Safety Checks; General Safety Check; Electrical Safety Check; Start-Up / Operation - Stiga 520 DP Instruction Manual

(Translation of the Original Instructions)
7 7

SAFETY CHECKS

When trying out the machine, check that the
results of the safety checks correspond with the
indications provided in the following tables.
Always carry out the safety checks be-
fore use
If any of the results fails to match the
indications provided in the following
table, do not use the machine! Take it
to a service centre to be checked and
repaired if necessary

7 7 1 General safety check

Object
Fuel lines and
connections.
Electrical cables.
Exhaust system.
Engine supports
Oil lines
Drive the ma-
chine forwards/
backwards and
release the driving-
service brake
pedal.
Test driving

7 7 2 Electrical safety check

Status
The clutch-brake
pedal is not pres-
sed.
The PTO is not
activated.
Engine running.
Result
No leaks.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
No leaks at connections.
All screws tightened.
The bolts which secure
the engine to the supports
are correctly tightened.
No leaks. No damage.
The machine will stop.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
Action Result
Try to start The engine
the machine. will not
start.
The driver The engine
gets up from is switched
the seat. off.
ENGLISH
The clutch-brake
pedal is not pres-
sed.
The ignition key
is in the operating
position.
7 8

START-UP / OPERATION

When using the machine, the bonnet
must be closed and fastened shut
Always use full throttle when using the
machine

7 8 1 Start-up

1 Activate the parking brake (12:B)
2 Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected.
3 Engage the transmission (16:A) (17:A, 17:B)
- (lever in).
4 Sit in the driving seat.
5 Keep the service brake/drive pedal free
(12:F).
6 Turn the throttle to full on (13:A, 14:A)
7 Turn the ignition key to the operating posi-
tion, see 6.10.
8 Disengage the PTO (13:E, 14:E).
9 Turn the key in the ignition to the "start en-
gine" position and start the engine.
Before starting work with the machine
when the engine is cold and particu-
larly when the ambient temperature is
0°C or less, wait a few minutes for the
oil to warm up
Always use full throttle when using the
machine

7 8 2 Operation

To work with the machine:
• Press the pedal (12:B) right down then release
it.
• Activate the pedal (12:F) to move the machine.
• Go to the work area.
• If front accessories have been installed, acti-
vate the PTO (12:E - 13:E)
• Commence work.
The acoustic Press the
signalling "clutch-bra-
device is ke" pedal.
active.
Start the
engine and
take it up to
operating
speed.
The signal
switches
off.
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