Using The Machine; Mowing Advice; Cutting Height - Stiga 135 B TITAN DOD Instructions For Use Manual

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5 USING THE MACHINE

Check that the grass that is to be cut is
completely free of foreign objects such
as stones etc.

5.1 CUTTING HEIGHT

The best cutting results are achieved when the
when the top third of the grass is cut off. I.e. 2/3 of
the length of the grass remains. See fig. 4.
If the grass is long and has to be cut significantly,
cut twice using different cutting heights.
Do not use the lowest cutting heights if the lawn
surface is uneven. This would entail a risk of the
blades being damaged against the surface and the
lawn's top layer of soil being removed.
5.2 INCLINE
In order for the cutting deck to cut optimally, the
correct incline is required. The cutting deck's rear
section can be adjusted so that the deck has a great-
er forward incline than that provided by the basic
setting. This incline affects the cutting results as
follows.
5.2.1 Basic setting
The deck is in the basic setting when its rear edge
is 5 mm above its front edge. This means that the
deck is inclined forwards.
The deck is default set upon delivery.
When the deck is in the basic setting, the best
"Multiclip" effect and good dispersion of the cut
grass are achieved. The basic setting is recom-
mended for normal grass.
5.2.2 Greater inclination
When the cutting deck is inclined forwards, the
"Multiclip" effect is reduced while the cut grass is
dispersed better and the capacity is increased.
Inclining forwards is recommended for thicker
grass.
The incline of the deck can be adjusted as follows:
• By varying the number of washers under the
locking pins (5:A).
NOTE! There must be an equal number of
washers on each side.
• By adjusting the links (5:B) between the raising
levers.
5.3 COMPOSTING/REAR EJECTION
The deck can cut grass in the two following ways
by setting the decks' hatches according to the table
below:
Cutting method Hatches
Composts the grass Closed
into the lawn Multiclip
Ejects the grass Open
behind the deck Rear ejector
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5.4 MOWING ADVICE

In order to achieve optimum mowing results, fol-
low the advice below:
• Cut frequently.
• Run the engine at full throttle.
• The grass should be dry.
• Use sharp blades.
• Keep the underside of the cutting deck clean.
6.1 PREPARATION
All service and all maintenance must be carried out
on a stationary machine with the engine switched
off.
6.2.1 Hydraulically operated deck
1. Activate the parking brake.
2. Set the deck in the transport position.
3. Set the minimum cutting height. Otherwise the
4. Stop the engine
5. Disconnect both thick hydraulic hoses at the
6. Remove both pins (5:A) and remove any wash-
7. Set the catch (7:C) to the rear position so that it
8. Grip the front edge of the deck and lift up until
6.2.2 Belt driven deck
1. Activate the parking brake.
2. Set the deck in the transport position.
3. Set the cutting height in the centre
Control 2:R1
4. Stop the engine
5. Remove both pins (5:A) and remove any wash-
Back
6. Slacken off the belt tensioner and unhook the
Forward
6 MAINTENANCE
Prevent the machine from rolling by al-
ways applying the parking brake.
Stop the engine.
Prevent unintentional starting of the
engine by removing the ignition key.
6.2WASHING POSITION
It is absolutely forbidden to start the
engine when the deck is in the cleaning
position.
hydraul hoses might be damaged.
socket (2:PTO) on the machine. See fig. 6.
ers.
can lock.
the deck locks in the first locking position.
See fig. 8.
position (4-5).
ers.
belt from the machine's pulley. See fig. 3.