Using On Slopes; Operation - Stiga SDNSL 108 Hydro Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT Always bear in mind that
the safety devices prevent the engine from
starting if safety requirements have not
been met. In these cases, once the start
consent has been reinstated, the ignition
key (fig. 12.A) must first be turned back to
Of before the engine can be restarted.

6.3 USING ON SLOPES

Comply with the limits indicated in the
"Technical Data" Tables ad in "fig. 18"
regardless of the mowing direction.
Remember there is no such thing as a "safe"
slope. Driving on grass slopes requires
particular care. To prevent overturning
or loss of control over the machine:
• Never mow across the face of the slope.
Lawns on a slope have to be mowed moving
up and down and never across them. When
changing direction, take great care that
the wheels facing the slope do not hit any
obstacles (such as stones, branches, roots,
etc.) that may cause the machine to slide
sideways, tip over or make you lose control.
• Do not stop or start suddenly
when going up or downhill;
• Shift to drive gear very gently paying
particular attention to prevent the
machine from tipping up.
• Reduce speed:
– before changing direction
and during tight turns
– before facing a slope, particularly downhill
• Never switch to reverse gear to decrease
speed when going downhill: this could
cause loss of control of the machine,
especially on slippery ground.
• Always engage the parking brake
before leaving the machine at a
standstill and unattended.
• Drive down slopes with your foot off the
drive pedal to use the braking effect
of the hydrostatic transmission when
the transmission is not engaged.
6.4 STARTUP
1. Open the fuel tap (fig. 19.A) (if provided).
2. Sit in the operator's position.
3. Put the drive into neutral («N») (par. 5.5).
4. Disengage the cutting means (par. 5.7).
5. Engage the parking brake (par. 5.3).
6. Shift the throttle control to maximum
"hare" speed position (par. 5.2).
7. If cold starting: engage the choke (par. 5.2)
8. Insert the ignition key and turn to On
to make electrical contact, then turn
it to Start to start the engine.
9. Release the ignition key once
the engine has started.
10. If cold starting: as soon as the
engine ticks over regularly:
10a. Disengage the choke
(par. 5.2 type "ll"), shift the throttle control
to maximum "hare" speed position.
10b. Disengage the choke (par. 5.2, type "I").
NOTE Using the choke when the engine
is already warm can foul the spark plugs
and cause the engine to run erratically.
11. When the engine has started, shift
the throttle control to the minimum
«tortoise» speed position.
NOTE If there are engine starting problems,
do not insist 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 engine
manual and chapter «14» in this manual.
6.5

OPERATION

6.5.1 Forward gear and riding
without mowing
When moving the machine:
• disengage the cutting means (par. 5.7);
• bring the cutting-means assembly to
the highest position (position «7»);
• shift the throttle control to a point
midway between the «tortoise»
and «hare» speed positions.
1. Disengage the parking brake and
release the brake pedal (par. 5.4).
2. Press the drive pedal (par. 5.5) in the "forward
drive" direction and reach the required
speed by gradually increasing pressure
on the pedal and working the throttle.
Drive can only be engaged following
the procedure illustrated (par. 5.5 to
prevent sudden engagement which may
cause the vehicle to tip over and the driver
to lose control, especially on slopes.
6.5.2 Braking
First reduce the machine's speed by reducing the
engine's r.p.m., and then press the brake pedal
(par. 5.4) to slow down the machine until it stops.
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