Using The Machine; Safety Checks - Stiga MPST 84 Li 48 V1 Operator's Manual

7. USING THE MACHINE

WARNING
The safety regulations to follow are described
in chap. 2. Strictly comply with these
instructions to avoid serious risks or hazards.
7.1 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
Before starting to mow, it is necessary to carry
out several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety.
7.1.1 Checking the battery
Charge the battery fully before
using the machine for the first time
after purchase (chap. 8.2.2).
Always check the battery state of charge
before using the machine (Fig. 13.F).
7.1.2 Seat adjustment
To change the position of the seat, loosen
the four fixing screws (fig. 14.A) and slide
the seat along the slots on the support.
When the required position is found, fully
tighten the four screws (fig. 14.A).
7.1.3 Tyre pressure
Having the right tyre pressure is the main
condition for ensuring that the cutting means
assembly is horizontal and mows evenly.
1. Unscrew the protective caps
2. Connect a compressed air line with
a gauge to the valves (fig. 15)
3. Adjust the pressure according to the values
indicated in the "Technical Data" chart.
7.1.4 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.
a. Prepare the machine for cutting and
lateral grass discharge (for models with
side discharge only):
Always make sure that the spring inside
the deflector (Fig. 6.B) and the safety
lever (Fig. 7.B, 8.B) operate correctly,
holding it firmly in the lowered position.
b. Pre-set for cutting and chopping grass in the
grass catcher (only for models with rear grass
catcher "I" and "II")
Hook the grass catcher (fig. 16.A) to the
supports (fig. 16.B) and centre it with respect
to the rear plate. Centring is ensured by using
the right support as a lateral support.
Make sure that the lower pipe
of the grass catcher opening is
attached to the pawl (fig. 16.C).
c. Pre-set for cutting and chopping grass in the
grass catcher (only for models with rear grass
catcher "III")
See par. 5.8.
d. Pre-set for grass cutting and rear grass
discharge on the ground (only for models with
rear grass catcher)
If you decide to work without the
grass catcher, a rear discharge guard
kit is available upon request (fig. 17;
par 16.5) which must be securely
mounted on the rear plate as indicated
in the instructions provided.
e. Pre-set for cutting and chopping grass
If you decide to mow grass, mulch it
and leave it on the lawn, a "mulching"
kit is available upon request (chap.
16.1). This has to be attached to the rear
plate as indicated in the instructions.
7.1.5 Positioning the anti-scalping wheels
The anti-scalping wheels are used to reduce
the risk of tearing up sections of lawn, which
can occur when the edge of the cutting means
assembly drags over irregular ground.
Position the wheels as indicated (par. 8.3).

7.2 SAFETY CHECKS

Run the following safety checks and
ensure that the results correspond
to those outlined in the tables.
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