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AL-KO Classic 5.16 VS-B Plus User Manual

AL-KO Classic 5.16 VS-B Plus
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Garden + Hobby
QUALITY FOR LIFE
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iNFORMATiON i MANUALS i SERViCE
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470 591 _C I 12/2010
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AL-KO Classic 5.16 VS-B Plus Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAL-KO
ModelClassic 5.16 VS-B Plus
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this handbook

Product description

Describes various models of petrol lawnmowers, including features like grass catcher and mulching.

Proper use

Specifies that the equipment is intended for moving lawns on private property and should be used on dry grass only.

Incorrect use

Lists unsuitable uses and prohibits tampering with safety devices or operating in damp conditions.

Safety and protection devices

Highlights the importance of safety devices and the safety brake handle for preventing injury.

Safety brake handle

Explains the function of the safety brake handle and its impact on the mower blade and motor.

Pictogram description

Caution!

Warns users to be particularly careful when handling the equipment to prevent injury.

Special information for better understanding and handling.

Indicates that this symbol provides extra information for clearer understanding and easier handling.

The camera symbol refers to illustrations

Explains that the camera symbol is used to refer to specific illustrations for guidance.

Deflector plate

Symbols on the device

Details various safety symbols found on the lawnmower itself and explains their meaning.

Additional symbols on lawnmowers with Electrostart

Caution! Risk of electric shock.

Warns about the risk of electric shock, advising to keep the connection line away from mower blades.

Keep the connection line away from the mower blades.

Advises to keep the connection line clear of the mower blades to prevent accidental cutting.

If the cable is damaged, or when carrying out maintenance work, always disconnect the equipment from the mains supply.

Instructs to disconnect from mains supply if cable is damaged or during maintenance to prevent shock.

Safety instructions

Caution!

Emphasizes using the equipment only if it is in correct operating condition.

Caution - Risk of injury!

Warns against disabling or bypassing safety/protection devices to avoid injury.

Caution - risk of fire!

Advises on safe storage after fueling, keeping areas clear of fumes and sparks.

Assembly

Caution!

States that the equipment can only be used after complete assembly.

Fueling

Warning - risk of fire!

Highlights that petrol and oil are highly flammable and require careful handling.

Operating fluids

Safety

Warning!

Warns never to leave a motor running in an enclosed space due to toxic hazards.

Initial startup

Caution!

Warns not to use the equipment if cutting gear or fastenings are loose, damaged, or worn.

Adjusting the cutting height

Caution - Risk of injury!

Instructs to adjust cutting height only when the motor is off and blade has stopped.

Central adjustment

Details how to adjust the cutting height using the central adjustment knob and handle.

Axle adjustment or central adjustment

Explains how to adjust the cutting height by moving the axle lever left or right.

Quick adjustment of individual wheels or axle adjustment

Describes how to adjust individual wheel height using a lever, ensuring all wheels match.

Individual wheel adjustment

Provides steps for adjusting individual wheel height by loosening and tightening wheel bolts.

Central axle adjustment

Details the procedure for adjusting the central axle height using thumbs.

Mowing with the grass catcher

Caution - Risk of injury!

Advises attaching/detaching the grass catcher only when the motor is off and the blade has stopped.

Fill level indicator

Explains how the fill level indicator works and when the grass catcher needs emptying.

Emptying the grass catcher

Provides step-by-step instructions for removing and emptying the grass catcher.

Mulching with the mulch kit (optional)

Inserting the mulch kit

Details how to insert the mulch kit into the outlet shaft, requiring motor to be off.

Caution - Risk of injury!

Warns that improper mulch kit installation can damage the kit and mower blade.

Removing the mulch kit

Provides instructions for releasing the lock and removing the mulch kit.

Mowing without the grass catcher

Caution!

States that mowing without a catcher is only permitted if the deflector plate torsion spring functions correctly.

Mowing with the side outlet duct (optional)

Caution - risk of injury!

Advises attaching/detaching the side outlet only when the motor is off and the mower blade has stopped.

Inserting the side outlet

Provides steps for inserting the side outlet duct and closing the cover.

Removing the side outlet

Details how to remove the side outlet and close the cover.

Setting the handle height (optional)

Knob adjustment

Explains how to adjust handle height using knobs on the handlebar.

