Stiga VILLA ROYAL Instructions For Use Manual page 8

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Locking:
1. Depress the pedal (2:B) fully.
2. Move the inhibitor (2:A) to the right.
3. Release the pedal.
4. Release the inhibitor (2:A).
Unlocking:
Press and release the pedal.
2.4.4 Driving-service brake (2:D)
The pedal (2:D) determines the gearing ratio be-
tween the engine and the drive wheels (= the
speed). When the pedal is released, the service
brake is activated.
1. Press the pedal forward –
the machine moves forward.
2. No load on the pedal – the ma-
chine is stationary.
3. Press the pedal backward –
the machine reverses.
4. Reduce the pressure on the
pedal – the machine brakes.
2.4.5 Steering wheel (5)
The height of the steering wheel can be adjusted
between five positions. Press in the inhibitor on the
steering column and raise or lower the steering
wheel to the desired position.
Do not adjust the steering wheel during
operation.
Never turn the steering wheel when the
machine is stationary with a lowered
implement. There is a risk of abnormal
loads on the steering mechanics
2.4.6 Throttle and choke control (3:G)
(Comfort, Elite)
A control for setting the engine speed and to choke
the engine when starting from cold.
1. Choke – for starting a cold engine. The
choke position is located at the front of the
groove.
Do not operate in this position when the
engine is warm.
2. Full throttle – when the machine is in
operation, full throttle should always be
used.
The full throttle position is approximately
2 cm behind the choke position.
3. Idling.
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2.4.7 Throttle control (4:K) (Royal)
Control for setting the engine's revs.
1. Full throttle – when the machine is in
operation, full throttle should always be
used.
2. Idling.
2.4.8 Choke control (4:I) (Royal)
A pull-type control to choke the engine when start-
ing from cold.
1. Control fully pulled out – choke valve
in carburettor closed. For starting cold en-
gine.
2. Control pushed in – choke valve open.
For starting warm engine and when oper-
ating the machine.
Never operate the machine with the choke
pulled out when the engine is warm.
2.4.9 Ignition lock/headlight (3,4:E)
The ignition lock is used for starting and stopping
the engine.
Do not leave the machine with the key
in position 2 or 3. There is a fire risk,
fuel can run into the engine through the
carburettor, and there is a risk of the
battery being discharged and damaged.
Four positions:
1. Stop position – the engine is short-cir-
cuited. The key can be removed.
2. Operating position.
3. Operating position.
4. Start position – the electric start motor
is activated when the key is turned to the
spring-loaded start position. Once the en-
gine has started, let the key return to oper-
ating position 3.
2.4.10 Power take-off (3:H) (Comfort, Elite)
A lever for engaging and disengaging the power
take-off for operating cutting decks and front-
mounted accessories. Two positions:
1.Forward position – power take-off dis-
engaged.
2. Backward position – power take-off en-
gaged.