Key Ignition Switch - Stiga T 108 Series Operator's Manual

2. Neutral position. The pedal
automatically goes into neutral
position when released.
NOTE The "Neutral" condition is
indicated by the lamp (fig. 16.F).
NOTE If the operator presses the
pedal while the parking brake (fig.
13.D) is on, the engine stops.
5.3 REVERSE GEAR PEDAL
This pedal is used to apply traction to
the wheels in reverse and regulate the
speed of the machine (fig. 13.C, 14.C):
1. Reverse gear. Increasing
the pressure on the pedal
progressively increases the
speed of the machine.
be engaged when the
machine has stopped.
2. Neutral position. The pedal
automatically goes into neutral
position when released.
NOTE The "Neutral" condition is
indicated by the lamp (fig. 16.F).
NOTE If the operator presses the
pedal while the parking brake (fig.
15.D) is on, the engine stops.
5.4 HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
RELEASE COMMAND
This command has two positions, as
indicated on the label (fig. 13.D, 14.D):
1. Drive engaged : for all uses,
when moving and during cutting.
2. Drive disengaged : this
makes it much easier to move
the machine by hand, with
the engine turned off.
Reverse must only
IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the drive
unit, perform this operation only when the
engine is stopped and the pedals (fig. 13.B,
13.C, 14.B, 14.C) are in the neutral position.
• 4WD model only
The machine may only be moved easily
backwards, even if the rear drive is released.

5.5 KEY IGNITION SWITCH

The key enables/disables the machine ignition
It has three positions (fig. 15.A):
1. Stop position. The machine
turns off immediately.
2. On position. All functions are active.
3. Start position. Switch on the
starter motor to start the machine.
If you release the key on start it
will automatically return to On.
5.6 THROTTLE COMMAND
Regulates the engine's r.p.m.
Depending on the type of motor, there
are two types of throttle control:
A. Type "I" with separate Choke
command (Fig. 15.B + Fig. 15.C)
B. Type "II" (Fig. 15.B)
The positions shown correspond to:
1. Choke Command - Cold start.
(if fitted) This command is used to
start the engine when it is cold. The
«CHOKE» position enriches the
mixture so it must only be used for
the time necessary for cold starts.
2. Maximum engine speed. To
be used always when starting
the machine, while it is On and
during grass cutting
3. Minimum engine speed. Used
when the engine is sufficiently warm
during stationary periods of operation.
NOTE When moving from one area
to another, place the lever in a position
between "tortoise" and "hare".
NOTE Some models are equipped
with a system that automatically controls
EN - 10
operations.