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Operator's Manual Ride-on Allmäher® AS 920 Sherpa 2WD, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD, AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL From serial number: AS 920 Sherpa 2WD: 027617080001 AS 940 Sherpa 4WD: 021917080011 AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL: 026417080011 Issued: 17 August 2017, V26.0...
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........19 Contact ............ Starting the engine........19 Device data..........Engaging the blade........20 Oil pressure switch........20 Intended use..........Driving ............. Explanation of the symbols....Brakes (devices with foot brake)..... 21 Symbols in the instructions......
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Troubleshooting ........Technical data AS 940 Sherpa 4WD..39 Technical data AS 920 Sherpa 2WD..41 Accessories..........43 Declaration of conformity ......
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. Risk of tipping! These symbols denote special When positioned sideways to dangers.
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Type plate The type plate on the device provides you with information on the device type and the technical data. 1 Name and address of the manufacturer 2 Device designation 3 Type designation 4 Rates power output in kW / engine speed 5 Weight 6 Year of manufacture 7 Serial number...
Safe handling of fuel Safety instructions Danger! Get informed! Fuel is toxic and highly inflammable. 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 each use, check the blade, protection skirt, ejection rubber, drive and fastening parts, cables and cable connections for proper work- ing condition and firm seating by visual inspec-...
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.
Caution when mowing slopes – Prior to entering the slope, always actuate the differential lock. Move on slopes only Danger! when the differential lock is actuated. If the device, while in use, stops in – Always keep the speed low when moving on steep terrain or the engine cuts out, slopes.
Increased risk of tipping with additional After switching it off, let the device cool down load for at least 20 minutes before you store it in a dry, closed, sufficiently ventilated room. When the transport rack is loaded, there is an increased risk of tipping.
Control lever at seat Control elements Front area Fig. 2: Blade clutch lever (1) The blade clutch lever is a protective device. When you declutch the blade, the blade comes to a standstill within 5 seconds. Declutching the blade: Differential lock (1) Set the accelerator lever to With the left foot pedal, actuate the differen- MIN.
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Seat suspension (7) 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 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. Put down the bar (2). 3.
Assembly Information on mowing Prior to mowing, check your device for com- Scope of delivery pleteness, proper functioning, and cleanliness. A dirty ventilation grid causes overheating of The device is shipped in a carton on a pallet. the engine, this can damage the engine. A dirty The scope of delivery includes: protective grid at the silencer poses a fire haz- –...
Adjusting the seat suspension Prior to starting The seat suspension should be adjusted to the driver’s weight and the terrain features. You Checking the oil level will sit most comfortably when the spring travel is fully made use of. Caution! Before mowing, always check the en- gine oil level and the oil level in the hydrostat The seat suspension should be set as soft as (see Maintenance).
Transport rack Starting Danger! Danger! During the loading process, there is an increased risk of tilting. During startup, there is a risk of in- jury caused by the rotating blade. Do not drive up or down steep slopes when the transport rack is Make sure that no one is within the loaded.
Turn the ignition key to starting position. Oil pressure switch Once the engine has started, release the Danger! ignition key. If the engine shuts down while you 10. Only after cold start: are mowing, the device can roll Move the accelerator lever to middle posi- away.
Reversing Driving Danger! Warning! Danger of injury when reversing. Device can move jerkily. If you are Make sure that your path is clear of standing on the device, injuries can obstacles and that no other persons result. stand behind your device. Do not stand up while the device is Always reverse slowly.
Loading Transport Use suitable ramps for loading that Transport the device on a freight vehicle or a – can carry the empty weight of the device + trailer which is designed for a carrying capacity 200 kg. of at least as great as the empty weight of the –...
Disconnecting the drive Warning! Hot silencer grid. Do not touch the silencer grid (3) when you are pushing the device. The grid gets very hot during opera- tion and you can get burned. Fig. 6: Notice! Secure the device with belts to the frame When the engine is started while the elements that can hold the weight.
