Stiga PARK PRO 340 IX Manual De Instrucciones página 115

The cutting means assembly is connected to the socket
(16:A).
• Tyre pressure
For tyre pressure see "0 TABLE OF TECHNICAL DATA".
• Preparing the machine before starting work
NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in a number
of different ways; before starting, prepare the machine based on
how the lawn is to be mowed.
5.2. SAFETY CHECKS
• General safety checks
Object
Fuel lines and connections.
Electrical cables.
Exhaust system.
Oil lines
Operate the machine with a
forwards/reverse movement
and release the drive pedal.
Test driving
• Safety devices checks
Status Action
Driver not seated. Try starting
the engine.
Hand brake
engaged.
Driver seated. Try starting
the engine.
Hand brake
released.
Driver seated. Try starting
the engine.
Hand brake
engaged.
Engine on, cutting The driver
device disengaged, stands up
parking brake from the seat.
engaged.
Engine on, cutting The driver
device disengaged, stands up
parking brake from the seat.
disengaged.
Engine on, cutting The driver
device engaged, stands up
parking brake from the seat.
disengaged.
Result
No leaks.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
No leaks at connection
points. All screws tightened.
No leaks. No damage.
The machine stops.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
Result
The engine does
not start.
"SIT DOWN"
appears in the
display (if present).
The engine does
not start.
"PRESS BRAKE"
appears in the
display (if present).
The engine starts.
Engine remains
switched on.
The engine stops.
The engine stops.
Engine on, cutting
device engaged,
parking brake
engaged.
5.3. USING ON SLOPES
IMPORTANT The machine must not be used on slopes
above 10°, regardless of the mowing direction.
IMPORTANT Reduce speed on slopes and in tight bends to
avoid tipping over or losing control of the machine.
5.4. STARTING AND OPERATION
• Start-up
1. Open the petrol tap (17:B).
2. Insert the key into the main switch (8:A).
3. Engage transmission (12) - (lever out).
4. Insert the key in the switch (10:C).
5. Do not keep the foot on the drive pedal (9:C).
If cold starting:
1. Activate the parking brake (9:A).
2. Turn the throttle to full on (10:A).
3. Pull the choke control fully out (10:B).
4. Turn the switch key to position "I" and press the START
button (10:P).
If hot starting:
5. Activate the parking brake (9:A).
6. Turn the throttle to full on (10:A).
7. The choke control (10:B) must be lowered.
8. Turn the switch key to position "I" and press the START
button.
NOTE If there are engine starting problems, do not persist
as you can risk running the battery flat and flooding the engine.
Turn the key to the Off position, wait for a few seconds and then
repeat the operation. If the malfunction persists, refer to the en-
gine owner's manual and chapter 8 in this manual.
• Ready
1. Depress the pedal fully (9:A) and release it.
2. Actuate the pedal (9:C) to make the machine move.
3. Go to the work area.
4. If front attachments have been fitted, activate the power
take-off (10:F).
5. Start working.
5.5. STOP
To stop the machine:
1. Depress the parking brake pedal (9:A) fully.
2. Pull the lever (9:B) upwards.
3. Release the pedal (9:A).
4. Let the engine idle for one or two minutes.
5. Press the STOP button (10:P) to switch off the machine.
6. Turn the key of the switch (10:C) to position "0" and
pull it out.
7. Close the petrol tap. T his indication is particularly important
if the machine is to be transported on a trailer or similar.
8. Pull the key out of the main switch.
EN - 6
The driver The engine stops.
stands up
from the seat.