Operating Tips; General Safety Check; Electrical Safety Check; Stop - Stiga COMPACT 14 Instructions For Use Manual

4.4.1 General safety check

Object
Fuel lines and connec-
tions.
Electrical cables.
Exhaust system.
Oil lines
Drive the machine for-
wards/backwards and
release the driving-serv-
ice brake pedal.
Test driving

4.4.2 Electrical safety check

The operation of the safety system
should always be checked every time
before use.
Status Action
The clutch-brake Try to start.
pedal is not
depressed.
The power take-off
is not activated.
The clutch-brake Try to start.
pedal is depressed.
The power take-off
is activated.
Engine running. The driver gets
The power take-off up from the seat.
is activated.
Engine running. Remove fuse.
See 8:S.
4.5 START
1. Open the fuel cock. See 10:U.
2. Check that the spark plug cable(s) is/are in-
stalled on the spark plug(s).
3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is
disengaged.
4. Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.
5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in
the choke position.
Starting warm engine – put the throttle control
at full throttle (approx. 2 cm behind the choke
position).
6. Depress the clutch-brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8 Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle (approx. 2 cm
behind the choke position) if the choke has been
used.
ENGLISH
Result
No leaks.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
No leaks at connections.
All screws tightened.
No leaks. No damage.
The machine will stop.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
Result
The engine
will not start.
The engine
will not start.
The engine
shall stop.
The engine
shall stop.
Translation of the original instructions
9. When starting from cold, do not make the ma-
chine work under load immediately, but let the
engine run for a few minutes first. This will al-
low the oil to warm up.
When the machine is in operation, full throttle
should always be used.

4.6 OPERATING TIPS

Always check that there is the correct volume of
oil in the engine. This is particularly important
when operating on slopes. See 4.2.
Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when driv-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Move from the top down
or from the bottom to the top.
The machine may not be driven on
slopes greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns in order to retain
control and reduce the risk of tipping
over.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving in top gear and at full
throttle. The machine can easily topple
over.
Keep hands and fingers well away from
articulated steering joint and seat
bracket. Risk of crushing injuries. Nev-
er drive with the engine casing open.

4.7 STOP

Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
Allow the engine to idle 1-2 mins. Stop the engine
by turning off the ignition key.
Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly impor-
tant if the machine is to be transported on a trailer
for example.
If the machine is left unattended, re-
move the spark plug cable(s) and re-
move the ignition key.
The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling fins. This
can cause burn injuries.
4.8 CLEANING
To reduce the risk of fire, keep the en-
gine, silencer, battery and fuel tank free
from grass, leaves and oil.
To reduce the risk of fire, regularly
check the machine for oil and/or fuel
leakage.
Never use high-pressure water. This can
damage shaft seals, electrical compo-
nents or hydraulic valves.
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