Summary of Contents for AS MOTOR Ride-on-Allmaher AS 900 ENDURO
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Operator's Manual Ride-on-Allmäher® AS 900 ENDURO, AS 915 ENDURO, AS 980 ENDURO From serial number: AS 900: 021415010001, AS 915: 018215010015, AS 980: 030217110001 Issued: 22 Dec 2017, V22.2 en-Translation of the Original Operator's Manual...
dummy Intended use Notes on the operating manual The device is intended for cutting and mulching grass or similar vegetation in agriculture, Dear customer, forestry, and landscape conservation. Woody growth must not be older than maximally one Congratulations on your purchase. You have year.
Contents Starting............ Notes on the operating manual..... Safety switches........21 Contact ............ Starting the engine (AS 900, AS 915)..21 Device data..........Starting the engine (AS 980)....21 Engaging the blade (AS 900, AS 915)..21 Intended use..........Engaging the blade (AS 980)....22 Explanation of the symbols....When crossing over paths, disengage Symbols in the instructions......
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Assembly AS 980........Scope of delivery........37 Unpacking..........37 Mounting..........37 Storage ............ Storing the device........40 Longer storage........40 Restarting..........40 Spare parts..........Wear parts..........Disposal........... 40 Warranty ..........Troubleshooting ........Technical data......... Technical data......... Accessories AS 900, AS 915....49 Accessories AS 980........
dummy Inhaltsverzeichnis Risk of injury caused by rotating Explanation of the symbols components! Symbols in the instructions In these operating instructions, the following Danger of bursting while tires symbols are used to denote special dangers. are inflated. Observe the ad- Warning.
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Warning! Risk of injury caused by rotating blades or parts. Lubrication chart Objects can be ejected. Make sure that no Position of grease nipples for grease lubrica- one is within the danger zone of the blade (at tion. Observe the maintenance instructions. least 50 metres).
Safe handling of fuel Safety instructions Danger Get informed! Fuel is toxic and highly inflammable. For your safety, read these operating instruc- Danger of fire and explosion! tions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the control elements and the proper use of the ►...
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...
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 – When fuel was spilled. safety shoes with good grip and long trousers. Do not mow with –...
Use caution when mowing Mowing surfaces with fire hazard – Carry a sufficient amount of suitable extin- Risk of injury guishing agent. Stay within shouting distance to other people – If side inclination is too great, fuel may leak who can help you in case of an emergency. from the carburetor or the tank.
– Do not turn on a slope. If the device tilts or slips – Never try to stop a tilting or sliding device. – Always keep the speed low when moving on Severe injuries can result. slopes. – Remove leaking fluids (oil, fuel, battery acid) –...
When work is completed Use caution during maintenance and repair After mowing, always close both fuel valves. Only carry out work as described in these op- Prior to leaving the device, wait until the engine erating instructions. Have an authorised ser- comes to a standstill and pull off the ignition vice centre perform all other work.
Device description Figure shows AS 915 ENDURO Impact protection front Tank cap Lateral supports Fuel valve 1 Fuel valve 2 Engine oil filler neck Ventilation grid Fuses circuit protection Side plates impact protection/cover Engine Type plate Bar (only AS 915)
Operating hours counter (B) Control elements The operating hours are counted as soon as the engine is running. The display remains vis- Front area ible also when the engine is standing still. AS 980 Observe the information in chapter Mainten- ance. Blade clutch switch (C) The blade clutch switch is a protective device.
Brake Control lever at seat View of driver’s position: AS 900, AS 915 foot brake Brakes: Release drive lever and press Fig. 5: the right foot pedal (2) down. View of driver’s position: AS 980 Parking brake Release parking brake: Press the right foot pedal down, press the locking lever (1a) down.
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Cutting height adjustment (A - AS 980) Accelerator lever with choke (F) AS 980 The cutting height of the lawn can be continuously adjusted. With the accelerator lever, you can change the engine speed and thus control the engine Press the lever to the right and output.
Drive lever (E) Moving the device without drive The drive lever is required for moving the To push the mower without engine drive, un- mower forward, reversing as well as stopping lock the drive below the driver’s seat and re- the mower.
Mowing with standard mulching kit Information on mowing When the mulching kit is mounted to the AS Prior to mowing, check your device for com- 980 ENDURO, the rear discharge opening is pleteness, proper functioning, and cleanliness. reduced. Consequently, it is possible to mulch A dirty ventilation grid causes overheating of the mowing material to even finer pieces.
Tanking up If the seat suspension is stiff during normal op- eration and thus uncomfortable, turn the hand- wheel anticlockwise. The indicator moves to- Danger wards 1. The seat suspension becomes softer. Fuel is ignited by hot engine parts. Guide values for driver’s weight for flat terrain: ►...
Starting the engine (AS 980) Starting Start the device only when on level and firm Danger terrain. During startup, there is a risk of injury 1. Open the two fuel valves. caused by the rotating blade. 2. Sit down in the driver’s seat. ►...
Re-engaging: Oil pressure switch 1. Switch off the blade clutch lever. 2. Move the lever for the cutting height adjust- Danger ment to the highest cutting position. If the engine shuts down while you are 3. Move the accelerator lever to middle posi- mowing, the device can roll away.
Braking Towing Warning Danger The foot brake does not take effect if you The device can roll away without the drive. hold on to the accelerator lever during brak- ► Never unlock the drive in steep terrain ing. without securing the device against ►...
Reversing Switching off and parking Danger Warning Danger of injury when reversing. Risk of injury in case of unauthorised use. ► Make sure that your path is clear of ► Always remove the ignition key when obstacles and that no other persons you do not use the device.
