Bonnet; Quick-Release Supports (16:C); Start-Up And Operation; Precautions For Use - Stiga XK 140 HD Operator's Manual

(Translation of the Original Instructions)

6.13 BONNET

See 5.2 for how to access the fuel cock,
battery and engine.

6.14 QUICK-RELEASE SUPPORTS (16:C)

These support allows the user to swap
from one accessory to another quickly and
easily.
The quick-release supports allow the user to move
the cutting means quickly and easily between two
positions, i.e.:
• Normal position with the belt fully tensioned.
• Positioned 4 cm behind the normal position,
with the belt slackened, so that the cutting
means moves closer to the base of the
machine.
Being as the belt tensioner is released from the
belt, the quick-release supports simplify belt
and cutting means replacement, and also make
shifting to the washing position and service posi-
tions easier.
Belt tension releasing (16; 18)
See also the instructions provided with
the accessory and with the quick-relea-
se support.
1. Remove the cotter pins or lock pins (16:B)
from both sides.
2. Open the quick-release supports by pressing
on their rear sections with your heel (16:A)
Once the quick-release supports have
been opened, the arms of the accesso-
ry are free and no longer secured to the
hook-up device.
For any adjustment or maintenance
operation, replace the arms on the sup-
port and reclose.
3. Carry out the necessary corrective action, e.g.:
• Release the belt.
• Replace the accessory by unhooking the arms
(18).
Tensioning the belt (16; 17)
First tension one side and then the other accor-
ding to the instructions provided below.
Do not turn the lever using your hands.
Risk of crushing injuries.
1. Place your foot on the lever (17:A) and care-
fully turn it 180° forwards.
2. Install the cotter pin or lock pin (16:B).
3. Repeat the operation on the other side.
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7 START-UP AND OPERATION

7.1

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Always make sure the engine oil level
is correct. This is particularly important
when operating on slopes (see 9.5).
Pay attention when mowing on slopes:
avoid abrupt starts and stops, do not
run the machine transversally to the
slope but run from top to bottom and
vice versa.
Apply the parking brake when you park
the machine.
The machine may not be driven on slo-
pes greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns in order to retain
control of the machine and reduce the
risk of overturning.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving at full speed. The ma-
chine may overturn.
Keep hands and feet well away from the
articulated steering joint and seat bra-
cket. Risk of crushing injuries.
7.2

COMBINED USE OF ACCESSORIES

For the combined use of accessories,
please refer to the "TABLE FOR THE
CORRECT COMBINATION OF ACCES-
SORIES"
DATA TABLE"
7.3

REFUELLING (19)

Always use lead-free petrol only. DO
NOT mix petrol with oil.
For the capacity of the fuel tank, please refer to "0
TECHNICAL DATA TABLE" The transparency of
the tank allows the user to check the level easily.
NOTE! Petrol is perishable and should
not remain in the tank for more than 30
days.
It is possible to use ecological fuels, i.e. alkylate
petrol. The composition of these petrols is less
harmful to people and the environment.
No negative effects linked to use of the same
have been reported. However, there are types
in section "0 TECHNICAL
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