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IMPORTANT:
All references to left, right, front
or rear are given from the perspective of
operator in operator’s position, facing the
direction of forward travel.
EMERGENCY STOPPING
1. Move steering levers to neutral position.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Push PTO knob down to off position.
4. Turn ignition key to off position and
remove key.
BEFORE OPERATING UNIT
1. Check fuel level and add fuel if needed.
IMPORTANT:
Use lead-free petrol only. DO
NOT mix petrol with oil. Petrol is perishable
and should not remain in the tank for more
than 30 days. The use of ecological fuels, i.e.
alkylate petrol, is possible and the
composition of this petrol is less harmful to
people and the environment. No negative
effects linked to the use of this petrol have
been reported, but always consult the
instructions and data provided by the
producer of the alkylate-based petrol. Empty
the fuel tank completely before storing
machine for a prolonged period (e.g. over the
winter).
2. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
3. Check condition of air cleaner. Refer to
engine manual.
4. Check function of the Safety Interlock
System by performing the tests in
Contact your Stiga dealer for repair if any
of the tests fail.
5. Set cutting height. See Figure 15.
a. Push mower lift pedal forward until
transport lock engages.
b. Insert adjustment pin through desired
setting in height-of-cut adjustment
system.
c. Push mower lift pedal slightly forward,
release transport lock and slowly
release pedal until it contacts
adjustment pin and stops.
START THE ENGINE
1. Push PTO knob down to off position.
2. Move steering levers to neutral position.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. If engine is cold, pull choke knob up to on
position. If engine is warm or hot, turn
choke off.
5. Set throttle to slow speed.
6. Insert ignition key and turn to start
position. Release key when engine starts.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, allow a 60-second cool down period
between starting attempts.
7. If choke is on, wait a few seconds after
engine starts and then push choke knob
down to off position.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure choke is completely
off. Engine will not run smoothly using partial
choke.
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the
section before
proceeding.
Figure 15
1. Deck Lift Pedal
2. Height-of-Cut Adjustment System
