Unpacking And Assembly - Stiga MJ 66 Gebrauchsanweisung

the machine. If a label should fall off or become
illegible, contact your Retailer to replace it. Their
meaning is explained below.
31. Warning: Read the instructions before op-
erating the machine.
32. Warning: disconnect the key and read the
instructions before carrying out any mainte-
nance or repair work.
33. Danger! Ejected objects: Keep bystanders
away.
34. Danger! Machine rollover: Do not use this
machine on slopes greater then 10°.
35. Danger! Dismemberment: Make sure that
children stay clear of the machine all the
time when engine is running.
36. Danger of cutting yourself: Cutting
means in motion. Do not put hands or feet
near or under the opening of the cutting
means housing.
NOTE The images corresponding to the texts
in chapters 3 et seq., can be found on pages iii et
seq. of this manual.

3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

For storage and transport purposes, some com-
ponents of the machine are not installed in the
factory and have to be assembled after unpack-
ing. Follow the instructions below.
IMPORTANT The machine is supplied without
engine oil or fuel. Before starting up the engine,
fill with oil and fuel following the instructions given
in the engine manual.
WARNING! Unpacking and completing
the assembly should be done on a flat and
stable surface, with enough space for mov-
ing the machine and its packaging, always
making use of suitable equipment.
3.1 UNPACKING
When unpacking the machine, take care to
gather all individual parts and fittings, and do
not damage the cutting-means assembly when
taking the machine off the pallet.
The standard packaging contains:
– the machine;
– dashboard cover;
– steering wheel column caster;
– the steering wheel;
– the seat;
– c utting means engagement control lever ex-
tension;
– the grass catcher components;
– the lower part of the back plate;
– " mulching" attachment components (if pro-
vided);
– the side discharge chute (if provided);
– e quipment to be used to complete assembly
of the various machine components (in sepa-
rate bags for each use);
– a battery charger (if provided);
– 2 starter keys;
– a spare 10 A fuse, to be kept in case of ne-
cessity.
– I nstructions manual and machine docu-
ments.
NOTE To avoid damaging the cutting-means
assembly when getting the machine down from
the pallet, take it to the maximum height and be
very careful.
H ydrostatic transmission:
– T o make it easier to get the machine off
the pallet and to move it, the rear drive dis-
engage lever should be put in position «B»
(see 4.23).
Disposal of the packaging should be done in ac-
cordance with the local regulations in force.
3.2 MOUNTING THE REAR PLATE
(Fig. 3.1)
• U se equipment marked "A".
Apply plates (1) to the two supporting brackets
(2) and (3), as shown in the figure.
Screw (4) the two brackets (2) and (3) to the
chassis supports, taking care they are in the
correct right and left positions.
Mount the lower part (5) of the rear plate and
screw (6) it to the lower brackets without tighten-
ing the screws completely.
H ydrostatic transmission
– M ake sure the release lever (7) is inserted
in the rear plate groove correctly and that
it runs freely.
Tighten screws (6).
3.3 FITTING THE DASHBOARD AND
STEERING WHEEL (Fig. 3.2)
• Use equipment marked "B".
Put the machine on a flat surface and straighten
the front wheels.
Fit the caster (3) on the steering column (2),
making sure the plug (1) is correctly fitted into
the caster seat.
Fit the steering column extension (3a) in the
hole in the caster (3).
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