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Operating Instructions Universal Mower AS 53 4T From serial number: 019710020001 Issued: 11. February 2015, V14.0 EN-Translation of the Original Operating Instructions...
dummy Preface Intended use The device is exclusively intended for mowing Please fill in all data referring to your device. When ordering spare parts, provide your deal- well maintained grassed lawn areas. er with the device and engine number. Only use attachments and cutting tools author- ised by “AS-Motor Germany”.
Contents General inspection ......... 18 Preface ............. dummy Maintaining the engine ......18 Checking the engine oil level ....18 Intended use ..........Checking the spark plugs ....... 19 Maintaining the air filter ......19 Explanation of the symbols ....dummy Inhalts verz eichnis Checking the drive .........
dummy Inhalts verz eichnis Explanation of the symbols Prior to any repair and mainte- nance 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. These symbols denote special Clean the ventilation grid! 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. Name and address of the manufac- turer Device designation Type designation Rated power output in kW / engine speed Weight Year of manufacture Serial number CE marking...
Safe handling of fuel Safety instructions Get informed! Danger! Fuel is toxic and highly inflamma- For your safety, read these operating instruc- ble. tions with care. Familiarize yourself with the Danger of fire and explosion! control elements and the proper use of the Keep the fuel away from ignition device.
– before you adjust the cutting height. In case of skin contact, immediately wash with water and soap. Change your soiled clothing – before you refuel. as soon as you can. Switch off the engine and wait until the blade Measures in case of a fire comes to a standstill, and pull off the spark In case of a fire, use foam, dry powder extin-...
– Only mow steep slopes when safe operation The area in front of and to the right of the assured. device is especially dangerous. – Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Keep a distance to the ejection –...
Use caution during maintenance and repair Only carry out maintenance work as described in these operating instructions. Have an au- thorised service centre carry out all other work. Only use the knives and spare parts authorized by “AS-Motor Germany”. Unauthorized knives and spare parts can cause severe injuries.
Device description Impact protection Fuel valve Cutting height adjusting lever Starter grip Handle bar with control elements Type plate Clamping lever for bar mounting Oil filler opening Ventilation grid 10 Tank filler spout 11 Silencer 12 Air filter 13 Spark plug connector 14 Cover...
Fuel valve Control elements 1: Closed 2: Open Assembly Scope of delivery Drive lever (2 ) The device is delivered in a carton. With the drive lever, you switch the drive on and off. The scope of delivery includes: Drive on (I): 1.
1. Press and continue to press the engine brake lever. 2. Pull the starter rope at the starter grip (1) slowly backwards and turn it into the guide. Impact protection The vibration damper (6) reduces the vibra- tions at the bar. The bar vibrates less if you select a smaller pre-tension of the eccentric lever.
Do not mow when the grass is wet or when it is raining. The turf may be damaged and there is a danger of slipping! Turn the device around only in already mown sections. Do not leave the device unattended while the engine is running To avoid blockage during the ejection of grass, we recommend, for flat terrain, to proceed...
3. Open the tank cap carefully so that the Starting existing overpressure is discharged slowly and no fuel spurts out. Danger! 4. Fill the fuel tank. During startup, there is a risk of 5. Screw the tank cap on tightly. injury caused by the rotating blade.
Turning Switching off and parking Turn the device round only where the grass has been mowed already. Caution! Turning round on an even surface: On a slope, the device can roll 1. Switch off the drive. away. 2. Turn the device to the desired side. Put the device on even ground only 3.
Maintenance and cleaning warranty. Operational safety is endangered as Regular maintenance keeps your device ready well. for use. Contact your authorised service centre for If you do not observe the maintenance notices, checkup if you detect problems during mainte- faults may occur that are not covered by the nance.
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■ ▲ pact protection Are all protective devices and covers in place, fastened correctly and properly functioning? ■ ▲ Label Condition of the labels. ■ ▲ Engine See operating instructions of the engine manufacturer. ■ ▲ Check oil level (see operating instructions of the engine manufacturer).
General inspection Preparations To ensure proper working order of the device, Prior to all maintenance and cleaning work: regularly check all nuts, bolts, screws, fuel line 1. Let the device cool down for at least connections, air filters, etc. for firm seating. 20 minutes.
For this, observe the attached operating in- If the rear wheels lock, the drive is correctly structions of the engine. adjusted. If you can pull the device, the drive must be re-adjusted. Checking the spark plugs Danger! The ignition system generates an electromagnetic field.
– At least once a year or every 50 operating Storage hours, regardless of whether there is wear or not. Material wears out, gets cracks which Storing the device can endanger persons or property. Vibrations indicate that Keep the device in a closed, dry, and well –...
thrust plates, pressure discs, protection skirts, Restarting impact protection, wheels, tires. If you want to start the device after a longer storage, carry out the tasks described in chap- leer er Abs atz Disposal ter Maintenance. Grass clippings must not be thrown into the leer er Abs atz waste but should be composted.
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 lever is not Press the engine brake lever towards start...
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Spark plug is sooted, dam- Clean spark plug and check electrode aged, or incorrect electrode gap (see also Maintenance and clean- gap. ing). Replace spark plug if necessary. Housing of the mower is See also Maintenance and cleaning. jammed. No drive when drive Drive belt is insufficiently See also Checking the drive.
Blade is worn. Authorised service centre. Engine speed is too low de- Authorised service centre. spite full power. The device does not Drive belt does not declutch. Authorised service centre. stop The engine does not Switching off system is defec- Close the fuel valve.
Technical data Type AS 53 4T 0 – 30 °C Range of application (temperature) For temperatures below 5 °C, observe the engine manufacturer’s information regarding the engine oil Engine, type Once cylinder four stroke engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Type...
Ellwanger Straße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann www.as-motor.de Declaration of conformity We declare that the lawnmower type AS 53 4T cutting width 53 cm and with serial number starting from 019710020001 in the version we introduced to the market complies with - 2006/42/EC...
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Mar keti ng AS-Motor Germany GmbH & Co. KG Ellwanger Straße 15 D-74424 Bühlertann www.as-motor.de Professional technology for gardens and landscapes Allmäher® Manoeuvrable meadow mower for extensive green area care. The Allmäher reliably shreds metre-high grass, undergrowth, and weeds. Ride-on Allmäher® Ease of use and high area coverage all combined in a compact ride-on mower.
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