AS MOTOR AS 901 SM Operator's Manual

AS MOTOR AS 901 SM Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Flail Mower
AS 701 SM, AS 901 SM
From serial number: AS 701 SM: 026817110001, AS 901 SM: 026017110001
Issued:
en-Translation of the Original Operator's Manual
27.10.2017, V4.0

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Flail Mower AS 701 SM, AS 901 SM From serial number: AS 701 SM: 026817110001, AS 901 SM: 026017110001 Issued: 27.10.2017, V4.0 en-Translation of the Original Operator's Manual...
  • Page 2: Notes On The Operating Manual

    dummy Intended use Notes on the operating manual The device is intended only for cutting grass or similar vegetation in well-maintained grounds Dear customer, in agriculture, forestry and preservation of the countryside that are cut at least once a year. Congratulations on your purchase.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Checking the engine oil level....13 Adjusting cutting height......13 Disposal........... 26 Starting............ Warranty ..........Starting the device (AS 901 SM)..... 14 Troubleshooting ........Starting the device (AS 701 SM)..... 14 Technical data......... Engaging the blade........14 Oil pressure switch........14 Accessories..........
  • Page 4: Explanation Of The Symbols

    dummy Inhaltsverzeichnis Prior to any repair and mainten- Explanation of the symbols ance 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.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safe handling of fuel Safety instructions Fuel is toxic and highly flammable. There is a Get informed! burn and explosion hazard! Keep fuel away from ignition sources and do For your safety, read these operating instruc- not smoke during handling. tions carefully.
  • Page 6: Check The Device Prior To Use

    First aid Danger area When swallowing fuel or inhaling fuel vapours, do not force vomiting and immediately consult a doctor. In case of skin contact, immediately wash with water and soap. Change your soiled clothing as soon as you can. Measures in case of a fire In case of a fire, use foam, dry powder extin- guisher, or carbon dioxide (CO...
  • Page 7: Use Caution During Operation

    Use caution during operation Prior to mowing Danger of injury during motor start Personal protective measures Do not start the engine During mowing, always wear – if fuel was spilled. safety shoes with good grip and long trousers. Do not mow with –...
  • Page 8: Caution When Mowing Slopes

    To avoid risk of fire, keep the following com- ponents free of dirt, grass, hay, leaking oil, grease, etc.: – Engine Fig. 2: Avoid mowing damp grass, there is a sliding – Silencer (manifold, guard, clearances) risk! – Area around the fuel tank Be extremely cautious when turning the device round or pulling it toward you and when mov- Caution when mowing slopes...
  • Page 9: When Work Is Completed

    If the device tilts or slips Use caution during maintenance – Never try to stop a tilting or sliding device. and repair Severe injuries can result. Only carry out work as described in these op- – Remove leaking fluids (oil, fuel, battery acid) erating instructions.
  • Page 10: Device Description

    Device description The illustration shows AS 901 SM 1 Cutting height adjustment 2 Spark plug connector (bei AS 901 SM: 2 connectors) 3 Oil dipstick 4 Starter grip 5 Fuel valve 6 Switching lever 7 Height adjustment of handlebar 8 Handlebar console...
  • Page 11: Control Elements

    Lift blade clutch lever, en- gage latch knob (H) and press the blade clutch lever towards the handlebar. H Throttle lever (A - AS 901 SM) Lever for lateral adjustment of handlebar (D) With the accelerator lever, you change the 1. Release the eccentric tension lever.
  • Page 12: Information On Mowing

    Steering brake lever (F) Choke (14) You control the driving direction of the device Close the choke during cold start of the en- with both steering brake levers. gine. Swivelling to the right: Opening choke: Press the right lever to- Push wire ring inwards.
  • Page 13: Prior To Starting

    Checking the engine oil level Attention! Prior to each use, check the engine oil level (see operating instructions of the en- gine manufacturer). To avoid blockage during the ejection of grass, Adjusting cutting height we recommend, for flat terrain, to proceed ac- cording to the mowing patterns.
  • Page 14: Starting

    8. Slowly release the starter rope. 9. Release the start button. Starting the device (AS 901 SM) 10. For mowing, set the accelerator lever to the maximum speed. 1. Place the device on even terrain, not in high grass.
  • Page 15: Driving

    In order to restart the engine, push the device Steering and turning while in idle state to terrain that is less steep. To control the direction of travel, a steering In every case, check the oil level. brake is installed at each rear wheel. The steering brake works also when moving in re- Driving verse.
  • Page 16: Switching Off And Parking

    Switching off and parking Transport Caution! Warning! On a slope, the device can roll Risk of injury due to the heavy away. weight of the device. The device can fall over and fall down and cause Put the device on even ground only severe injuries.
  • Page 17: Unloading The Device

