SV 4 - Lawn mower Wolf Garten - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SV 4 Wolf Garten

Scooter SV 4Typ 6155 ... Measurement of noise at the operator's ear according to EN 836 LP 84 dB (A) Vibration measurements Handlebar: acc. to EN 836

Vibration measurements Seat: acc. to EN 836

Wheels 11 x 4.00 - 4Tyre pressure 2,0 barCutting height 3,5 - 8,5 cmCutting width 55 cmGrass catcher 95 l Measurements 1180 x 720 x 970 mmWeight 98 kg Technical data We reserve the right of technical changes. Congratulations on your purchase of a WOLF lawn mower. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of the machine may cause serious or fatal injury. The user is responsible for any accidents involving other people or other people‘s property. Never let children or other persons who are not familiar with the operating instructions use the lawn mower. Juveniles under l6 years may not use the equipment. Local regulations may specify the minimum legal age of the operator.12

Safety instructions Do not operate machine before having read the operating instructions, understood all the notes and assembly the machine as described here. Keep the instructions in a safe place for future use. Meaning of the symbols Attention! Read Instruction manual before use! Sharp tines - Beware of cutting ngers or toes - Remove spark plug lead before maintenance. Attention! Do not mow where the lawn is too steep. Attention! Switch off engine, remove key before cleaning and leaving the mower. Important! May only be used with the protective panel or collection equipment tted. Keep people and pets away from work area! Attention! Actuate accelerator pedal slowly. General Information

• The scooter is solely for use in private gardens (not for use in public parks, sports grounds or agricultural establishments) with a maximum slope of 10

• The Scooter must never be driven on public roads!

• Never modify the machine in any way. Do not use your Scooter for any job except that for which it is intended.

Children underthe age of 16 orinexperienced persons are not allo- wed to operate the machine. Do not allowanybodyto operate the machine without them being given appropriate instruction and without having required them to read and understand this manual.

• Keep all children, bystanders and helpers at a safe distance from the Scooter. If anybody approaches you, stop the engine and cutting attachment immediately.

• Passengers must not be carried on the Scoooter.

Each user should make every effort to obtain professional and prac- tical instruction focused on: - attaining the standards of caution and concentration required for working with a machine with a - being aware that a machine with a driver’s seat that slides down brakes.

• The most signicant causes of loss of control when driving are: - insufcient traction of the wheels; - driving too fast, and/or turning too abruptly; - improper use of brake;

poor maintenance of brake and transmission pedal linkage; - the Scooter is unsuited for a task for which it is being used;

use on inappropriate ground conditions, especially steep slopes; - improper hook-up of trailer and uneven distribution of load on trailer. Preparatory measures

• Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery, shorts, sandals or go barefoot.

• Do not attempt to mow any material with the machine other than grass.

• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove any objects which could be thrown or become entangled in the mower mechanism. WARNING! Petrol is extremely inammable. - Store petrol in a container approved for fuel use. - Always add fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or ames. - Donot smoke, or allow others to smoke, near fuel or near the machine when in use. - Before starting the engine, ll with unleaded or 4-star petrol. Use one or the other; do not change. - Always secure the fuel cap rmly. - Do not remove fuel cap whilst engine is running orwhilst engine is warm (the engine having been switched off).Avoid spillage of petrol when engine is warm. - If petrol has been spilled,do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine awayfrom the area soiled with petrol.Avoid any attempt to start the ignition until the petrol vapour has dispersed completely. - In the event of the fuel cap being damaged, replace imme- diately.

• Ensure that the Scooter seat is always properly secured.

• Ensure that all parts of the Scooter are secure.

• When xing/exchanging spare parts always follow instructions. Use only genuine replacement parts as recommended by the manufacturer.

• The Scooter will not function without either the grass catcher or the deector-plate in place. The grass catcher should regularly be checked for wear and tear.

• Replace any defective silencer.

• Four stroke engines must be lled with oil to the “FULL” mark on dipstick before use. Check oil level each day before mowing. Operating Procedures

• Never start or run the machine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

• Mow only during daylight or by extremely bright articial light.

• Take care of trafc when working near roads.

