English
Operating Manual
14
Ensure that the cutting height
adjustment lever is engaged
correctly on the fixing pin.
If the cutting height adjustment
lever is released when the cutter
deck has been removed, the lever
may shoot upwards uncontrollably
due to the spring support.
Install the cutter wheels at the
highest position.
Raise cutter deck into a position
in which the V-belt is as
horizontal as possible between
the cutter deck and PTO clutch.
Remove the V belt (1) from the
PTO clutch/motor pulley (2) –
fig. 20.
To do this, pull left or right side of
the V-belt backwards and then
downwards while manually
turning the engine belt pulley in
the opposite direction.
Note: Work carefully to avoid
trapping your fingers.
Move cutting height adjustment
lever to the lowest position .
To disconnect the cutter deck
from the hanger, pull the split
pin (1) out of the left and right
rear cutter deck hanger (2) –
Fig. 21. In doing so, hold the
cutter deck to prevent it from
dropping on the ground.
Push cutter deck forwards to
disconnect it from the front
hanger (3) – Fig. 21.
Pull out the cutters from beneath
the appliance.
Assembly
Warning
If the cutting height adjustment
lever is released when the cutter
deck has been removed, the lever
may shoot upwards uncontrollably
due to the spring support.
To reinstall the cutters perform the
above steps (for removing the
cutters) in reverse order. Work
proceeds faster when you are
assisted by a second person.
Note
Following assembly, check that the
V-belt is positioned correctly and is
not twisted – Fig. 22.
Setting the cutter level
When mowing does not appear to
be parallel to the lawn the cutters
can be aligned.
Note
Before aligning the cutters check
the tyre pressure on the appliance.
Setting the side level
Fig. 14
Move the cutter deck to
a medium height position.
Carefully turn the outer cutters
(risk of injury) transverse to the
drive direction.
Measure the distance between
the ground and the ends of the
two outer cutters. The result
should be the same.
If required, set the correct level
on the setting segment (1) on the
cutter deck side.
Lifting:
Loosen nut (2) anti-clockwise
and turn nut (3) clockwise until
the level is correct.
Retighten nut (2).
Lowering:
Turn nut (3) anti-clockwise until
the level is correct.
Tighten nut (2) clockwise.
Set the level from front to back.
Fig. 15
Note
Set/check the side level before this
adjustment.
Move the cutter deck to
a medium height position.
Carefully turn the outer cutters
(risk of injury) parallel to the drive
direction.
Measure the distance between
the ground and the end of the
right cutter. The end of the front
cutter should be about 3.2–6 mm
lower than the end of the rear
cutter. If required, adjust the front
fixing bracket (1) equally.
Lifting:
Loosen both nuts (3) anti-
clockwise.
Turn both nuts (2) equally
clockwise until the level is
correct.
Retighten both nuts (3)
clockwise.
Lowering:
Turn both nuts (2) equally anti-
clockwise until the level is
correct.
Tighten both nuts (3)
clockwise.
Off-season storage
Warning
Damage to mower materials
When the engine has cooled down,
store the unit in a clean and dry
room only. Always protect the
mower against rust if it is to be left
for comparatively long periods,
e.g. over the winter.
At the end of the grass-cutting
season or if the mower is not going
to be used for longer than one
month:
Clean the mower and the grass
catcher.
Wipe all metal parts with an oily
rag or spray them with oil to
protect them from rust.
Charge battery with a battery
charger.
When shutting down the unit for
the winter, remove the battery,
charge it and store in a dry/cool
location (protected from frost).
Charge the battery every
4–6 weeks as well as before re-
installing it.
Drain the fuel tank (out in the
open air only) and service the
engine as described in the
engine handbook.
Check tyre pressure.
park the mower in a clean, dry
room.
Warranty
The applicable warranty conditions
in different countries are issued by
our local subsidiary company or the
importer of our products.
During the warranty period, any
malfunctions of the unit caused by
a material or manufacturing defect
will be repaired free of charge. In
the event of a warranty claim,
please contact your original dealer
or our nearest branch office.
