Stiga PARK 8211-0276-08 - Manual (Page 10)

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SAFETY SYSTEM
This machine is equipped with a safety system that
consists of:
- a switch at the brake pedal.
- a switch in the seat (Comfort, President) or the
seat bracket (other models).
- a switch at the power take-off engagement
lever.
In order to start the machine, the following are
necessary:
- brake pedal pressed down.
- driver sitting on seat.
- power take-off engagement lever in forward
position (i.e. power take-off disengaged).
Always check the operation of the
safety system before using the machine!
With the engine running and the driver sitting on
the seat, check as follows:
- press the drive pedal so that the machine starts
to move, release the drive pedal – the machine
must stop.
- press the drive pedal so that the machine starts
to move, engage the cruise control, lift your
weight off the seat – the machine must stop
(applies to Royal, Pro16, Pro20).
- press the drive pedal so that the machine starts
to move, engage the cruise control, press the
brake pedal – the machine must stop (applies to
Royal, Pro16, Pro20).
- engage the power take-off, lift your weight off
the seat – the engine must stop (applies to
Comfort, President, Royal, Pro16).
- engage the power take-off, lift your weight off
the seat – the power take-off must be
disengaged (applies to Pro20).
Do not use the machine if the safety
system is not working! Take the
machine to a service workshop for
inspection!
STARTING ENGINE
1. Open the fuel cock (fig. 12).
2. Make sure that the spark plug cable is properly
in place.
3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is
disengaged.
4. Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.
5a. Comfort-President:
Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in the
choke position. Starting warm engine – put the
throttle control at full throttle (approx. 1 cm behind
the choke position).
5b. Royal-Pro16-Pro20 - Excellent:
Put the throttle control at full throttle. Starting cold
engine – pull the choke control out fully. Starting
warm engine – do not touch the choke control.
6. Depress the brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8a. Comfort-President:
Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle if the choke has
been used.
8b. Royal-Pro16-Pro20 - Excellent:
Once the engine has started, push the choke control
in gradually if it has been used.
9. When starting from cold, do not make the
machine work under load immediately, but let the
engine run for a few minutes first. This will allow
the oil to warm up.
When in use, always operate the engine at full
throttle.
STOPPING
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
Allow the engine to idle 1 - 2 mins. Stop the engine
by turning off the starter key.
Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly
important if the machine is to be transported on a
trailer for example.
If the machine is left unattended,
remove the spark plug cable from the
spark plug. Also remove the starter key.
The engine may be very warm
immediately after it is shut off. Do not
touch the silencer, cylinder or cooling
fins. This can cause burn injuries.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
(Pro20 Cat)
The catalytic converter gets very hot during
operation. The heat remains for a long time after
the engine has been stopped. Be aware of the fire
risk.
Do not park in close proximity to
inflammable objects. Do not cover the
machine until the catalytic converter
has cooled down.