Stiga MP2 500-R Li D48 Series Operator's Manual page 120

6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Run the following safety checks and check that the
results correspond to those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the safety checks before use.
6.2.1 General safety check
Object
Grips
Handle
Cutting means
Rear discharge guard; grass
catcher
Control lever
Operator presence lever
Drive engagement lever
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).
Enable the cutting
2.
means (par.6.3 ).
3. Release both the oper-
ator presence and trac-
tion levers (Fig.17).
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 neu-
tral position
No damage to the casing
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Not clogged
No signs of damage or wear
Result
1. The display turns off
and the machine is
ready for use.
2. The cutting means
should move.
3. The levers must return
to the neutral posi-
tion automatically and
quickly, the motor must
switch off and the cut-
ting device must stop
within a few seconds.
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3).
2. Engage the drive
lever (par. 5.4).
3. Disengage the
drive lever.
Test driving
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 nec-
essary.
6.3 START-UP
NOTE Start up the machine on a flat surface without
obstacles or high grass.
NOTE Check if the battery combination is
correct, following the instructions supplied
in the "Technical data" table.
1. Open the battery housing hatch (Fig.12.A).
2. Insert the batteries correctly in their housing (par. 7.2.3)
pressing down until you hear it click firmly into position,
ensuring electrical contact.
3. Insert the safety key (Fig.13.A) completely and turn it to
the "ON" position.
completely close the hatch again.
4.
5. Press the power button (Fig.14.A).
The display stays on for 15 sec.
6. Engage the cutting means by first pressing the safety
button on the right side (Fig.15.A) and then pressing the
operator presence lever (Fig.15.B).
7. To engage the traction, press the lever behind the handle
(Fig.15.C).
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).
During use, the charge status of the batteries is displayed
(remaining charge percentage) (Fig.7.E).
IMPORTANT If the motor stops because it is overheated
whilst mowing, you must wait approximately 5 minutes before
restarting it.
EN - 7
1. The display turns off
and the machine is
ready for use.
The roller makes the
2.
machine move forward.
3. The roller stops and the
machine stops moving
forward.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.