AL-KO 426 036 User Manual
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426 036
www.al-ko.com
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2007
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Safety instructions
General comments
Read the operating instructions carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the correct operation of
the mower.
Keep the operating instructions for later use and
for subsequent owners.
Follow the safety instructions and warnings on
the mower.
Users
Children and juveniles under the age of 16 as
well as anyone who has not read the operating
instructions must not operate the mower. Local
regulations may specify the minimum age.
Wear long, close-fitting trousers and sturdy, nonslip footwear.
Working area
Carefully check the whole area to be mown.
Remove all foreign objects, such as stones,
sticks, wires, bones, etc.
Do not use the mower if there are any persons
(caution: children) or animals (including wildlife)
in the working area.
Operating times
Comply with any national regulations regarding
operating times for lawn mowers (noise
prevention).
See the operating manual for operating times.
Use the mower only in daylight or if the working
area is well illuminated.
Operation
Always make a visual inspection of the mower
before using it. The mower must be in a safe
operating condition.
Damaged or worn parts must be replaced
immediately.
Use the mower only if it is in the technical
condition stipulated by the manufacturer.
The person using the mower is responsible for
any accidents involving other persons or their
property.
Do not disable the safety or protective devices on
the mower.
Do not start the engine if anyone is standing in
front of the cutter bar – the cutter and wheel
drives must not be engaged.
Use the mower on grassy areas only.
The cutter drive must be disengaged when the
mower is not on a mowable surface.
The blade guard must be mounted on the cutter
bar if the mower is transported or lifted.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Never lift or carry the mower if the engine is
running. Wait until the cutters have stopped
moving, then pull off the spark plug connector.
The mower may only be used if the safety
clearance determined by the handlebar is
maintained.
Ensure that you have a secure footing.
Always mow across a slope.
Never mow up or down a slope or on slopes with
an inclination greater than 10°.
Keep the exhaust and engine free of leaves,
grass and spilt oil.
Do not leave the mower unsupervised – pull off
the spark plug connector.
Warning!
Petrol is highly flammable!
Store petrol in designated containers only.
Refill with petrol outdoors only. Do not smoke
while refilling!
Do not open the tank cap or refill with petrol while
the engine is running or if the machine is hot.
Use a funnel or filling tube to refill petrol to
prevent fuel being spilt onto the engine, the
housing or on the ground.
If petrol has been spilt, do not start the engine.
Clean the mower and do not restart the engine
until the petrol vapours have dispersed.
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For reasons of safety, replace a damaged petrol
tank and/or tank cap.
Risk of burns!
The exhaust as well as the areas around the
exhaust may be very hot.
Replace damaged mufflers.
Do not change the governor settings of the
engine.
Never leave a combustion engine running in an
enclosed space – toxic hazard!
Safety instructions for the cutter bar
Some of the blades on the cutter bar are bare.
These can lead to serious injuries if they are not
handled with care.
Always mount the blade guard on the cutter bar
for the following:
• mounting the cutter bar onto the mower
• cleaning the mower
• during transport and storage of the mower
• during work on the cutter bar
Replace damaged blade guards.
Maintenance and storage
Before performing any work on the mower:
switch off the engine, wait until the cutters have
stopped moving and then pull off the spark plug
connector.
Always wear safety gloves during work on the
cutters.
If there is petrol in the tank, never store the
mower in buildings where petrol vapours can
come into contact with naked flames or sparks –
Risk of explosion!
Spare parts and accessories
Use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
We reserve the right to make changes to the
design and construction without prior notice.
Explanation of the symbols
on the mower
Before using the mower for the first
time, read the operating manual!
Keep other people out of
the danger area!
Before working on the mower
pull off the spark plug connector!
Keep hands and feet away
from the blades!
Intended use
This mower is intended for use in private and
hobby gardens only.
It must be operated with genuine accessories
only (cutter bar, winter kit).
Non-permitted users:
Persons who are not familiar with the operating
manual, as well as children, adolescents under
the age of 16 and persons under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or medication must not
operate the mower.
The petrol tank must be emptied outdoors only.
Allow the engine to cool before storing the mower
in an enclosed space.
Do not spray the mower with water.
The mower must be repaired by an authorised
specialist company only.
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Operating times:
Please comply with any municipal regulations
on the operation of lawn mowers !
Monday – Saturday: Sunday and public
holidays:
7.00 – 12.00 a.m. not permitted
3.00 – 7.00 p.m.
Assembly
Assemble this mower in accordance with the
separately enclosed assembly manual.
