Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
1.1
1.2
1.3
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements for pedestrian-controlled lawnmowers
4.1 General
4.2 Controls
4.2.1 Location
4.2.2 Engine speed
4.2.3 Engine starting
4.2.4 Engine stopping
4.2.5 Brake steering or clutch steering
4.2.6 Traction drive
4.3 Operator presence control (OPC)
4.4 Handle
4.4.1 Distance
4.4.2 Pivoting
4.5 Guards
4.5.1 General
4.5.2 Detaching or opening of guards
4.6 Brakes
4.6.1 Service-brake performance
4.6.1.1 Requirements
4.6.1.2 Service brake test
4.6.2 Parking brake
4.6.2.1 Requirements
4.6.2.2 Parking brake test
4.7 Transport position of the cutting-means assembly
4.7.1 Disengagement of the cutting means
4.7.2 Manual movement to the transport position
4.7.3 Securing in the transport position
4.7.4 Movement from the transport position
4.8 Separate fan for grass collection
4.9 Hot surfaces
4.10 Exhaust fumes
4.11 Pressurized components of hydraulic systems
4.12 Liquid spillage
4.12.1 Requirements
4.12.2 Spillage test
4.13 Electrical system
4.13.1 Electrical cables and wiring (including high tension cables)
4.13.2 Starting battery installation
4.13.3 Overload protection
4.13.4 Terminals and electrical parts
4.13.5 Ignition circuits (spark ignition engines)
4.14 Electromagnetic immunity
4.15 Noise
4.15.1 Reduction by design, at source and by protective measures
4.15.2 Noise measurements
4.16 Vibration
4.16.1 Reduction by design, at source and by protective measures
4.16.2 Vibration measurements
4.17 Additional requirements for a lawnmower with a sulky with a seat
4.17.1 Braking
4.17.1.1 Requirements
4.17.1.2 Brake test
4.17.2 Controls
4.17.3 Platform and foot rest
4.17.4 Stability
5 Particular requirements for pedestrian-controlled rotary lawnmowers
5.1 Stopping time of the cutting means
5.1.1 Stopping time and durability
5.1.2 Imbalance
5.1.2.1 Requirements
5.1.2.2 Imbalance test
5.2 Impact of the cutting means
5.3 Cutting-means enclosure
5.3.1 Enclosure
5.3.2 Foot protection
5.3.2.1 Requirements
5.3.2.2 Foot protection test
5.4 Structural integrity
5.5 Thrown objects
5.6 Grass catcher
6 Particular requirements for pedestrian-controlled cylinder lawnmowers
6.1 Throw line
6.2 Cutting-means enclosure
6.2.1 Requirements
6.2.2 Verification
6.3 Stopping time of the cutting means
7 Information for use
7.1 Instruction handbook
7.1.1 General
7.1.2 Technical data
7.1.3 Other information
7.2 Markings and warnings
7.2.1 Marking requirements
7.2.2 Warning requirements
7.2.3 Artificial weathering test
Annex A
Bibliography
Amendment 1: OPC, cutting means, pressurized hoses
Amendment 2: Cutting-means-enclosure guards
Appendix ZZ
ZZ.1 Scope
ZZ.2 Modifications
Amendment control sheet
AS 2657.2:2025
Amendment No. 1 (2025)
Correction amendment
