Engaging The Blade; Oil Pressure Switch; Driving; Reverse Gear - AS MOTOR AS 901 SM Operating Instructions Manual

6. Put the accelerator lever to medium engine
speed position.
7. With your left thumb, press the start button
and continue to hold.
8. Pull the starter point slowly out until you
feel resistance then pull out quickly – en-
gine starts to run.
9. Let the starter rope retract slowly.
10. Release the start button.
11. Open the choke again.
12. For mowing, set the accelerator lever to the
maximum speed.

Engaging the blade

1. Lift the blade clutch lever.
2. Press the latch knob at the blade clutch
lever.
3. Press the blade clutch lever towards the
handlebar – the blade starts to move.
Disengaging the blade when moving over
paths:
1. Release the blade clutch lever.

Oil pressure switch

The oil pressure switch of the engine shuts off
the engine if damage of the engine caused by
inadequate oil pressure is likely to occur. This
can be the case when:
– The oil level is too low.
– The device is in an extremely inclined posi-
tion in excessively steep terrain.
To restart the engine, the device must be
positioned on an even surface. Always check
the oil level.
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Driving

Driving
In case of a hazardous situation, switch off the
drive and declutch the blade.
Drive on:
1. Engage the desired gear.
2. Press the drive lever towards the handlebar
- device is moving.
Drive off:
1. Release the drive lever.
Adjusting the driving speed:
The driving speed depends on the quantity and
thickness of the growth. If the growth is espe-
cially high and thick, you can mow at low
driving speed only.
1. Release the drive lever.
2. Engage the desired gear.
3. Press the drive lever back towards the
handlebar – device is moving.

Reverse gear

Danger!
Risk of injury caused by slipping or
tripping during moving in reverse or
turning.
When moving in reverse, always
switch off the blade!
Prior to switching on the reverse, make sure
that path is free of obstacles. Especially when
going over already mowed grass ensure safe
footing.
1. Release the drive lever.
2. Disengage the blade.
3. Set the accelerator lever to medium speed.
4. Set the switching lever to reverse (R).
5. Press the drive lever towards the handlebar
- device moves in reverse.

Steering and turning

To control the direction of travel, a steering
brake is installed at each rear wheel. The
steering brake works also when moving in
reverse.
Moving to the right:
– Pull the right steering brake lever. The right
wheel is braked.
Moving to the left:
– Pull the left steering brake lever. The left
wheel is braked.
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