Using The Machine; Safety Checks; Using On Slopes - Stiga F 72 FL Kurzanleitung Zum Gebrauch

5. USING THE MACHINE

5.1. PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
• Filling with oil and fuel
IMPORTANT The machine is supplied without engine oil
or fuel.
Check if there is fuel and check the oil level before using the
machine. For methods and precautions on refuelling and
topping up oil, follow the instructions in the engine handbook.
• Seat adjustment
See figure 11.
• Tyre pressure
See figure 12.
• Fitting the exit guard (grass catcher)
See figure 13.
NOTE Never operate the machine without having installed
the exit guard!

5.2. SAFETY CHECKS

• General safety checks
Object
Battery.
Rear discharge guard,
grass catcher.
Side discharge guard,
suction grid.
Fuel lines and
connections.
Electrical cables.
Oil lines.
Drive the machine
forwards and backwards,
shift to neutral /release
the drive pedal (par. 4).
Press the brake
pedal (par. 4).
Test driving.
Safety devices.
• Safety devices checks
Action
1. gear in "neutral";
2. cutting means disengaged;
3. operator seated.
The operator leaves his seat.
The grass catcher is lifted
or the rear discharge guard
removed without disengaging
the cutting means.
Result
No damage to the casing,
cover or terminals.
Good condition. No
damage. Properly
installed.
Good condition. No
damage. Properly
installed.
No leaks.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
No leaks.
No damage.
The machine slows
down and stops.
The machine stops.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
They operate as described
in the next paragraph.
Result
The engine starts
The engine stops
The engine stops
Action
The parking brake is
engaged without disengaging
the cutting means.
The speed change is
activated or the drive
pedal with the parking
brake engaged.
The reverse gear is engaged
with the cutting means
engaged, without pressing
the consent button (par. 4).

5.3. USING ON SLOPES

Comply with the limits indicated in the "Technical Data"
Tables as in "fig. 22" regardless of the mowing direction.
IMPORTANT Only for models with mechanical drive: Never
drive downhill with the gear in neutral or the clutch disengaged!
Always engage a low gear before leaving the machine station-
ary and unattended.
5.4. STARTING AND OPERATION
• Start-up
1. Open the fuel tap (fig. 14) (if provided).
2. Put the drive in neutral («N»).
3. Disengage the cutting means.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Insert the ignition key and turn it to "RUN" to engage
the electrical circuit, then turn it to "START-UP" to start
the engine.
6. Release the ignition key once the engine has started.
If cold starting: as soon as the engine ticks over:
7. Operate the starter.
If the engine is already warm
8. Place the lever between "SLOW" and "FAST".
NOTE The starter must be switched off as soon as the motor
is running smoothly; its use when the engine is less warm can
cause the spark plug to become dirty and cause the engine to
run erratically.
9. When the engine has started, shift the throttle control to
the "SLOW" position.
NOTE If there are engine starting problems, do not persist
as you can risk running the battery flat and flooding the engine.
Turn the key to the Off position, wait for a few seconds and then
repeat the operation. If the malfunction persists, refer to the en-
gine owner's manual and chapter 8 in this manual.
• Forward gear and riding without mowing
1. Disengage the cutting means.
2. bring the cutting means assembly to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to an intermediate position
between "SLOW" and "FAST".
Only for models with mechanical drive
1. Depress the pedal fully and move the gear lever to the
1st gear position.
2. While keeping the pedal depressed (Fig. 9 No. 8), release
the parking brake.
EN - 5
Result
The engine stops
The engine stops
The engine stops