Clamp adjustment

Describes how to adjust handle height using clamps.

Starting the motor

Caution - risk of poisoning!

Warns against leaving a motor running in an enclosed space due to toxic hazards.

Caution - Risk of injury!

Warns not to tilt the lawnmower while starting to avoid injury.

Position symbols on the equipment:

Lists and illustrates symbols for various controls on the equipment.

Starting manually

without remote throttle control, with choke

Step-by-step guide for starting the motor manually using the choke without remote throttle control.

with remote throttle control, with choke

Instructions for starting the motor with remote throttle control and choke.

without remote throttle control, with primer

Guide for starting the motor manually using the primer without remote throttle control.

with remote throttle control, without primer/choke

Steps for starting the motor with remote throttle control, without primer or choke.

without remote throttle control, without primer/choke

Instructions for starting the motor manually without primer or choke.

Starting manually

with remote throttle control, with primer

Instructions for starting the motor with remote throttle control and primer.

Electrostart without primer/choke

Steps for starting the motor using electrostart without primer or choke.

Starting electrically (optional)

Electrostart with primer

Guide for starting the motor using electrostart with primer.

Blade coupling (optional)

Engaging the blade coupling

Provides instructions on how to engage the blade coupling using the coupling lever.

Disengaging the blade coupling.

Explains how to disengage the blade coupling by releasing the safety brake handle.

Turn the motor off

Lawnmower without blade coupling

Instructions for turning off the motor on models without blade coupling.

Lawnmower with blade coupling

Steps for turning off the motor on models with blade coupling.

Wheel drive (optional) (22)

Caution!

Warns to engage the transmission only when the motor is running.

Switching on the wheel drive

Details how to engage the wheel drive using the transmission control handle.

Switching off the wheel drive

Explains how to disengage the wheel drive by releasing the transmission control handle.

Vario transmission (Speed Control) (optional)

Caution!

Warns to operate the lever only when the motor is running to avoid damaging the drive mechanism.

Maintenance and care

Caution - Risk of injury!

Emphasizes switching off the motor and removing the spark plug before any maintenance work.

Tilting the lawnmower

Provides guidelines on how to tilt the lawnmower depending on the motor manufacturer.

Resharpening/replacing the mower blade

Advises on professional resharpening/replacement and the importance of rebalancing blades.

Caution!

Warns that unbalanced blades can cause serious vibrations and damage.

Charging the starter battery (optional)

Caution!

Instructs to charge the battery only in dry, well-ventilated rooms and not to start the mower while charging.

Care of the motor

Changing the motor oil

Provides instructions for changing the motor oil, including proper disposal of used oil.

Changing the air filter

Advises to follow the motor manufacturer's instructions for changing the air filter.

Changing the spark plug

Directs users to follow the motor manufacturer's instructions for changing the spark plug.

Wheel drive (optional)

Adjusting the Bowden cable

Explains how to adjust the Bowden cable if the wheel drive is not switching on/off correctly.

Caution!

Warns to adjust the Bowden cable only when the motor is switched off.

Lubricating the drive pinion

Storage

Caution - risk of explosion!

Warns not to store the equipment near naked flames or heat sources.

Repairs

Disposal

Faults and remedies

Caution!

Warns that the motor shaft and mower blade should not be aligned.

The motor does not start

Lists potential causes and solutions for the motor failing to start.

Motor power reduced

Provides troubleshooting steps for reduced motor power.

Lawnmower cuts unevenly

Offers solutions for when the lawnmower cuts unevenly.

Grass catcher does not fill sufficiently

Lists remedies for when the grass catcher is not filling properly.

Wheel drive does not work

Troubleshooting steps for when the wheel drive mechanism is not functioning.

Wheels do not turn when the transmission is switched on

Provides solutions for when wheels fail to turn with the transmission engaged.

Unusually strong vibrations in the lawnmower

Suggests checking the mower blade for issues causing strong vibrations.

EC declaration of conformity

Warranty

Our warranty is valid only if:

Outlines the conditions under which the warranty is valid, including proper use and genuine parts.

The warranty is no longer valid if:

Lists circumstances that invalidate the warranty, such as tampering or improper use.

The following are not covered by warranty:

Specifies items not covered by warranty, like normal wear and tear or paint damage.

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