Stiga MP1 550 Li D48 Series Operator's Manual page 126

5.3 POWER BUTTON
The power button (Fig.10.A) is used to:
1. Machine power-on. By pressing the button
(Fig.10.A) the display (Fig.10.B) switches
on and the machine is ready for use.
NOTE The machine can be switched
on only if the operator presence lever
and the drive lever are released.
NOTE In case the machine is not
operated, the display turns off after 15
seconds and the above-mentioned
operation must be carried out again.
2. Cutting means engagement.
NOTE The cutting means
engagement is possible only by
pressing the operator presence lever
against the handle (see par. 6.3).
3. Cutting means disengagement. With the
cutting means engaged, press the power
button (Fig.10.A); the cutting means stops
whilst keeping the machine powered on.
5.4 DRIVE ON LEVER
This engages the wheel drive and allows
the machine to move forward.
Traction engaged.
To make the machine moving forward:
a. Press one of the two operator
presence levers (Fig.9.A)
against the handle.
b. Press one of the two drive engagement
levers (Fig.9.B) against the handle.
Forward speed adjustment is possible
through the selection knob (Fig.10.C).
You can select 6 different levels of speed.
1. Maximum speed (about 5 Km/h).
2. Minimum speed (about 2.5 Km/h).
Every two "clicks" of the selection knob
(Fig.10.C) cause a forward speed level change,
displayed by a bar indicator (Fig.10.C1).
NOTE The last speed level selected remains
set after the machine is turned off.
IMPORTANT To prevent damage to
the transmission, do not pull the machine
backwards with the drive engaged.
5.5 "ECO" BUTTON
The "ECO" mode allows to save energy when
cutting the grass, optimising the battery life.
Press the button (Fig.10.D) to enable
or disable "ECO" mode.
When the traction is active, the display
shows the indication "E".
This mode automatically turns off when the
operator presence levers are released.
NOTE It is not recommended to use the
"ECO" function in heavy grass cutting conditions
(cutting of dense, high, humid grass).
5.6 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Lower or raise the chassis to cut the
grass at different heights.
Do this when the cutting means is stationary.
• To adjust the cutting height, press the button (Fig.11.A)
and lift or lower the chassis using the hand grip
(Fig.11.B), until the desired position is reached.
6. USING THE MACHINE
The safety regulations to follow are described in
chap. 2. Strictly comply with these instructions to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
6.1 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Before starting work , it is necessary to carry out
several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety:
Make sure that the safety key is not inserted in its slot.
Place the machine in a stable horizontal
position on the ground.
6.1.1 Checking the battery
Before using the machine for the first time after
purchase, fully charge the battery following
the instructions in the battery booklet.
Before every use of the machine, check the battery charge
status according to the instructions in the battery booklet.
6.1.2 Preparing the machine before starting work
NOTE This machine can be used to mow
lawns in various ways; before starting, prepare the
machine based on how the lawn is to be mowed.
a. Preparation for grass cutting and
collection in the grass catcher:
1. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.12.A) and hook
the grass catcher (Fig.12.B) correctly, as indicated
in the figure.
2. For models with side discharge: make sure that
the side discharge guard (Fig.13.B) is lowered.
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