Battery Connection; Controls Description; Throttle Lever; Engine Brake Lever / Cutting Means - ST NT 484 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

45. O nly for lawnmowers with electric motor.
46. D anger of cutting yourself. Cutting means. Do not put
hands or feet near or under the opening of the cutting
means housing.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For information on the engine and the battery (if sup-
plied), read the relevant owner manuals.
NOTE – The number which precedes each paragraph
links the references in the text to the respective illus-
trations (listed on page iii and following pages).
1. COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
NOTE The machine can be supplied with some parts al-
ready assembled.
WARNING! Unpacking and completing the assem-
bly should be done on a flat and stable surface, with
enough space for moving the machine and its packag-
ing, always making use of suitable equipment.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in accord-
ance with the local regulations in force.
Complete machine assembly following the indications on
the instruction sheets enclosed with each part to be as-
sembled.

1.1 Battery connection

• Electric key ignition models
Connect the battery cable to the general wiring connector
on the lawnmower.
• Electric push-button ignition models
Insert the supplied battery in the relative engine com-
partment (par. 3.2b, "IV - "V").

2. CONTROLS DESCRIPTION

NOTE The meanings of the symbols on controls are ex-
plained in the previous pages.

2.1 Throttle lever

The throttle is controlled by the lever (1).
Lever positions are indicated on the relevant plate.
Some models have a fixed speed engine with no need for
a throttle.

2.2 Engine brake lever / cutting means

The cutting means brake is controlled by the lever (1) which
must be held against the handle during ignition and during
lawnmower operations.
The engine stops when the lever is released.
2.3 Drive lever (where applicable)
On power-driven models, push the lever (1) toward the han-
dle for forward movement.
The lawnmower stops moving forward when the lever is
released.
The engine must always be ignited with the drive disen-
gaged.
WARNING! To prevent damage to the transmis-
sion, do not pull the machine backwards with the
transmission engaged.
2.4 Converter control lever (if fitted)
In the models with drive systems, the converter control
lever (if fitted) allows the operator to regulate forward gear
speed. To do so, move the lever (1) following the indications
provided near the control lever.
IMPORTANT The engine must be running and the drive
engaged when switching from one speed to another.
Do not touch the converter control when the engine is stop-
ped. Doing this could damage the converter.
NOTE If the machine does not move forward with the le-
ver in the « » position, simply move the lever to «
then immediately return to the «

2.5 Cutting height adjustment

The cutting height is adjusted by the levers (1).
The four wheels must be adjusted to the same height.
DO THIS WHEN THE CUTTING MEANS IS STATIONARY.

3. GRASS CUTTING

NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in a num-
ber of different ways; before starting work, prepare the ma-
chine based on how the lawn is to be mowed.
DO THIS WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF.
3.1a Preparation for mowing and grass collection
by the grass catcher:
– L ift the rear discharge guard (1) and fasten the grass
catcher (2) correctly as shown in the illustration.
3.1b Preparation for mowing and rear discharge
of grass:
– R emove the grass catcher and check that the rear dis-
charge guard (1) maintains its lowered position.
– On models with a side discharge: make sure that the si-
de discharge guard 4) is lowered and blocked by the sa-
fety lever (3).
3.1c Preparation for mowing and
mulching (where applicable)
– On models with a side discharge: make sure that the si-
de discharge guard 4) is lowered and blocked by the sa-
fety lever (3).
– L ift the rear discharge guard (1) and fit the chute cap (5)
in the discharge opening, keeping it slightly tilted to the
right. Fasten it by fitting the two pins (6) into the holes pro-
vided until the fastener tooth (7) clicks into place.
To remove the deflector cap (5), lift the rear discharge
guard (1) and push in the middle to release the tooth (7).
3.1d Preparation for mowing and side
discharge of grass (where
applicable)
– L ift the rear discharge guard (1) and fit the chute cap (5)
in the discharge opening, keeping it slightly tilted to the
right. Fasten it by fitting the two pins (6) into the holes pro-
vided until the fastener tooth (7) clicks into place.
– P ush the safety lever (3) slightly and lift the side dischar-
ge guard (4).
– I nsert the side discharge chute (8) as shown in the figure.
– C lose the side discharge guard (4) so that the side dis-
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» and
» position.