Solo 546,546R,546RS,546HR,546-60 Instruction Manual
9 546 127 english 11/2007
546 / 546R / 546HR / 546RS / 546-60
Instruction manual
Mod. 546R
Important!
Read this instruction manual carefully before
first operation and strictly observe the safety
regulations!
Lawn Mowers
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Preface
Dear Customer,
Congratulations for choosing this SOLO quality
product.
The lawn mower is a high performance mower that
will contribute to a well-cared for lawn.
The owners manual comes with the
appropriate engine owners manual which is an
integral part of this owners manual.
Please read the owners manual carefully and
familiarize yourself with the correct use of the SOLO
lawn mower prior to operating the lawn mower for the
first time. Please observe all instructions,
recommendations and explanations. Adherence to the
owners manual is essential for proper operation of the
lawn mower. Do not operate the lawn mower while
other persons, especially children or animals are within
close proximity. The operator of the lawn mower is
responsible for any personal or property damages to
third parties.
CE Declaration of conformity
SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH, Stuttgarter Strasse 41,D71069 Sindelfingen, certifies that the following product
in the version as supplied
Description of product: petrol mower
Model/type description: 546 / 546R / 546HR / 546RS /
546-60
complies with the following EU guide lines: 98/37/EC
for machines, 2000/14/EC and RL - 2004 - 108 EC for
electromagnetic compatibility.
The following harmonised standards were applied:
EN 836; EN ISO 14982
Conformity assessment procedures:
(2000/14/EC)Î Appendix VI
Guaranteed sound power level (DIN45636): 96 dB(A)
Measured sound power level (DIN45636): 94 dB(A)
Testing location:
SLG Prüf-und Zertifizierungs GmbH
Burgstätter Straße 20
D-09232 Hartmannsdorf
Serial number, Build year Î Type plate
This Declaration of Conformity will become invalid if the
product is modified, changed or altered without prior
approval.
Sindelfingen,
1
st
January 2007
SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH Wolfgang Emmerich
Executive Director
Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual and on
the product:
Always handle this power tool with
particular care
Read these operating instructions and
those appertaining the motor, carefully,
before initial start-up and all maintenance
or cleaning work
Wear protective gloves when servicing
and for repair
Wear protective head gear
Pay particular attention when handling
fuel
Never smoke near the power tool or
where the equipment is refuelled!
Keep open flames away from the power
tool and the fuel can
Observe mowing hours
Do not allow third parties within the
danger zone
Detach spark plug wire prior to working
on cutting device;
Stop engine
Packaging and disposal
Please keep the original packaging in order to protect
the equipment against transport damage in case you
ever need to ship it or transport it. If the packaging
materials are no longer required then they must be
disposed of properly in accordance with applicable
local regulations. Cardboard packaging materials are
raw materials which can be recycled or reused.
At the end of the equipment’s service life, please make
sure that you dispose of it properly, in accordance with
the official directives and regulations that apply in your
area.
