Suggestions For Maintaining A Nice Lawn - ST. SpA T 102 Serie Manuel D'utilisation

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1. shift the throttle to the maximum speed 
position ("hare"); this position is always 
used when using the machine;
2. bring the cutting device assembly 
to the highest position;
3. engage the cutting device (par. 5.9) 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. 5.11) 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 device engaged, it is necessary
to press and hold the consent button (par.
5.10) 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 device and move the 
cutting device 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 
and daisies, etc.). The frequency of mowing 
should be in relation to the rate of growth of 
the grass, which should not be left to grow 
too much between one cut and the next.
• The best height of the grass on a well-kept 
lawn is approx. 4-5 cm and with one mowing, 
you do not need to remove more than a third 
of the total height. If the grass is very tall, 
it should be cut twice in a twenty-four hour 
period. the first cut should be carried out with 
the cutting device at the maximum height, and 
the second cut at the desired height (fig. 26).
• If the cutting device are positioned too
low, they will tend to rip the grass out by 
its roots, resulting in a "patchy" effect.
• During hot and dry periods, the grass 
should be cut a little higher to prevent
the ground from drying out.
• It is always better to cut the grass when dry. 
Do not cut grass when wet; this may reduce 
the effectiveness of the cutting device, due 
to the grass getting stuck to it, and result in 
the grass being ripped out of the ground.
• The cutting device must be in good 
condition and well sharpened so that the 
grass is cut straight without a ragged edge 
that leads to yellowing at the ends.
• The engine must run at full speed, both 
to ensure a sharp cut of the grass and
to get the necessary thrust to push the 
cuttings through the discharge chute.
• If the discharge chute tends to get blocked 
with grass, you should reduce the forward 
speed as it may be too high for the condition 
of the grass. If the problem persists, the 
probable causes are either badly sharpened 
cutting device or deformed fins.
• Be very careful when mowing near bushes 
or kerbs as these could distort the horizontal 
position of the cutting device assembly and 
damage its edge as well as the cutting device.
6.5.6 Emptying the grass catcher (for
rear collection models only)
NOTE The emptying of the grass catcher
can only be done with the cutting device
disengaged, otherwise the engine stops.
• Do not let the grass catcher become too full 
as this may block the discharge chute. 
• When the grass catcher is full you 
will hear a warning sound:
1. disengage the cutting device (par.
5.9) and the audible signal will stop;
2. shift the throttle control to minimum 
"tortoise" speed position
3. stop moving forward and switch 
to neutral (par. 5.2; par. 5.3);
4. engage the parking brake;
• Manual command
5. extract the lever (fig. 28.A) 
and tip the grass catcher bag
up in order to empty it;
6. close the grass catcher again so
that it remains coupled to the pawl 
(fig. 28.B) and replace the lever.
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