AL-KO Gudenaa L45-7, Instruction Manual

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Side 13
ADJUSTMENT OF CHAIN AND V-BELT
Stop engine, remove ignition wire from spark plug.
Adjust the chain by loosening the two screws that hold the tilting bearing
and move this a little bit upvards. Do not tighten the chain unless is is necessary
as It will mean too much wear and tear.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Stop engine, remove ignition wire from spark plug.
Ajust the cutting height by removing the finger screws that hold the rear
roller and ajust it up or down.
BLADE
Remove the ignition wire from the spark plug before working on or in
the vicinity of the blade.
• Never turn the lawn mower upside down. Also keep this in mind when you are
cleaning the mower.
When you tilt the mower, the ignition wire and the carburettor must point
upwards.
• If the lawn mower starts vibrating, stop the engine immediately. The cause
may be a faulty/loose blade or a bent engine shaft. We recommend that you go
to an authorised service dealer.
• Use work gloves when working on the blade.
The mower is adjusted so that the blade cylinder just touches the lower blade.
Readjustment is made by means of the finger screws:
Loosen the screws so that the cylinder runs freely. Then fasten at side where the
cylinder first touches the lower blade so thet these just touch each other. Repeat
this procedure at the other side. Test the adjustement with a piece of paper which
is clearly cut when it is inserted between the lower blade and the cylinder, and the
blade cylinder is turned by hand.
MAINTENANCE
Remove the ignition wire from the spark plug before working on or in
the vicinity of the blade.
• Do not open the deflector shield nor remove the grass collector until the engine
has stopped.
• Never operate a lawn mower with defect safety devices.
• Do not change the original look of the lawn mower in any way.
• Never turn the lawn mower upside down. Also keep this in mind when you are
cleaning the mower. When the mower is tilted, the ignition wire or the carburet-
tor must point upwards.
• Use work gloves when working on the blade.
Read the engine instructions for maintenance of the engine. Prolong the life of
the lawn mower by brushing the air-cooled engine free of grass after use and by
cleaning the underside of the deck with a stick or a scraper (tilt the mower in such
a way that the ignition wire or the carburettor is pointed upwards.
• DO NOT FORGET TO REMOVE THE IGNITION WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
Never rinse the lawn mower when cleaning it as the water will remove the grease
from the movable parts.
AFTER EVERY 5 HOURS OF OPERATION:
Lubricate the movable parts.
Lubricate possible ball bearing wheels. Check for loose bolts.
Check the fastening of the coupling cable.
AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS OF OPERATION OR ONCE A YEAR:
Check the V-belt for cracks and wear. Replace if faulty (only self-propelled mo-
dels).
Have the blade grinded and balanced. Clean and lubricate the wheel gearing. Check
the cables for wear and tear.
It would be an advantage to have the 25-hour-overhaul carried out by an autorised
service dealer.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
Remove the ignition wire from the spark plug before working on or in
the vicinity of the blade.
Clean the lawn mower carefully removing dirt and grass. Lubricate the movable
parts and the ends of the cables that are reachable.
Store the lawn mower in a dry place, covered by a clean blanket. Do not use plastics
as condensed moisture may collect and damage the electric system and the shiny
parts of the engine.
DISPOSABLE WASTE
This lawn mower consists of parts which can damage the environment when thrown
away. Parts that can polute are as follows:
Batteries/acids
Oil/petrol
Painted/zinck-coated parts.
Plastics/Plastic-coated parts.
Therefore, it is important to follow the laws concerning the removal of poluting
and dangerous materials when replacing spare parts or disposing of the lawn
mower. It is recommended that you bring the rejected parts to waste disposal areas
or recycling plants that are approved by the state for the destruction of these types
of materials.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Do not remove the grass collector, until the enging has stopped.
• Never remove collecthd grass anywhere on the lawn mower, unless
the enging has been stopped.
Gudenaa shock-resistant plastic grass-collecting boxes are light and spacious.
They are selfsupporting and therefore easily attached and removed. The bottom is
transverseribbed in order to prevent the grass from sliding forward and over the
front edge.
It is recommended that you use a Gudenaa lightweight hand mower for your less
arduous grasscutting.
GUARANTEE
During the legal guarantee period, we will remedy any faults due to faulty materials
or manufacture at our dis-cretion by repair or by the supply of spare parts.
The guarantee period is subject to the current law of the country in which the
machine was purchased.
The guarantee ist only valid under the following conditions:
- The machine has been treated properly.
- The operation instructions have been followed.
- Genuine spare parts have been used.
The guarantee is void if:
- Attempts have been made to repair the machine.
- The machine has been altered.
- The machine has been used incorrectly, (e.g. commercial or communal use
etc.).
The following items are excluded from the guarantee:
- Paint damage due to normal wear.
- Wearing parts on the spare parts card which are marked with the box XXX
XXX (X)
-Internal combustion engines – separate guarantee conditions apply to these from
the relevant engine manufacturer.
In the event of a claim under the guarantee, please contact your dealer or the
nearest authorised customer service centre with this guarantee declaration and a
proof of purchase.
The legal guarantee rights of the purchaser in respect of the seller remain unaffected
by the terms of this guarantee.