Stiga MP 98 Series Operator's Manual page 95

battery flat and flooding the engine. Turn
the key to the Off position, wait for a few
seconds and then repeat the operation. If
the malfunction persists, refer to the engine
manual and chapter «14» in this manual.
6.5 OPERATION
6.5.1 Forward gear and riding
without mowing
When moving the machine:
• disengage the cutting means (par. 5.8);
• bring the cutting-means assembly to
the highest position (position «7»);
• shift the throttle control to a point
midway between the «tortoise»
and «hare» speed positions.
• For models with mechanical drive only:
1. Press the pedal all the way down
(par. 5.4) and shift the gear
lever to 1st gear (par. 5.5).
2. Hold the pedal down (fig. 10.1) then
disengage the parking brake (par. 5.3).
3. Slowly release the pedal which will turn
from «brake» to «clutch» mode, thus
operating the rear wheels (par. 5.4).
The pedal has to be released
gradually, as a sudden engagement
may cause the vehicle to tip over
and the driver to lose control.
4. Gradually reach the desired speed
using the throttle and gear lever.
To change gear, press the clutch
halfway down (par. 5.4; par. 5.5).
IMPORTANT Gear must be engaged
when the machine has stopped.
• For models with hydrostatic drive only:
1. Disengage the parking brake and
release the brake pedal (par. 5.6).
2. Press the drive pedal (par. 5.7)
in the "forward drive" direction
and reach the required speed by
gradually increasing pressure on the
pedal and working the throttle.
Drive can only be engaged following
the procedure illustrated (par. 5.7 to
prevent sudden engagement which may
cause the vehicle to tip over and the driver
to lose control, especially on slopes.
6.5.2 Braking
First reduce the machine's speed by
reducing the engine's r.p.m., and then
press the brake pedal (par. 5.4; par. 5.6) to
slow down the machine until it stops.
For models with hydrostatic drive only:
The machine already slows down considerably
by just releasing the drive pedal (par. 5.7)
6.5.3 Reverse gear
IMPORTANT Reverse must be engaged
when the machine has stopped.
For models with mechanical drive only:
1. Press the pedal (par. 5.4) until
the machine comes to a stop;
2. Shift the gear lever to "R"
reverse (par. 5.5).
3. Gradually release the pedal to engage the
clutch and then begin moving in reverse.
For models with hydrostatic drive only:
1. Press the pedal (par. 5.6) until
the machine comes to a stop;
2. start reversing by pressing the drive
pedal in the "R" direction (par. 5.7).
6.5.4 Grass cutting
To operate with the machine
proceed as described below:
1. shift the throttle to the maximum speed
position ("hare"); this position is always
used when using the machine;
2. bring the cutting-means assembly
to the highest position;
3. engage the cutting means (par. 5.8) only on
grass lawns; avoid engaging them on stony
ground or when the grass is very high;
4. regulate the forward speed and the
cutting height (par. 5.10) considering
the conditions of the lawn (the height,
density and dampness of the grass).
5. start moving forwards on the
grass very slowly and with utmost
caution, as already described;
IMPORTANT To proceed in reverse gear
with the cutting means engaged, it is necessary
to press and hold the consent button (par.
5.9) so as not to cause the engine to stop.
Lower the speed whenever you note a drop
in engine speed, since a forward speed that
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