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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
See Figure 15.
Controls the parking brake. The engine will
not start with brake in the off position.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Monitors the interaction of various unit
features for operator safety.
STEERING LEVERS
Control the direction and speed of unit. The
levers gradually return to neutral when
released and are locked in neutral when
parking brake is set.
TRANSAXLE BYPASS LEVERS
Control the transaxles so unit may be moved
with the engine off.
ANTI-SCALP ROLLERS
Help prevent the deck from contacting the
ground and scalping the lawn when passing
over a high spot.
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. Engage parking brake.
3. Push PTO knob down to off position.
4. Turn ignition key to off position and
remove key from ignition.
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 16.
a. Depress and hold deck lift pedal in
forward position.
b. Rotate height-of-cut dial to desired
setting.
c. Slowly return deck lift pedal to resting
position.
Figure 15
Parking Brake
Engaged (On)
Brake Released
(Off)
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the
section before
proceeding.
