Drive Engagement Lever; Cutting Height Adjustment; Using The Machine; Checking The Battery - Stiga MCS 470 Li 80 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

1. Machine power-on. By pressing the
button (Fig.17.A) the display (Fig.17.B) turns
on and the machine is ready for use.
NOTE The machine power-on is
possible only if the operator presence
lever and the drive lever are released.
NOTE In case the machine is not
operated, the display turns off after 15
seconds and the above-mentioned
operation must be carried out again.
2. Cutting means engagement.
NOTE The cutting means
engagement is possible only by
pressing the operator presence lever
against the handle (see par. 6.3).
3. Cutting means disengagement. With
cutting means engaged, press the power
button (Fig.17.A); the cutting means stop
while keeping the machine powered on.
5.3.3

Drive engagement lever

This engages the wheel drive and allows
the machine to move forward.
Drive engaged.
To make the machine moving forward:
a. Press one of the two operator
presence levers (Fig.16.A)
against the handle.
b. Press one of the two drive engagement
levers (Fig.16.B) against the handle.
Forward speed adjustment is possible
through the selection knob (Fig.17.C).
You can select 6 different levels of speed.
Maximum speed (about 5 Km/h).
1.
2. Minimum speed (about 2.5 Km/h).
Every two "twitches" of the selection knob
(Fig.17.C) cause a forward speed level change,
displayed by a bar indicator (Fig.17.C1).
NOTE The last speed level selected
remains set after the machine shutdown.
IMPORTANT To prevent damage to
the transmission, do not pull the machine
backwards with the drive engaged.
5.3.4 "ECO" button
The "ECO" mode allows to save energy when
cutting the grass, optimising the battery life.
Press the button (Fig.17.D) to enable
or disable "ECO" mode.
When this mode is activated, the
display shows the "E" sign.
This mode automatically turns off when the
operator presence levers are released.
NOTE It is not recommended to use the
"ECO" function in heavy grass cutting conditions
(cutting of dense, high, humid grass).
5.4

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Lower or raise the chassis to cut the
grass at different heights.
Do this when the cutting means is stationary.
The cutting height is adjusted by the levers (Fig.18.A).
The four wheels must be adjusted to the same height.
6.

USING THE MACHINE

The safety regulations to follow are described in
chap. 2. Strictly comply with these indications to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
6.1 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Before starting work , it is necessary to carry out
several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety:
Make sure the safety key is not inserted in its housing.
Place the machine in a stable horizontal
position on the ground.
6.1.1

Checking the battery

Before using the machine for the first time after
purchase, fully charge the battery following
the instructions in the battery booklet.
Before every use of the machine, check the battery charge
status according to the instructions in the battery booklet.
6.1.2 Preparing the machine before starting work
NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in a
number of different ways; before starting work, prepare
the machine based on how the lawn is to be mowed.
a. Preparation for mowing and mulching:
1. On models with a side discharge: make sure that
the side discharge guard (Fig.19.A) is lowered.
b. Preparation for mowing and grass
side discharge onto the ground:
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