    Maintenance Warning! Risk of injury due to unexpected movement. When inspections are carried out, the device can move un- expectedly. Make sure that no persons or ob- jects are in the danger area of the blade. Make sure that no further hazards Fig. 5: result from an unexpected move- ment.
  • Page 18: Maintenance Overview

    Maintenance overview Component Action Maintenance interval Device Check for safe working condition (basic inspection). ■ ▲ Clean. ■ Customer service. ▲ Fuel Check fuel level. ■ Is the tank cap closed? ■ Tank, fuel valve, Check parts for leaks and check for good condition. ■...
  • Page 19 Engine For reliable information, see the operating manual of the ■ ▲ engine manufacturer. Check oil level (see operating instructions ■ ▲ of the engine manufacturer). Oil change. ▲ Bevel gear Check the oil level. ▲ Parking brake Check. ■ ▲...
  • Page 20: Cleaning The Device

    Cleaning the device Chain lubrication Depending on use, clean the device thor- oughly, especially the bottom and the blade. Grass cuttings and dirt that are stuck interfere with the grass ejection and impair the cutting quality. To sufficiently cool the engine, keep the engine cover, ventilation grid and engine clean.
  • Page 21: Maintaining The Engine

    Maintaining the engine Checking the spark plug Danger! Danger! If the speed of rotation is set too The ignition system generates an high, objects can be ejected. The electromagnetic field. engine can be damaged and noise Wearers of pacemakers must not pollution increases.
  • Page 22: Checking The Drive

    Checking the drive Checking the blade 1. Put the device on a non-slip surface (e.g. concrete or asphalt). Danger! 2. Switch off the engine. Improperly mounted and maintained 3. Set the gear shift lever to a forward gear. blades pose a severe injury hazard. 4.
  • Page 23 Changing the flail blades Replace a flail blade when the blade is: – broken, – torn, – bent or – worn on both sides. In case of uneven wear, there is a risk of im- balance. Replace all flail blades together when more than 2 flail blades are damaged or worn.
  • Page 24: Checking The Blade Clutch

    Use only original AS-Motor spare parts. Assembly During each blade change, check the flail shaft for damages. The mounting plates (3) must not Scope of delivery be damaged, bent, or worn. Contact an author- The device is shipped in a carton. ised service centre if damage, cracks or wear has occurred.
  • Page 25: Storage

    Storage Storing the device Keep the device in a closed, dry, and well vent- ilated room and out of reach of children. Al- ways eliminate all problems of the device be- fore you store it so that the device is always in a safe-to-operate state.
  • Page 26: Spare Parts

    Spare parts Warranty The reliable and safe operation of the device The conditions of the warranty can be found on also depends on the quality of the spare parts the reverse side of your warranty card. Send used. Only use original spare parts and ac- the filled-out warranty card immediately after cessories that were approved by the purchase of your device to...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The following table contains the most frequent problems and their elimination. If more problems occur, contact the closest authorised service centre. You can find an authorised service centre on our home page www.as-motor.de. Problem Possible cause Remedy Engine does not Engine stop switch is set to Set engine stop switch to ON.
  • Page 28 Engine starts badly Choke is closed. Open the choke. or runs irregularly Air filter is dirty. Maintain air filter (see Maintenance). Poor quality, dirty, or old fuel. Always use fresh fuel. Spark plug is dirty, damaged, Clean spark plug and check electrode or incorrect electrode gap.
  • Page 29 Mulching result with Speed is too high. Reduce speed. high plant material not satisfactory Mulching result with Plant material is ejected too Increase speed. low plant material quickly. not satisfactory Discharge channel is Mowed grass was too long or Adjust cutting height and mowing jammed too damp.
  • Page 30: Technical Data

    Technical data Type AS 701 SM 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 One cylinder four stroke Two cylinder four stroke engine...
  • Page 31: Accessories

    Accessories Spray paint 400 ml, colour orange: G00011050 Operating hours counter: G06927008 Clinometer: G06950027 Hand protection set: G06780309...
  • Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity AS-Motor Germany GmbH & Co. KG Ellwanger Straße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann www.as-motor.de Declaration of conformity We declare that the flail mowers Type AS 701 SM AS 901 SM Cutting width 70 cm 90 cm starting from serial no. 026817110001 026017110001 as brought into circulation by us conform to all relevant safety and - 2006/42/EG 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 THE HIGH GRASS MOWER AND 2 STROKE ENGINE MANUFACTURE AS-Motor is your premium manufacturer for lawn and high grass mowers as well as 2 stroke engines. We offer our customers professional technology for steep slopes, rough terrain, and lawn care.

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