Eco" Button; Cutting Height Adjustment; Using The Machine; Checking The Battery - Stiga MP2 500 Li D48 Serie Gebrauchsanweisung

1. Maximum speed (about 5 Km/h).
2. Minimum speed (about 2.5 Km/h).
NOTE The last speed level selected remains
set after the machine is turned off.
IMPORTANT To prevent damage to
the transmission, do not pull the machine
backwards with the drive engaged.
5.5

"ECO" BUTTON

The "ECO" mode allows to save energy when
cutting the grass, optimising the battery life.
Press the button (Fig.7.D) to enable
or disable "ECO" mode.
When the traction is active, the display
shows the indication "E".
This function automatically switches off when
the operator presence levers are released.
NOTE It is not recommended to use the
"ECO" function in heavy grass cutting conditions
(cutting of dense, high, humid grass).
5.6

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Lower or raise the chassis to cut the
grass at different heights.
Carry out this operation when the cutting means
is stationary.
• To adjust the cutting height, press the button (Fig.8.A)
and lift or lower the chassis using the hand grip
(Fig.8.B), until the desired position is reached.
6.

USING THE MACHINE

The safety regulations to follow are described in
chap. 2. Strictly comply with these instructions to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
6.1 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Before starting work , it is necessary to carry out
several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety:
Make sure that the safety key is not inserted in its slot.
Place the machine in a stable horizontal
position on the ground.
6.1.1

Checking the battery

Before using the machine for the first time after
purchase, fully charge the battery following
the instructions in the battery booklet.
Before every use of the machine, check the battery charge
status according to the instructions in the battery booklet.
6.1.2 Preparing the machine before starting work
NOTE This machine can be used to mow
lawns in various ways; before starting, prepare the
machine based on how the lawn is to be mowed.
a. Preparation for grass cutting and
collection in the grass catcher:
1. For models with side discharge option: make sure
that the side discharge guard (Fig. 9.A) is low-
ered and locked with the safety lever (Fig. 9.B).
2. Insert the grass catcher as indicated in the figure
(Fig.9.C). Place the side pins in the guides at the
base of the handle, (Fig.9.D) and push the catcher
forward until you hear a "click" sound (Fig.9.E).
b. Preparation for grass cutting and rear
grass discharge on the ground:
1. Remove the grass catcher.
2. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.10.A) and
hook the rear discharge chute (Fig.10.B) in the
provided holes, checking that it is stable.
3. For models with side discharge option: make sure
that the side discharge guard (Fig. 10.C) is low-
ered and locked with the safety lever (Fig. 10.D).
To remove the rear discharge chute:
1. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.10.A).
Lift the rear discharge chute, releas-
2.
ing it from the holes (Fig.10.B).
c. Preparation for grass mowing and
chopping (mulching function):
1. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.11.A) and insert
the chute plug (Fig.11.B) in the discharge opening.
2. For models with side discharge option: make sure
that the side discharge guard (Fig. 10.C) is low-
ered and locked with the safety lever (Fig. 10.D).
To remove the chute plug:
1. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.11.A).
2. Remove the chute plug (Fig.11.B).
d. Preparation for grass cutting and
side discharge on the ground:
1. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.12.A) and insert
the chute plug (Fig.12.B) in the discharge opening.
2. Slightly push the safety lever (Fig.12.C) and
lift the side discharge guard (Fig.12.D).
Insert the side discharge chute (Fig.12.E).
3.
4. Close the side discharge guard (Fig.12.D) so as
to lock the side discharge chute (Fig.12.E).
To remove the side discharge chute:
1. Slightly push the safety lever (Fig.12.C) and
lift the side discharge guard (Fig.12.D).
2. Release the side discharge chute (Fig.12.E)
To remove the chute plug:
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