Stiga MP 98 Series Operator's Manual page 83

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INDEX
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................... 2
2. SAFETY REGULATIONS .............................. 2
3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE ........... 4
3.1 Description of the machine and planned
use ........................................................ 4
3.2 Safety signs .......................................... 5
3.3 Identification label ................................ 6
3.4 Main components ................................. 6
4. ASSEMBLY ................................................... 6
4.1 Assembly components .......................... 6
4.2 Steering wheel assembly ...................... 7
4.3 Seat assembly ...................................... 7
4.4 Mounting and connecting the battery .... 7
4.5 Mounting the rear bumper ..................... 7
4.6 Side discharge chute assembly (for
models with side discharge only) .......... 7
4.7 Mounting the cutting-means assembly
side reinforcements (for side discharge
models only, if foreseen). ....................... 8
4.8 Rear plate assembly and completion (for
rear collection models only) .................. 8
5. CONTROLS.................................................. 8
5.1 Key ignition switch ................................. 8
5.2 Throttle control ...................................... 8
5.3 Parking brake lever ................................ 9
5.4 Clutch / brake pedal (mechanical drive) 9
5.5 Speed change lever (mechanical drive) 9
5.6 Brake pedal (hydrostatic drive) .............. 9
5.7 Drive pedal (hydrostatic drive) ............... 9
5.8 Hydrostatic transmission disengagement
lever (hydrostatic transmission) .......... 10
5.9 Cutting means engage and disengage
functions ............................................. 10
5.10 Reverse gear cutting consent button ... 10
5.11 Cutting height adjuster lever ................ 10
5.12 Acoustic alarm indicator light and device
(for rear collection models only) .......... 10
5.13 Grass catcher tipping lever (if foreseen,
for rear collection models only) ........... 10
6. USING THE MACHINE ............................... 10
6.1 Preparation ......................................... 10
6.2 Safety checks ...................................... 11
6.3 Using on slopes .................................. 12
6.4 Startup ................................................ 12
6.5 Operation ............................................ 13
6.6 Stop .................................................... 14
6.7 After operation .................................... 15
7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ........................ 15
7.1 General information ............................. 15
7.2 Refuelling / emptying the fuel tank ...... 15
7.3 Check, top up, draining of engine oil ... 16
7.4 Anti-chipping wheels ........................... 16
7.5 Cleaning .............................................. 17
7.6 Battery ................................................ 17
7.7 Nuts and bolts ..................................... 18
8. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE .......... 18
8.1 Safety recommendations .................... 18
8.2 Cutting-means assembly / cutting means
............................................................ 18
8.3 Replacing of front / rear wheels ........... 18
8.4 Electronic circuit board ........................ 19
8.5 Replacing a fuse ................................. 19
8.6 Replacing bulbs .................................. 20
8.7 Rear axle ............................................. 20
9. STORING THE MACHINE .......................... 20
10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION ....... 20
11. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS ..................... 20
12. W ARRANTY COVERAGE .......................... 21
13. M AINTENANCE TABLE .............................. 21
14. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION ..................... 22
15. ATTACHMENTS ......................................... 25
15.1 "Mulching" kit ...................................... 25
15.2 Maintenance battery charger .............. 25
15.3 Towing kit ............................................ 25
15.4 Canvas cover ...................................... 25
15.5 Rear discharge guard kit .................... 25
15.6 18" Snow chains ................................. 25
15.7 18" Mud / snow wheels ....................... 25
15.8 Trailer .................................................. 25
15.9 Sprinkler .............................................. 25
15.10 Grass roller ................................... 25
15.11 Snow blade................................... 25
15.12 Leaf and grass collector ............... 25
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