Stop; After Operation; Routine Maintenance; General Information - ST. SpA T 102 Serie Manuel D'utilisation

• Electrical command
5. with the operator in the sitting
position, press and hold the button
(fig. 28.C) until the grass catcher
bag is in the fully tipped position;
6. once the bag is empty, press and
hold the button (fig. 28.D) until
the grass catcher bag is fully
lowered, make sure that it remains
coupled to the pawl (fig. 28.B).
NOTE After emptying the grass catcher bag,
the acoustic signal may be reactivated when the
cutting device are engaged, this is caused by
caused by traces of grass remaining attached
to the indicator micro-switch sensor; if this
happens, disengage and re-engage the cutting
device immediately to silence the buzzer.
Ensure the sensor (fig. 28.E) is always
kept free from traces of grass.
6.5.7 Cleaning the discharge chute (for
rear collection models only)
• Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly
at excessively high speed, can clog up
the discharge chute. If it clogs, follow the
instructions provided in chap. 7.6.2.
6.5.8 Mowing completed
When mowing has been completed:
1. disengage the cutting device;
2. decrease the engine's r.p.m.
3. drive back with the cutting device
assembly in its highest position.

6.6 STOP

To stop the machine:
1. shift the throttle lever to minimum
"tortoise" speed position
To avoid backfire, leave the throttle in
the minimum "tortoise" speed position for
20 seconds before switching off the engine.
2. switch off the engine by turning
the ignition key to Off;
3. with the engine turned off, close the
fuel tap (fig. 25.A) (if provided);
4. remove the key from the ignition
IMPORTANT To keep the battery
charged, do not leave the ignition key
in the «on» or «headlights on» position
when the engine is not running.
The engine may be very warm
immediately after it is shut off. Do not
touch the exhaust or adjacent parts.
This can cause burn injuries.

6.7 AFTER OPERATION

1. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in an enclosed space.
2. Clean (par. 7.6).
3. Make sure there are no loose or
damaged components. If necessary,
replace any damaged components
and tighten loose screws or bolts, or
contact an Authorised Service Centre.
IMPORTANT
– Lower the cutting device assembly;
– shift into neutral;
– engage the parking brake;
– stop the engine
– remove the ignition key (making
sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop);
• whenever the machine is left unattended,
the operator dismounts from the
driving seat or parks the machine;

7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

7.1

GENERAL INFORMATION

The safety regulations to follow
are described in chap. 2. Strictly
comply with these instructions to
avoid serious risks or hazards.
Before conducting any inspections,
cleaning or maintenance/adjustment
interventions on the machine:
• disengage the cutting device;
• shift into neutral;
• engage the parking brake;
• stop the engine;
• remove the key, (never leave the
keys in the ignition or within reach of
children or unauthorised persons);
• make sure that all moving parts
have come to a complete stop;
• read the relevant instructions;
• use suitable clothing, protective
gloves and goggles
• The frequency and types of maintenance are
summarised in the "Maintenance Table". The
table will help you maintain your machine's
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