Controls Description; Cutting Height Adjustment; Grass Cutting - Stiga MP1 504-Serie Gebrauchsanweisung

the cutting means housing. Disconnect the spark plug
cap and read the instructions before carrying out any
maintenance or repairs.
44. D anger of cutting yourself. Cutting means. Do not put
hands or feet near or under the opening of the cutting
means housing.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For information on the engine and the battery (if sup-
plied), read the relevant owner manuals.
NOTE – The number which precedes each paragraph
links the references in the text to the respective illus-
trations (listed on page iii and following pages).
1. COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
NOTE The machine can be supplied with some parts al-
ready assembled.
WARNING! Unpacking and completing the assem-
bly should be done on a flat and stable surface, with
enough space for moving the machine and its packag-
ing, always making use of suitable equipment.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in accord-
ance with the local regulations in force.
1.1a Assembling the handle
1.1b Handle adjustment
Do this when the cutting means is stationary.
1.2 Assembling the grass catcher
With the grass catcher turned upside down, snap on all the
plastic sections (21) to the chassis (22), using a screwdriv-
er as illustrated.
1.3 Battery connection
• Electric push-button ignition models
Insert the supplied battery in the relative engine com-
partment (par. 3.2b, "III - "IV").
Some models have an engine with non-removable built-
in battery (par. 3.2b, "V).
Follow the instructions in the engine manual for further
details on the engine.

2. CONTROLS DESCRIPTION

NOTE The meanings of the symbols on controls are ex-
plained in the previous pages.
2.1 Engine brake lever / cutting means
The cutting means brake is controlled by the lever (1) which
must be held against the handle during ignition and during
lawnmower operations.
The engine stops when the lever is released.
OPC (Operator Presence Control) le-
ver release: engine stop.
STOP
2.2 Drive lever (where applicable)
On power-driven models, push the lever (1) toward the han-
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dle for forward movement.
The lawnmower stops moving forward when the lever is
released.
The engine must always be ignited with the drive disen-
gaged.
Transmission is active.
WARNING! To prevent damage to the transmis-
sion, do not pull the machine backwards with the trans-
mission engaged.
2.3 Converter control lever (if fitted)
In the models with drive systems, the converter control
lever (if fitted) allows the operator to regulate forward gear
speed. To do so, move the lever (1) following the indications
provided near the control lever.
IMPORTANT The engine must be running and the drive
engaged when switching from one speed to another.
Do not touch the converter control when the engine is
stopped. Doing this could damage the converter.
NOTE If the machine does not move forward with the le-
ver in the « » position, simply move the lever to «
then immediately return to the «
IMPORTANT The engine must be running and the drive
engaged when switching from one speed to another.
Do not touch the converter control when the engine is
stopped. Doing this could damage the converter.
2.4

Cutting height adjustment

• Type "I"
T he cutting height is adjusted by the specific lever (1).
DO THIS WHEN THE CUTTING MEANS IS STATIONARY.
• Type "II"
T he cutting height is adjusted by pressing the button (1)
and, using the handgrip (2), lifting or lowering the chassis
to the desired position.
DO THIS WHEN THE CUTTING MEANS IS STATIONARY.

3. GRASS CUTTING

NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in a num-
ber of different ways; before starting work, prepare the ma-
chine based on how the lawn is to be mowed.
DO THIS WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF.
3.1a Preparation for mowing and grass collection
by the grass catcher:
– Lift the rear discharge guard (1) and fasten the grass
catcher (2) correctly as shown in the illustration.
3.1b Preparation for mowing and rear grass
discharge on the ground
– R emove the grass catcher and check that the rear dis-
charge guard (1) maintains its lowered position.
– On models with a side discharge: make sure that the
side discharge guard 4) is lowered and blocked by the
safety lever (3).
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» and
» position.