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 901 SM
From serial number:
Issued:
en-Translation of the Original Operator's Manual
028116080001
16 May 2017, V1.2

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Flail mower AS 901 SM From serial number: 028116080001 Issued: 16 May 2017, V1.2 en-Translation of the Original Operator's Manual...
  • Page 2: Notes On The Operating Manual

    In these operating instructions, for AS 901 SM the term The device must not be used: “device” is being used. For “flail blade”, also the term “blade”...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Maintaining the engine..........Notes on the operating manual........Checking the engine oil level........Contact ................. Checking the spark plug..........Device data..............Maintaining the air filter..........Checking the drive............Intended use..............Checking the parking brake.......... Explanation of the symbols........Checking the blade............
  • Page 4: Explanation Of The Symbols

    Explanation of the symbols dummy Inhaltsverzeichnis Signs on the device Explanation of the symbols In addition to the safety signs and the symbols for the control elements, the following signs are attached to the device: Noise is causing health problems. Use personal Warnings ear protection to avoid hearing damage.
  • Page 5 Explanation of the symbols Type plate The type plate on the device provides you with informa- tion on the device type and the technical data. AS-MOTOR GERMAN Y GmbH & Co KG Ellwanger Straße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX AS XXX Engine Power XXX GHP/XXXX Gross kW at XXXXrpm Operational Weight...
  • Page 6: Position Of The Safety Signs On The Device

    Position of the safety signs on the device Position of the safety signs on the device The following signs are attached to the device to provide a reminder that during use of the device, you will have to be careful and attentive.
  • Page 7: Description Of The Safety Signs On The Device

    Description of the safety signs on the device B G00014806 Description of the safety signs on the device A G00014774 + G00014773 Fig. 4: Fig. 2: Risk of injury. Keep your hands and feet away. C G00014776 Fig. 3: Read and understand the operating instructions. Operate the machine only when the safety devices, screens and safety installations are in place and properly functioning.
  • Page 8 Description of the safety signs on the device D G00014800 F G00014779 Burn hazard from hot surfaces. The quickly rotating blades can cause life-threat- ening injuries or major property damage! Do not touch the engine or the silencer. They get Make sure to especially keep hands and feet very hot during operation.
  • Page 9 Description of the safety signs on the device I G00014829 Fig. 6: Danger! Engines produce carbon monoxide which is an odourless deadly poison. Do not operate in closed rooms J – G00014830 Fig. 7: Warning! Explosive fuel Do not overfill and do not start engine close to spilled fuel. Leave an expansion space of 1 ¼ inches (3.175 cm) in the upper part of the tank because the fuel will expand when warming up.
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safe handling of fuel Safety instructions Fuel is toxic and highly flammable. There is a burn and explo- sion hazard! Prior to starting Keep fuel away from ignition sources and do not smoke dur- ing handling. For your safety, read these operating instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the control elements and the proper Do not inhale fuel vapours, they are dangerous to your use of the device.
  • Page 11: Check The Device Prior To Use

    Safety instructions Check the device prior to use Fire hazard Prior to use, check the blade, ejection rubber, protection skirt, Parts of the device can become extremely hot during opera- drive and fastening parts, cables and cable connections for tion and this may cause fire. proper working condition and firm seating by visual inspec- –...
  • Page 12: Use Caution During Operation

    Safety instructions Use caution during operation Prior to mowing Danger of injury during motor start Personal protective measures The engine must not be started During mowing, always wear safety shoes with – When fuel was spilled. good grip and long trousers. Do not mow with open sandals or while shoeless.
  • Page 13: Caution When Mowing Slopes

    Safety instructions Vibrations When work is completed When the device is used over a longer period of time, vibra- Prior to leaving the device, wait until the motor comes to a tions can cause disturbances in the blood supply of the standstill and pull off both ignition keys.
  • Page 14: Device Description

    Device description Device description 1 Cutting height adjustment 2 Spark plug connector (2 connectors) 3 Oil dipstick 4 Starter grip 5 Gear shift lever 6 Tank filler spout 7 Height adjustment of handlebar 8 Handlebar console 9 Lever for lateral adjustment of handlebar 10 Ventilation grid 11 Type plate 12 Choke...
  • Page 15: Control Elements

    Control elements Steering brake lever (5) Control elements You control the driving direction of the device with both steering brake levers. Swivel to the right: press the right lever to- wards the handlebar Swivel to the left: press the left lever to- wards the handlebar Blade clutch lever (7) The blade clutch lever is a safety device.
  • Page 16: Information On Mowing

