Stiga AM 98 Li 48 V1 Operator's Manual page 265

NOTE
The appearance of the lawn will improve if you
alternate cutting in both directions at the same
height (fig. 14).
Disengage the cutting means and move the
cutting-means assembly to the highest position:
• When moving between work areas
• When driving on grass free surfaces
• Every time it is necessary to overcome an
obstacle.
7.5.4 Suggestions for maintaining a nice
lawn
• To keep a lawn green and soft with a good
appearance, it should be cut regularly. A lawn
can be composed of different types of grass. If
the lawn is cut frequently, grass and roots grow
more vigorously, forming a solid grassy bed. If
the lawn is cut is less frequently, higher grass
and weeds start growing (clover and daisies,
etc.).
• It is always better to cut the grass when dry.
• The cutting means must be in good condition
and well sharpened so that the grass is cut
straight without a ragged edge that leads to
yellowing at the ends.
• The frequency of mowing should be in relation
to the rate of growth of the grass, which should
not be left to grow too much between one cut
and the next.
• During hot and dry periods, the grass should
be cut a little higher to prevent the ground from
drying out.
• The best height of the grass on a well-kept
lawn is approx. 4-5 cm. and with one mowing,
you do not need to remove more than a third of
the total height. If the grass is very tall, it should
be cut twice in a twenty-four hour period. The
first time with the cutting means at maximum
cutting height, possibly reducing the cutting
width and the second cut at the height desired
(fig. 15).
• The appearance of the lawn will improve if you
alternate the cutting in both directions (fig. 14).
• If the cutting means assembly tends to
get blocked with grass, you should reduce
the travel speed as it may be too high for
the condition of the grass. If the problem
persists, the probable causes are either badly
sharpened cutting means or deformed fins.
• Be very careful when mowing near bushes
or kerbs as these could distort the horizontal
position of the cutting-means assembly and
damage its edge as well as the cutting means.
7.5.5 Mowing completed
When mowing has been completed:
1. disengage the cutting means;
2. drive back with the cutting-means assembly
in its highest position (8).
7.6 STOP
To stop the machine:
1. Release the drive manipulator to stop the
machine.
2. Turn off the machine by removing the ignition
key.
NOTE
To keep the battery charged, do not leave the
ignition key inserted when the machine is not in
use.
7.7 AFTER USE
1. Allow the machine to cool down before
storing it anywhere.
2. Clean (par. 8.4).
3. Check there are no loose or damaged
components. If necessary, replace the
damaged components and tighten any
screws and loose bolts or contact the
authorised service centre.
4. Place the machine near a power outlet and
recharge the battery (par. 8.2.2), in order for it
to be fully efficient when it is used again.
Whenever the machine is left unattended, the
driver's seat is left or the machine is parked:
1. Stop the machine;
2. Bring the cutting-means assembly to the
lowest position «1»;
3. Make sure that all moving parts have come to
a complete stop;
4. Remove the key from the ignition.
WARNING
Always leave the machine in a shaded area or in
a sheltered environment, at a temperature below
+35°C.
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