Switching off and parking Maintenance Warning! Warning! Risk of injury in case of unauthor- Risk of injury due to unexpected ised use. movement. When inspections are carried out, the device can move un- Always remove the ignition key expectedly. when you do not use the device. Make sure that no persons or ob- jects are in the danger area of the 1.
Maintenance and cleaning position Warning! Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the device. The device can fall over and fall down and cause severe injuries. Observe the following notices. To perform maintenance, repair or cleaning tasks at the bottom of the device, you can lift or tilt the device.
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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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. ■ ▲ brake Flammable material Remove easily flammable debris buildup from the engine ■...
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 Changing 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 Fig. 8: Cutting blades (5) the blade.
Original blade Maintaining the engine An original AS-blade is engraved with: Danger! AS GXXXXXXXX or EXXXXX If the speed of rotation is set too This corresponds to the spare part number. high, objects can be ejected. The engine can be damaged and noise Checking the condition of the cutting blade pollution increases.
Opening the engine cover Checking the spark plug Warning! Danger! The engine cover can accidentally The ignition system generates an close. electromagnetic field. Make sure that the engine cover Wearers of pacemakers must not stays open while you carry out work work on live parts.
Checking and charging the battery Hydrostat transmission Danger! Danger! When the battery is being charged, Risk of injury caused by high pres- explosive gases escape. sure (up to 410 bar) in the hydraulic system. Never charge the battery close to flames. Avoid sparking and do not Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, smoke.
The hydraulic drive generates a permanent op- Storage erating noise that gets louder when the load (e.g. on steep terrain) is heavier. If the operat- ing noise changes by becoming irregular or Storing the device very loud, let the hydrostatic drive cool down Keep the device in a closed, dry, and well vent- and check the oil level.
Only the following wheels may be used: “AS-Motor Germany”. When foreign parts are installed, the warranty and guarantee shall be AS 920 Sherpa 2WD void for the foreign part and for the device and – AS standard tyres (small wheels) for any resulting damage.
Disposal The device cuts and shreds the plant material in a single operation. Shredded plant material decomposes quickly, can be utilized as fertil- izer, and, therefore, be left on the ground. Dispose of waste oil and fuel in accordance with the local regulations or return it to an oil shop.
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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Housing of the mower is See Maintenance. jammed. No oil pressure: Check engine oil level, refill. Not enough engine oil. 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).
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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 author- dirty.
Technical data AS 940 Sherpa 4WD Type AS 940 Sherpa 4WD AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL AS 940 Sherpa 4WD with big wheels as accessories 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 OHV engine Manufacturer...
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Type AS 940 Sherpa 4WD AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL AS 940 Sherpa 4WD with big wheels as accessories Measures and weights Weight 290 kg 298 kg Transport size with packaging L/W/H 195/111/112 cm 195/111/112 cm Max. tyre dimensions L/W/H 191/98/152 cm 191/106/156 cm Height when rollbar is folded down ca 100 cm ca 103 cm...
Technical data AS 920 Sherpa 2WD Type 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 OHV engine Manufacturer Briggs &...
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Type AS 920 Sherpa 2WD Measures and weights Weight 280 kg Transport size with packaging L/W/H 195/111/112 cm Max. tyre dimensions L/W/H 191/98/152 cm Height when rollbar is folded down ca 100 cm max. towing load 100 kg max. vertical load 25 kg Capacities Fuel tank 15 litres including reserve (unleaded regular petrol)
D-74424 Bühlertann www.as-motor.de Declaration of conformity We declare that the grassland mowers Type starting from serial no. AS 920 Sherpa 2WD 027617080001 AS 940 Sherpa 4WD 021917080011 AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL 026417080011 as brought into circulation by us conform to all relevant...
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AS-Motor Germany GmbH & Co. KG Ellwanger Straße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann www.as-motor.de THE HIGH GRADE 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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