• If possible, avoid using the Scooter in wet grass.

• Never use the Scooter with damaged or removed safety features. Never mow without grass catcher or deector-plate.

• Before starting the enginge, ensure that the gear lever is in the neutral position and that the drive and blade are disengaged. The right foot must not be placed on the transmission lever (right side). The left foot must not be placed on the mower drive pedal (left side).

• Start the Scooter on a level surface.

• Do not alter the engine speed governor. Driving the Scooter at high speed increases the risk of having an accident. Do not touch the engine or the exhaust whilst the engine running or shortly after it has stopped. - Touching hot engine parts can cause burns or lead to sudden steering irregularities which can result in injury.

• Change oil when engine is warm and fuel tank empty and the fuel ller cap tted.14

• Engage the blade drive only when: - handsand feet are sufciently far from the blade as not to be in danger; - when the mower is stationary; - when the mower is not in tall grass; - when the height adjustment is in its highest position. Once the blade is turning, adjust blade to required height.

• Disengage the blade as soon as you cross a surface other than grass.

• When mowing with accessories, take care to avoid projecting cuttings in the direction of other people. Keep all children, bystan- ders and helpers at a safe distance from the Scooter.

• Mowing should only be undertaken in the rst and second gears. Do not mow in third gear or reverse gear. Engage blade only when Scooter is stationary.

• Note: there is no such thing as a “safe”slope. Driving on slopes requires particular care and attention.To prevent the Scooter tip- ping over, you should: - change gear only when Scooter is stationary; - not stop or suddenly start whilst driving up or down a slope; - leave the Scooter in gear when driving down slopes; - reduce speed when on slopes or when turning; - pay particular attention when driving on hillocks, dips and other areas where visibility may be impaired; - never mow parallel to a slope; - the driver should adjust his/her position to improve safety as on a motorbike (lean into the slope).

• Disengage blade and switch off engine: - before lling tank - before removing catcher bag. Before leaving the Scooter unattended: - disengage drive by removing foot from transmission pedal - move gear change lever to neutral – switch off engine and remove ignition key.

• Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key and spark plug connector: - before removing any blockages or clogged cuttings in the deck - before checking the machine, cleaning it or carrying out repairs - if an object has been hit and possible damage needs to be inspected and necessary repairs need to be carried out - if the machine starts to vibrate in an unusual manner and an immediate inspection is necessary. Maintenance and storage

• Maintenance work and cleaning as well as removal of deflector- plate are only to be undertaken when the engine has been swit- ched off and the spark plug lead and ignition key have been removed. Gloves should always be worn.

• Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws, in particular the bolt securing the blade, are fastened tightly and that the machine is in a safe condition.

• Never store the Scooter in a building with petrol in the tank, whereby the petrol fumes could become ignited by a naked flame or a spark.

• Let the engine cool down before storing the Scooter in an enclosed area.

• To minimise the risk of a fire starting keep the areas around the engine,the exhaust,the battery and the petrol tank free from grass, leaves, oil deposits or other combustible material.

• Replace all worn or damaged parts to avoid risk to personal safety and to ensure correct operation. If the petrol tank needs emptying, do so outside.

• Clean the unit with a hand brush after every application; do not use water, especially high pressure sprays. Store Scooter in a clean, dry place.

Note: Sharpening and changing blade.Blade should always

sharpened orreplaced byan approved Service Agentas balancing of the blade according to safety regulations should be carried out.

IfanypartsotherthanWOLForiginalpartsareused,thereisnolongera guar- anteethattherequired safetystandardswillbeattained. If the mower is tipped to one side, ensure that the carburettor faces upwards.

• The Scooter can be carried by picking it up to the left and right of the seat.

