Prior To Mowing; During Start-Up - Solo 546 Gebrauchsanweisung

Prior to Mowing

- Check the area completely prior to mowing and
during mowing. Remove any foreign matter such as
pebbles, stones, wooden pieces, bones, etc. prior to
mowing.
- Never mow without sturdy shoes and without
wearing long pants. Never mow bare-footed or with
open-toe sandals.
- Attach the ejection shield and the grass catching
device. Make certain that these are properly secured.
It is prohibited to use the mower without the
ejection shield or with a damaged shield.
- Check the mower for
a) secure fit of fastening parts,
b) damage or severe wear and tear
- Observe installation hints and specified torque when
replacing parts
- Check the grass catching device frequently for wear
and tear.
- Lawn mowers with 4-cycle engine need to be
serviced with engine oil prior to first-time usage
(observe the hints in the separate engine owners
manual).
- Check the oil level prior to each mowing
Fuel
Handling of gasoline
Handling gasoline requires great care.
- Gasoline is highly flammable. Refuel only outdoors -
never in enclosed areas.
- Smoking and open fires are prohibited.
- Do not spill any gasoline.
- If gasoline is spilled, clean lawn mower immediately,
otherwise do not start engine!
- Avoid contact with gasoline. Change clothing if
accidental spills occur!
- Be careful that fuel does not spill onto the ground
(environmental protection!)
- Transport and store gasoline only in authorized and
marked containers.
- If damages occur, replace fuel tank, cap and fuel
lines.
- Check for any visible damage.
Fueling
Important: Lead-free, regular gasoline is to be used.
- Refuel only with the recommended fuels which are
listed in the separate engine owners manuals.
- Let mower cool off prior to refueling.
- Thoroughly clean the surrounding areas of the fuel
tank. Remove fuel tank cap and fill tank to the lower
edge of the filler pipe. Firmly close fuel tank cap.
- Caution: Gasoline may contain solvent-like substances.
- Avoid hand and eye contact with
gasoline.
- Wear protective gloves when refueling.
- Do not inhale gasoline fumes.
- Store fuel in areas inaccessible to children.
Handling
- Do not run the engine in enclosed areas
where dangerous exhaust fumes may
collect. Danger of poisoning!
- The engine/exhaust becomes very hot: Do not touch!
- Always position yourself firmly on the ground when
mowing on a slope.
- Move at a walking pace when mowing.
- Mow diagonally on a slope, never in a straight
upward or downward motion.
- Be especially careful when changing directions on a
slope.
- Be especially careful when turning mower around or
when pulling mower towards you.
- Do not walk backwards with the mower. Danger of
stumbling. Avoid walking backwards.
- Avoid abnormal body positions. Assure solid
positioning on the ground, and at all times, keep
your balance.
- Always keep sufficient distance which is established
by the length of the handle.

During Start-up

- The drive has to be disengaged when starting a self-
propelled drive roller mower.
- The mower needs to be positioned on level ground
when starting.
- Do not start-up in deep grass.
- When starting mower it is important that feet are
away from the cutting unit.
- Never place hands or feet near moving parts. Be
careful that neither hands nor feet will be caught
below the deck.
Turn off engine and remove spark plug cap,
at Model 546 RT the Touch-N-Mow® starter
system has been released through an engine
start without ignition, and that the safety
key (item 18) has been removed.
- Prior to checking the mower,
- or prior to cleaning the mower and for
other maintenance work, and
- when you mount the Assembly mulching Set
- prior to removing blockages of ejected material.
- when the mower is temporarily left alone,
- when the mower is lifted or tilted during transport
Turn engine off when:
- Opening the ejection
shield and when removing grass catching device,
- when removing the upper handle section from the