Stiga COMPACT 8211-0001-70 - Manual (Page 10)

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4.4.1 General safety check
4.4.2 Electrical safety check
The operation of the safety system
should always be checked every time
before use.
4.5 Start
1. Open the fuel cock. See 10:U.
2. Check that the spark plug cable(s) is/are in-
stalled on the spark plug(s).
3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is
disengaged.
4a. Compact, Man: Put the gear lever in neutral.
4b. Compact HST, 4WD: Do not keep your foot
on the drive pedal.
5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in
the choke position.
Starting warm engine – put the throttle control
at full throttle (approx. 2 cm behind the choke
position).
6. Depress the clutch-brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8 Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle (approx. 2 cm
behind the choke position) if the choke has been
used.
9. When starting from cold, do not make the ma-
chine work under load immediately, but let the
engine run for a few minutes first. This will al-
low the oil to warm up.
When the machine is in operation, full throttle
should always be used.
4.6 Operating tips
Always check that there is the correct volume of
oil in the engine. This is particularly important
when operating on slopes. See 4.2.
Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when driv-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Move from the top down
or from the bottom to the top.
The machine may not be driven on
slopes greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns in order to retain
control and reduce the risk of tipping
over.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving in top gear and at full
throttle. The machine can easily topple
over.
Keep hands and fingers well away from
articulated steering joint and seat
bracket. Risk of crushing injuries. Nev-
er drive with the engine casing open.
4.7 Stop
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
Allow the engine to idle 1-2 mins. Stop the engine
by turning off the ignition key.
Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly impor-
tant if the machine is to be transported on a trailer
for example.
If the machine is left unattended, re-
move the spark plug cable(s) and re-
move the ignition key.
The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling fins. This
can cause burn injuries.
Object Result
Fuel lines and con-
nections.
No leaks.
Electrical cables. All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
Exhaust system. No leaks at connections.
All screws tightened.
Oil lines No leaks. No damage.
Drive the machine
forwards/back-
wards and release
the driving-service
brake pedal.
The machine will stop.
Test driving No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
Status Action Result
Only HST, 4WD.
The clutch-brake
pedal not
depressed.
Power take-off not
activated.
Attempt to start. The engine
must not
start.
Only Man. Gear
lever not in neutral.
Attempt to start. The engine
must not
start.
Engine running.
Power take-off
activated.
The operator
leaves the seat.
The power
take-off
must disen-
gage.
Engine running. Remove the fuse.
See 9:S.
The engine
must stop.