• After charging the batteries with the mains charger (available as an accessory) check that the connectors are correctly and firmly in place. Operation Operating times Please check noise abatement regulations prevailing in your country. Top up with engine oil and fuel (g. A) Petrol ller cap and oil lter cap are situated under the seat. Lift seat at rear end and slide backwards to remove. Filling with oil The Scooter must be topped up to the “Full”mark on the dipstick with 0,6 l of (HD SAE30 /SAE15W40) priorto the initialset-up proce-dure. Replace oil ll plug. Check oil level regularly before mowing. Filling with petrol No smoking, no naked ame. Do not ll tank when engine is running. Avoid spil-lage of petrol when engine is warm. Avoid inhaling petrol fumes. Use any four star petrol or lead free petrol from start. Tank capacity1,5 litre. Attach grass bag (g. B) Guide bag under rear upper edge of mower (1) and press it rmly into the sup-port hooks provided (2). Attaching deector-plate Instead ofagrasscatcheradeector-plate can be tted. This accessory can be used on larger lawns or informal areas where the cuttings are not to be collected but left on the lawn.The deector-plate is available as an extra. Part no. 6150091. Engaging drive Never start ordrive in enclosed or poorly ventilated area. Never change gear whilst driving. Under absolutely no circumstances are passengers allowed to be carried on the Scooter. Operate the mower only with the Scooter in a standing position. Moving the Scooter without the engine running (g. F) To move the Scooter without the engine running it is nece-ssary to select the neutral position “N” and press the right foot pedal. The clutch is now free and the Scooter can easily be pushed. Insert transport device (key fob) into depressed foot pedal on the right of Scooter as shown in illustration (2, 1)! (Starting motor: Remove transport device, isert key with fob into ignition lock and start as specied in the owner’s manual).14

Operation Travelling speed and mowing R - Reverse gear N - Positionneutral (no drive)

1. First gear forwards 2,2 mph, mowing mode

2. Second gear forwards 2,9 mph, mowing mode

3. Third gear forwards 6 mph, not for use in mowing mode

(driving without mowing). Never change gear while moving and only when the right foot pedal is not depressed. Do not mow in reverse gear. Turn on the engine SV 4 (g. C, D, E) The engine can only be started if grass catcher or deector- plate is in place. Cold starts Start only when sitting on the Scooter. Please note: Do not place foot on transmission pedal, mower drive pedal, grass catcher or deector-plate.

• Gear leaver should be in position “N” (C).

• Press engine-primer three times (D).

• Turn the ignition key clockwise (E). Release key when engine starts. Warm start When starting warm engine, primer need not be pressed. Starting engine manually Starting by use of starter rope is required only when batteries are completely at. The starter recoil is situated under the seat directly above the engine.Press primer three times when starting when cold. Pull the starter rope briskly to start. Recharge the battery at the earliest opportunity (see page 15). To stop engine When Scooter is stationary turn the key counter-clockwise (E). Switch on/off blade (g. G) Engaging blade (G) Fold down blade pedal (left hand side) with foot and press right down. To stop blade (G) Remove left foot from blade pedal. Switch on/off /self-propelling drive (g. C, H) Engaging drive Choose required gear by moving gear lever (C). Slowly press right foot onto drive pedal as far as possible (H). To stop drive Stop Scooter by removing foot from drive pedal (H). Cutting height adjustment (g. J) Lawn should be dry when mowing to protect turf. Select highest cutting position before the blade is engaged. Engage blade drive then select desired cutting height. Generally, height should be set between 48 and 60 mm. If grass is damp a higher cutting level should be chosen. Take care that the height adjustment lever is always properly engaged. Emptying grass catcher Empty grass catcher before grass-cuttings start appearing behind the Scooter. Emptying of catcher can be undertaken whilst seated. Reach behind and tip catcher forwards by holding handle. Shake catcher several times until it is completely empty. Slowly return catcher to original position. The grass catcher can also be removed foremptying. For safety reasons the engine will stop when the grass catcher is removed. Mowing tips (g. K) Mowing on rectangular lawns

• Overlap wheels by 5 cm (2–3 ins) to give best results (1) Mowing on slopes

• Mow up and down the slope, never across it (2) Mowing around trees, ponds and obstacles

• Mowing in large circles (3)

