Stiga VILLA SENATOR Manual page 8

Lift off the engine casing diagonally upwards/ back-
wards.
Before use - fit the black engine cover onto the en-
gine casing.
Do not use the machine without first fit-
ting the engine casing, otherwise there is
a risk of burn injuries or crushing acci-
dents.
BATTERY
The battery is dry-charged, meaning that it must be
filled with accumulator acid before use.
Filling of accumulator acid should be
done in a well lit place where there is a
plentiful supply of rinsing water. The
acid is corrosive. Use rubber gloves and
handle the acid with great care to avoid
spillage. The acid can burn the skin and
destroy clothes and other material with
which it comes into contact.
It is also advisable to wear goggles to
protect the eyes from injury. Also avoid
inhaling the acid fumes.
Carefully take the acid containers out of the carton.
Fill the battery with acid. The acid level should be
between "UPPER" and "LOWER" level on the bat-
tery (fig 8).
The acid level may fall slightly after topping up so
wait for twenty minutes before finally checking the
level in each cell. Top up with acid whenever neces-
sary.
Then allow the battery to stand for two hours before
using it.
Do not short circuit the battery termi-
nals as sparks may arise and cause fire.
Do not wear any metal items of jewel-
lery that can easily come in contact with
the battery terminals.
NOTE! To prevent damage to the engine and bat-
tery, the positive battery cable (+) should always
be connected to the battery first.
Do not run the engine when the battery is discon-
nected.
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Check the tyre inflation pressure. The correct pres-
sure should be:
Front tyres: 0,4 bar (6 psi)
ENGLISH
Rear tyres: 1,2 bar (17 psi)
ACCESSORIES
Refer to separate assembly instructions enclosed
with each accessory for fitment of mowing unit/ac-
cessory.
Item 1 - 12, see figures 9 - 10.
1. IMPLEMENT RAISING LEVER
A lever for raising front-mounted accessories to
the transport position.
2. SERVICE BRAKE/CLUTCH
(Classic - 2000 - Senator)
A pedal that combines both the service brake and
clutch. There are three positions:
3. FREEWHEEL CLUTCH PEDAL
(President)
Foot pedal for disengaging the transmission. Two
positions:
The pedal is not a service brake. Do not
use the pedal during operation, only
when parking or starting.
Service brake - see pt. 9 "DRIVE LEVER" below.
CONTROLS
1. Pedal released - forward
drive engaged, The machine
will move if a gear is engaged.
Service brake not activated.
2. Pedal only half depressed -
forward drive released, gear-
shifting can be performed.
Service brake not activated.
3. Pedal fully depressed - for-
ward drive released, Service
brake fully activated.
1. Pedal released - forward
drive engaged. The machine
will start off if the drive lever is
moved. The parking brake can-
not be activated.
2. Pedal fully depressed - for-
ward drive disengaged. The
parking brake can be activated.
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