Converter Control Lever; Cutting Height Adjustment; Engine Ignition; Grass Cutting - Stiga MP1 504 Series Operator's Manual

2.4 Converter control lever (if fitted)
In the models with drive systems, the converter control
lever (if fitted) allows the operator to regulate forward gear
speed. To do so, move the lever (1) following the indications
provided near the control lever.
IMPORTANT The engine must be running and the drive
engaged when switching from one speed to another.
Do not touch the converter control when the engine is
stopped. Doing this could damage the converter.
NOTE If the machine does not move forward with the le-
ver in the « » position, simply move the lever to «
then immediately return to the «
IMPORTANT The engine must be running and the drive
engaged when switching from one speed to another.
Do not touch the converter control when the engine is
stopped. Doing this could damage the converter.
2.5

Cutting height adjustment

• Type "I"
T he cutting height is adjusted by the specific lever (1).
DO THIS WHEN THE CUTTING MEANS IS STATIONARY.
• Type "II"
T he cutting height is adjusted by pressing the button (1)
and, using the handgrip (2), lifting or lowering the chassis
to the desired position.
DO THIS WHEN THE CUTTING MEANS IS STATIONARY.

3. GRASS CUTTING

NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in a num-
ber of different ways; before starting work, prepare the ma-
chine based on how the lawn is to be mowed.
DO THIS WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF.
3.1a Preparation for mowing and grass collection
by the grass catcher:
– Lift the rear discharge guard (1) and fasten the grass
catcher (2) correctly as shown in the illustration.
3.1b Preparation for mowing and rear grass
discharge on the ground
– R emove the grass catcher and check that the rear dis-
charge guard (1) maintains its lowered position.
– On models with a side discharge: make sure that the
side discharge guard 4) is lowered and blocked by the
safety lever (3).
3.1c Preparation for mowing and
mulching (where applicable)
– On models with a side discharge: make sure that the
side discharge guard 4) is lowered and blocked by the
safety lever (3).
– L ift the rear discharge guard (1) and fit the chute cap (5)
in the discharge opening, keeping it slightly tilted to the
right. Fasten it by fitting the two pins (6) into the holes pro-
vided until the fastener tooth (7) clicks into place.
To remove the deflector cap (5), lift the rear discharge
guard (1) and push in the middle to release the tooth (7).
3.1d Preparation for mowing and side discharge of
grass (where applicable)
– L ift the rear discharge guard (1) and fit the chute cap (5)
in the discharge opening, keeping it slightly tilted to the
» and
» position.
right. Fasten it by fitting the two pins (6) into the holes pro-
vided until the fastener tooth (7) clicks into place.
– P ush the safety lever (3) slightly and lift the side dis-
charge guard (4).
– I nsert the side discharge chute (8) as shown in the figure.
– C lose the side discharge guard (4) so that the side dis-
charge chute (8) is locked in place.
To remove the side discharge chute:
– P ush the safety lever (3) slightly and lift the side dis-
charge guard (4).
– Release the side discharge chute (8).
To remove the chute flap:
– Lift the rear discharge guard (1).
– P ush in the middle to release the tooth (7).

3.2 Engine ignition

• Models with throttle
To start the engine, set the throttle control to "Starter"
(23).
When the engine is running, set the throttle control to
"Fast" (22).
3.2a
• Manual ignition models ("I")
Pull the cutting means brake lever (1) against the handle
and firmly tug the knob on the ignition cable (2).
• Electric key ignition models
Pull the cutting means brake lever (1) against the handle
and turn the ignition key (3).
3.2b
• Electric push-button ignition models ("III - "IV")
– Insert the supplied battery in the relative engine com-
partment (4); (follow the instructions provided in the en-
gine manual).
– Insert the key as far as possible (if fitted) (5).
– Pull the engine cutting means brake lever towards the
handle (1).
NOTE Keep pulling the engine / cutting means brake or
the engine will stop.
– Press and hold the starter button until the engine switch-
es on (6).
Follow the instructions in the engine manual for further
details on the engine.
3.3 Mowing the lawn
The appearance of the lawn will improve if you alternate
cutting in both directions at the same height.
When the grass catcher is too full, grass collection is no
longer efficient and the sound of the lawnmower changes.
To remove and empty the grass catcher,
– s top the engine and wait for the cutting means to stop;
– lift the rear discharge guard, grasp the handle and re-
move the grass catcher keeping it in an erect position.
• For mulching or rear grass discharge: always avoid
removing a large quantity of grass. Never cut more
than one third of the total grass height per single pass!
Regulate the forward speed according to the lawn condi-
tions and the amount of grass removed.
• For side discharge (if applicable): it is best to mow in
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