• Mowing in small circles (4) Cleaning Disconnect starter key and spark plug lead before procee- ding. Clean Scooter with brush after mowing. Store the Scooter in a dry area. Oil change While engine is warm and fuel tank empty. Change oil after the rst 2 working hours, after every 25 working hours from then onwards and at the end of the mowing season; oil should be changed more frequently if working Cleaning Oil change Take the seat away! Lift seat at rear end and slide backwards to remove. Maintenance under extreme and dusty conditions. Remove oil lling cap, tilt machine slowly to side and allow oil to drain from the crankcase. Old oil should be disposed of in a proper manner at a noxious waste site. Charging starter battery The mains charger for the battery is available as an accessory. Part no. 6150 070. Under normal use the engine’s generator recharges the battery. After longer periods of non-use it is possible that the battery can become discharged. In thisevent the Scooter either must be started manually or be recharged rst with the battery charger. Disposal Batteries contain lead andmust be disposed of in the correctmanner.Have defective batteries disposed of by a specialist workshop. Batteries must be removed from the unit gefore scrapping (disposal). Cleaning spark plugs Dirty spark plugs decrease engine performance. Clean and regap the electrodes (0,6–0,7 mm).16

Sharpening and changing bladeBlade should always be sharpened by an approved Service Centre. Change blade according to drawing. Replacement blade available as accessory. Part no. 6155 400.Gloves should beworn at all timeswhenworking on the blade. Remove ignition key and spark plug lead when working on the blade.Information forService Centre:Blade retaining screwto be tightened to 50–55Nm.Cleaning of air filter - Remove lid of filter housing.- Remove foam filter element.- Thoroughly wash the filter in water or a soap solution. Never lubricate the filter.- squeeze dry, Maintenance Observe following maintenance procedure to ensure lasting trouble-free mowing with your Scooter,* Important: brakes should only be adjusted or serviced by an approved Service Centre.If working under extreme conditions or higher temperatures shor-ter service intervals may be necessary than in the table above. Daily maintenance After mowing Before storing After the first 2 hours Every 25 hours Every 100 hours Check oil level Change oil (0,6 l) Clean air filter Replace air filter Check silencer Check brake* Check tyre pressures Sharpen or change blade Check all moving parts Cleaning the Scooter Empty petrol tank Have the Scooter inspected at a Customer Services workshop Maintenance - Clean inside of filter housing.- Remove dirt from paper filter by shaking. Check paper filter – replace if damaged in any way.Take care paper lter does not come into contact with oil.Winter storage• Drain fuel tank.• Drain carburettor by letting engine run until it runs out of fuel.• Clean Cart thoroughly.• Change oil.• Prepare engine for winter storage as follows:• Remove spark plug• Pour one spoonful of engine oil into spark plug hole• Pull starter rope slowly to distribute oil evenly inside cylinder.• Replace spark plug but do not connect spark plug lead• Pull starter rope until resistance is felt.We recommend: Have your Cart thoroughly checked once a year by an approved Service Centre.16

Faults and how to remedy Problem Cause Solution Engine won’t start No petrol Fill tank Spark plug lead not correctly tted Check and t tightly Stale petrol in tank Always use fresh petrol out of clean containers. Empty petrol tank before winter or when mower is not in use for a longer period. Dirty carburettor Clean carburettor (by an approved Service Centre). Dirty air lter Clean the foam lter after every 25 hours of operation. Thoroughly wash the lter in water or a soap solution. Never lubricate the lter. Exchange paper lter once a year or after100 working hours. No spark from plug Clean spark plug (Champion RC 12 YC). Check plug lead. Check plug gap. Check for spark. After repeated efforts to start, engine „ooded“ Remove spark plug and dry. Pull starter rope several times whilst plug is still removed. Blade jammed under deck Clean deck. Grass catcher/deectorplate not properly xed. On Scooter SV4 it is onlypossible to start engine when grass catcher/deector-plate are properly xed. Plug on grass catcher switch loose Check and x connection. Engine won’t turn over using electric key start Battery discharged Manual start to recharge battery by generator in engine. Charge battery with mains charger (Accessory). Battery connections loose Check and x. Starter cable at engine not rmly connected Check connection. Engine labours Grass too tall and/or dense/wet. Increase cutting height. Wait for grass to dry. Blockage under deck Clean deck Dirty air lter See under „engine won’t start“. Carburettor setting incorrect Check. Blade badly worn Sharpen or replace blade. Please note: blade should only be sharpened by an approved Service Centre. Grass too tall – results in poor discharge of cuttings. Mow rst at higher cutting height and then at the desired height. Inside of deck dirty – cuttings from last mowing. Clean deck interior and discharge duct. Blade vibrations Blade damaged Stop engine immediately. Replace damaged blade. Use only original WOLF parts. Poorly mown lawn Blunt blade Sharpen or replace blade. Sharpening should be carried out by an approved WOLF Service Centre. Incorrect height adjustment Adjust to correct height setting. Tyre pressures incorrect Adjust tyre pressure to 2,0 bar (29 lb./in

