Stiga MP2 554 Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 35

2.1. MACHINE COMPONENTS
(Fig. 1)
A. Chassis
B. Engine
C. Cutting means
D. Rear discharge guard
E. Rear discharge chute (if provided)
F. Side discharge chute (if provided)
G. Side discharge guard (if provided)
H. Grass catcher
I. Handle
J. Cutting means engagement consent lever
K. Cutting means engagement consent lever
L. Drive engagement lever (if provided)
M. Throttle control
2.2. SAFETY SIGNS
WARNING:
Read the instructions before operating
the machine.
CAUTION:
Do not put hands or feet near or under
the opening of the cutting means.
Disconnect the spark plug cap and read
the instructions before carrying out any
maintenance or repairs.
DANGER! Risk of thrown objects. Keep
all persons away from the work area
whilst working.
DANGER! Danger of cutting yourself.
Cutting means in motion. Do not put
hands or feet near or under the opening
of the cutting means.
IMPORTANT Damaged or illegible labels must be replaced..
Order replacement decals from an authorised service centre.
3. ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT Unpacking and assembly must be carried out
on a flat, solid surface with sufficient space to move the machine
and the packaging.
1. Unpacking (Fig. 2).
2. Assembling and adjusting the handle (Fig. 3).
3. Grass catcher assembly (Fig. 4).
4. CONTROLS
• Starter control
- Type I: Manual starter hand grip (Fig. 5). Enables manual
starting of the engine
• Cutting means engagement consent lever
This lever conveys consent for the engagement of the cutting
means.
Consent is provided when the lever is pulled toward the handle.
When you release the consent lever the cutting means stops,
and the engine keeps running. (Fig. 6).
• Cutting means engagement consent lever:
This lever engages the cutting means. The cutting means
must only be engaged when the engine is running (Fig. 7).
• Drive lever (if provided):
This engages the wheel drive and allows the machine to
move forward (Fig. 8).
IMPORTANT The engine must always be running with the
drive disengaged.
IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the transmission, do not
pull the machine backwards with the drive engaged.
• Throttle
The throttle changes the engine revs and the speed of the
cutting device.
The throttle is controlled by the lever (Fig. 9).
Lever positions are indicated on the relevant plate.
Some models have a fixed speed engine with no need for
a throttle.
• Converter control lever (if fitted).
In the models with drive systems, the converter control lever
(if fitted) allows the operator to regulate forward gear speed.
The adjustment is done by moving the lever (Fig. 10) as per
the instructions shown near the lever.
• Cutting height adjustment
By lowering or raising the chassis the grass can be cut at
different heights. (Fig. 10)
IMPORTANT This operation must be carried out when the
cutting device is stationary.
5. USING THE MACHINE
IMPORTANT For instructions regarding the engine and the
battery (if supplied), read the relevant manuals.
5.1. PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Place the machine in a stable horizontal position on the ground.
• Filling up with oil and fuel
IMPORTANT The machine is supplied without engine oil or
fuel.
Refuelling shall take place with the machine
switched off and the spark plug cable
disconnected.
Proceed to refuel and check/top-up engine oil according
to the procedures and precautions outlined in the engine
instruction manual.
• Preparing the machine before starting work
IMPORTANT Carry out this operation with the cutting de-
vice stationary.
With this machine, it is possible to mow the lawn in several ways:
• Setting up for cutting the grass and collecting it in the
grass catcher (Fig. 11).
• Setting up for cutting and rear grass discharge onto the
ground (Fig. 12).
• Setting up for cutting and shredding the grass ('mulching'
function) (Fig. 13).
• Setting up for cutting and lateral grass discharge onto
the ground (Fig. 14).
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