Operation - Stiga MP 84 Serie Manuel D'utilisation

8. Insert the ignition key and turn to On
to make electrical contact, then turn
it to Start to start the engine.
9. Release the ignition key once
the engine has started.
10. If cold starting: as soon as the
engine ticks over regularly:
10a. Disengage the choke
(par. 5.2 type "ll"), shift the throttle control
to maximum "hare" speed position.
10b. Disengage the choke (par. 5.2, type "I").
NOTE Using the choke when the engine
is already warm can foul the spark plugs
and cause the engine to run erratically.
11. When the engine has started, shift
the throttle control to the minimum
«tortoise» speed position.
NOTE If there are engine starting problems,
do not insist as you can risk running the
battery flat and flooding the engine. Turn
the key to the Off position, wait for a few
seconds and then repeat the operation. If
the malfunction persists, refer to the engine
manual and chapter «14» in this manual.
6.5

OPERATION

6.5.1 Forward gear and riding
without mowing
When moving the machine:
• disengage the cutting means (par. 5.8);
• bring the cutting-means assembly to
the highest position (position «7»);
• shift the throttle control to a point
midway between the «tortoise»
and «hare» speed positions.
• For models with mechanical drive only:
1. Press the pedal all the way down
(par. 5.4) and shift the gear
lever to 1st gear (par. 5.5).
2. Hold the pedal down (fig. 10.1) then
disengage the parking brake (par. 5.3).
3. Slowly release the pedal which will turn
from «brake» to «clutch» mode, thus
operating the rear wheels (par. 5.4).
The pedal has to be released
gradually, as a sudden engagement
may cause the vehicle to tip over
and the driver to lose control.
4. Gradually reach the desired speed
using the throttle and gear lever.
To change gear, press the clutch
halfway down (par. 5.4; par. 5.5).
IMPORTANT Gear must be engaged
when the machine has stopped.
• For models with hydrostatic drive only:
1. Disengage the parking brake and
release the brake pedal (par. 5.6).
2. Press the drive pedal (par. 5.7)
in the "forward drive" direction
and reach the required speed by
gradually increasing pressure on the
pedal and working the throttle.
Drive can only be engaged following
the procedure illustrated (par. 5.7 to
prevent sudden engagement which may
cause the vehicle to tip over and the driver
to lose control, especially on slopes.
6.5.2 Braking
First reduce the machine's speed by
reducing the engine's r.p.m., and then
press the brake pedal (par. 5.4; par. 5.6) to
slow down the machine until it stops.
For models with hydrostatic drive only:
The machine already slows down considerably
by just releasing the drive pedal (par. 5.7)
6.5.3 Reverse gear
IMPORTANT Reverse must be engaged
when the machine has stopped.
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