Summary of Contents for AS MOTOR Allmaher AS 915 Sherpa 2WD
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Operator's Manual Ride-on Allmäher® AS 915 Sherpa 2WD, AS 920 Sherpa 2WD, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD Adventure, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL From serial AS 915 Sherpa 2WD: 033619010001, AS 920 Sherpa 2WD: 027617080001, number: AS 940 Sherpa 4WD: 021917080011, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD Adventure: 035619050001, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL: 026417080011 Issued: 6 June 2019, V28.0 en-Translation of the Original Operator's Manual...
Notes on the operating Intended use 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........20 Contact ............ Starting the engine........20 Device data..........Engaging the blade........21 Oil pressure switch........21 Intended use..........Driving ............. Explanation of the symbols....Brakes (devices without foot brake)..22 Symbols in the instructions......
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Spare parts..........Wear parts..........Tyres............Disposal........... 37 Warranty ..........Troubleshooting ........Technical data AS 915 Sherpa 2WD, AS 920 Sherpa 2WD........ 41 Technical data AS 940 Sherpa 4WD, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL......Accessories..........45 Declaration of conformity......
dummy Inhaltsverzeichnis Explanation of the symbols Notice Danger of property damage Symbols in the instructions Indicates a possible risk of damage of the device and its surroundings. In these operating instructions, the following symbols are used to denote special dangers. Signs on the device Warning.
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Type plate Risk of tipping! When positioned sideways to The type plate on the device provides you the slope, the device is stable with information on the device type and the up to technical data. 18°: AS 915 Sherpa 2WD 18°: AS 920 Sherpa 2WD 20°: AS 940 Sherpa 4WD MAX.
Type overview The illustrations in this operating manual may In this operating manual, the following device show different device types. types are described. Depending on the equip- ment of your device, the corresponding de- scriptions of this operating manual apply. AS 915 Sherpa AS 920 Sherpa AS 940 Sherpa...
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.
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 Risk of injury due to engine start Personal protective measures The engine must not be started: During mowing, always wear – When fuel was spilled. safety shoes with good grip and long trousers. Do not mow with –...
Vibrations Caution when mowing slopes When the device is used over a longer period If the device, while in use, stops in steep ter- of time, vibrations can cause disturbances in rain or the engine cuts out, the device can roll the blood supply of the hands.
– Always keep the speed low when moving on If the device tilts or slips slopes. – Never try to stop a tilting or sliding device. Severe injuries can result. – Do not start abruptly and do not brake ab- ruptly.
When work is completed After mowing, always close the fuel valve and the tank ventilation. Prior to leaving the device, wait until the engine comes to a standstill and pull off the ignition key. After switching it off, let the device cool down for at least 20 minutes before you store it in a dry, closed, sufficiently ventilated room.
Device description Illustration shows AS 940 Sherpa 4WD 1 Tank cap 2 Tank ventilation 3 Fuse electric circuit 4 Type plate 5 Power socket 6 Protection skirt 7 Transport rack (if existing) 8 Bar (if existing) 9 Ventilation grid 10 Silencer grid 11 Oil surge tank 12 Gearbox fan 13 Unlocking drive...
Control lever at seat Control elements Front area Fig. 3: Blade clutch lever (1) The blade clutch lever is a guard device. When you disengage the blade, the blade comes to a stop within 5 seconds. Differential lock (1) Engaging blade: Press the lever slowly forward. You activate the differential lock with the left Disengaging blade: foot pedal.
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Seat springing (7 – if existing) Accelerator lever with choke (6) The seat suspension can be adjusted con- With the accelerator lever, you can change tinuously from 1-5 to the driver’s weight. the engine speed and thus control the engine Read the setting from the scale (9) on the output.
Moving the device without drive Bar (if existing) To push the device without engine drive, un- lock the drive at the rear of the device and re- lease the parking brake. Putting down the bar 1. Pull out the lever (1). 2.
Information on mowing Prior to starting Prior to mowing, check your device for com- Checking the oil level pleteness, proper functioning, and cleanliness. A dirty ventilation grid causes overheating of Caution! Before mowing, always check the en- the engine, this can damage the engine. A dirty gine oil level and the oil level in the hydrostat protective grid on the silencer poses a fire haz- (see Maintenance).
Adjust seat springing (if existing) Transport rack (if existing) The seat suspension should be adjusted to the Warning driver’s weight and the terrain features. You will sit most comfortably when the spring travel During the loading process, there is an in- is fully made use of.
Starting the engine Starting Start the device only when on level and firm Warning terrain. During startup, there is a risk of injury due to Open the fuel valve. rotating blades. Open the tank ventilation. ► Make sure that nobody is in the danger Sit down on the driver’s seat.
Engaging the blade Oil pressure switch Warning Warning Risk of injury due to rotating blade. If the device, while in use, stops in steep terrain or the engine cuts out, the device ► Make sure that no persons, children, an- can roll away.
Brakes (devices with foot brake) Driving Warning Warning The foot brake does not take effect if you Risk of injury when driving forwards and in hold on to the accelerator lever during brak- reverse. ing. ► Make sure that no people are in front of ►...
