Stiga MP 98 Series Operator's Manual page 91

1. Maximum engine speed. To
be used always when starting
the machine, while it is On and
during grass cutting
2. Minimum engine speed. Used
when the machine is sufficiently warm
during stationary periods of operation.
NOTE When moving from one area
to another, put the lever in a position
between «tortoise» and «hare».
5.3 PARKING BRAKE LEVER
This lever stops the machine from
moving when it has been parked.
This lever has two positions (fig.
10.D), corresponding to:
1. Brake disengaged. Press the
pedal to disengage the parking
brake (fig. 10.1). The lever returns
to the brake disengaged position.
2. Brake engaged. Press the pedal all
the way down to engage the parking
brake (fig. 10.1) and shift the lever to
brake engaged position. When you
take your foot off the pedal it will be
blocked in the lowered position.
5.4 CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL
(MECHANICAL DRIVE)
This pedal has a double function (fig. 10.1):
1. during the first part of its travel it
acts as a clutch, engaging and
disengaging drive to the wheels.
2. in the second part it works the
brake on the rear wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not keep the pedal
half way between clutch engagement or
disengagement, as this can cause overheating
and damage the transmission belt.
NOTE When the machine is in
movement, keep your foot off the pedal.
5.5 SPEED CHANGE LEVER
(MECHANICAL DRIVE)
This lever has seven positions (fig. 10.K):
operations.
EN - 9
1. 5 forward gears
Gear must only be engaged
when the machine has stopped.
2. Neutral «N»
3. Reverse «R»
Reverse must only
be engaged when the
machine has stopped.
To change gear, press the pedal halfway
down (Fig. 10.1) and move the lever
according to the indications on the label.
5.6 BRAKE PEDAL
(HYDROSTATIC DRIVE)
This pedal works the brake on the rear
wheels (fig. 10.I)
5.7 DRIVE PEDAL (HYDROSTATIC DRIVE)
This pedal engages drive in the wheels
and controls the machine's forward
and reverse speed (fig. 10.J):
1. Forward drive gear. To
insert the forward drive gear,
press the front pedal with the
tip of your foot. Increasing
the pressure on the pedal
progressively increases the
speed of the machine.
2. Reverse gear. Reverse gear
is engaged by pressing the
rear pedal with your heel.
Reverse must only
be engaged when the
machine has stopped.
3. Neutral position. The pedal
automatically goes into neutral
position when released.
NOTE If the drive pedal is used, whether
forwards or for reverse, when the parking brake
(fig. 10.D) is engaged, the engine stops.