Fundamental Preparatory Measures - AL-KO solo R7-62.5 Mode D'emploi

Operating the ride-on mower
6.6.2 Checking the mower mechanism
contact switch
The mower mechanism contact switch ensures
that the engine cannot be started if the mower
mechanism is activated.
Precondition: The engine is off.
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Apply the brake/clutch pedal or the brake
pedal (see chapter 5.3 "Brake/clutch pedal
(05), brake pedal (06)", page 36).
3. Engage the mower mechanism (see chapter
5.5 "Operating the mower mechanism (09,
10)", page 37).
4. Attempt to start the engine, i.e. ignition key in
position II (04).
NOTE
The engine is not allowed to start!
6.6.3 Checking the seat contact switch (16)
The seat contact switch (16/1) ensures that the
engine cuts off when nobody is on the operator's
seat when the mower mechanism is switched on
or when the parking brake is not locked.
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Apply the brake/clutch pedal or the brake
pedal (see chapter 5.3 "Brake/clutch pedal
(05), brake pedal (06)", page 36).
3. Start the engine and let it run at maximum
rpm (see chapter 7.4 "Starting and shutting
off the engine", page 40).
4. Engage the mower mechanism (see chapter
5.5 "Operating the mower mechanism (09,
10)", page 37).
5. Take your weight off the seat by standing up
(do not get off!).
NOTE
The engine must switch itself off!
6.6.4 Checking the grass catcher contact
switch (17, 18)
The grass catcher contact switch (17/1) ensures
that the engine cuts off as soon as the grass
catcher is not hooked in correctly when the mow-
er mechanism is switched on.
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Apply the brake/clutch pedal or the brake
pedal (see chapter 5.3 "Brake/clutch pedal
(05), brake pedal (06)", page 36).
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3. Start the engine and let it run at maximum
rpm (see chapter 7.4 "Starting and shutting
off the engine", page 40).
4. Engage the mower mechanism (see chapter
5.5 "Operating the mower mechanism (09,
10)", page 37).
5. Raise the empty grass catcher (18/1) slightly
(18/a) (see chapter 7.6.4 "Emptying the grass
catcher (22, 23)", page 43).
NOTE
The engine must switch itself off!
6.6.5 Visual inspection of the mower
mechanism and belt covers
Check that the mower mechanism and belt cov-
ers are undamaged and thus prevent access to
the mower mechanism and the drive belts. If
damaged, contact a customer service workshop.
7 OPERATING THE RIDE-ON MOWER
WARNING!
Dangers due to inadequate knowl-
edge of the ride-on mower!
Read the operating instructions for use
carefully before you start!
Pay particular attention to all safety in-
structions!
Carry out all assembly and start-up work
conscientiously. Ask the manufacturer if
you have any doubts!
7.1

Fundamental preparatory measures

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Always wear tough shoes and long trousers
while mowing. Never mow barefoot or when
wearing open sandals.
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Check the complete area on which the ride-
on mower is to be used. Remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects
which could be scooped up and flung out. Al-
so pay attention to foreign objects during
mowing.
■
Carry out all the work described in the start-
up instructions. This applies in particular to
checking the safety devices.
■
Transporting objects on the ride-on mower is
prohibited!
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