AL-KO solo R7-62.5 Instructions D'utilisation page 45

Maintenance
2. Remove the mounting screws (26/1) from the
rear fairing.
3. Open the rear fairing:
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Fold the rear fairing half way open.
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For subsequent assembly, note how the
cables are connected to the fill level sen-
sor, and remove them.
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Fold the rear fairing open completely.
4. Remove the spark plug connector (27/1) from
the spark plug (27/2) (27/a).
5. Unscrew the spark plug with the supplied
spanner (28/1) (28/a).
6. Check the electrode gap (A) and reset it if
necessary (28).
Note: The correct electrode gap can be
found in the operating instructions from the
engine manufacturer.
7. Screw the spark plug in to the end stop with
the supplied spanner and tighten it.
8. Push the spark plug connector back onto the
spark plug.
9. Close the rear fairing again:
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Connect the cables to the fill level sen-
sor.
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Fold the rear fairing closed.
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Screw in the mounting screws (26/1).
10. Hook the grass catcher in again (see chapter
6.5 "Hooking in and removing the grass
catcher (15)", page 37).
9.5 Adjusting the Bowden cable for the
mower mechanism (29)
WARNING! Risk of injury! Any work on the
mower mechanism must only be carried out
when the engine is switched off!
If the mower mechanism can no longer be
switched on or off again, the switching mecha-
nism on the Bowden cable can be adjusted.
NOTE If the mower mechanism cannot be
switched on or off at all, have your ride-on mower
checked and repaired by your customer service
workshop.
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To adjust the Bowden cable (29/1), loosen
the two nuts (29/2) and (29/3).
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If the mower mechanism can no longer be
switched on correctly, loosen the nut (29/3)
and adjust the Bowden cable (29/1) with the
nut (29/2) until the mower mechanism can be
switched on correctly again.
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If the mower mechanism can no longer be
switched off correctly, loosen the nut (29/2)
and adjust the Bowden cable (29/1) with the
nut (29/3) until the mower mechanism can be
switched off correctly again.
9.6 Adjusting the mower mechanism (30)
The cutting height setting can be adjusted if it is
no longer correct as a result of wear or because
you have changed the tyres.
1. Park the ride-on lawnmower on a straight and
level surface.
2. Set the cutting height adjustment (09/2) to
the lowest position.
3. Release the locking pin (30/2) from the hold-
ing pin (30/3).
4. Pull the holding pin (30/3) out of the mower
mechanism and the adjusting pin (30/1).
5. Adjust the cutting height accordingly with the
adjusting pin (30/1).
6. Push the holding pin (30/3) back through the
adjusting pin (30/1) and the mower mecha-
nism, and secure the holding pin again using
the locking pin (30/2).
The correct setting of the mower mechanism –
25 mm at the front and 35 mm at the rear – is
measured at the lowest cutting height setting.
These dimensions refer to the lower edge of the
mower mechanism to the ground.
9.7 Starter battery
The ride-on mower scope of supply does not in-
clude a charger for the starter battery.
Precise battery designation: see battery box. The
starter battery is located under the engine cover.
The starter battery is always supplied from the
factory pre-charged.
WARNING! Danger if the starter battery
is not handled correctly! The following points
must be complied with to avoid the dangers aris-
ing from incorrect handling of the battery!
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Do not store the starter battery in the immedi-
ate vicinity of naked flames, do not burn it or
place it on heaters. Risk of explosion.
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Store the starter battery in a cool, dry room
(10 - 15 °C) over the winter. Avoid storing at
temperatures below the freezing point.
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Do not leave the starter battery without
charge for a long period. If the starter battery
is not used for a long period, it should be
charged using a suitable charger.
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