Stiga E 300 Li 40 Series Operator's Manual page 115

c. Preparation for grass mowing and
chopping (mulching function):
1. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.13.A)
and insert the chute plug (Fig.13.B)
in the discharge opening.
To remove the chute plug, lift the rear discharge
guard (Fig. 13.A) and remove it from its seat.
6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Run the following safety checks and ensure that the
results correspond to those outlined in the tables.
Always carry out the safety checks before use.
6.2.1 General safety check
Object
Grips
Handle
Cutting device
Rear discharge guard;
grass catcher
Switch command
Battery
Screws/nuts on the
machine and on the
cutting means
Cooling air ducts
Machine
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3 );
2. Release the switch
control lever (Fig. 1.H)
Test driving
Result
Clean, dry
fixed firmly to the machine
Clean, not damaged
or worn
Good condition. No
damage. Properly installed.
The lever must move
freely, it must not need
forcing and should return
automatically and rapidly
back to the neutral position.
No damage to the casing,
no liquid leakage
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Not clogged
No signs of damage
or wear
Result
1. The cutting means
should move.
2. The lever should
return automatically
and rapidly to the
neutral position, the
motor must switch
off and the cutting
means must stop
within a few seconds.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound
If any of the results fail 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.
6.3 START-UP
NOTE Start up the machine on a flat
surface without obstacles or high grass.
1. Open the hatch for accessing the
battery compartment (Fig.14.A).
2. Fit the battery inside its housing correctly (par. 7.2.4);
3. Insert the safety key (Fig.13.B).
4a. Models with 1 battery slot: turn the
safety key to "1" position.
4b. Models with 2 battery slots: turn the safety
key to position "1" or "2", depending
on the battery to be used.
5. Press the safety button (fig. 15.A) and pull
the switch control lever(fig. 15.B).
6.4 OPERATION
IMPORTANT When working, always keep a safe distance
from the cutting means, given by the length of the handle.
Battery power reserve (and therefore the movable
lawn surface before recharging is required) depends
on many factors described in (par. 7.2.1).
IMPORTANT If the motor stops because it
becomes overheated during operation, you must
wait approximately 5 minutes before restarting it.
6.4.1 Grass cutting
Start moving forward and mowing the grass area;
1.
2. Regulate the speed and cutting height
(par. 5.4) according to the lawn conditions
(grass height, density and humidity) and
the quantity of grass to be removed;
3. The appearance of the lawn will be improved
if the grass is always cut at the same height
and in two alternating directions (fig. 15).
For mulching or rear grass discharge:
• always avoid removing a large quantity of
grass. Never cut more than one third of the
total grass height per single pass (Fig.16);
• Keep the chassis clean (par. 7.3.1).
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