Parking Brake - Stiga PRO 18 PRO 16 User Manual

GB
GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. Per-
sonal injury and/or damage to property
may result if the instructions are not
followed carefully.
You must read these instructions for
use and the accompanying pamphlet
"SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" careful-
ly before starting up the machine.
SYMBOLS
The following symbols are displayed on the ma-
chine in order to remind you about the safety pre-
cautions and attention necessary when using the
machine.
The symbols mean:
Warning!
Read the instruction book and safety man-
ual before using the machine.
Warning!
Beware of objects being flung out. Keep
spectators away.
Warning!
Always use hearing protectors (earplugs
or muffs).
Warning!
This machine is not designed to be driven
on public roads.
CONTROLS
Items 1 - 20, see figures 1 - 6.
1. IMPLEMENT RAISING LEVER (not
Pro18)
A lever for raising front-mounted accessories to the
transport position.
2. SERVICE BRAKE
A pedal that acts on the machine's braking system.
There are two positions:
1. Pedal released - service brake
not activated.
2. Pedal fully depressed - service
brake fully activated. (President-
Pro: forward drive also released.
ENGLISH
Classic:
The engine is provided with automatic governor
control. This means that the engine speed increases
under load. For this reason, you must disengage the
forward drive before braking the machine.
Press both the brake and clutch pedals when you
want to brake or stop the machine. Never brake the
machine without first de-clutching

3. PARKING BRAKE

An inhibitor that can lock the brake pedal in the de-
pressed position.
Depress the brake pedal fully. Move the
brake inhibitor to one side and then release
the brake pedal.
The parking brake is released by pressing the brake
pedal lightly. The spring-loaded inhibitor slides to
one side.
Make sure the parking brake is released when oper-
ating the machine.
4. CLUTCH (Classic)
A pedal used for engaging and disengaging the
drive to the mechanical gearbox. Two positions:
NOTE! You must never regulate the operating
speed by slipping the clutch. Use a suitable gear in-
stead so that the right speed is obtained.
5. DRIVE PEDAL (President - Pro16 -
Pro18)
A pedal that activates the variable transmission.
The speed is regulated by the drive pedal. The more
pressure applied, the faster the machine will move.
1. Pedal released - forward drive
engaged. The machine will move
if a gear is engaged.
2. Pedal depressed - forward
drive released, gearshifting can
be performed.
1. Depress the pedal with the ball
of the foot - the machine moves
forwards.
2. No load on the pedal - the ma-
chine is stationary.
3. Depress the pedal with the heel
- the machine reverses.