Stihl AMK 097 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

AMK 097, AMK 127
With a mulching kit, the ride-on mower can
be converted into a mulching mower.
For this purpose, the discharge opening of
the mowing deck is closed using a mulch
insert. The mowing blades installed as
standard remain on the machine.
1. For your safety
Observe the instruction manual
of the ride-on mower,
particularly the "For your safety"
and "Maintenance" sections.
Remove the ignition key before
performing any work on the
ride-on mower.
Always wear thick gloves when
performing assembly and
maintenance work.
Before each use, perform a
visual check to ensure that the mulch
insert, mowing blade and blade fastening
are in good condition. – The discharge
chute and grass catcher box must always
be installed for mulching.
Only work with an undamaged and
properly installed mulch insert.
Risk of death from suffocation!
Packaging material is not a toy -
danger of suffocation! Keep
packaging material away from
children.
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2. Standard equipment
Item Designation
A Mulch insert AMK 097
A Mulch insert AMK 127
B Ring nuts
– Instruction manual
3. Assembly
The machine is converted for mulching by
installing AMK 097 or AMK 127.
3.1 Folding open the mulch
insert
The mulch insert must be folded
open before it is installed.
● Fold the handle (1) forwards until it
engages.
3.2 Installing the mulch insert
Risk of injury!
Only install the mulch insert with the
mowing deck and discharge chute
installed.
Always wear thick gloves when
installing the mulch insert.
Clean the mowing deck thoroughly
before installing the mulch insert.
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● Select the lowest cutting level (see
instruction manual of the ride-on
mower).
● Remove the grass catcher box (see
instruction manual of the ride-on
1
mower).
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● Fold the mulch insert upwards. ( 3.1)
1
● Turn mulch insert (A) slightly in a
1
clockwise direction and insert into
2
discharge chute (1) to the stop.
1
● Secure the mulch insert. ( 3.3)
Caution!
Check visually (by looking into the
discharge chute) whether the
ejection opening on the mowing
deck is completely closed by the
mulching key.
The mowing deck can no longer be
removed once the mulch insert is
installed. Always remove the mulch
insert before removing the mowing
2
deck.
3.3 Securing the mulch insert
● Install the mulch insert. ( 3.2)
● Unscrew retaining nuts (1) and remove.
● Screw on ring nuts (B) and tighten.
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● Attach both hooks (2) to ring nuts (B).
● After attaching both hooks (2), the
distance (C) must be approx. 20 cm.
After tightening the mulching key,
check that it is securely seated.
● Attach the grass catcher box (see
instruction manual of the ride-on
mower).
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