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GENERAL

This symbol indicates WARNING. Per- sonal injury and/or damage to property may result if the instructions are not followed carefully.

You must read these instructions for use and the accompanying pamphlet "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" careful- ly before starting up the machine.

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 book and safety man- ual before using the machine.

Warning!

Beware of objects being flung out. Keep spectators away.

Warning!

Always use hearing protectors (earplugs or muffs).

Warning!

This machine is not designed to be driven on public roads.

CONTROLS

Items 1 - 20, see figures 1 - 6.

Classic:

The engine is provided with automatic governor control. This means that the engine speed increases under load. For this reason, you must disengage the forward drive before braking the machine.

Press both the brake and clutch pedals when you want to brake or stop the machine. Never brake the machine without first de-clutching

3. PARKING BRAKE

An inhibitor that can lock the brake pedal in the de- pressed position.

Depress the brake pedal fully. Move the brake inhibitor to one side and then release the brake pedal.

The parking brake is released by pressing the brake pedal lightly. The spring-loaded inhibitor slides to one side.

Make sure the parking brake is released when oper- ating the machine.

4. CLUTCH (Classic)

A pedal used for engaging and disengaging the drive to the mechanical gearbox. Two positions:

1.Pedal released - forward drive engaged. The machine will move if a gear is engaged.

2.Pedal depressed - forward drive released, gearshifting can be performed.

NOTE! You must never regulate the operating speed by slipping the clutch. Use a suitable gear in- stead so that the right speed is obtained.

1.IMPLEMENT RAISING LEVER (not Pro18)

A lever for raising front-mounted accessories to the transport position.

2. SERVICE BRAKE

A pedal that acts on the machine's braking system. There are two positions:

1.Pedal released - service brake not activated.

2.Pedal fully depressed - service brake fully activated. (President- Pro: forward drive also released.

5.DRIVE PEDAL (President - Pro16 - Pro18)

A pedal that activates the variable transmission.

1.Depress the pedal with the ball of the foot - the machine moves forwards.

2.No load on the pedal - the ma- chine is stationary.

3.Depress the pedal with the heel - the machine reverses.

The speed is regulated by the drive pedal. The more pressure applied, the faster the machine will move.

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Stiga PRO 18, PRO 16 manual General, Symbols, Parking Brake, Service Brake

PRO 18, PRO 16 specifications

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