Transport of ready-to-use device Transport Transport the device on a freight vehicle or a Warning trailer which is designed for a carrying capacity Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the of at least as great as the empty weight of the device.
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Fig. 8: Fig. 9: Secure the device with belts to the frame elements that can hold the weight Unloading the device 1. Slacken the transport attachments. 2. Carefully drive the device over the ramps off the loading area.
Beware! For repair and maintenance work, lift Maintenance the device only by its frame. Warning Risk of injury due to unexpected movement. When inspections are carried out, the device can move unexpectedly. ► Make sure that no persons or objects are in the danger area of the blade.
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. ■...
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Engine For reliable information, see the operating manual of the en- ■ ▲ gine manufacturer. Check oil level (see operating instructions of the engine ■ ▲ manufacturer). Oil change. ▲ Oil filter change. ▲ Parking brake Check. ■ ▲ Check the foot Check the foot brake.
Cleaning the device Checking the safety functions Depending on use, clean the device thor- Check the safety switches for proper function. oughly, especially the bottom and the blade. It must not be possible to start the engine when: Grass cuttings and dirt that are stuck interfere with the grass ejection and impair the cutting –...
Checking the parking brake Checking the blade Warning If the parking brake is not properly adjusted, Danger the device can roll away. Improperly mounted and maintained blades ► Make sure that the parking brake always pose a severe injury hazard. functions correctly.
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Cutting blades If the cutting blades strike a foreign object, they can be twisted (overload protection). Never mow when the cutting blades are twis- ted. Turn the cutting blades back to their initial posi- Fig. 14: The cutting blades and fastening parts must be tion.
The engraving shows the spare part number. Maintaining the engine Checking the condition of the cutting blade Danger screws If the speed of rotation is set too high, ob- Danger jects can be ejected. The engine can be damaged and noise pollution increases. When a screw head is worn, the cutting ►...
Checking the spark plug Checking and charging the battery Danger Warning The ignition system generates an electro- Explosion hazard magnetic field. When the battery is charged, explosive ► Wearers of pacemakers must not work gases are generated. An explosion of the on live parts.
Beware! Never confuse the positive and neg- AS 980 ative poles. Pull the tank out of the holders and put it to the right. Disconnect the black cable (-). Disconnect the red cable (+). Dismantle the battery from the device. Charge the battery. Mount the battery into the device.
Mounting Assembly AS 900, AS 915 Assembly of bar Scope of delivery The device is shipped in a carton on a pallet. The scope of delivery includes: – The device. – This operating manual. – Manufacturer’s certificate. – Steering wheel. –...
Connecting the battery Assembly AS 980 Caution Scope of delivery When the battery is connected, there is a The device is shipped in a carton on a pallet. risk of short circuit. The scope of delivery includes: ► Do not put tools or metal objects onto the battery.
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Putting up the folding bar Fig. 25: 1. Unscrew the clamping levers on both sides. 2. Fold up the bar until it engages. Fig. 24: 3. Tighten the clamping levers on both sides Insert the screw (3) from the bottom to lock the bar. through the crossbar.
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Mounting the steering wheel Mounting the mulching kit Caution If the mulching kit is mounted incorrectly, the device can be damaged. ► Make sure that the mulching kit is between the support bracket and the cover and the knurled nut is tightened at all times.
Restarting Storage If you want to start the device after a longer Storing the device storage, carry out the tasks described in chapter Maintenance. Keep the device in a closed, dry, and well vent- ilated room and out of reach of children. Al- Spare parts ways eliminate all problems of the device be- fore you store it so that the device is always in...
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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 Starter does not turn Safety switches are not actu- –...
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No oil pressure: Bring the device to a level position. Slope is too steep. Poor quality, dirty, or old fuel. Clean fuel system (authorised service centre). Always use fresh fuel. Engine starts badly or Choke is closed. Open choke (see Starting the device). runs irregularly Air filter is dirty.
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Uneven cut, lawn be- Blade is dull or worn. Have blade resharpened and balanced comes unsightly by an authorised service centre. Re- place a damaged blade immediately. Speed is too high proportion- Reduce speed and/or select the correct ately to the cutting height. cutting height.
Technical data Type AS 900 ENDURO AS 915 ENDURO Range of application (temperat- (0 - 30 °C) ure) For temperatures below 5 °C, observe the engine manufac- turer's information regarding the engine oil. Engine, type Two cylinder four stroke engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Type Intek, Series 7, V-Twin Professional Series 7220...
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Type AS 900 ENDURO AS 915 ENDURO Capacities Fuel tank 15 litres (unleaded regular petrol) Engine oil approx. 1.9 litres SAE 30 (see Checking the oil level) Transmission oil 1.9 litres 80 W90 Oil in hydrostat 1 litre SAE 15W50 or 20W50 Sound level according to DIN EN ISO 5395 Measured sound level L 98.0 dB Guaranteed sound level L...
Technical data Type AS 980 ENDURO 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 Two cylinder four stroke engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Type 8270 Series Commercial, V-Twin Capacity 724 cm Performance...
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Type AS 980 ENDURO Capacities Fuel tank (with reserve) 15 litres (regular unleaded fuel) Engine oil (see Checking the oil level) approx. 1.9 litres SAE 30, 10 W30, 5 W30 Transmission oil 1.9 litres 80 W90 Oil in hydrostat 1.4 litres SAE 15 W50 or 20 W50 Sound level according to DIN EN ISO 5395 Measured sound level L...
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 lawnmowers Type AS 900 ENDURO AS 915 ENDURO AS 980 ENDURO Cutting width 90 cm 90 cm 98 cm starting from serial no. 021415010001 018215010015 030217110001...
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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 en- gines. We offer our customers professional technology for steep slopes, rough terrain, and lawn care.
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