Switching Off The Mower Mechanism; Emptying The Grass Catcher (22, 23); Mowing Interval; Mowing High Grass - AL-KO solo R7-63.8 A Betriebsanleitung

Operating the ride-on mower
2. Depress the reverse pedal (21/3).
NOTE
If you engage the mower mechanism
when reversing, the ride-on mower is
automatically braked to 1.08 km/h and
the reverse pedal is locked.
Enabling a higher speed when reverse
mowing
For reverse mowing at full speed, the reverse
pedal can be enabled – even during reverse
mowing:
1. During reverse mowing, push the enable but-
ton (21/4) on the right-hand side of the steer-
ing column cover downwards.
2. Depress the reverse pedal and release the
enable button:
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The reverse pedal remains enabled at a
speed in excess of 1.08 km/h. It can now
be depressed to the end stop.
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If the speed drops below 1.08 km/h (e.g.
due to braking), the reverse pedal is au-
tomatically locked again.
7.6.3

Switching off the mower mechanism

WARNING!
Danger due to spinning blades!
When the cutting blades are still spin-
ning, they can cause laceration injuries
to hands and feet! As a result, keep your
hands and feet away from the cutters!
1. To shut off the mower mechanism, pull the
mower mechanism lever (03/D) out of the de-
tent and push the lever completely down-
wards.
The mower mechanism can be shut off when the
ride-on mower is stationary and also while it is
moving.
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to objects being
thrown out!
When crossing areas of gravel and
crushed stone, objects can be drawn in-
to the running mower mechanism and
then thrown out.
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Always switch off the mower mecha-
nism if you are driving over surfaces
other than lawns.
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7.6.4

Emptying the grass catcher (22, 23)

NOTE
An audible signal sounds when the
grass catcher is full. The catcher should
be emptied now if not before.
The ride-on mower is equipped with a manually
actuated grass catcher with operating lever.
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The grass catcher can be emptied from the
operator's seat.
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The engine cuts out if the grass catcher is lift-
ed up or disconnected when the mower
mechanism is switched on.
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The mower mechanism cannot be switched
on unless the grass catcher is engaged cor-
rectly.
Emptying the grass catcher with operating
lever
1. Pull the operating lever (22/1) out of the
grass catcher (22/a).
2. Push the lever in the direction of travel so
that the grass catcher opens (23/a).
3. Move the grass catcher backwards with the
lever until the catcher engages.
7.6.5

Mowing interval

Please take into account that grass grows differ-
ently at different times. We recommend using a
shorter interval between mowing during early
spring. You can increase the mowing intervals as
the growth rate of the grass begins to decline
during the course of the year.
If you are unable to mow the grass for an extend-
ed period, you should initially select a higher cut-
ting height setting, then re-mow two days later
with a lower cutting height setting.
7.6.6

Mowing high grass

Mow with a higher cutting height adjustment
when the grass is longer than normal or when it
is wet. Then re-mow the grass with a lower, nor-
mal setting.
7.6.7

Cutting blade maintenance

Make sure that the cutting blade remains sharp for
the entire mowing season to avoid shredding or
tearing the blades of grass. Shredded grass blades
turn brown on the edges. This reduces their growth
and leaves the lawn prone to diseases.
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Check the cutting blade for sharpness and
signs of wear or damage after each use! If
necessary please contact a service work-
shop.
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