AL-KO solo T 22-111.4 HDS-A V2 Manuel D'utilisation page 31

Operating the tractor
Filling the tank
1. Switch off the engine if it is running and re-
move the ignition key as a precaution.
2. Wait until the engine has cooled down.
Warning! Risk of explosion from flammable
fuel!
3. Open the engine cover/tank cap cover to gain
access to the tank cap.
4. Open the tank cap and pour in the fuel.
Caution! Avoid overfilling the fuel tank!
5. Close the tank cap.
6. Close the engine cover/tank cap cover.
5.4 Checking the tyre pressure
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Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals.
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Please refer to the specification on the tyre
for the necessary inflation pressure (recom-
mendation: 1 bar).
NOTE 1 PSI = 0.07 bar.
The tyre pressure can be checked and the tyre
inflated using a commercially available foot
pump.
5.5 Adjusting the height of the armrests*
(09)
*: Option
1. Tilt the armrests (09/1) upwards by at least
10° (09/a).
Note: The knurled nut is most easily visible
when the armrest is fully raised.
2. Turn the knurled nut (09/2) on each armrest
in the direction of the arrow (09/b) until the
desired height is set:
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+: Move the armrest up.
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-: Move the armrest down.
3. Fold the armrests down again.
5.6 Checking the safety devices
Check the safety devices each time before the
lawn tractor is started.
WARNING! Danger when checking the
safety devices! The safety devices may only be
checked from the operator's seat and when no
other persons or animals are in the vicinity!
Carry out all checks on level ground so that the
lawn tractor cannot roll away inadvertently.
5.6.1 Checking the brake contact switch
The brake contact switch ensures that the engine
cannot be started if the brake is not applied.
1. The engine is off.
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2. Sit on the operator's seat.
3. Release the parking brake by pressing the
brake pedal (04/1).
4. Attempt to start the engine (ignition key in po-
sition III).
NOTE The engine is not allowed to start!
5.6.2 Checking the mower mechanism
contact switch
The mower mechanism contact switch ensures
that the engine cannot be started if the mower
mechanism is activated.
1. The engine is off.
2. Sit on the operator's seat.
3. Press the brake pedal (04/1) and the parking
brake (04/2).
4. Switch on the mower mechanism (02/5, posi-
tion "1").
5. Attempt to start the engine (ignition key in po-
sition III).
NOTE The engine is not allowed to start!
5.6.3 Checking the seat contact switch
The seat contact switch ensures that the engine
switches off as soon as there is no-one on the
operator's seat when the mower mechanism is
switched on.
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Press the brake pedal (04/1) and the parking
brake (04/2).
3. Start the engine and let it run at maximum
rpm.
4. Switch on the mower mechanism (02/5, posi-
tion "1").
5. Take your weight off the seat by standing up
(do not get off!).
NOTE The engine must switch itself off!
6 OPERATING THE TRACTOR
WARNING! Dangers due to inadequate
knowledge of the lawn tractor! Read the oper-
ating instructions for use carefully before you
start! Pay particular attention to all safety instruc-
tions! Carry out all assembly and start-up work
conscientiously. Ask the manufacturer if you have
any doubts!
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