Stiga 100 B manual English, Assembling, Maintenance, Symbols, Mower Deck, Adjusting, Mowing Height

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SYMBOLS

The following symbols are displayed on the ma- chine in order to remind you about the safety pre- cautions and attention necessary when using the machine.

The symbols mean:

Warning!

Read the instruction and safety manual be- fore using the machine.

Warning!

Do not put hands or feet under the cover of the machine when it is running.

Warning!

Beware of objects being flung out. Keep spectators away.

Warning!

Before starting any repair work, remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.

ASSEMBLING

MOWER DECK

1.Fit the attachments D on the front axle projections by means of washers and locking clips (fig 1).

2.Fit the attaching arms of the mower deck on the attachments on the machine.

3.Place on the v-belt between the belt pulley of the mower deck and the centre belt pulley F of the ma- chine (fig 2).

4.The tensioning roller G should come on the left side of the belt as viewed from the driving seat (fig 2)

5.Then pull the mower deck forwards so that the holes in the attaching arms come in line with the holes in the attachments on the machine.

6.Fit the bolts and tighten them.

7a. Park -1999:

Hook the tension roller spring H into the floor on the right-hand side (fig 2).

7b. Park 2000-

Hook the tension roller spring H into the fastener, just behind the front right wheel (fig 2).

8.Lift up the mower deck and hook the spring on the implement lifting bar.

When changing the v-belt or removing the mower deck, proceed in the reverse order.

ADJUSTING

1.Make sure that the tyres have the correct inflation pressure:

Front: 0,6 bar (9 psi).

Rear: 0,4 bar (6 psi).

2.Stand the machine on a level floor. Slacken the screws K and adjust the mower deck so that the front and rear edges L come at the same distance from the floor (fig 3). Tighten the screws.

Points 1 and 2 must be carried out to ensure that the mower deck mows evenly.

USE

MOWING HEIGHT

The mower deck has 5 fixed mowing heights, from 40 mm to 80 mm.

N.B. The stated mowing heights apply when the machine is standing on firm ground.

MOWING HINTS

For the best effect follow this advice:

-mow regularly.

-use full throttle on the engine.

-keep the underside of the mower deck clean.

-use sharp blades.

-do not mow wet grass.

MAINTENANCE

Neither the motor nor the mower deck may be serviced unless:

-the motor is shut off.

-the ignition key is removed.

-the ignition cable is removed from the spark plug.

-the parking brake is engaged.

-the mower deck is disengaged.

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