Controls And Instruments - ST F 72 FL Manuel D'utilisation

3.4 ASSEMBLY OF THE CUTTING MEANS
ENGAGEMENT CONTROL LEVER EX-
TENSION (Fig. 3.3)
Fit the extension (1) onto the lever (2), position-
ing it so that the two grains (3) face the rear of
the machine, then tighten the two grains (3)
completely.
3.5 ASSEMBLING THE MOBILE COVER
Fit the mobile cover following instructions sup-
plied.
3.6 FITTING THE SEAT (Fig. 3.4)
Fit the seat (1) onto the plate (2) using the
screws (3).
3.7 ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER
(Fig. 3.5)
First of all assemble the frame, joining the upper
part (1), that includes the opening, to the lower
part (2) using the supplied screws and nuts (3)
in the indicated order.
Position the angle plates (4) and (5), making
sure that they are for the right (R↑) and left (L↑),
sides, and attach them to the frame using the
four self-threading screws (6).
Insert the assembled frame in the canvas cover,
making sure it is correctly positioned on the
base perimeter. Hook the plastic profiles onto
the frame tubes with the aid of a screw-driver
(7).
Insert the handle (8) in the cover holes (9), fas-
ten the ensemble to the frame using the screws
provided (10) in the indicated order and com-
plete the assembly with the four front and rear
self-threading screws (11).
Last of all, fasten the reinforcement bar (12) un-
der the frame, positioning the flat part facing the
canvas, using the screws and nuts provided (13)
in the indicated order.
3.8 ASSEMBLING THE SIDE PANELS OF
THE CUTTING-MEANS ASSEMBLY
(FIG. 3.6).
Assemble the two side panels right (1) and left
(2), following the assembly direction carefully
and fasten them with the screws (3) and nuts (4)
supplied.

4. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

4.1 STEERING WHEEL (Fig. 4.1 no.1)
Turns the front wheels.
4.2 THROTTLE LEVER (Fig. 4.1 no.2)
Regulates the engine's r.p.m. The positions are
indicated on the plate showing the following
symbols:
«CHOKE» cold start
«SLOW» for minimum engine speed
«FAST» for maximum engine speed
– T he «CHOKE» position enriches the mixture
so it must only be used for the time necessary
for cold starts.
– W hen moving from one area to another, put
the lever in a position between «SLOW» and
«FAST».
– W hen cutting, shift into «FAST».
4.3 PARKING BRAKE (Fig. 4.1 no.3)
This lever stops the machine from moving when
it has been parked. There are two positions:
«A» = Brake disengaged
«B» = Brake engaged
– T he brake is applied by pressing the pedal
right down (4.21) and moving the lever to posi-
tion "B". When you take your foot off the pedal
it will be blocked by the lever in the lowered
position.
– T o disengage the parking brake, press the
pedal (4.21). The lever will return to position
«A».
4.4 KEY IGNITION SWITCH (Fig. 4.1 no.4)
This key operated control has four positions:
«OFF» everything is switched off;
«HEADLIGHTS ON»;
«ON» activates all parts;
«START» engages the starter motor.
– O n being released at the «START» position,
the key will automatically return to «ON».
– A fter turning the engine on, turn the lights on
(if fitted) by turning the key to the «HEAD-
LIGHTS ON» position.
– T o switch them off, turn the key to «ON».
4.5 INDICATOR LAMP AND DEVICES
(Fig. 4.1 no.5)
This lamp comes on when the key (4.4) is in the
«ON» position and stays on while the machine
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