AL-KO BM 660 III, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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Startup
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DANGER!
The travel drive is not allowed to
start moving until the lever has moved
through half of its travel, adjust the Bow-
den cables if necessary – (see: Adjusting
Bowden cables).
Version with forward and reverse gears (12)
Clutch lever (12-1) = travel drive forwards
Clutch lever (12-2) = travel drive backwards
WARNING!
Do not pull both clutch levers at the
same time!
Travel drive forwards
or
Travel drive backwards
Not both
Switching off travel drive (12)
Release clutch lever (12-1) or (12-2) .
Switching off scythe attachment (11)
Release clutch lever (11-2) .
Switching off engine (13)
Move throttle lever to the << STOP >> position.
SCYTHE ATTACHMENT
Clean the scythe attachment after each use, es-
pecially the guidance and sliding surfaces. Re-
move the mowing blade to do this.
Then oil all moving parts.
Only use biodegradable lubricants!
Removing mowing blade on the scythe at-
tachment
Standard scythe attachment
(14, 15)
1. Unscrew screws (14-1) .
2. Remove part (14-2) forwards.
3. Note the installation direction when reinstal-
ling the part – projection in travel direction!
4. Loosen guides for mowing blade (15) .
5. Unscrew hex nuts and unscrew threaded pins
a little.
6. Pull out mowing blade to the side..
Re-install in the reverse sequence.
Setting the cutting play (15)
1. Screw in the threaded pins by hand until you
can feel resistance – then continue ½ a turn
further.
2. Secure the threaded pins with a locknut.
3. It must still be possible to move the mowing
blade freely by hand after the setting proce-
dure.
4. Make a trial cut – screw the threaded pins
slightly further in if the cutting performance is
insufficient.
ESM scythe attachment (14)
1. Unscrew screws (14-1) .
2. Remove part (14-2) forwards.
3. Note the installation direction when reinstal-
ling the part 2 – projection in travel direction!
For further information about removal of the mo-
wing blade as well as maintenance of the scythe
attachment, see the accompanying document:
ESM scythe attachment Universal SC
ADVICE 3 grease nipples
(16-1, 17)
Grease driver (16) and drive for scy-
the attachment (17) every 8 working
hours with commercially available multi-
purpose grease.
Regrinding and renewing blades
Regrind blunt blades using a suitable whetstone,
maintaining the cutting angle (approx. 35 – 40°) –
remove the mowing blade to do this.
Renew worn or damaged blades – customer ser-
vice workshop.
Have a professional check:
after bumping against an obstacle
if the engine stops suddenly
if the cutter bar is bent
if the gears are damaged
if the belt is damaged.
TRAVEL TRANSMISSION
(18)
Regularly check the oil level in the transmission
1. Position the machine horizontally.
2. Unscrew and remove the oil filler cap.
3. Oil level: Up to the bottom edge of the fill
opening. Top up gear oil if necessary.
Oil grade Gear oil SAE 80