Cleaning The Ride-On Mower; Danger Of Burns; Cleaning The Grass Catcher; Cleaning The Deck, Engine And Transmission - AL-KO solo R7-63.8 A Betriebsanleitung

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If replacement is required, only use original
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8 CLEANING THE RIDE-ON MOWER

The ride-on mower must be cleaned regularly to
ensure optimum function and a long service life.
Clean the ride-on mower and the grass catcher
each time after use to remove adhering soiling.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner for cleaning.
The water jet from a high-pressure cleaner or a
garden hose can damage the electrical system or
bearings.
In particular, make sure that no water comes into
contact with the engine, transmission and deflec-
tion pulleys, as well as the entire electrical sys-
tem.
WARNING!
Dangers when cleaning!
During all cleaning work:
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Switch off the engine and remove
the ignition key.
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Remove the spark plug connector.
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Protective devices removed for
cleaning must be reinstalled after-
wards.
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DANGER OF BURNS: Do not clean
the lawn tractor until it has cooled
down. The engine, transmission and
silencer get very hot!
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DANGER OF LACERATIONS:
When working on the cutters, pay at-
tention to the sharp blades. In mow-
ers with more than one blade, mov-
ing one cutter can cause the other to
move as well!
8.1

Cleaning the grass catcher

NOTE
Empty the grass catcher before cleaning
as described. A full grass catcher is too
heavy to be removed safely.
Removing the grass catcher
1. Shut off the engine (see chapter 7.4 "Starting
and shutting off the engine", page 40).
2. Remove the grass catcher (see chapter 6.5
"Hooking in and removing the grass catcher
(15)", page 38).
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Cleaning the grass catcher
1. Spray the inside and outside of the grass
catcher with a water hose.
2. Carefully remove solid, adhering soiling, e.g.
with a brush.
Note: Take particular care not to damage the
fabric on grass catchers with a fabric cover-
ing.
8.2 Cleaning the deck, engine and
transmission
Do not use water or a high-pressure cleaner to
spray down the engine or any of the bearing
points (wheels, transmission, blade bearing).
Water penetrating the ignition system, carburettor
and air filter can cause malfunctions. Water in the
bearing points can lead to loss of lubrication, and
thus cause irreparable damage to the bearings.
Use a cloth, hand brush, long-handled paintbrush
or similar for removing dirt and grass residues.
IMPORTANT!
Damage to the electrical system by
penetrating water!
When cleaning the ride-on mower with
water, make sure that no water enters
the electrical system!
8.3

Cleaning the discharge channel

Regular cleaning ensures that the cutting height
adjustment can be moved easily.
8.4

Cleaning the mowing system

There are connections for a 1/2" water hose cou-
pling on the mower deck. The mowing system
can be cleaned by connecting a water hose.
The grass catcher must be mounted during the
cleaning process.
1. Connect the water hose (24/1) to the clean-
ing fitting (24/2) and turn on the water.
2. Start the engine and set it to a medium en-
gine speed (see chapter 7.4 "Starting and
shutting off the engine", page 40).
3. Lower the mower mechanism to the lowest
cutting height (see chapter 5.5 "Operating the
mower mechanism (09, 10)", page 37).
4. Switch on the mower mechanism.
5. The mowing system will be cleaned within a
few minutes.
6. Switch off the mower mechanism.
7. Switch off the engine.
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Cleaning the ride-on mower