Seat Adjustment (15:A); Bonnet; Belt Tensioner Blocking (16); Start-Up And Operation - Stiga Villa Spring Instruction Manual

(Translation of the Original Instructions)
The levers allow the user to move the machine
manually (pushing or pulling), without the engine
running. The two positions are:
1 . Lever in - transmission engaged
for normal use. Locking of the lever
in this position is indicated by a
click.
2 . Lever out - transmission disengaged. The
machine can be moved by hand.
The machine must not be towed over long distan-
ces or at high speeds. The transmission could be
damaged.

6 .13 SEAT ADJUSTMENT (15:A)

The seat is foldable and can be moved
backwards and forwards to suit the driver.
To set the seat in the desired position:
• Slacken the knob (15:A) without using any
tools.
• Move the seat to the desired position.
• Retighten the knob (14:A) manually.
The knobs (15:A) and the seat (15:B)
will be damaged if tools are used .
The seat is equipped with a safety switch that is
connected to the machine's safety system. This
means that certain dangerous activities cannot be
performed unless someone is actually in the seat
(see 7.6.2).

6 .14 BONNET

See 5 .2 for how to access the fuel cock,
battery and engine .

6 .15 BELT TENSIONER BLOCKING (16)

When the an accessory is installed on the ma-
chine which does not need any motorization, the
belt tensioner must be blocked as follows (if the
machine is fitted with a blocking lever):
• Pull the tensioner towards the outside (i.e. move
it towards the safety guard).
• Block the tensioner by turning the blocking lever
clockwise.
ENGLISH

7 START-UP AND OPERATION

7 .1

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Always make sure the engine oil level
is correct . This is particularly important
when operating on slopes (see 7 .4) .
Pay attention when mowing on slopes:
avoid abrupt starts and stops, do not
run the machine transversally to the
slope but run from top to bottom and
vice versa .
Apply the parking brake when you park
the machine .
The machine may not be driven on slo-
pes greater than 10º in any direction .
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns in order to retain
control of the machine and reduce the
risk of overturning .
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving at full speed . The ma-
chine may overturn .
Keep hands and feet well away from the
articulated steering joint and seat bra-
cket . Risk of crushing injuries .
Do not drive the machine with the cut-
ting-means assembly in the transport
position as this will damage the drive
belt .
7 .2

COMBINED USE OF ACCESSORIES

For the combined use of accessories,
please refer to the "TABLE FOR THE
CORRECT COMBINATION OF ACCES-
SORIES"
DATA TABLE"
7 .3

REFUELLING

Before refuelling, turn off the engine,
apply the parking brake and remove the
key from the ignition .
Always use lead-free petrol only . DO
NOT mix petrol with oil .
For the capacity of the fuel tank, please refer to "0
TECHNICAL DATA TABLE" The transparency of
the tank allows the user to check the level easily.
in section "0 TECHNICAL
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