Differential lock Transport The differential lock connects the two rear Transport the device on a freight vehicle or a wheels rigidly to each other. This improves trailer which is designed for a carrying capacity traction. Actuate the differential lock when a of at least as great as the empty weight of the wheel slips.
Loading Use suitable ramps for loading that – can carry the empty weight of the device + 200 kg. – are wider than the device. – have a slip-free surface. Notice Risk of damage due to incorrect fastening of Fig. 7: straps.
Moving the device without drive Switching off and parking Warning Warning Hot silencer grid. Risk of injury in case of unauthorised use. ► Do not touch the silencer grid (3) when ► Always remove the ignition key when you are pushing the device. The grid you do not use the device.
Maintenance and cleaning position Maintenance Warning Warning Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the Risk of injury due to unexpected movement. device. The device can fall over and fall When inspections are carried out, the down and cause severe injuries. device can move unexpectedly.
Maintenance overview For maintenance and cleaning work, always wear safety gloves and safety glasses. Component Action Maintenance interval Device Check for safe working condition (basic inspection). ■ ▲ Clean. ■ Customer service. ▲ Fuel Check fuel level. ■ Is the tank cap closed? ■...
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Engine Binding information ■ ▲ (see operating instructions of the engine manufacturer). Check the 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 After each use, you should clean the device Check the safety switches for proper function. thoroughly, especially the bottom side and the It must not be possible to start the engine blade. when: Stuck grass or dirt affect the grass discharge –...
Checking the blade Unusual vibrations are an indication that – blades are missing or broken, Warning – the blade is worn excessively or on one side Wear or damage on the blades and the fastening elements can result in the blades –...
Mulching blade (6) Maintaining the engine The mulching blade and the fastening parts must be changed Warning – when one of the wear marks (1) was If the speed of rotation is set too high, ob- reached. jects can be ejected. The engine can be damaged and noise pollution increases.
Opening the engine cover Checking the spark plug Warning Danger The ignition system generates an electro- The engine cover can accidentally close. magnetic field. ► Make sure that the engine cover stays ► Wearers of pacemakers must not work open while you carry out work on the en- on live parts.
Checking and charging the battery Use a charger that is equipped with a 12 V connection for standard norm outlets. Insert the plug for charging into the standard norm Warning outlet. Batteries can be dangerous. Charge the battery before you put the device ►...
Hydrostat transmission The hydrostatic drive generates a monotone working noise that gets louder as the load is in- creased (e.g. in steep terrain). If the working Warning noise changes, if it gets irregular or very loud, Risk of injury due to high pressure (up to let the hydrostatic drive cool down and check 410 bar) in the hydraulic system.
Assembly Storage Scope of delivery Warning Danger of poisoning due to poisonous ex- The device is shipped in a carton on a pallet. haust gases The scope of delivery includes: ► Do not operate the engine in closed or – The device. insufficiently ventilated rooms.
Longer storage Spare parts Observe the safety instructions for hand- The reliable and safe operation of the device ling the fuel. also depends on the quality of the spare parts Run the fuel tank empty. used. Only use original spare parts and ac- cessories that were approved by Emtyping carburetor: Close the fuel valve “AS-Motor Germany”.
Tyres Disposal The device cuts and shreds the plant material Warning in a single operation. Shredded plant material decomposes quickly, can be utilized as fertil- If wheels with different diameters are used izer, and, therefore, be left on the ground. or if standard wheels and accessories are mixed, damage of the all-wheel drive sys- Dispose of waste oil and fuel in accordance...
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: Check engine oil level, refill. Too little engine oil. No oil pressure: Bring the device to a level position. Slope 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.
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Engine gets hot Ventilation grid is dirty. Clean ventilation grid. Oil level in the engine is too Refill engine oil (see operating instruc- low. tions of the engine manufacturer). Cooling fins of the engine are Have cooling fins cleaned by authorised dirty.
Technical data AS 915 Sherpa 2WD, AS 920 Sherpa 2WD Type AS 915 Sherpa 2WD AS 920 Sherpa 2WD 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 Two cylinder four stroke OHV engine OHV engine Manufacturer...
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Type AS 915 Sherpa 2WD AS 920 Sherpa 2WD Capacities Fuel tank 15 litres with reserve (reg- 15 litres with reserve (reg- ular fuel lead-free) ular fuel lead-free) Engine oil approx. 1,9 litres 5 W50 approx. 1,9 litres 5 W50 fully synthetic engine oil fully synthetic engine oil (see Checking the oil (see Checking the oil...
Technical data AS 940 Sherpa 4WD, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL Type AS 940 Sherpa 4WD, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD AS 940 Sherpa 4WD with Adventure big wheels as accessory Range of application (temperature) 0 - 30 °C For temperatures below 5 °C, observe the engine manufacturer's information regarding the engine oil.
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Type AS 940 Sherpa 4WD, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD AS 940 Sherpa 4WD with Adventure big wheels as accessory max. towing load 100 kg max. drawbar load 25 kg Capacities Fuel tank 15 litres with reserve (regular fuel lead-free) Engine oil approx.
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 grassland mowers Type starting from serial no. AS 915 Sherpa 2WD 033619010001 AS 920 Sherpa 2WD 027617080001 AS 940 Sherpa 4WD 021917080001 AS 940 Sherpa 4WD Adventure 035619050001 AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL...
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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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