both steering brake levers are pulled, the device stops. Turn the device only on already mowed grass. leer er Abs atz Switching off and parking leer er Abs atz...
Maintenance and cleaning warranty. Operational safety is endangered as Regular maintenance keeps your device ready well. for use. Contact your authorised service centre for If you do not observe the maintenance notices, checkup if you detect problems during mainte- faults may occur that are not covered by the nance.
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Component Action Maintenance interval □ ▲ Acceleration Check for proper function. lever ■ ▲ Chassis and Check for rust and fissures and check the welding seams. impact pro- ■ ▲ Are all protective device fastened correctly and properly func- tection tioning? ■...
Chain lubrication Preparations Prior to all maintenance and cleaning work: 1. Let the device cool down for at least 20 minutes. 2. Pull off the two spark plug connectors. 3. Close the fuel valve and the tank ventila- tion. 4. For work on the bottom of the device: Attach the front side of the device to suita- ble lifting gear and pull the device up using a crane until the engine support rests on...
- cooling fins of the engine For this, observe the attached operating in- clean at all times. structions of the engine. Checking the engine oil level Checking the drive 1. Put the device on a non-slip surface (e.g. Never allow the oil level to be too low other- concrete or asphalt).
Changing the flail blades Checking the blade Danger! Improperly mounted and main- tained blades pose a severe injury hazard. Work at the blade shall only be performed by an authorised service centre. Wear sturdy gloves when you check or change the blades. New blade Work on the blade requires special qualifica- tions because an unbalance test is required...
Checking the blade clutch Replace all flail blades together when more than 2 fail blades are damaged or worn. Check the blade clutch for proper function by disengaging the blade. The blade must come During each blade change, check the flail from full speed to a standstill in less than shaft (2).
In autumn, have your device checked by an Disposal authorised service centre! The device cuts and shreds the plant material Also observe the notices on storage in the in a single operation. Shredded plant material attached operating instructions by the engine decomposes quickly, can be utilized as fertiliz- manufacturer.
Troubleshooting You can find an authorised service centre on The following table contains the most frequent our home page www.as-motor.de. problems and their elimination. If more prob- lems occur, contact the closest authorised service centre. Problem Possible cause Remedy Engine does not Engine stop switch is set to Switch the engine stop switch to ON.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy or runs irregularly Air filter is soiled. Maintain air filter (see also Mainte- nance and cleaning). Poor quality, dirty, or old fuel. Always use fresh fuel. Spark plug is sooted, dam- Clean spark plug and check electrode aged, or incorrect electrode gap (see also Maintenance and gap.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy Speed is too high proportion- Reduce speed and/or select the ately to the cutting height. correct cutting height. Housing of mower is heavily Clean. soiled. Different tire pressure. Check tire pressure. Mulching result with Speed is too high. Reduce speed.
Technical data Type AS 901 SM 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 engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Type...
Ellwanger Straße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann www.as-motor.de Declaration of conformity We declare that the flail mower type AS 901 SM with serial number starting from 026013040001 as brought into circulation by us conforms to all relevant 2006/42/EC safety and health requirements of the EC directives 2004/108/EC listed.
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