ST MP2 554 Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 115

6.1.3 Cutting height adjustment
Adjust the cutting height as indicated in (par. 5.6).
6.1.4 Adjusting the handle height
Do this when the cutting means is stationary.
The handle height can be adjusted to 3 different
positions, as marked on the handle base (Fig.15.A).
To change the handle height, pull both levers on the
handle sides (Fig.15.B), and hold them in position.
Move the handle carefully to the desired
height and release the two levers.
It is also possible to fold the handle to the
closed position from the working position.
6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Run the following safety checks and check that the
results correspond to those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the safety checks before use.
6.2.1 General safety check
Object
Grips
Handle
Cutting means
Rear discharge guard;
grass catcher
Side discharge guard,
side discharge chute
Consent lever (Fig.7.A).
Engagement lever
(Fig.7.B).
Starter cable
Screws/nuts on the
machine and on the
cutting means
Electric cables and
spark plug cable
Spark plug cap
Machine
Result
Clean, dry.
Fixed firmly to the machine.
Clean, not damaged
or worn.
Good condition. No
damage. Properly installed.
Good condition. No
damage. Properly installed.
The lever must move
freely, it must not need
forcing and should
return automatically
and rapidly back to
the neutral position.
The cable must be intact.
Correctly tightened
(not loose).
Intact to prevent sparks
from occurring
Intact and correctly fitted
on the spark plug.
No signs of damage
or wear.
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3).
2. Engage the cutting
means (par. 5.4).
3. Release the consent
lever (Fig.7.A).
4. Shift the throttle lever
to the "stop engine"
position Fig.19.B).
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3).
2. Engage the
drive lever.
3. Disengage the
drive lever.
Test driving
If any of the results fail to match the indications
provided in the tables, do not use the machine! Contact
a service centre to have it checked and repaired if
necessary.
6.3 START-UP
NOTE Start up the machine on a flat
surface without obstacles or high grass.
The engine must only be started when the cutting
means is disengaged.
1. For cold starts: move the throttle (Fig.16.A)
to the "Choke" engaged position.
2. Grab hold of the starter handgrip (Fig.16.B) and
tug the starter cable firmly to start the engine.
3. When the engine has started, shift the
throttle (Fig.16.A) to the full speed position.
4. Engage the cutting means (par. 5.4).
NOTE Using the choke when the engine
is already warm can foul the spark plugs and
cause the engine to run erratically.
EN - 7
Result
1. The cutting means
should not move.
2. The cutting means
should move and
the lever should
automatically and
rapidly return to
the idle position.
3. The lever should
return automatically
and rapidly to the
neutral position and
the cutting means
must stop within
a few seconds.
4. The engine
should stop.
1. The cutting means
should not move.
2. The wheels
should move the
machine forward.
3. The wheels should
stop and the machine
stops moving forward.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.