Product Description; Mounting And Connecting The Battery - Stiga MJ 66 Quick Manual For Use

2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This machine is a ride-on lawn mower with seated operator.
The machine is equipped with an engine which drives cutting
means protected by a casing, as well as a transmission unit
that moves the machine.
The machine has rear-wheel drive.
The operator is able to operate the machine and use the
main controls, always seated in the operator's position.
The safety devices installed on the machine will disengage
the engine and cutting means in a couple of seconds if the
operator's actions do not comply with the required safety
conditions (par. 5.2).
Intended use and misuse
This machine is designed and built for cutting grass in
gardens and grassy areas.
Any other use may be dangerous and cause damage to
persons and/or property.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not limited to:
• transporting other persons, children or animals on the
machine;
• using the machine for towing or pushing loads without
the use of the specified attachment for towing;
• Using the cutting means on surfaces other than grass;
• Using the machine for leaf or debris collection;
• using the machine to pass over unstable, slippery, icy,
stony or uneven ground, puddles or swamps.
IMPORTANT Improper use of the machine will void the
warranty and relieves the Manufacturer of any liability, placing
all responsibility for damage or injury, to him/herself or third
parties, on the user.
IMPORTANT The machine must be used by one opera-
tor only.
IMPORTANT The machine has not been type-approved for
circulation on public roads. It must be used (as indicated by the
highway code) in private areas closed to traffic.
2.1. COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE (FIG. 1)
11. Cutting means assembly
12. Cutting means
13. Discharge chute
14. Grass catcher
15. Side discharge chute (if available):
16. Engine
17. Battery
18. Driving seat
19. Precautions and safety labels
2.2. SAFETY SIGNS (FIG. 1)
ATTENTION
Read the instructions before use.
ATTENTION
Remove the key and read the
instructions before carrying out any
maintenance or repair work.
IMPORTANT Any damaged or illegible decals must be re-
placed. Order replacement decals from an Authorised Service
Centre.
3. ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT Unpacking and assembly operations should
be performed on a flat and stable surface, with enough space
for handling the machine and its packaging, using the prop-
er tools.
3.1. UNPACKING
1. Carefully open the packaging, paying attention not to
lose components
2. Consult the documentation in the box, including these
instructions.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the packaging taking the
following precautions:
- move the cutting means assembly to its maximum
height (par. 4) to protect it against damage when the
machine is lifted off the base pallet;
- Move the front drive release lever to the released position
(par. 4) (for models with hydrostatic drive).
- Lift the machine off the base pallet.
3.2. ASSEMBLY OF THE REAR PLATE
See figure 2.
For hydrostatic drive: Ensure that the release lever (7) is
correctly inserted in the groove of the rear plate and that
it slides freely.
3.3. STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
See figure 3.
3.4. SEAT ASSEMBLY
See figure 4.
3.5. A S S E M B LY O F C U T T I N G M E A N S
ENGAGEMENT LEVER EXTENSION
See figure 5.
3.6. MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE
BATTERY
See figure 6.
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HAZARD OF EJECTED OBJECTS
Keep all persons away and outside
the work area during machine use.
RISK OF MACHINE ROLL-OVER
Do not use the machine on gradients
in excess of 10°
CRUSHING HAZARD
Make sure that children remain at a
safe distance from the machine when
the engine is running .
RISK OF CUTTING.
Cutting means in operation. Do not
insert hands or feet into the cutting
means housing