Safety Checks; Preparing The Machine - Stiga SDNSL 108 Hydro Operator's Manual

6.1.3 Tyre pressure
Having the right tyre pressure is the main
condition for ensuring that the cutting-means
assembly is horizontal and mows evenly.
1. Unscrew the valve caps
2. Connect a compressed air line with
a gauge to the valves (fig. 14)
3. Adjust the pressure according to the values
indicated in the "Technical Data" chart.

6.1.4 Preparing the machine

before starting work
NOTE This machine can be used to
mow lawns in a number of different ways;
before starting work, prepare the machine
based on how the lawn is to be mowed.
a. Prepare the machine for side cutting and
discharge of the grass onto the floor
– Always make sure that the spring inside
the deflector (Fig. 13.A) and the safety
lever (Fig. 13.B) operate correctly,
holding it firmly in the lowered position.
b. Preparation for mowing and
mulching of grass
– If you decide to mow the grass, mulching
it and leaving it on the grass, a "mulching"
kit is available upon request (chap.
15.1). This has to be attached to the rear
plate as indicated in the instructions.
IMPORTANT The "Mulching" function can
only be carried out by using specific cutting
means (not included in the kit), bearing the
code indicated in the "Technical Data".
6.1.5 Positioning the anti-scalp wheels
The anti-chipping wheels are used to reduce
the risk of tearing up sections of lawn, which
can occur when the edge of the cutting-means
assembly drags over irregular ground.
Position the wheels as indicated (par. 7.4).

6.2 SAFETY CHECKS

Run the following safety checks and
check that the results correspond to
those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the safety
checks before use.
6.2.1 General safety check
Object
Battery
Side discharge guard
Fuel lines and
connections.
Electrical cables.
Oil lines
Drive the machine
forwards and backwards,
shift to neutral /release
the drive pedal (par. 5.5)
Press the brake
pedal (par. 5.4)
Test driving
Safety devices
6.2.2 Control of safety devices
The safety devices work in two ways:
A. they prevent the engine from starting if all
the safety requirements have not been met;
B. by stopping the engine if even just one
of the safety requirements is lacking.
Action
1. gear in "neutral";
2. cutting means
disengaged;
3. operator seated.
the operator leaves his seat
the parking brake is engaged
without disengaging
the cutting means
the speed change is
activated or the drive
pedal with the parking
brake engaged
the reverse gear is engaged
with the cutting means
engaged, without pressing
the consent button (par. 5.8)
If any of the results fails to match the
indications provided in the tables, do not
use the machine! Contact a service centre to
have it checked and repaired if necessary.
EN - 10
Result
No damage to the casing,
cover or terminals
Good condition. No
damage. Properly
installed.
No leaks.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
No leaks.
No damage.
The machine slows
down and stops
The machine stops
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound
Proceed as indicated
in par. 6.2.2
Result
The engine starts
The engine stops
The engine stops
The engine stops
The engine stops