Unpacking And Assembly - ST F 72 FL Manuel D'utilisation

33. Danger! Ejected objects: Never use
the machine without having fitted the exit
guard!
34. Danger! Ejected objects: Keep bystand-
ers away.
35. Danger! Machine rollover: Do not use this
machine on slopes greater then 10°.
36. Danger! Dismemberment: Make sure that
children stay clear of the machine all the
time when engine is running.
37. Danger of cutting yourself. Cutting
means in motion. Do not put hands or feet
near or under the opening of the cutting
means housing.
38. Warning! Keep away from hot surfaces.
39. Avoid injuries caused by moving belts:
Never start up the machine without the
safety guards in place. Keep a safe dis-
tance between you and the belts.
NOTE The images corresponding to the texts
in chapters 3 et seq., can be found on pages iii et
seq. of this manual.

3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

For storage and transport purposes, some com-
ponents of the machine are not installed in the
factory and have to be assembled after unpack-
ing. Follow the instructions below.
IMPORTANT The machine is supplied without
engine oil or fuel. Before starting up the engine,
fill with oil and fuel following the instructions given
in the engine manual.
WARNING! Unpacking and completing
the assembly should be done on a flat and
stable surface, with enough space for mov-
ing the machine and its packaging, always
making use of suitable equipment.
3.1 UNPACKING
When unpacking the machine, take care to
gather all individual parts and fittings, and do
not damage the cutting-means assembly when
taking the machine off the pallet.
The standard packaging contains:
– t he machine;
– t he steering wheel;
– t he seat;
– c utting means engagement control lever ex-
tension;
– dashboard cover;
– steering wheel column caster;
– t he grass catcher components;
– t he syringe used to suction the engine oil.
– an envelope containing the instructions
manual, documents and screw supply also
containing 2 sets of keys and a spare 10 Am-
pere fuse (6.3 A with Honda motor).
NOTE To avoid damaging the cutting-means
assembly when getting the machine down from
the pallet, take it to the maximum height and be
very careful.
Hydrostatic transmission:
– T o make it easier to get the machine off
the pallet and to move it, the rear drive dis-
engage lever should be put in position «B»
(see 4.21.3).
Disposal of the packaging should be done in ac-
cordance with the local regulations in force.
3.2 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTING
THE BATTERY (Fig. 3.1)
Remove the front cover (1) lifting it from the
lower part.
Connect the three red cables (3) to the positive
terminal (+) and the three black cables (4) to the
negative terminal (–) using the screws supplied.
Follow the instructions given.
Reassemble the front cover (1) inserting the two
tabs (2) in their housing correctly and pressing
the lower part till it clicks.
Charge the battery following the battery manu-
facturer's instructions.
IMPORTANT To prevent the safety device in
the electronic circuit board from cutting in, never
start the engine until the battery is fully charged!
WARNING!
turer's instructions regarding safe handling
and disposal.
3.3 FITTING THE DASHBOARD
AND STEERING WHEEL (Fig. 3.2)
Put the machine on a flat surface and straighten
the front wheels.
Fit the caster (3) on the steering column (2),
making sure the plug (1) is correctly fitted into
the caster seat.
Fit the dashboard cover (5) making sure all
fastenings click into their respective housings
correctly.
Fit the steering wheel (6) onto the caster (3) with
all the spokes directed towards the seat.
Fit the steering wheel fastening it with the
screws (7) supplied, in the indicated order.
Fit the steering wheel cover (8) clicking the three
fasteners into place.
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Follow the battery manufac-