Environmental protection, disposal
The packaging material is made of recyclable
materials. Dispose of the packaging materials in
accordance with regulations.
Switching on the mower
Do not switch on the mower before it has been
completely assembled.
The number printed on the left before the
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text (e.g. ) refers to the diagrams.
Petrol engine:
Before switching on the machine for the first
time, full it up with oil and petrol!
The operating manual supplied by the
engine manufacturer for the petrol engine
must be followed.
Drive gears:
Gear oil has been filled at the works.
Setting the handlebar height
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Set the height of the handlebar according to
the user's height.
The height is usually adjusted to hip level.
• Loosen the screws on the housing console.
• Set the height of the handlebars using the
longitudinal holes.
• Retighten the screws.
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Depending on the model, the handlebar can
additionally be adjusted using the upper or lower
height settings on the housing console.
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Setting the cutting height
The cutting height is adjusted using the skids (2).
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Standard cutter bar
steplessly adjustable cutting height up to approx. 6
cm
• Loosen nuts
• Move the skids
• Retighten the nuts.
Both skids must be set to the same height !
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ESM cutter bar
a) Mounting the skid holders as
skids
The cutter bar cuts close to the ground
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• Mount the adjustable skid holders as shown
in the illustration.
(the curved side points downwards).
b) Mounting adjustable skids
steplessly adjustable cutting height up to
approx. 6 cm
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• Mount the adjustable skid holders as shown
in the illustration.
(the curved side points upwards).
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• Mount the skids as shown in the illustration.
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Setting the cutting height
• Loosen the nuts
• Move the skids
height.
• Retighten the nuts.
Both skids must be set to the
same height!
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to the required height.
(2 nuts per skid).
to the required
Starting the engine
The clutch levers for the wheel and cutter
drives must not be engaged when starting the
engine!
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Set the throttle lever to the << START>>
position.
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Press the primer button 3x with intervals of
approx. 2 seconds.
If the temperature is below 10° C, press the
primer button 5x.
If the engine is warm, do not press the primer
button!
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Quickly pull out the starter cable and then
allow it to slowly rewind.
As soon as the engine is running, set the throttle
lever between the "start" and "stop" positions
according to the desired engine speed.
To start mowing, move the lever to the <START>
position - (full throttle).
Switching on the cutter bar
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Unlock the safety catch .
Fully depress the clutch lever
The cutters should begin to move only after
the lever has travelled half the distance. Readjust
the Bowden cable, if necessary –
(see under: Adjusting the Bowden cables).
Engaging the wheel drive
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Squeeze the clutch lever to the handlebar
and hold tight.
The wheel drive should engage only after
the lever has travelled half the distance. Readjust
the Bowden cables, if necessary (see under:
Adjusting the Bowden cables).
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Model with forward and reverse gears
Clutch lever
Clutch lever
Do not operate both clutch levers at the
Only engage: forward wheel drive or
or reverse wheel drive at a time.
= forward wheel drive
= reverse wheel drive
same time!
Disengaging the wheel drive
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Release clutch lever or .
Switching off the cutter bar
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Release clutch lever .
Switching off the engine
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Move the throttle lever to the << STOP >>
position.
and hold it tight.
Maintenance and servicing
Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning work, pull off the spark plug
connector!
Do not spray the mower with water. Water that
enters the ignition system or the carburettor may
lead to malfunctions. Clean the mower with a
cloth, hand brush, etc.
When the mower is tilted sideways and
depending on the engine manufacturer
the following part(s) must point
upwards!!!:
TECUMSEH: ⇐ the carburettor/air filter
BRIGGS & STRATTON: ⇐ the spark plug
See the operating manual from the engine
Cutter bar
Clean the cutter bar after every use,
particularly the guidance and sliding surfaces.
This means dismounting the cutter.
Afterwards, oil all moving parts.
Use only biodegradable lubricants!
Dismounting the cutter from the
cutter bar
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Standard - cutter bar
15 • Remove screws – spring washer and
washer under the screw head!
• Pull out part
When remounting part
direction – protruding lug must point forwards!
• Loosening the cutter guides
16 • Loosen hexagonal nut and unscrew the
grub screw a little.
• Pull the cutter out sideways.
Remount in the reverse order.
15 If the lateral play between part and
part (natural wear) is greater than 1mm,
both parts must be replaced!
Setting the cutting play
16 • Screw in the grub screw by hand until you
feel a resistance – then give it another ½
turn.
• Secure the grub screws with lock nuts.
• After setting, the cutters must still be freely
movable by hand.
manufacturer!
forwards.
– observe mounting
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