Stiga Villa Spring Instruction Manual page 70

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1 INTRODUCTION
Read the instruction manual carefully
before starting the machine .
1 .1 STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL
This manual is made up of the cover, the table of
contents, a section containing all the figures and
explanatory text.
Contents are divided into chapters, headings and
subheadings.
This manual contains a number of tables relative
to the different engines (if scheduled).
To facilitate reading, highlight the data which
applies to your machine/engine.
Figures
The figures in these instructions for use are num-
bered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures are marked A,
B, C, etc.
A reference to a figure is written (2).
A reference to component A in figure 2 is written
(2:A).
Headings
The headings in these instructions for use are
numbered in accordance with the following
example:
2.3 INTENDED USE" is a subheading to "2 GET-
TING TO KNOW THE MACHINE" and is included
under this heading.
When referring to headings, usually only the relati-
ve number is specified, e.g. "See 2.3.1".
1 .2 SYMBOLS
WARNING symbol . Failure to observe
the instructions provided may result in
serious injury and/or material damage .
MANDATORY symbol . Used to indicate
that an operation is mandatory .
PROHIBITION symbol . Used to indicate
that an operation is prohibited .
NOTE symbol . Indicates information or
details which are particularly important
REFERENCE symbol . Indicates a refe-
rence to information, the note alongsi-
de indicates where the nformation can
be found .
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ENGLISH
(Translation of the Original Instructions)
1 .3 TAKING CARE OF THE MANUAL
Keep the manual in good, legible condition, in a
place which is known and easily accessible to the
machine user.
2 GETTING TO KNOW THE
The machine described herein is gardening
equipment, a ride-on lawnmower to be precise,
with front cutting.
The machine is fitted with an engine which
activates the cutting device assy, protected by a
safety guard, as well as a drive unit which moves
the machine.
This machine is fitted with rear steering. The rear
steering allows the machine to turn round trees
and other obstacles with ease. Steering is regula-
ted by a cable.
The operator can drive the machine and activate
the main commands from a sitting position in the
driver's seat. The safety devices installed on the
machine stop the engine and the cutting device.
The machine is fitted with an electric safety
system. This system stops certain activities which
may involve the risk of incorrect manoeuvres.
Always check that the safety system is
working properly before use .
2 .1 MODELS [Gear]
This machine is front wheel drive.
The front axle is equipped with mechanical
transmission with five forward gears and one
reverse gear.
The front axle is also equipped with a differential
to facilitate turning.
Front mounted accessories are activated by drive
belts.
2 .2 MODELS [Hydrostatic]
This machine has 2-wheel drive. The power from
the engine to the drive wheels is transferred
hydraulically.
The engine activates an oil pump which, via a
hydraulic circuit, activates the front axle.
To facilitate turning, the axle is fitted with a diffe-
rential.
Front mounted accessories are activated by drive
belts.Front mounted accessories are activated by
drive belts.
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