Areas of USE, Starting and Operation | Stiga 8221-0034-80 manual

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2.4.9 Power take-off (2:E)

The power take-off must never be en- gaged when the front-mounted imple- ment is in transport position. This will destroy the belt transmission.

A lever for engaging and disengaging the power take-off for operating cutting decks and front- mounted accessories. Two positions:

1.Forward position – power take-off dis- engaged.

2.Backward position – power take-off en- gaged.

2.4.10Clutch release lever (3:K)

A lever for disengaging the variable transmission. Enables the machine to be moved by hand without the help of the engine.

The disengagement lever must never be between the outer and inner positions. This overheats and damages the trans- mission.

Two positions:

1.Lever out – transmission en- gaged for normal operation. There is an audible click when the lever locks in the outer posi- tion.

2.Lever in – transmission disen- gaged. The machine can be moved by hand.

The machine may not be towed over long distances or at high speeds. The transmission could be dam- aged.

2.4.11 Seat (4:L)

The seat can be folded and adjusted for- wards and backwards. The seat’s forward/ backward position can be locked with the knobs (4:M).

The seat is equipped with a safety switch that is connected to the machine’s safety system. This means that certain activities that can entail danger cannot be carried out when nobody is sitting in the seat. See also 4.3.2.

2.4.12 Engine casing (fig. 6)

To fill with fuel and to inspect and maintain the en- gine and battery, open the engine casing.

The engine must not be running when the casing is opened.

2.4.12.1Opening

1.Ensure that the control arms are in their forward positions.

2.Raise the seat lock (4:N) and fold the seat for- wards.

3.Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and fold up the casing.

2.4.12.2Closing

Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and fold down the casing.

The machine may not be operated un- less the engine casing is folded down. Risk of burns and crushing injuries.

3 AREAS OF USE

The machine may only be used for the following tasks using the genuine STIGA accessories stated.

Work	Accessories, STIGA genuine
Mowing	Using mowing deck 85 C.
Sweeping	Using brush unit or collector
	brush unit. The use of a dust
	guard is recommended with the
	first option.
Snow clearance	Using snow blade or snow
	thrower Snow chains and frame
	weights are recommended.
Grass clipping and	Using towed collector 30" or
leaf collection	42".
Grass and leaf	Using dump cart Standard.
transport

The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch must not exceed 100 N.

The maximum over-run load on the towing hitch from towed accessories must not exceed 500 N. NOTE! Before using a trailer – contact your insur- ance company.

NOTE! This machine is not intended to be driven on public roads.

4 STARTING AND OPERATION

The machine may not be operated un- less the engine casing is closed and locked. Risk of burns and crushing in- juries.

4.1Filling with petrol

Always use lead-free petrol. You must never use 2- stroke petrol mixed with oil.

The tank holds 14 litres. The level can easily be read through the transparent tank.

NOTE! Ordinary lead-free petrol is a perishable and must not be stored for more than 30 days. Environmental petrol can be used, i.e. alkylate petrol. This type of petrol has a composition that is less harmful for people and nature.