Maintenance And Care; Cutting Blade - Solo 582 Manuel D'utilisation

and more even its appearance. Frequent cutting
encourages growth in the blade, making it more
resistant. Short cuttings up to approx. 1 cm in length
can be left on the lawn; collect longer cuttings with the
grass catcher. In spring, make the first cut and clean the
lawn approx. 2 – 3 weeks before growth really starts. To
encourage your lawn to turn green early, cut only
approx. 1.5 cm of dormant grass. Before mowing,
search the lawn for debris (stones, shards, metal
objects, etc.). An additional cleaning (leaves, etc.) can
be effected using the grass catcher.
Never cut thin or young lawn too short (leave 3 – 4 cm
blade height standing). Maintain this cut for 4 – 5
weeks to encourage the lawn to grow horizontally and
to gain density. Never cut your lawn too short in the dry
and hot season to prevent it from drying out or
becoming parched.
Note: SOLO lawnmowers with rear discharge are par-
ticularly suitable for collecting autumn leaves. However,
do this only on lawn areas. Collecting leaves on solid
ground (e.g. roads and paths) is not permitted because
of the associated safety hazards.
Note: For collecting leaves, set the cutting height to
medium or high (item 11).

Maintenance and care

For your personal safety, always remove the
spark plug cap (item 12) before any
maintenance or cleaning work. Any work
beyond that described as maintenance and
care should be carried out by your local
authorised service workshop.
Cleaning the mower
Thoroughly clean the mower after every use;
particularly underneath the cutting deck, the blade and
the area surrounding the blade.
Note: After releasing the excentric bracket (item 16) or
the star-shaped knobs, the mower can be positioned for
cleaning on its rear wheels and be supported by the
lower handle (Fig. 11). First use up all fuel or drain it.
Catch any fuel, which may escape from the carburettor,
with a rag. Particularly observe the details in the sepa-
rate engine operating instructions. First remove the
spark plug cap (item 12). Dirt and grass cuttings are
easiest removed straight after mowing has been
finished. Stubborn grass residues and dirt deposits
underneath the mower deck impair grass discharge and
reduce the quality of cut. Any dirt deposits on the blade
cause imbalance and therefore vibrations. Also check
that the airflow from the vacuum fan (turbo effect)
encouraging the discharge is not impaired by grass
residues.
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Never clean the mower with a water hose or high
pressure cleaner. Always keep the engine dry. The outer
deck components can easily be kept clean with a cloth.
Never use aggressive cleaning agents, such as cold
cleaning fluids or "thinners".
Lightly lubricate wheel axles and hubs with grease
every 25 hours or at least annually. For this, remove the
wheel covers, release the screw and pull the wheel off
its axle. During dismantling, observe the order of the
individual components (Fig. 12).

Cutting blade

Special tools, such as a torque wrench, are
required for fitting the cutting blade. For
safety reasons, ask an authorised service
shop to sharpen, balance and fit your cutting blade.
The following instructions are therefore for the service
shop.
Note: For optimum mowing results, we recommend to
have your cutting blade sharpened/balanced or
replaced at least once per year.
Changing the cutting blade
Wear protective gloves when changing the
cutting blade. First remove the spark plug
cap. Only use original spare parts when
changing the cutting blade. The blade designation must
be identical with the part number specified in the spare
parts list.
Never install a third party blade.
To assist you, use a retaining pin to arrest the blade
(Fig. 14, A). The blade fixing screw has a standard right-
hand thread. To release this screw, it is recommended
you use a socket spanner (spark plug spanner) or an
internal hexagon key, i.e. 8 mm or 5/16". Re-assemble
the friction clutch in reverse order (Fig. 14). Secure the
blade bolt with the specified torque of 45 Nm
(4.5 mkp).
Damaged cutting blades
If, in spite of all caution, the cutting blade strikes
debris/an obstacle, first shut down the engine and
remove the spark plug cap. When the blade has come
to a complete stop, tip the mower up and check the
blade for possible damage (Fig. 11). Never try and
straighten deformed or bent blades.
Immediately replace damaged parts. After the cutting
blade has struck an obstacle, ask your local authorised
service shop to inspect the mower. Ensure before taking
the machine into use, that cutting blade and its
fasteners are in perfect condition. If required, replace
such components or have them inspected by an expert.
Never operate with a blade which is out of balance –
this causes vibrations and can cause serious damage.