Suggestions For Maintaining A Nice Lawn; Stop; After Use - Stiga MPST 84 Li 48 V1 Manuel D'utilisation

7.5.3 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 less frequently, higher grass and
weeds start growing (clover and daisies, etc.).
• It is always better to cut the grass when dry.
• The cutting means 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 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.
• During hot and dry periods, the grass
should be cut a little higher to prevent
the ground from drying out.
• 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
time with the cutting means at maximum cutting
height, possibly reducing the cutting width and
the second cut at the height desired (fig. 18).
• The appearance of the lawn will improve if you
alternate the cutting in both directions (fig. 19).
• If the discharge chute tends to get blocked
with grass, you should reduce the travel
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 means or deformed fins.
• Be very careful when mowing near bushes
or kerbs as these could distort the horizontal
position of the cutting-means assembly and
damage its edge as well as the cutting means.
7.5.4 Emptying the grass catcher
(only for rear collection models)
NOTE
The emptying of the grass catcher can
only be done with the cutting means
disengaged, otherwise the motor stops.
NOTE
Do not let the grass catcher become too full
as this may block the collection channel.
A continuous acoustic signal indicates
that the grass catcher is full.
Proceed as follows:
1. disengage the cutting means (par. 6.5)
and the audible signal will stop;
2. stop the machine;
3. pull out the lever (fig. 20.A - if fitted) or
grasp the rear handle (fig. 20.A1) and
tip up the grass catcher to empty it;
4. close up the grass catcher to keep it firmly
attached onto the pawl (fig. 20.B).
7.5.5 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. 8.4.2.
7.5.6 Mowing completed
When mowing has been completed:
1. disengage the cutting means;
2. drive back with the cutting-means
assembly in its highest position (7).

7.6 STOP

To stop the machine:
1. Release the drive pedal to
stop the transmission.
2. Turn off the machine by turning the
ignition key into the Off position.
NOTE
To keep the battery charged, do not
leave the key in the "drive" position
when the machine is not in use.

7.7 AFTER USE

1. Allow the machine to cool down
before storing it anywhere.
2. Clean (par. 8.4).
3. Check there are no loose or damaged
components. If necessary, replace the
damaged components and tighten
any screws and loose bolts or contact
the authorised service centre.
4. Place the machine near a power outlet and
recharge the battery (par. 8.2.2), in order for
it to be fully efficient when it is used again.
Whenever the machine is left unattended, the
driver's seat is left or the machine is parked:
1. Stop the machine;
2. Bring the cutting-means assembly
to the lowest position. (1);
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