Start Of Operation; Stopping The Engine - AL-KO solo Mode D'emploi

START OF OPERATION

Starting the engine
Attention!
Check the oil level before each start of operation.
Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a non-odorous
and lethal gas!
For this reason, never start the engine in enclosed or badly ventila-
ted rooms.
• Sit down on the driver's seat.
• Push the right-hand pedal (clutch/brake) right down
- possibly engage with the stop lever.
The mowing appliance must not be switched on.
• For a cold start, put the gas lever onto CHOKE
Type: 18 PS and 20 PS
Pull the CHOKE button out
• If the engine is warm, put the gas lever onto FAST
• Put the ignition key into the ignition lock.
• Turn the ignition key to the right to position "II" (Start).
• When the engine is running, let go of the ignition key.
(The ignition key automatically returns to position "I").
• An attempt at starting should only last for about 5 seconds so that
the starter battery is not strained unnecessarily.
• As soon as the engine is running, put the gas lever into a position
between
Type: 18 PS and 20 PS
Push the CHOKE button back until it engages audibly. If the choke
button remains in the pulled position with the engine running, the
engine does not perform as well as it can (engine smokes, spark
plugs soot up, increased fuel consumption).
Hydrostatic drive
Winter operation – in temperatures below 0°C
• Release transmission / brake pedal.
• Start motor and set the switch lever for the hydrostatic drive into
the neutral position for approx. 30 seconds – optimisation of trans-
mission oil viscosity.
• Only then begin driving operations.
• The engine should warm up for a few minutes before the mowing
appliance is switched on.

Stopping the engine

• Switch off the mowing appliance.
• Put the gas lever onto
• Briefly press the brake pedal down - if necessary, engage the
brake pedal.
• Turn the ignition key to the left to position "0".
• If the lawn tractor is left unused or unattended, remove the ignition
key and engage the brake pedal.
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Driving with the lawn tractor
• Push the right-hand pedal (clutch/brake) right down
- possibly engage with the stop lever.
The mowing appliance must not be switched on.
• Start the engine.
• When the engine is running, select the corresponding forward or
reverse gear. With a hydrostat drive, pre-select the corresponding
position in forward or reverse drive.
For the first use of the lawn tractor, we would advise that you only
choose 1st gear or set the hydrostat drive to MIN.
• To start motion, slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
Brakes
• Press the right-hand pedal
down completely in order to brake.
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Switching the mowing appliance on
Before switching on the mower, select the required mowing function
(lateral discharge or mulch mowing).
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mower cover closed = mulching
Open the discharge flap and hold it open.
Fit mulch insert onto the discharge opening and guide
onto pin. The tabs on the front of the mulch insert must
be positioned as shown.
Fix the mulch insert using retaining pin on pin.
Check for secure seating of the mulch insert and close
the discharge flap.
The ride-on mower is ready for mulching.
mower cover open = lateral discharge
Open the discharge flap and hold it open.
Pull retaining pin out of pin, it remains on the mulch insert.
Take off the mulch insert and store it on the left side.
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Close the discharge flap.
The ride-on mower can again be used as a side discharge
mower.
• Only switch the mowing appliance on with the engine running.
• Put the gas lever into the
• Set the required cutting height.
• Put the mowing appliance switch onto position "I".
Attention!
When you switch the mowing appliance on, the mower should not
be standing in long grass. Set to the highest cutting height.
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position.