Using The Machine - Stiga SD 98-108 Owner's Manual

5.3.5 Checking machine safety
and efficiency
1. Check that the safety devices function as
described
( 5.2).
2. Check that the brake is in perfect working
order.
3. Do not start mowing if the blades vibrate or
if you are unsure whether they are sharp
enough. Always remember that:
– A badly sharpened blade pulls at the grass
and causes the lawn to turn yellow.
– A loose blade causes unwanted vibrations
and can be dangerous.
WARNING!
chine if you are unsure whether it is work­
ing safely or efficiently. If in doubt, contact
your Dealer immediately to make the nec­
essary checks and repairs.

5.4 USING THE MACHINE

5.4.1 Starting
DANGER!
started in an open or well-ventilated area!
ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST
GASES ARE TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– open the fuel
stopcock (1);
– shift in the gear
into neutral («N»)
( 4.22 or
4.32);
– disengage the
blades ( 4.5);
– apply the parking
brake on sloping
ground;
– for cold starting, operate the choke (
or 4.2a);
– if the engine is already warm, position the
lever between «SLOW» and «FAST»;
– put in the ignition key and turn to «ON» to
make electrical contact, then turn to «START»
to start the engine;
– release the key once the engine has started.
When the engine has started, move the throttle
to «SLOW».
EN 16
Do not use the ma­
The engine must be
1
4.2
IMPORTANT
closed as soon as the engine is running
smoothly. Using it when the engine is already
warm can foul the spark plugs and cause the
engine to run erratically.
NOTE
ing problems, do not insist as you can risk run-
ning the battery flat and flooding the engine.
Turn the key to «OFF», wait for a few seconds
and then repeat the operation. If the malfunc-
tion persists, refer to the engine manual and
chapter «8» in this manual.
IMPORTANT
that the safety devices prevent the engine from
starting if safety requirements have not been
met ( 5.2).
In these cases, once the situation has been
corrected, the key must first be turned back to
«OFF» before the engine can be restarted.
5.4.2 Starting and moving without mowing
WARNING!
been approved for use on public roads. It
has to be used (as indicated by the high­
way code) in private areas closed to traf­
fic.
When moving the machine:
– disengage the blades;
– bring the cutting deck to the highest position
(position «7»);
– put the accelerator control between the
«SLOW» and «FAST» positions.
Mechanical transmission
Push the pedal down as far as possible
( 4.21) and move the gear change lever
into 1st gear (
Keep the pedal pressed down and release
the parking brake.
Slowly release the pedal to shift from «brake»
to «clutch», thus operating the rear wheels
( 4.21).
WARNING!
be released gradually, as a sudden en­
gagement may cause the vehicle to tip
over and the driver to lose control.
The choke must be
If there are engine start-
Always bear in mind
This machine has not
4.22).
The pedal has to