dummy Intended use Notes on the operating manual The device is exclusively intended for mowing well maintained grassed lawn areas. Dear customer, Only use attachments and cutting tools autho- Congratulations on your purchase. You have rised by “AS-Motor Germany”. acquired a reliable quality product by “AS-Mo- Any other use exceeding this purpose is inad- tor Germany”.
Contents Cleaning the device......... 19 Notes on the operating manual..... General inspection........19 Contact ............ Maintaining the engine......19 Device data..........Checking the engine oil level....20 Checking the spark plugs......20 Intended use..........Maintaining the air filter......20 Explanation of the symbols....Checking the drive (devices with drive)...
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. Clean the ventilation grid! These symbols denote special The cooling air of the mo- dangers.
In this operating manual, the following device types are described. Depending on their equipment, the corres- ponding descriptions of this operating manual apply. Traction Impact drive protection AS 420 4T AS 470 4T AS 470 4T A AS 470 Universal 4T...
Safe handling of fuel Safety instructions Danger! Fuel is toxic and highly inflammable. Get informed! Danger of fire and explosion! For your safety, read these operating instruc- Keep the fuel away from ignition tions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the sources and do not smoke while control elements and the proper use of the handling the device.
Measures in case of a fire Danger area In case of a fire, use foam, dry powder extin- guisher, or carbon dioxide (CO ). Never douse with water! Check the device prior to use Prior to use, check the knife, drive and fasten- ing parts for proper working condition and firm seating by visual inspection.
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 –...
Caution when mowing slopes Avoid mowing wet grass - slipping hazard! Devices fitted with a four stroke engines may only be operated on less than 20° slopes. Oth- erwise, the four stroke engine can by damaged Be extremely cautious when turning the device due to insufficient oil lubrication.
– Undetectable damage may have occurred to Use caution during maintenance the device. In case of malfunctions, there is and repair a risk of injury. Have an authorised service Only carry out maintenance work as described centre check the device. in these operating instructions.
Device description Fuel valve (if existing) Cutting height adjustment (40 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm) Air filter Spark plug connector Type plate Guide bar with control elements Bar release Starter grip Silencer 10 Ventilation grid 11 Tank filler spout 12 Oil filler opening 13 Impact protection (only for AS 470 Univer- sal 4T) 14 Cover...
Height adjustment of handlebar Control elements 1. Release both knobs (3) at the handlebar. 2. Swivel the handlebar to the desired posi- tion and tighten both knobs again. Mounting handlebar one position lower Engine brake lever (1) The engine brake lever is a guard device. Fig. 3: 1.
Information on mowing Prior to starting Prior to mowing, check your device for com- Fuel pleteness, proper functioning, and cleanliness. A dirty ventilation grid causes overheating of As fuel, use unleaded petrol (see operating in- the engine, this can damage the engine. A dirty structions of the engine manufacturer).
Adjusting cutting height Starting Adjust the cutting height setting only when the engine is switched off. Danger! During startup, there is a risk of in- Set the cutting height so that the blade does jury caused by the rotating blade. not touch the ground even in case of terrain unevenness.
Driving (devices with drive) Driving (devices without drive) Danger! Risk of injury caused by tripping or Danger! sliding while moving the mower Risk of injury caused by tripping or backwards and turning it round. sliding while pushing the mower, Make sure that the area is clear of moving it backwards and turning it objects and watch for safe footing.
Transport Switch off the engine and wait until the blade stands still before you lift the device. Two people shall lift the device. Prior to transport, let the device cool down for at least 20 minutes. Close the fuel valve (if ex- isting).
Maintenance and cleaning Improper maintenance can make the device unsafe for operation and result in accidents. Regular maintenance keeps you device ready for use. Service the device according to the following maintenance instructions. Contact an authorised service centre if problems during maintenance occur or if you determine de- ficiencies during one of the following inspections.
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Engine For reliable information, see the operating manual of the ■ ▲ engine manufacturer. Check oil level (see operating instructions ■ ▲ of the engine manufacturer). Oil change. ▲ Flammable material Remove easily flammable debris buildup from the engine ■ ▲...
Preparations General inspection Prior to all maintenance and cleaning work: To ensure proper working order of the device, regularly check all nuts, bolts, screws, fuel line Let the device cool down for at least 20 connections, air filters, etc. for firm seating. minutes.
Checking the engine oil level Checking the drive (devices with drive) Never allow the oil level to be too low other- wise the engine can be damaged. Never fill in 1. Put the device on a non-slip surface (e.g. too much oil. Otherwise, there is the risk that concrete or asphalt).
Blade change Checking the blade Danger! Improperly mounted and maintained blades pose a severe injury hazard. Work at the blade shall only be per- formed by an authorised service centre. Use solid gloves when you check the blade. It is absolutely necessary to change the blade: –...
Folding the guide bar Assembly 1. Pull the bar release device (5) upwards. 2. Fold the guide bar forward. Scope of delivery Mounting impact protection The device is shipped in a carton. AS 470 Universal 4T The scope of delivery included: – The device. –...
Storage Spare parts The reliable and safe operation of the device Storing the device also depends on the quality of the spare parts used. Only use original spare parts and ac- Keep the device in a closed, dry, and well vent- cessories that were approved by ilated room and out of reach of children.
Warranty Please see our AS-Motor website for warranty information. Please print out the documents that you re- ceive during the online registration. Keep them together with your sales receipt.
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 brake bar is not Press the engine brake bar towards start...
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No or insufficient Drive belt is insufficiently ten- Authorised service centre drive when the drive sioned. bar is actuated. Drive train is incorrectly adjus- Check the drive (see Maintenance and ted. cleaning). Clutch is worn. Check the drive (see Maintenance and cleaning).
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The engine does not Switching off system is defect- Close fuel valve (if existing. switch off ive. Authorised service centre.
Technical data AS 420 Type AS 420 4T Range of application (temperature) 0 - 30 °C For temperatures below 5 °C, observe the en- gine manufacturer's information regarding the engine oil. Engine Type One cylinder four stroke engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Type Series 850, I/C Cylinder capacity 190 cm Performance...
Technical data AS 470 Type AS 470 4T AS 470 4T A AS 470 Universal 4T 0 - 30 °C Range of application For temperatures below 5 °C, observe the engine manu- (temperature) facturer's information regarding the engine oil. Engine One cylinder four stroke engine Type Briggs & Stratton Manufacturer Series 850, I/C Type 190 cm...
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Type AS 470 4T AS 470 4T A AS 470 Universal 4T according to DIN EN ISO 5395 Vibration emission value Hand-arm-vibrations a <2.5m/s Measurement uncertainty U 1.5 m/s according to DIN EN ISO 5395 Sound level measured 91.5 dB 91.5 dB 92.6 dB sound level L guaranteed 93 dB 93 dB 93 dB sound level L sound level...
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Declaration of conformity AS 420, AS 420 A AS-Motor Germany GmbH & Co. KG Ellwanger Straße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann www.as-motor.de Declaration of conformity We declare that the lawnmowers Type AS 420 4T Cutting width 42 cm starting from serial no. 029616100001 as brought into circulation by us conform to all relevant safety and - 2006/42/EC health requirements of the EC directives listed.
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Declaration of conformity AS 470, AS 470 A, AS 470 AS AS-Motor Germany GmbH & Co. KG Ellwanger Straße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann www.as-motor.de Declaration of conformity We declare that the lawnmowers Type AS 470 4T AS 470 4T A AS 470 Universal 4T Cutting width 47 cm 47 cm 47 cm starting from serial no. 029316100001 029416100001 029516100001...
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