Intended Use - AL-KO SOLO Series Betriebsanleitung

Before assembly and start of operation, plea-
se read the operating instructions at all
costs and comply with them.
Dear Customer,You have bought a totally tested quality product. Howe-
ver, should you have any reason for complaints, please get in touch with
your dealer, stating the article and series number (see nameplate).
LIST OF CONTENTS
Manufacturer
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 5
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 5
Use as a mulch mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 5
Meaning of symbols indicated on the mower . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 5
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 6
Unpacking Lawntractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 7
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 8
First operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 9
Operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 10
Start of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 11
Care and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 12
Starter battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 14
Storage in winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 15
Fault location plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 16
Guarantee card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB 17
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer,
You have purchased a new machine. We want to thank you for the trust
that you put into our quality products and hope that you will have much
pleasure from working with your new machine.
Before putting the machine into operation for the first time, please fami-
liarise yourself with the contents of these operating instructions. If the
machine is operated by people without sufficient qualifications or not
according to the intended purpose, use of the machine may be dange-
rous. Please pay attention to the accident prevention directives.
Please pay attention to the safety instructions contained in these opera-
ting instructions and to the safety instructions on the machine.
Due to ongoing improvements of the product, the information contained
in this manual is subject to alterations without the manufacturer being
obliged to notify or to update, under the proviso that the essential pro-
perties for safety and operation do not change. In cases of doubt, plea-
se do not hesitate to contact your dealer.

INTENDED USE

This lawnmower is only intended for mowing in private gardens with a
maximum inclination of 10° (18%) - not for public parks, sports grounds
or in farming or forestry. Other kinds of use are only permitted with origi-
nal spare parts.
Any other use is regarded as being misuse and results in forfeiture of
the guarantee and rejection of any responsibility for damage to the user
of third parties on the part of the manufacturer.
Working hours for lawn tractors:
Please observe the local directives for the operation of lawnmowers.
GB
Use as a mulch mower
This lawn tractor can be used both as a mulch mower and as a lawn
tractor with a lateral discharge function.
What is mulching?
The specially shaped mower blades cut the grass, shred it into a fine
grassy mass and blow it back onto the grass to decompose. This means
that the cuttings do not need to be collected. Mulching is therefore dis-
posal of the cuttings and fertiliser during one session of work. The mulch
layer protects the ground from drying out and also provides it with nutri-
ents.
Information and tips on mulch mowing
As in normal mowing, a sharp blade is a prerequisite for mulching. The
grass to be cut should not be higher than 8 cm. The best results during
mulch mowing are achieved by regular cutting back by about 2 cm,
from 6 cm to 4 cm. More frequent mowing may therefore be necessary
compared with traditional forms of mowing because only young grass
with soft leaf tissue decomposes quickly. This is why grass should not
be mowed under 4 cm. Mulch mowing is particularly recommended
during the summer months.
Adjusting the speed of the mower for mulching
Select the speed for normal grass/the weekly cut and set the maximum
engine speed so that the mowing blade can shred the grass in an opti-
mal manner.
MEANING OF SYMBOLS INDICATED ON THE
MOWER
GB5
Read operating instructions before start of
operation.
Keep other people out of the danger zone.
Pull the ignition plug out before maintenan-
ce and repair work.
Do not use on slopes above 10° (18%).
Attention, danger!
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
gear.
While mowing, keep other people, in parti-
cular children and animals, away from the
working area.
Danger: do not go here.