AL-KO solo R7-62.5 Instructions D'utilisation page 37

Start-up
3. Unscrew the valve cap and press a tyre pres-
sure meter onto the open valve.
4. Read off the tyre pressure and compare it
with the values given on the tyre: 1.0 –
1.4 bar.
5. If the tyre pressure is too low: Pump up the
tyre using a commercially available foot pump.
NOTE 1 PSI = 0.07 bar.
6.5 Hooking in and removing the grass
catcher (15)
Hooking in the grass catcher
1. Insert the hooks (15/1) of the grass catcher
(15/2) into the brackets (15/3) on the ride-on
mower (15/a). When doing so, grip the grass
catcher by the handle (15/4) and the side fac-
ing away from the ride-on mower.
Note: The grass catcher must be hung in
symmetrically.
2. Tilt the grass catcher downwards (15/b) until
it engages on the ride-on mower.
3. Check the grass catcher is correctly seated.
Remove the grass catcher
The grass catcher is removed in the reverse se-
quence.
6.6 Checking the safety devices
The safety devices must be checked each time
before starting the ride-on mower.
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!
Perform all checks on a level surface so that the
ride-on mower cannot roll away unintentionally.
6.6.1 Checking the brake contact switch
(03, 04)
The brake contact switch ensures that the engine
cannot be started if the brake is not applied.
Precondition: The engine is off.
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Release the parking brake by applying the
brake/clutch pedal (03/G) or the brake pedal
(03/E).
3. Release the brake/clutch pedal or the brake
pedal again.
4. Attempt to start the engine, i.e. ignition key in
position II (04).
NOTE The engine is not allowed to start!
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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 34).
3. Engage the mower mechanism (see chapter
5.5 "Operating the mower mechanism (09,
10)", page 35).
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 34).
3. Start the engine and let it run at maximum
rpm (see chapter 7.4 "Starting and shutting
off the engine", page 38).
4. Engage the mower mechanism (see chapter
5.5 "Operating the mower mechanism (09,
10)", page 35).
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 34).
3. Start the engine and let it run at maximum
rpm (see chapter 7.4 "Starting and shutting
off the engine", page 38).
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