Stiga MP 84 Series Operator's Manual page 146

For models with mechanical drive only:
1. Press the pedal (par. 5.4) until
the machine comes to a stop;
2. Shift the gear lever to "R"
reverse (par. 5.5).
3. Gradually release the pedal to engage the
clutch and then begin moving in reverse.
For models with hydrostatic drive only:
1. Press the pedal (par. 5.6) until
the machine comes to a stop;
2. start reversing by pressing the drive
pedal in the "R" direction (par. 5.7).
6.5.4 Grass cutting
To operate with the machine
proceed as described below:
1. shift the throttle to the maximum speed
position ("hare"); this position is always
used when using the machine;
2. bring the cutting-means assembly
to the highest position;
3. engage the cutting means (par. 5.8) only on
grass lawns; avoid engaging them on stony
ground or when the grass is very high;
4. regulate the forward speed and the
cutting height (par. 5.10) considering
the conditions of the lawn (the height,
density and dampness of the grass).
5. start moving forwards on the
grass very slowly and with utmost
caution, as already described;
IMPORTANT To proceed in reverse gear
with the cutting means engaged, it is necessary
to press and hold the consent button (par.
5.9) so as not to cause the engine to stop.
Lower the speed whenever you note a drop
in engine speed, since a forward speed that
is too fast compared to the amount of grass
being cut will never mow the grass well.
Disengage the cutting means and move the
cutting-means assembly to the highest position:
– When moving between work areas
– When driving on grass free surfaces
– Every time it is necessary to
overcome an obstacle.
6.5.5 Suggestions for maintaining
a nice lawn
1. To keep a lawn green and soft with a good
appearance, it should be cut regularly. A
lawn can be composed of different types
of grass. If the lawn is cut frequently, grass
and roots grow more vigorously, forming
a solid grassy bed. If the lawn is cut is
less frequently, higher grass and weeds
start growing (clover and daisies, etc.).
2. It is always better to cut the grass when dry.
3. The cutting means must be in good
condition and well sharpened so that
the grass is cut straight without a ragged
edge that leads to yellowing at the ends.
4. The engine must run at full speed, both
to ensure a sharp cut of the grass and
to get the necessary thrust to push the
cuttings through the collector channel.
5. The frequency of mowing should be in
relation to the rate of growth of the grass,
which should not be left to grow too
much between one cut and the next.
6. During hot and dry periods, the grass
should be cut a little higher to prevent
the ground from drying out.
7. The best height of the grass on a well-
kept lawn is approx. 4-5 cm. and with one
mowing, you do not need to remove more
than a third of the total height. If the grass is
very tall, it should be cut twice in a twenty-
four hour period. The first time with the
cutting means at maximum cutting height,
possibly reducing the cutting width and the
second cut at the height desired (fig. 21).
8. The appearance of the lawn will
improve if you alternate the cutting
in both directions (fig. 22).
9. If the discharge chute tends to get blocked
with grass, you should reduce the forward
speed as it may be too high for the condition
of the grass. If the problem persists, the
probable causes are either badly sharpened
cutting means or deformed fins.
10. Be very careful when mowing near
bushes or kerbs as these could distort
the horizontal position of the cutting-
means assembly and damage its
edge as well as the cutting means.
6.5.6 Emptying the grass catcher (for
rear collection models only)
NOTE The emptying of the grass catcher
can only be done with the cutting means
disengaged, otherwise the engine stops.
• Do not let the grass catcher become too full
as this may block the collection channel.
• When the grass catcher is full you
will hear a warning sound:
1. disengage the cutting means (par.
5.8) and the audible signal will stop;
2. shift the throttle control to minimum
"tortoise" speed position (par.
3. stop moving forward and switch
to neutral (par. 5.5; par. 5.7);
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