Operation; Reverse Gear; Grass Cutting; Suggestions For Maintaining A Nice Lawn - Stiga TC 102 Série Manuel D'utilisation

10a. Deactivate the choke command (par.
5.2), setting the accelerator command
to the maximum speed - "hare".
10b. Deactivate the choke command (par. 5.3).
NOTE Using the choke when the engine
is already warm can foul the spark plugs
and cause the engine to run erratically.
11. When the engine has started, shift
the throttle control to the minimum
«tortoise» speed position.
NOTE If there are engine starting problems,
do not insist as you can risk running the
battery flat and flooding the engine. Turn
the key to the Off position, wait for a few
seconds and then repeat the operation. If
the malfunction persists, refer to the engine
manual and chapter «14» in this manual.

6.5 OPERATION

6.5.1 Forward gear and riding
without mowing
When moving the machine:
• disengage the cutting means (par. 5.6);
• set the cutting-means assembly to
the fully raised position (par. 5.8);
• shift the throttle control to a point
midway between the «tortoise»
and «hare» speed positions.
• release the parking brake by releasing
the brake pedal (par. 5.4).
• press the drive pedal (par. 5.17) in the
"forward" direction and accelerate to the
desired speed by applying pressure to
the pedal and operating the throttle.
The drive must be engaged as
described (par. 5.17, 5.18) since engaging
it too abruptly may result in losing
control of the machine, causing it to rear
up, especially on sloping ground.
6.5.2 Braking
Reduce machine speed by decreasing the
engine speed, then press the brake pedal
(par. 5.16) to reduce the speed further, until
bringing the machine to a standstill.
The machine can be slowed down
noticeably simply by releasing the
drive pedal (par. 5.17, 5.18).

6.5.3 Reverse gear

IMPORTANT Reverse must be engaged
when the machine has stopped.
1. Press the pedal (par. 5.16) until
the machine comes to a stop;
2. start reversing by pressing the drive
pedal in the "R" direction (par. 5.18).

6.5.4 Grass cutting

To operate with the machine
proceed as described below:
1. shift the throttle to the maximum speed
position ("hare"); this position is always
used when using the machine;
2. bring the cutting-means assembly
to the highest position;
3. engage the cutting means (par. 5.6) only on
grass lawns; avoid engaging them on stony
ground or when the grass is very high;
4. When starting to cut grass, start off slowly
and carefully, as described above;
5. Regulate the speed and cutting height
(par. 5.8) according to the lawn conditions
(grass height, density and humidity) and
the quantity of grass to be removed;
6. The appearance of the lawn will be improved
if the grass is always cut at the same height
and in two alternating directions (fig. 27).
IMPORTANT To proceed in reverse gear
with the cutting means engaged, it is necessary
to press and hold the consent button (par.
5.7) so as not to cause the engine to stop.
Lower the speed whenever you note a drop
in engine speed, since a forward speed that
is too fast compared to the amount of grass
being cut will never mow the grass well.
Disengage the cutting means and move the
cutting-means assembly to the highest position:
– When moving between work areas
– When driving on grass free surfaces
– Every time it is necessary to
overcome an obstacle.
6.5.5 Suggestions for maintaining
a nice lawn
• To keep a lawn green and soft with a good
appearance, it should be cut regularly. A
lawn can be composed of different types of
grass. If the lawn is cut frequently, grass and
roots grow more vigorously, forming a solid
grassy bed. If the lawn is cut is less frequently,
higher grass and weeds start growing (clover
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