Brake Pedal; Key Ignition Switch - Stiga TH 122 Series Operator's Manual

4. Insert the cotter pin (fig. 12.E) into
the hole (fig. D.1) on the pin (fig. 12.D)
and rotate the pin in order to bend
the two ends (fig. 12.E.1) of the cotter
pin, (with the aid of a pair of pliers),
so that it cannot slide out, causing
the pin (fig. 12.D) to disengage.
Check that the spring works
correctly and keep the side discharge
chute securely lowered. Make sure
that the pin is fitted properly to prevent
it from falling out accidentally.
5. CONTROLS

5.1 BRAKE PEDAL

This pedal operates the brakes on
the rear wheels (fig. 13.A, 14.A)
5.2 FORWARD GEAR PEDAL
This pedal is used to apply traction to the
wheels and regulate the speed of the machine
when it is moving forward (fig. 13.B, 14.B):
1. Forward drive gear. Increasing
the pressure on the pedal
progressively increases the
speed of the machine.
2. Neutral position. The pedal
automatically goes into neutral
position when released.
NOTE The "Neutral" condition is
indicated by the lamp (fig. 16.F).
NOTE If the operator presses the
pedal while the parking brake (fig.
13.D) is on, the engine stops.
5.3 REVERSE GEAR PEDAL
This pedal is used to apply traction to
the wheels in reverse and regulate the
speed of the machine (fig. 13.C, 14.C):
1. Reverse gear. Increasing
2. Neutral position. The pedal
NOTE The "Neutral" condition is
indicated by the lamp (fig. 16.F).
NOTE If the operator presses the
pedal while the parking brake (fig.
15.D) is on, the engine stops.
5.4 HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
RELEASE COMMAND
This command has two positions, as
indicated on the label (fig. 13.D, 14.D):
1. Drive engaged : for all uses,
2. Drive disengaged : this
IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the drive
unit, perform this operation only when the
engine is stopped and the pedals (fig. 13.B,
13.C, 14.B, 14.C) are in the neutral position.
• 4WD model only
The machine may only be moved easily
backwards, even if the rear drive is released.

5.5 KEY IGNITION SWITCH

The key enables/disables the machine ignition
It has three positions (fig. 15.A):
1. Stop position. The machine
turns off immediately.
2. On position. All functions are active.
3. Start position. Switch on the
starter motor to start the machine.
If you release the key on start it
will automatically return to On.
EN - 10
the pressure on the pedal
progressively increases the
speed of the machine.
Reverse must only
be engaged when the
machine has stopped.
automatically goes into neutral
position when released.
when moving and during cutting.
makes it much easier to move
the machine by hand, with
the engineturnedoff.