Stiga NJ 102 Series Operator's Manual page 73

– e ngage the cutting means (see 4.7) only on
grass lawns; avoid engaging them on stony
ground or when the grass is very high;
– s tart moving forwards on the grass very
slowly and with utmost caution, as already
described;
– regulate the cutting height and speed (see
4.8) considering the conditions of the lawn
(the height, density and dampness of the
grass).
WARNING! When cutting on sloping
ground, the forward speed must be reduced
to ensure safe conditions (see 1A-C7-8-9).
Whatever the conditions, always reduce the
speed if you notice a drop in engine speed – if
you travel too fast compared to the amount of
grass being cut, you will not be able to mow the
grass well.
Disengage the cutting means and raise the
cutting-means assembly as high as possible
whenever you need to get past an obstacle.
5.4.6 Emptying the grass catcher
(Fig. 5.8)
NOTE The emptying of the grass catcher can
only be done with the cutting means disengaged,
otherwise the engine stops.
Do not let the grass catcher become too full as
this may block the collection channel.
When the grass catcher is full you will hear a
warning sound; at this point:
– d isengage the cutting means (see 4.7) and
the warning sound will stop;
– l ower the engine speed;
– shift into neutral (N) (see 4.22 – Mechanical
transmission or 4.32 - Hydrostatic transmis-
sion) and stop moving forward;
– e ngage the parking brake on slopes;
– p ull out the lever (1 - if fitted) or grasp the rear
handle (1a) and tip up the grass catcher to
empty it;
– c lose up the grass catcher so that it hooks
onto the pawl (2).
5.4.7 Unblocking the collector channel
Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly at ex-
cessively high speed, can clog up the collector
channel. If this happens proceed as follows:
– s top forward movement immediately, disen-
gage the cutting means and stop the engine;
– r emove the grass catcher or the rear dis-
charge guard;
– r emove the grass cuttings; you can reach
them from the channel discharge opening.
WARNING!
formed with the engine turned off.
5.4.8 End of mowing
When you have finished mowing, disengage the
cutting means, reduce the engine speed and
ride the machine with the cutting-means assem-
bly in the highest position.
5.4.9 End of work
Stop the machine, put the accelerator lever in
the «SLOW» position and turn off the engine by
putting the ignition key into the «OFF» position.
When the engine has stopped, close the fuel
stopcock (1) (if fitted). Fig. 5.10)
WARNING!
accelerator in the «SLOW» position for 20
seconds before stopping the engine.
IMPORTANT To keep the battery charged,
do not leave the ignition key in the «ON» position
when the engine is not running.
5.4.10 Cleaning the machine
After each mowing session, clean the outside
of the machine, empty the grass catcher and
shake it to remove residual grass and earth.
Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp
sponge using water and detergent, taking care
not to wet the engine, the electrical parts or the
electronic circuit board located under the dash-
board.
IMPORTANT Never use hose-nozzles or
harsh detergents for cleaning the body and en-
gine!
WARNING!
grass accumulate in the upper part of the
cutting-means assembly in order to maintain
maximum machine efficiency and safety
levels.
After each use, clean the cutting-means as-
sembly thoroughly to remove any grass remains
or debris.
WARNING!
keep people or animals away from the sur-
rounding area when cleaning the cutting-
means assembly.
a) When washing the inside of the cutting-
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This job must only be per-
To avoid backfire, put the
Do not let debris and dried
Wear eye protection and