Using The Machine; Safety Checks - Stiga V 302 Operator's Manual

On position.
Start position.
• Power take-off (7:D)
Activated.
Deactivated.
IMPORTANT The power take-off must never be activated
when the front attachment is in the work/maintenance position.
This would damage the belt transmission.
• Transmission engagement / release lever (8:A)
The levers allow the machine to be moved manually (push
or pull), without starting the engine.
Transmission engaged (8:A2).
Transmission released (8:A1). the
machine can be moved by hand.
IMPORTANT The release lever must never be between the
outer and inner position. This condition will cause overheating
and damage the transmission.

5. USING THE MACHINE

5.1. PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
• Filling with oil and fuel
IMPORTANT The machine is supplied without engine oil
or fuel.
Check if there is fuel and check the oil level before using the
machine. For methods and precautions on refuelling and
topping up oil, follow the instructions in the engine handbook.
• Seat adjustment
See figure 9.
The seat is reclining and can be locked in
an upward reclined position using the stop
(Fig. 9.B).
To adjust the seat:
1. Loosen the screws (9:A).
2. Move the seat to the required position: can be moved
forwards and backwards
3. Tighten the screws (9:A).
• Steering wheel adjustment (mod. V 302 S)
Unscrew the adjustment handle from the steering wheel to
lift or lower it into the desired position. Tighten.
• Cutting height adjustment
Manual adjustment - mod. V 302 (6:H):
Electric adjustment - mod. V 302 S (7:C)
The switch allows continuous adjustment of the
cutting height.
The cutting means assembly is connected to the socket
(7:G).
• Tyre pressure
For tyre pressure see "0 TABLE OF TECHNICAL DATA".
• Preparing the machine before starting work
NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in a number
of different ways; before starting, prepare the machine based on
how the lawn is to be mowed.

5.2. SAFETY CHECKS

• General safety checks
Object
Battery.
Fuel lines and
connections.
Electrical cables.
Oil lines.
Operate the machine
with a forwards/reverse
movement and release
the drive pedal.
Test driving.
Safety devices.
• Safety devices checks
Status
Driver not seated.
Hand brake
engaged
Driver seated.
Hand brake
released
Driver seated.
Hand brake
engaged
The Power take-
off is activated.
Driver seated.
Hand brake
engaged The
Power take-off is
deactivated.
Engine running.
Engine running.
Cutting means
activated.
EN - 5
Result
No damage to the casing,
cover or terminals.
No leaks.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
No leaks.
No damage.
The machine slows
down and stops.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
They operate as described
in the next paragraph.
Action Result
Try starting the The engine
engine. does not start.
Try starting the The engine
engine. does not start.
Try starting the The engine
engine. does not start.
Try starting the The engine
engine. starts.
The driver stands The engine
up from the seat. stops.
Set the mechan- The cutting
ical attachment means stop.
lifting pedal to the
transport position.