Important - Stiga F 72 FL Manuel D'utilisation

When the engine has started, put the accelera-
tor in the «SLOW» position.

IMPORTANT

The choke must be closed as
soon as the engine is running smoothly. Using
it when the engine is already warm can foul the
spark plugs and cause the engine to run errati-
cally.
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 «7» in
this manual.
IMPORTANT Always bear in mind that the
safety devices prevent the engine from starting
if safety requirements have not been met (see
5.2). In these cases, once the situation has been
corrected, the key must first be turned back to
«OFF» before the engine can be restarted.
5.4.2 Forward gear and riding without
mowing
When moving the machine:
– d isengage the cutting means;
– b ring the cutting-means assembly to the high-
est position (position «7»);
– p ut the accelerator control between the
«SLOW» and «FAST» positions.
Disengage the parking brake and release the
brake pedal (see 4.21).
Move the speed change lever to position «F»
and use the lever and accelerator to reach the
desired speed.
WARNING! Drive must be engaged as
described below (see 4.22) to prevent sud-
den engagement from causing tipping up
and loss of control of the vehicle, particu-
larly on slopes.
5.4.3 Braking
First reduce the machine's speed by reducing
the engine's r.p.m., and then press the brake
pedal (see 4.21) to slow down the machine until
it stops.
Pressing the brake pedal also causes the speed
change lever to return to the «N» position.
5.4.4 Reverse
IMPORTANT Reverse must only be engaged
when the machine has stopped.
IMPORTANT To proceed in reverse gear with
the cutting means engaged, it is necessary to
press and hold the consent pedal down (see 4.8)
so as not to cause the engine to stop.
When the machine is stopped, move the speed
change lever to the «R» position to change to
reverse gear (see 4.22).
5.4.5 Grass cutting (Fig. 5.8)
To start cutting:
– m ove the throttle to «FAST»;
– b ring the cutting-means assembly to the high-
est position;
– e ngage the cutting means (see 4.6) only on
grass lawns; avoid engaging them on stony
ground or when the grass is very high;
– s tart moving forwards on the grass very
slowly and with utmost caution, as already
described;
– r egulate the cutting height and speed (see
4.7) considering the conditions of the lawn
(the height, density and dampness of the
grass).
WARNING!
ground, the forward speed must be reduced
to ensure safe conditions (see 1C 7-8-9 +
5.5).
Whatever the conditions, always reduce the
speed if you notice a drop in engine speed – if
you travel too fast compared to the amount of
grass being cut, you will not be able to mow the
grass well.
Speed can be adjusted according to lawn condi-
tions by gradually and continuously pressing the
speed adjustment leveraccordingly.
Disengage the cutting means and raise the
cutting-means assembly as high as possible
whenever you need to get past an obstacle.
5.4.6 Emptying the grass catcher
(Fig. 5.8)
NOTE The emptying of the grass catcher can
only be done with the cutting means disengaged,
otherwise the engine stops.
Do not let the grass catcher become too full as
this may block the collection channel.
When the grass catcher is full you will hear a
warning sound; at this point:
– d isengage the cutting means (see 4.6) and
the warning sound will stop;
– l ower the engine speed;
– s hift into neutral (N) (see 4.22) and stop mov-
ing forward;
– e ngage the parking brake on slopes;
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When cutting on sloping