AL-KO solo R7-62.5 Instructions D'utilisation page 42

GB
or tearing the blades of grass. Shredded grass
blades turn brown on the edges. This reduces
their growth and leaves the lawn prone to diseas-
es.
■
Check the cutting blade for sharpness and
signs of wear or damage after each use! If
necessary please contact a service work-
shop.
■
If replacement is required, only use original
manufacturer replacement blades.
8 CLEANING THE RIDE-ON MOWER
The ride-on mower must be cleaned regularly to
ensure optimum function and a long service life.
Clean the ride-on mower and the grass catcher
each time after use to remove adhering soiling.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner for cleaning.
The water jet from a high-pressure cleaner or a
garden hose can damage the electrical system or
bearings.
In particular, make sure that no water comes into
contact with the engine, transmission and deflec-
tion pulleys, as well as the entire electrical sys-
tem.
WARNING! Dangers when cleaning!
During all cleaning work:
■
Switch off the engine and remove the ignition
key.
■
Remove the spark plug connector.
■
Protective devices removed for cleaning must
be reinstalled afterwards.
■
DANGER OF BURNS: Do not clean the lawn
tractor until it has cooled down. The engine,
transmission and silencer get very hot!
■
DANGER OF LACERATIONS: When working
on the cutters, pay attention to the sharp
blades. In mowers with more than one blade,
moving one cutter can cause the other to
move as well!
8.1 Cleaning the grass catcher
NOTE Empty the grass catcher before
cleaning as described. A full grass catcher is too
heavy to be removed safely.
Removing the grass catcher
1. Shut off the engine (see chapter 7.4 "Starting
and shutting off the engine", page 38).
2. Remove the grass catcher (see chapter 6.5
"Hooking in and removing the grass catcher
(15)", page 37).
42
Cleaning the grass catcher
1. Spray the inside and outside of the grass
catcher with a water hose.
2. Carefully remove solid, adhering soiling, e.g.
with a brush.
Note: Take particular care not to damage the
fabric on grass catchers with a fabric cover-
ing.
8.2 Cleaning the deck, engine and
transmission
Do not use water or a high-pressure cleaner to
spray down the engine or any of the bearing
points (wheels, transmission, blade bearing).
Water penetrating the ignition system, carburettor
and air filter can cause malfunctions. Water in the
bearing points can lead to loss of lubrication, and
thus cause irreparable damage to the bearings.
Use a cloth, hand brush, long-handled paintbrush
or similar for removing dirt and grass residues.
IMPORTANT! Damage to the electrical sys-
tem by penetrating water! When cleaning the
ride-on mower with water, make sure that no wa-
ter enters the electrical system!
8.3 Cleaning the discharge channel
Regular cleaning ensures that the cutting height
adjustment can be moved easily.
8.4 Cleaning the mowing system
There are connections for a 1/2" water hose cou-
pling on the mower deck. The mowing system
can be cleaned by connecting a water hose.
The grass catcher must be mounted during the
cleaning process.
1. Connect the water hose (24/1) to the clean-
ing fitting (24/2) and turn on the water.
2. Start the engine and set it to a medium en-
gine speed (see chapter 7.4 "Starting and
shutting off the engine", page 38).
3. Lower the mower mechanism to the lowest
cutting height (see chapter 5.5 "Operating the
mower mechanism (09, 10)", page 35).
4. Switch on the mower mechanism.
5. The mowing system will be cleaned within a
few minutes.
6. Switch off the mower mechanism.
7. Switch off the engine.
8. Turn off the water and disconnect the hose
(24/1).
R7-62.5 | R7-63.8 A | R7-65.8 HD
Cleaning the ride-on mower