Grass catcher does not ll Cutting height too low Adjust cutting height. Scooter driven too fast Mow only in rst or secont gear. Grass ist wet and thus too heavy to be transported Mow when lawn has dried. Blade is blunt Sharpen or replace blade. Sharpening should be carried out by an approved Service Centre. Grass catcher does not ll Grass too tall,leading to poortransportation of cuttings. Mow rst at higher cutting height and subsequently at required height. Underside of deck dirty. Clean deck. No drive to wheels Bowden cable wrongly adjusted Adjust (by an approved Service Centre). Drive belt damaged Fit new belt (by an approved Service Centre). Brakes become less effective Adjust brakes Adjust (by an approved Service Centre). Blade drive inoperative Bowden cable wrongly adjusted Adjust (by an approved Service Centre). Bowden cable damaged Fix new cable (by an approved Service Centre). Steering Steering becomes heavy Loosen steering column clamp slightly and lubricate the column. Loose Tighten steering column clamp (Mt: ~ 15 Nm). When in doubt, always consult a WOLF service workshop. Important: switch off the mower and disconnect the spark plug lead before inspecting, cleaning or working on the blades.18 Spare parts Item number Order description Product information 6150 064 (rack) 6155 325 (sackcloth) Grass catcher (95 l) 2057 368 (preliminary) 2057 315 (lter element) Air lter 6150 095 Vi 55 Replacement blade 4180 082 VO-4T 0,6 l motor oil 2057 188 Champion RC 12 YC Spark plug 6150 070 SLG-S Battery charger Supplied by your dealer The guarantee services will be performed by our authorized repair shops or: Guarantee terms Please carefully retain the guarantee card completed by the seller, or the proof of purchase. The company WOLF-Garten provides a guarantee for 24 months from the date of purchase. This guarantee is in accordance with the relevant state of technology and the utilisation purpose / area of application. The consumer‘s statutory rights are not affected by the following guarantee guidelines. Pre-conditions for the 24-month guarantee entitlement: - Deployment of the device solely for private use. The guarantee is reduced to 12 months in the commercial sec- tor or leasing business. - Proper handling and observance of all information given in the op- erating manual, which forms part of our guarantee terms. - Observance of the prescribed maintenance intervals. - No unauthorised alteration of the design. - Installation of original WOLF replacement parts / accessories. - Presentation of the completed guarantee card and/or proof of pur- chase. This guarantee does not extend to normal wear-and-tear on blades, blade mounting components or friction disks, V-belts/toothed belts, running wheels/tyres, air filters, spark plugs and spark plug con- nectors. Any guarantee claim shall be immediately void in the event of unauthorised repairs. Faults and defects which can be traced to material or manufacturing faults will be rectified exclusively by our contracted workshops (the seller has the right to remedy a defect) in your vicinity, or by the manufacturer if the latter is closer. Any claims going beyond the provision of a guarantee are ruled out. There is no entitlement to a replacement. Any transport damage should be re- ported not to us but to the shipper in question since, otherwise, any compensation claims vis-à-vis the shipper would be voided. WOLFGarden Ltd. Crown BusinessPark Tredegar Gwent, NP22 4EF Tel.: ++ 44 / 14 95 30 66 00 Fax: ++ 44 / 14 95 30 33 44 E-mail: info@uk.WOLF-Garten.com www.WOLF-Garten.com19 Scooter SV 4 Typ 6155 ... Mesurage du bruit au niveau de l'oreille de l'opérateur selon EN 836 LP 84 dB (A) Valeurs d‘oscillations Direction: suivant l‘exemple de EN 836