Storage; Help In Case Of Malfunction - AL-KO 300 l Betriebsanleitung

Storage

NOTE
The guidance and orientation of the V-
belt differs from type to type. Refer to the
information stickers on the mower mech-
anism.
Inserting a new V-belt
1. Place the V-belt around the slightly loosened
tensioning pulley and screw the tensioning
pulley on again (27, 28).
2. Place the V-belt around the rollers in the se-
quence shown (27/a – d, 28/a – d), making
sure that the V-belt's guidance and position
are correct.
11 STORAGE
The lawn tractor should be parked where it is pro-
tected against the effects of weather, especially
moisture, rain and lengthy exposure to direct sun-
light.
Never store the lawn tractor inside a building
when its fuel tank contains fuel, if there is poten-
tial for fuel vapours to come into contact with na-
Malfunction
Engine does not start.
Starter does not work.
Cause
Lack of fuel.
Poor quality, contaminated fuel,
old fuel in tank.
Air filter contaminated.
No ignition spark.
Too much fuel in engine com-
bustion chamber due to repeated
starting attempts.
Starter battery flat or weakly
charged.
Safety switch on operator's seat
does not function.
Safety switch on brake pedal
does not function.
Mower mechanism switched on.
Fuse on (+) cable of starter bat-
tery.
ked flames or sparks. Only park the lawn tractor
in rooms that are suitable for the storage of motor
vehicles.
When storing the lawn tractor for long periods,
such as over winter, it should not have its fuel
tank filled if possible. The fuel can evaporate.
Before long-term storage, the fuel should be
drained from the tank and the carburettor in order
to avoid any build-up of deposits, which could re-
sult in problems when starting. Please contact
your specialist workshop for advice.

12 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

CAUTION!
Risk of injury
Sharp-edged and moving appliance parts
can lead to injury.
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Always wear protective gloves during
maintenance, care and cleaning
work.
Remedy
Fill tank; check tank bleeding; check fuel
filter.
Always use fresh fuel from clean con-
tainers; clean carburettor (customer ser-
vice workshop).
Clean air filter (see operating instruc-
tions from engine manufacturer).
Clean the spark plug, replace with a
new one if necessary, check ignition ca-
ble, check ignition system (customer
service workshop).
Unscrew spark plug and dry off.
Charge starter battery.
Sit on operator's seat correctly; switch
defective.
Press brake pedal down fully.
Switch off mower mechanism.
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
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