Stiga GARDEN 8211-0202-11 - Manual (Page 7)

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1. Pedal released – forward
drive engaged. The machine
will move if a gear is engaged.
Service brake not activated.
2. Pedal depressed halfway –
forward drive disengaged, gear
shifting can be performed.
Service brake not activated.
3. Pedal fully depressed – for-
ward drive disengaged. Service
brake fully activated.
4. PARKING BRAKE
An inhibitor that can lock the brake pedal in the de-
pressed position.
Depress the brake pedal fully. Move the
brake inhibitor to the side and then release
the brake pedal.
The parking brake is released by gently pressing
the brake pedal. The spring-loaded inhibitor slides
to one side.
Make sure that the parking brake is released when
operating the machine.
5. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL
A control for setting the engine speed and to choke
the engine when starting from cold
Idling.
Full throttle – when the machine is in op-
eration, full throttle should always be
used. Full throttle located 1 - 1.5 cm from
the bottom edge of the groove.
Choke – for starting a cold engine. The
choke is located in the bottom of the
groove.
6. GEAR LEVER
A lever for selecting one of the five forward gears
in the gearbox (1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5), neutral (N) or re-
verse (R).
The clutch pedal (on the left-hand side of the ma-
chine) must be depressed when changing gear.
NOTE! You must make sure the machine is quite
stationary before changing from reverse to forward
gear or vice versa. If a gear does not engage imme-
diately, release the clutch pedal and then press it in
once again. Engage the gear once again. Never
force a gear in.
7. STARTER KEY
Ignition lock used for starting/stopping the engine.
There are 3 positions:
1. Stop position – the engine is short-
circuited. The key can be removed.
2. Operating position (no symbol).
3. Start position – the electric start motor
is activated when the key is turned to the
spring-loaded start position. Once the en-
gine has started, let the key return to oper-
ating position.
USING THE MOWER
AREAS OF USE
The machine may only be used for the following
tasks using the genuine STIGA accessories stated.
1. Mowing
With the cutting deck mounted originally.
2. Grass clipping and leaf collection
Using towed collector 13-1978 (30“).
3. Grass and leaf transport
Using dump cart 13-1979 (Standard) or combi
cart 13-1992 (plastic).
The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch
must not exceed 100 N.
The maximum over-run load on the towing hitch
from towed accessories must not exceed 500 N.
NOTE! Before using a trailer, contact your insur-
ance company.
NOTE! This machine is not intended to be driven
on public roads.
BEFORE STARTING
You must read these instructions for use
and the accompanying pamphlet
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS“ careful-
ly, before starting up the machine.
SAFETY SYSTEM
This machine is equipped with a safety system that
consists of:
STOP
START-