    Information on mowing Choke Prior to starting Close the choke during cold start of the engine. Checking the engine oil level Open the choke: Slide the wire ring in- wards. Notice Close the choke: Pull the wire ring out- Incorrect oil level can damage the engine. wards.
  • Page 17: Adjusting Cutting Height

    Starting Adjusting cutting height Starting Adjust the cutting height setting only when the engine is switched off. Warning Set the cutting height so that the blade does not touch the ground even in case of terrain unevenness. If the cutting During startup, there is a risk of injury due to rotating blades.
  • Page 18: Driving

    Driving Steering and turning Driving Caution Driving When cornering, the handlebar swings out and may crush In case of a hazardous situation, switch off the drive and de- your hands between the handlebar and nearby obstructions. clutch the blade. ► Keep your distance to nearby obstructions (e.g. trees, rocks, building walls) to avoid hand and arm injuries.
  • Page 19: Switching Off And Parking

    Switching off and parking Switching off and parking Transport Warning Warning When facing downhill, the device can roll away. Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the device. The device can fall over and fall down and cause severe injuries. ►...
  • Page 20: Unloading The Device

    Transport Fig. 14: Unloading the device Undo the transport fastenings. Drive the device carefully down the ramps of the plat- form.
  • Page 21: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and cleaning 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 deficiencies during one of the following inspections.
  • Page 22: Yearly Or Every 50 H By The Authorised Service Centre

    Maintenance and cleaning Yearly or every 50 h by the authorised service centre When the engine When the en- Component Action is not running gine is running Device Check for safe working condition (basic inspection). Customer service. Tank and fuel line Check parts for leaks and check for good condition.
  • Page 23: Prior To Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and cleaning Prior to maintenance and cleaning General inspection For maintenance and cleaning work, always wear safety To make sure that the device can be operated safely, check gloves and safety glasses. all nuts, bolts, screws, connection of fuel lines, air filters etc. regularly for firm seating.
  • Page 24: Maintaining The Engine

    Maintenance and cleaning Maintaining the engine Checking the spark plug Caution Danger The ignition system generates an electromagnetic field. If the speed is set too high, objects can be ejected. The en- ► Wearers of pacemakers must not work on live parts. gine can be damaged and a higher level of noise pollution is produced.
  • Page 25: Checking The Drive

    Maintenance and cleaning Checking the drive Checking the blade 1. Put the device on a non-slip surface (e.g. concrete or as- phalt). Warning 2. Switch off the engine. Wear or damage at the blades and the fastening elements 3. Set the gear shift lever to a forward gear. can result in the blades or the fastening elements coming 4.
  • Page 26: Checking The Blade Brake Clutch

    Maintenance and cleaning Changing the flail blades Checking the fastening elements and the flail shaft Warning Wear or damage at the flail shaft and the fastening elements can result in the flail blade or the fastening elements coming off. ► Check the flail shaft, mounting plates, fastening screws and corresponding nuts of the flail blades.
  • Page 27: Assembly

    Assembly Assembly Storage Scope of delivery Warning Danger of poisoning due to poisonous exhaust gases The device is shipped in a carton on a pallet. ► Do not operate the engine in closed or insufficiently vent- The scope of delivery included: ilated rooms.
  • Page 28: Spare Parts

    Spare parts Spare parts The reliable and safe operation of the device also depends on the quality of the spare parts used. Only use original spare parts and accessories that were approved by “AS-Motor Germany”. When foreign parts are installed, the warranty and guarantee shall be void for the foreign part and for the device and for any resulting damage.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following tables lists the most frequently occurring faults and their elimination. Contact an authorised service centre when you cannot rectify the faults or when further faults occur. For authorised service centres, see our homepage under www.as-motor.de. Problem Possible cause Remedy Engine does not start Engine stop switch is set to...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Irregular noises Loose fastening elements. Authorised service centre. Silencer is defective. Authorised service centre. Engine is smoking Air filter is soiled or drenched Maintain or replace air filter (see also with oil. Maintenance and cleaning). Oil level is too high. Have authorised service centre lower the oil level to the marking.
  • Page 31: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Type AS 901 SM Range of application (temperature) 32 – 86 °F (0 - 30 °C) For temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C), observe the engine manu- facturer's information regarding the engine oil. Engine, type Two cylinder four stroke engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton...

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