Stiga MP1 550 Li D48 Series Operator's Manual page 127

b. Preparation for grass cutting and rear
grass discharge on the ground:
1. Remove the grass catcher and make sure that the
rear discharge guard (Fig.13.A) is stable in lowered
position.
2. For models with side discharge: make sure that
the side discharge guard (Fig.13.B) is lowered.
c. Preparation for grass mowing and
chopping (mulching function):
1. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.14.A) and in-
sert the chute plug (Fig.14.B) in the discharge
opening, keeping it slightly tilted to the right.
2. Fasten it by inserting the two pins
(Fig.14.C) in the specific holes until the
hook claw engages (Fig.14.D).
3. For models with side discharge: make sure that
the side discharge guard (Fig.13.B) is lowered.
To remove the chute plug:
1. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.14.A).
Press on the centre to release the claw (Fig.14.D).
2.
d. Preparation for grass cutting and
side discharge on the ground:
1. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.14.A) and in-
sert the chute plug (Fig.15.B) in the discharge
opening, keeping it slightly tilted to the right.
2. Fasten it by inserting the two pins
(Fig.15.C) in the specific holes until the
hook claw engages (Fig.15.D).
3. Lift the side discharge guard (Fig.15.A).
4. Insert the side discharge chute (Fig.15.E).
5. Close the side discharge guard (Fig.15.A) so as
to lock the side discharge chute (Fig.15.E).
To remove the chute plug:
1. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.14.A).
2. Press on the centre to release the claw (Fig.14.D).
6.1.3 Cutting height adjustment
Adjust the cutting height as indicated in (par. 5.6).
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
Side discharge guard;
side discharge chute
Switch command
Operator presence lever
Drive ON 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).
2. Enable the cutting
means (par.6.3 ).
3. Release both op-
erator presence
levers (Fig.21.A).
Start the machine
1.
(par. 6.3).
2. Operate the drive
lever (para 5.4).
3. Disengage the
drive lever.
Test driving
EN - 7
Result
Clean, dry.
Fixed firmly to the machine.
Clean, not damaged
or worn.
Good condition. No
damage. Properly installed.
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 display turns
off and the machine
is ready for use.
2. The cutting means
should move.
3. The levers should re-
turn automatically and
rapidly to the neutral
position, the motor must
switch off and the cut-
ting means must stop
within a few seconds.
The display turns
1.
off and the machine
is ready for use.
2. The wheels should
move the ma-
chine forward.
3. The wheels should
stop and the machine
stops moving forward.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.