Grass Collector - Sabo 43-VARIO E Betriebsanleitung

automatic choke. The engine runs with optimum power at maximum speed, which is
required for a clean cutting pattern (engine speed = blade speed).
11 SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE (ILLUSTRATION F + P4 )
– Release the safety control bar (1) F .
– Remove the ignition key (3) P4 .
12 EMERGENCY STOPPING
Release the safety control lever and the drive switch bar.
– The mower will stop.
– The blade will stop.
– The engine will stop
NOTE
Before every mowing job, make sure that the safety control bar for the engine
brake and the engine drive control bar are working perfectly:
– when the safety control bar is released, the engine and cutter bar must come
to a standstill within three seconds.
– when the engine drive control bar is released, the machine must come to a
standstill immediately.
If this is not the case, please consult your nearest authorised workshop.
13 MOVEMENT DRIVE
Operating the rear wheel drive (Illustration G )
The rear wheel drive is switched on and off by means of the drive control handle (1) on
the top guide bar (2) when the motor is running:
– Pull and hold the drive control handle = mower moves
– Release the drive control handle = mower stops (0-position).
The drive control handle must always be pulled firmly up against the top bar. Improper
activation will cause wear on the gearbox. The increased resistance of the bar in the
starting position is deliberate to make accidental operation more difficult.
NOTE
The rear wheels click when the mower is pushed forwards.
Adjusting the speed (Illustration H )
IMPORTANT
The speed may only be adjusted when the engine is running in order to avoid
damage!
The driving speed is set using the rotary knob mounted on the left.
– The knob can be turned in both directions for speed adjustment, so that the
required driving speed can be set. The arrow on the knob indicates the driving
speed.
– Position "Hare" = fast (max. speed)
– Position "Tortoise" = slow (min. speed)
NOTE
Mowing at high speed leads to poor cutting pattern or collection result. Always
adapt the speed to the prevailing conditions. For longer grass sections, a slower
driving speed should be selected.

14 GRASS COLLECTOR

Operation with grass collector
WARNING
When operating the equipment with a collecting bag, the bag must be completely
assembled and in technically perfect condition.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the chute (1) R1 is not bent when handling the collector.
While mowing, ensure that the collector is emptied in good time. The turbo signal on the
collector will indicate when the collector should be emptied.
Turbo signal (shows when the grass collector is full)
(Illustration J + K )
Safety instruction!
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There is an indicator on the top of the collector that shows whether the collector is
empty or full:
– The collector indicator inflates if the collector is empty and during the mowing J .
– If the collector is full, the indicator collapses; once this happens, stop mowing
immediately and empty the collector K .
IMPORTANT
If the fabric of the grass collector is very dirty the turbo indicator will not inflate –
in this case, clean the fabric immediately. The grass collector will only collect
grass perfectly if it is permeable to air.
IMPORTANT
Do not clean the grass collector with hot water!
Emptying the grass collector (Illustration L )
– Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
– Lift the ejection flap.
– Unhook the filled grass collecting bag by the handle – the ejector flap closes
automatically.
– Hold the collecting bag firmly by the handle and the recess on the bottom and
shake thoroughly.
Operation without grass collector
WARNING
When mowing without grass collector the ejection flap on the mower housing
must always be closed (flap down).
15 MOWING
Mowing on slopes
NOTE
The mower can be used on banks and slopes with a gradient of up to 46% (25°
angle). Any steeper slopes can lead to engine damage.
For safety reasons, however, we urgently recommend you do not exploit this
theoretical performance potential. Always make sure you have a firm stance.
Manually guided lawnmowers should never be used for slopes with a gradient in
excess of 26% (15° angle of slope). Stability may be lost!
Checking the oil level
Check oil level each time prior to mowing Y1 . Never let the engine to run with too little
or too much oil. Irreparable damages could occur.
Checking operating safety
The lawnmower is equipped with a motor stop device.
Before every mowing job, make sure that the motor stop safety control bar is working
perfectly. When the control bar is released, the motor and cutter bar must come to a
standstill within three seconds.
After release, the bar must always return to the position shown in the "component
description" diagram.
If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an authorised workshop.
Risk of injury!
If the blade run-on time is longer, stop using the equipment and take it to an authorised
workshop.
Measuring run-on time
After the engine has been started, the blade rotates and a wind-like noise can be heard.
The run-on time corresponds to the duration of the wind-like noise after the engine has
been stopped, it can be measured using a stopwatch.
Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled.
The perfect function of the motor drive control bar must be checked before every
mowing job too. When the motor drive control bar is released, the machine must come
to a standstill immediately. If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an
authorised workshop.
Make sure that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not
damaged.
To avoid risk, check the condition and firm attachment of the blade before every
mowing job. The blade attachment screw must always be tightened by an authorised
workshop. If the blade screw is too tight or too loose, the blade coupling and cutter bar
can become damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries. A worn or damaged
blade must always be replaced. (Refer here to the chapter "Cutter blade care").
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Safety instruction!
See table for explanation of
symbols page 3