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2.5 Driving-service brake
(4, Ready HST)
The pedal (4) determines the gearing ratio between
the engine and the drive wheels (= the speed).
When the pedal is released, the service brake is ac-
tivated.
1. Press the pedal forward –
the machine moves forward.
2. No load on the pedal – the ma-
chine is stationary.
3. Press the pedal backward –
the machine reverses.
4. Reduce the pressure on the
pedal – the machine brakes.
2.6 THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL (5)
A control for setting the engine speed and to choke
the engine when starting from cold.
1. Choke – for starting a cold engine. The
choke is located in the top of the groove.
Avoid operating the machine in this
position, taking care to move the control
to full throttle (see below) when the
engine is warm.
2. Full throttle – when the machine is in
operation, full throttle should always be
used.
3. Idling.
2.7 IGNITION LOCK (6)
Ignition lock used for starting/stopping the engine.
Four positions:
1. Stop position – the engine is short-
circuited. The key can be removed.
2/3. Operating position.
4. Start position – the electric start motor
is activated when the key is turned to the
spring-loaded start position. Once the
engine has started, let the key return to
operating position 2/3.
2.8 GEAR LEVER (7, Ready)
A lever for selecting one of the five forward gears
in the gearbox (1-2-3-4-5), neutral (N) or reverse
(R).
The clutch pedal must be kept pressed in when
changing gear.
NOTE! You must make sure the machine is quite
stationary before changing from reverse to forward
gear or vice versa. If a gear does not engage
immediately, release the clutch pedal and then
press it in once again. Engage the gear once again.
Never force a gear in.
2.9 POWER TAKE-OFF (8)
A lever for engaging and disengaging the power
take-off for operating the cutting deck. Two
positions:
1.Forward position – power take-off
disengaged.
2. Backward position – power take-off
engaged.
2.10CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER
(9, Ready HST)
A lever for disengaging the variable transmission.
Enables the machine to be moved by hand without
the help of the engine. Two positions:
1. Lever pressed in –
transmission engaged for normal
operation.
2. Lever pulled out –
transmission disengaged. The
machine can be moved by hand.
The machine may not be towed over long distances
or at high speeds. The transmission could be
damaged.
3 AREAS OF USE
The machine may only be used for the following
tasks using the genuine STIGA accessories stated.
Mowing:
With cutting deck 13-2940 (85M).
The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch
must not exceed 100 N.
The maximum over-run load on the towing hitch
from towed accessories must not exceed 500 N.
NOTE! Before using a trailer – contact your
insurance company.
NOTE! This machine is not intended to be driven
on public roads.