Operating Tips - Stiga 8211-0288-01 User Manual

- gear lever in neutral (only Master, Senator,
Comfort).
- brake pedal pressed down.
- driver sitting on the seat.
Always check the operation of the safe-
ty system before using the machine!
With the engine running and the driver sitting on
the seat, check as follows:
- select a gear, and lift your weight off the seat –
the engine should stop (only Master, Senator,
Comfort).
- press the drive pedal so that the machine starts to
move, and then release the drive pedal – the ma-
chine should stop (applies to President, Royal).
- engage the power take-off, lift your weight off
the seat – the power take-off should disengage
The machine must not be used if the
safety system does not work! Take the
machine to a service agent for inspec-
tion.
STARTING
1. Open the fuel cock (fig. 9).
2. Check that the spark plug cable is in place.
3. Check that the power take-off is disengaged.
4a. Master - Senator - Comfort:
Put the gear lever in neutral.
4b. President - Royal:
Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.
5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in
the choke position. Starting warm engine – put the
throttle control at full throttle (approx. 1 cm behind
the choke position).
6. Press down the brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the starter key and start the engine.
8. Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle if the choke has
been used.
9. When starting a cold engine let the engine run
for a few minutes before using the machine. This
allows the oil to warm up.
When in use, always run the engine at full throttle.
ENGLISH
STOPPING
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
Allow the engine to idle for 1 - 2 minutes. Stop the
engine by turning off the starter key.
Shut off the fuel cock. This is particularly impor-
tant if the machine is to be transported on a trailer
for example.
If the machine is left unattended, re-
move the lead from the spark plug. Re-
move also the starter key.
The engine can be very hot immediately
after the engine is stopped. Do not touch
the silencer, cylinder or cooling flanges
to avoid burn injuries.

OPERATING TIPS

Make sure that there is the correct quantity of oil in the
engine when driving on slopes (oil level at "FULL ").
Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when mov-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Drive from the top and
down, or from the bottom and up.
When going down slopes greater than
20º the rear wheels can lift from the
ground. However, the mower deck pre-
vents the machine from tipping over
forwards.
The machine, equipped with original
accessories, must not be driven in any
direction on slopes with a gradient of
more than 10°.
Reduce speed on slopes and when mak-
ing sharp turns to prevent the machine
from tipping over, and to make sure you
do not loose control of the machine.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving in top gear and at full
throttle. The machine can tip over.
Keep hands and fingers away from the
seat mounting. Risk of pinch injuries.
Never operate the machine without the
engine casing.
Never drive with the mower deck en-
gaged and lifted up. This will damage
the drive belt to the unit.
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