Using The Machine - Stiga VILLA SENATOR Manual

hand without using the engine. The machine must
not be towed behind a vehicle.
1. Lever back - transmission
engaged for normal use.
2. Lever forward - transmission
disengaged. The machine can
be moved by hand.
When the disengagement lever is in the
forward position, the drive lever brak-
ing function is deactivated. The ma-
chine has no brakes.
This must be taken into account if the machine is
to be rolled by hand down from, for example, a
trailer or ramp.
11. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL
A control for setting the engine speed and to choke
the engine when starting from cold.
1. Idle.
2. Full throttle - when the machine is in
operation, full throttle should always be
used. Full throttle positioned 1 - 1.5 cm
from the lower edge of the groove.
3. Choke - for starting a cold engine.
Choke positioned at the bottom of the
groove.
12. STARTER KEY
An ignition key used for starting and stopping the
engine. There are three positions:
1. Stop position - engine short circuited.
STOP
The key can be be removed.
2. Drive position (without symbol).
3. Start position - the electric starter motor
START
is activated when the key is tur-ned to the
spring-loaded start position. Once the en-
gine has started, allow the key to return to
the drive position.

USING THE MACHINE

AREAS OF USE - VILLA
The machine may only be used for the following
tasks using the STIGA accessories stated:
ENGLISH
1. Mowing
Using mower deck 13-2916 (85M) or 13-2910
(102M).
2. Sweeping
Using brush unit 13-1934. Use of dust guard
13-1937 is recommended.
3. Snow clearance
Using snow blade 13-1917. Snow chains
13-1947 and wheel weights 13-1982 are
recommended.
4. Grass clipping and leaf collection
Using towed collector 13-1978 (30") or 13-
1950 (42").
5. Grass and leaf transport
Using load trailer 13-1979.
6. Fertiliser spreading
Using fertiliser spreader 13-1987. Can also
be used for spreading grass seed, sand or salt.
For winter use, snow chains 13-1947 are
recommended.
The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch
must not exceed 100 N.
The maximum over-run load on the towing hitch
from towed accessories must not exceed 500 N.
BEFORE STARTING
You must read these instructions for use
and the accompanying pamphlet
"SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" careful-
ly before starting up the machine.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Always use lead-free petrol. Never use
oil-mixed 2-stroke petrol.
NOTE! Bear in mind that petrol is a perishable, do
not purchase more petrol than can be used within
30 days.
Petrol is highly inflammable. Always
store petrol in containers that are made
specially for this purpose.
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