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Index
Page
1. Standard delivery ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Control and function elements ............................................................................................................... 4
3. Safty guidelines........................................................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Correct use 6
3.2 General safety instructions 6
3.3 Prior to Mowing 6
3.4 Fuel 7
3.5 Fueling 7
3.6 During Start-up 7
3.7 Handling 7
3.8 Information for lawn mower with electrical starter (546RS) 8
3.9 Service and Storage 8
4. Preparing the equipment for use ............................................................................................................ 9
4.1 Assembly 9
4.2 Grass Catching Device 9
4.3 Adjusting cutting height 9
4.4 Engine 9
5. Starting / Stopping the engine .............................................................................................................. 10
5.1 Starting 10
5.2 Self-propelled drive roller (546R / 546HR / 546RS) 10
5.3 Shutting off engine 10
6. Mowing hints .......................................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Mowing with Grass catching device 11
6.2 Lawn Care 11
7. Maintenance and Care ........................................................................................................................... 12
7.1 Cleaning the Mower 12
7.2 Wheel axles and wheel hubs 12
7.3 Height adjustment 13
7.4 Drive belt 13
7.5 Oil level check 13
7.6 Mowing Blade 14
7.7 Air filter Maintenance 14
7.8 Possible faults and troubleshooting 15
8. Technical data ........................................................................................................................................ 16
9. Accessoires ............................................................................................................................................ 16
10. Guarantee.............................................................................................................................................. 17
11. Parts subject to wear and tear ............................................................................................................ 17
Standard delivery; Control and function elements
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1. Standard delivery
• Lawn mower
• Grass catching device complete with frame and carrying handle
• Charger, Ignition keys (only with 546RS)
• Spark plug wrench
• Owners manual, owners manual for engine
2. Control and function elements
Adhesive labels:
A Model 546, 546-60: To stop the engine Î release bow handle (1)
Model 546R, 546HR, 546RS: To start the self-drive Î pull bow handle (2) against the tubular handle
To stop the engine Î release bow handle (1)
B
Fill the engine with oil before taking the machine into use
C
Never place the lawnmower on its side
Fig. 1
546
Control and function elements
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Type plate:
a: Type designation
b: Serial number
c: Build year (07 Î 2007)
Controls that are subject to model:
Engines that are subject to model_
models 546R and 546RS as per model 546 (Fig.1)
1. Brake lever, engine brake 11. Central height adjustment
2. Drive lever, self-propelled (546R, 546HR, 546RS) 12. Spark plug
3. Throttle lever (546, 546R, 546HR, 546RS) 13. Muffler
4. Key for electrical start-up (546RS) 14. Oil filler pipe
5. Starter grip
6. Grascatching device
7. Ejection shield
15. - Battery (546RS)
and
- Gear box (546R, 546HR, 546RS)
8. Pinning lever 17. Primer (546-60)
9. Air filter
10. Fuel tank
Fig. 2b: 546RS
Fig. 2a: 546R, 546HR
Fig. 2c: 546-60
Fig. 2e: Engine 546-60
Fig. 2d: Engine 546HR
SOLO KLEINMOTOREN GmbH
71069 SINDELFINGEN
Typ 546 28kg
Nr. xxxxxx yy .
Made in Germany
a
b
c
Safty guidelines
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3. Safty guidelines
3.1 Correct use
The SOLO lawn mower is intended to be used only for private home or hobby gardens. The lawn mower is not to be
used in public facilities, parks, sports centers or for agricultural and forestry purposes.
Due to potential bodily harm, the SOLO lawn mower is not to be used for the following purposes:
• To trim bushes, hedges or shrubs,
• to cut or chop growing vines or lawns on roof-tops or balcony window boxes,
• to clean or suction-up walkways or to chop up trees and shrubbery debris and
• to cut up tree and shrubbery sections.
• Furthermore, the SOLO lawn mower is not to be used to level elevations on the ground, for instance mole hills or
other similar elevations..
For safety reasons, the SOLO lawn mower is not to be used as:
• a drive aggregate for other work units,
• as a trailer,
• as a dynamo with a self-propelled drive roller mower (for example for carrying and transporting lawn debris), except
with the intended grass catching bag. The warranty becomes invalid if these rules are not observed.
3.2 General safety instructions
• Do not allow children or other third parties who are not familiar with the functioning of the machine to operate the
lawn mower. Juveniles under age 16 should not be permitted to operate the lawn mower.
• Please adhere to local ordinances which may determine the minimum age for operating the lawn mower.
• Loan the lawn mower only to individuals who are familiar with handling this model. Always make the owners manual
available to them.
• Explain to the individual who is to use the lawn mower, how to avoid possible danger and accidents.
• Mow only during daylight hours or with proper artificial illumination.
• Individuals who have a pacemaker should stay clear off the electrical wires of the starter when engine is started or
when engine is running.
• Mowers with 4-cycle engines are not suitable for inclines over 15 degrees.
• Lawnmowers equipped with HONDA OHC Engines can be used on slopes with an incline of max.20 degrees.
• Store the mower in a safe manner! Mowers should be stored in a dry and locked area that is inaccessible to
children.
3.3 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.
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