Maintenance And Storage - Solo 550 Manual De Funcionamiento

Operation
- Never run the combustion engine in enclosed spaces,
where dangerous gases could accumulate. Risk of
poisoning.
- The engine/exhaust are very hot: Do not touch.
- For your safety this lawnmower has been equipped,
in line with current legislation, with an engine
brake. As soon as you release the brake bar (A), the
engine stops and the blade will be brought to a
complete stop in only a few seconds.
- Always ensure you have a good foothold on slopes.
- Guide the machine at walking pace.
- Mow across slopes, never up or down.
- Take particular care when changing the mowing
direction on slopes.
- Take particular care when turning the mower or
pulling it closer to you.
- There is a risk of tripping over when moving
backwards with the mower. Avoid walking
backwards.
- Avoid awkward body positions. Ensure safe footing
and always keep your balance.
- Always maintain the safety distance dictated by the
mower handle.
Starting
- For mowers with self-drive, disengage the drive
before starting.
- For starting, position the lawnmower on an even
surface.
- Never start in high grass.
- When starting ensure, that feet are at a safe
distance from the cutting blade.
- Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Ensure that hands and feet are kept away from
under the cutting deck.
Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cap:
- Before checking, cleaning or
working on the lawnmower;
- Before clearing blockages
from the discharge chute.
Stop the engine:
- When you open the discharge deflector
and remove the grass catcher,
- When you remove the upper handle
from its lower counterpart,
- When transporting the mower
outside the lawn area,
- When you leave the machine unattended
for short periods of time,
- If you want to adjust the cutting height,
- Before refuelling,
- If you lift or tilt the mower for transport,
- If you cross any area without grass cover,
- When transporting the machine to/from the mowing
area.
- Never lift or carry the machine with its engine
running.
- Never use this machine with damaged or missing
safety equipment. Only mow with fitted grass
catcher - check its correct installation and condition;
alternatively mow with closed discharge deflector.
- Never adjust the basic engine settings.
- If the mower blade cannot rotate, for example
because it has struck an obstacle, ask you local service
engineer to check, whether parts of the mower are
damaged or deformed.
- If the mower begins to vibrate unusually, stop the
engine and carry out an inspection immediately.

Maintenance and storage

- Ensure that all fasteners are correctly tightened.
- Never store the lawnmower with fuel in its tank
inside a building, where fuel vapour could come into
contact with open flames or sparks or could
otherwise be ignited.
- If you need to drain the fuel tank, do this only in the
open. Catch any fuel in a suitable container.
- Let the engine run, until any fuel residues inside the
carburettor have been used up.
- Let the engine cool down before storing the
machine in enclosed spaces.
- To prevent a risk of fire, keep the engine, silencer,
battery chamber, gearbox chamber (if installed) and
the fuel tank free from grass, leaves or any grease
(oil) which may have run out.
- Regularly check the grass catcher and discharge
deflector for wear or loss of functionality.
- For safety reasons, replace worn or damaged parts.
- Always wear protective gloves when working under
the cutting deck.
- Always switch off the engine and remove the spark
plug cap before commencing any maintenance or
cleaning work.
- To maintain warranty rights and for safety
considerations, only use original SOLO spare parts.
Checking for completeness
Lawn mower 550/550-R/550-RS/550-H/550-HR
1 lawnmower 550 or
1 lawnmower 550-R or
1 lawnmower 550-RS or
1 lawnmower 550 HR
1 grass catcher complete
1 plastic guide
1 battery charger (only with 550-RS)