Battery; Cleaning; Cleaning The Machine - Stiga TC 102 Série Manuel D'utilisation

3. Replace the pin (fig. 23.C), the spring
(fig. 23.D) and the arrest plate (fig. 23.B)
in the sequence indicated, making
sure that the head of the pin (fig. 23.C)
is facing the inside of the machine

7.5 BATTERY

To ensure long life to the battery it is
essential to keep it carefully maintained.
The machine battery must always be charged:
• before using the machine for the
first time after purchase;
• before leaving the machine disused for
a long period (over 30 days) (par. 9);
• before starting up the machine after
a prolonged period of inactivity.
Carefully read and observe the battery
recharging instructions in the booklet provided
with the battery. Failure in following the procedure
or in charging the battery could permanently
damage the battery elements. A flat battery
must be recharged as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT Recharging must be
done using a battery charger at constant
voltage. Other recharging systems can
irreversibly damage the battery.
• The machine comes with a connector (fig.
33.A) for recharging; this is connected to
the corresponding connector for the special
maintenance battery-charger supplied (if
included) or available on request (par. 15.2).
IMPORTANT This connector must
only be used for connection to the
maintenance battery-charger indicated
by the Manufacturer. For its use:
– follow the instructions given in the
relative instructions manual;
– follow the instructions in the battery manual;
7.6

CLEANING

Clean thoroughly following the instructions
below every time it is used.

7.6.1 Cleaning the machine

• Clean the outside of the machine washing
the plastic parts of the bodywork with a
damp sponge using water and detergent,
taking care not to wet the engine, the
electrical parts or the electronic circuit
board located under the dashboard.
• To reduce fire hazards, keep the
engine, silencer, battery compartment
and petrol storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
IMPORTANT Never use hose-nozzles or harsh
detergents for cleaning the body and engine!
7.6.2 Cleaning the dumping chute (for
rear collection models only)
If the dumping chute is clogged:
1. remove the grass catcher or the
rear dumping guard;
2. remove the grass cuttings; you can reach
them from the channel discharge opening.
7.6.3 Cleaning the grass catcher (for
rear collection models only)
1. Empty the grass catcher
2. Shake it to remove grass
cuttings and soil residue
3. Replace the grass catcher and clean
the interior of the cutting-means
assembly (par. 7.6.4-a), now remove
the grass catcher, empty and rinse it,
then place it where it can dry quickly.
7.6.4 Cleaning the cutting-means
assembly
Keep people or animals away from
the surrounding area when cleaning
the cutting-means assembly.
a. Cleaning the interiors
Remove any traces of grass or dirt that
have accumulated inside the cutting-
means assembly, since otherwise these
may dry and harden, making it more
difficult to start the device the next time.
When washing the inside of the cutting-
means assembly and the dumping chute,
the machine must be on firm ground with:
– the grass catcher or the rear
dumping guard mounted in place
(for rear collection models only)
– the side dumping chute mounted (for
models with side dumping only);
– the operator seated;
– the cutting-means assembly in position «1»;
– the engine running
– the transmission in neutral
– the cutting means engaged
• Alternatively, connect a water tube to the
dedicated coupling (fig. 35.A), allowing
water to flow through each cutting mean for
a few minutes, while they are in motion.
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