U Sing On Slopes; Suggestions For Maintaining Anice Lawn; Useful Information - Stiga TC 102-Serie Gebrauchsanweisung

5.4.11 Storage and inactivity for long
periods
If you intend not to use the machine for a long
period (more than 1 month), disconnect the
battery cables and follow the instructions in the
engine instruction manual.
Fig. 5.13) Empty the fuel tank by disconnecting
the tube (1) situated at the inlet of the fuel filter
(2), and collect the fuel in a suitable container.
Reconnect the tube (1) making sure you position
the clamp properly (3).
Put the machine away in a dry, sheltered place
and preferably covered with a cloth (see 8.3).
IMPORTANT The battery must be kept in a
cool and dry place. Before a long storage period
(more than 1 month), always charge the bat-
tery, and then recharge before using again (see
6.2.3).
The next time the machine is used, check that
there are no fuel leaks from the tubes, fuel stop-
cock or carburettor.

5.4.12 Useful information

A) Circuit board protection device
The electronic card has a self-resetting protec-
tor which breaks the circuit if there is a fault in
the electrical system.It results in the stopping of
the engine and an audible signal which can only
be stopped by removing the key.
The circuit automatically resets after a few sec-
onds but the cause of the fault should be ascer-
tained and dealt with to avoid reactivating the
protection device.
IMPORTANT To avoid activating the protec-
tion device:
– do not invert the leads on the battery terminals;
– do not use the machine without its battery or
damage may be caused to the charge regula-
tor;
– be careful not to cause short-circuits.
B) Warning lights
The fuel warning light (see 4.7.d) (if fitted) in-
forms you that there are only 2 litres of fuel left in
the tank, which is enough for 30-40 minutes of
normal work.
IMPORTANT If, while running:
– the battery warning light comes on (see 4.7.g):
see chapter 7 of this manual.
– the oil warning light comes on ( see 4.7.e) (if
fitted): this means that there is not enough
lubrication and so the engine must be stopped
immediately.
5.5 USING ON SLOPES (Fig. 5.14)
Observe the indicated limits (max 10° - 17).
WARNING!
forward movement on sloping ground to
prevent the risk of tipping up. Reduce the
forward speed before going on a slope, par-
ticularly downhill.
DANGER! Never switch to reverse gear
to decrease speed when going downhill: this
could cause loss of control of the machine,
especially on slippery ground.
Drive down slopes with your foot off the drive
pedal (see 4.32) to use the braking effect of the
hydrostatic transmission when the transmission
is not engaged.
5.6 SUGGESTIONS FOR MAINTAINING A
NICE LAWN
1. T o keep a lawn green and soft with a good
appearance, it should be cut regularly with-
out damaging the grass. A lawn can be com-
posed of different types of grass. If the lawn
is cut frequently, grass and roots grow more
vigorously, forming a solid grassy bed. If the
lawn is cut is less frequently, higher grass
and weeds start growing (clover and daisies,
etc.).
2. I t is always better to cut the grass when dry.
3. T he cutting means must be in good condition
and well sharpened so that the grass is cut
straight without a ragged edge that leads to
yellowing at the ends.
4. T he engine must run at full speed, both to
ensure a sharp cut of the grass and to get the
necessary thrust to push the cuttings through
the collector channel.
5. T he frequency of mowing should be in rela-
tion to the rate of growth of the grass, which
should not be left to grow too much between
one cut and the next.
6. D uring hot and dry periods, the grass should
be cut a little higher to prevent the ground
from drying out.
7. T he best height of the grass on a well-kept
lawn is approx. 4-5 cm. and with one mowing,
you do not need to remove more than a third
of the total height. If the grass is very tall,
it should be cut twice in a twenty-four hour
period. The first time with the cutting means
at maximum cutting height, possibly reducing
the cutting width and the second cut at the
height desired. Fig. 5.15)
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