Stiga MP2 504 Series, Operating Manual

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4.1 ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
The packaging includes assembly components.
4.1.1 Unpacking
1. Carefully open the packaging, paying
attention not to lose components.
2. Consult the documentation in the box,
including these instructions.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Dispose of the box and packaging in
compliance with local regulations.
4.2 GRASS CATCHER ASSEMBLY
The grass-catcher is supplied fully assembled.
Make sure all the components are correctly
assembled (Fig.3.A) (Type “I” - “II”).
4.3 HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Open the handle to the working position carefully (Fig.4.A).
Insert the starter cable in the lower and upper
spiral and tighten the nut (Fig.4.B).
5. CONTROLS
5.1 MANUAL STARTER HANDGRIP
Enables manual starting of the engine (Fig.5.A).
5.2 ELECTRIC PUSH-BUTTON
STARTER SWITCH
Enables electrical starting of
the engine (Fig.5.B).
5.3 THROTTLE CONTROL
Regulates the engine’s r.p.m. (Fig.6.A).
The positions are indicated on the plate
showing the following symbols:
1. Full throttle. To be used always
when the machine is running.
2. Minimum. Used when the
machine is sufficiently warm during
stationary periods of operation.
3. "Choke" engaged. Used to turn
on the engine when cold.
NOTE A cold start of the engine means
starting it after at least 5 minutes from when
it was switched off or after refuelling.
5.4 SPEED CONTROL LEVER
The speed control lever allows the operator
to regulate forward gear speed (Fig.7.A).
The positions are indicated on the plate
showing the following symbols:
1. Maximum speed.
2. Minimum speed.
IMPORTANT The engine must be running and
the drive engaged when switching from one speed to
another. Do not touch the converter control when the
engine is off. Doing this could damage the converter.
NOTE If the machine does not move
forward with the lever in the « » position,
simply move the lever to « » and then
immediately return to the « » position.
5.5 ENGINE BRAKE LEVER / CUTTING MEANS
The lever that allows you to switch the engine
on and off whilst simultaneously engaging and
disengaging the cutting means (Fig.8.A).
5.6 DRIVE ENGAGEMENT LEVER
This engages the wheel drive and allows
the machine to move forward.
1. Drive engaged. Push the lever toward
the handle for forward movement
(Fig.8.B). The lawnmower stops moving
forward when the lever is released.
IMPORTANT The engine must always
be running with the drive disengaged.