Stiga sd98-108 User Manual

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«clutch», thus operating the rear wheels ( 4.21).
The pedal has to be released grad-
ually, as a sudden engagement may cause the vehi-
cle to tip over and the driver to lose control.
Gradually reach the desired speed using the throttle and
gear lever. To change gear, press the clutch halfway down
( 4.21).
Disengage the parking brake and release the brake pedal
( 4.31).
Press the drive pedal ( 4.32) in direction «F» and reach
the required speed by progressively increasing pressure on
the pedal and moving the accelerator.
Drive must be engaged as de-
scribed ( 4.32) ) to prevent sudden engagement
from causing tipping up and loss of control of the
vehicle, particularly on slopes.
5.4.3 Braking
First reduce the machine’s speed by reducing the engine’s
r.p.m., and then press the brake pedal ( 4.21 or 4.31) to
slow down the machine until it stops.
The machine already slows down considerably by just
releasing the drive pedal.
Hydrostatic transmission
WARNING!
Hydrostatic transmission
WARNING!
5.4.4 Reverse
Reverse must be engaged only when the
machine has stopped moving.
Press the pedal until the machine stops and then go into
reverse by shifting the lever sideways and into position «R»
( 4.22). Gradually release the pedal to engage the clutch
and then begin moving in reverse.
When the machine has stopped moving, start reversing by
pressing the drive pedal in direction «R» ( 4.32).
5.4.5 Grass cutting
Adjust the position of the anti-chipping wheels according to
how irregular the ground is.
The anti-chipping wheels are used to reduce the risk of tearing
up sections of lawn, which can occur when the edge of the
cutting deck drags over irregular ground.
Hydrostatic transmission
Mechanical transmission
IMPORTANT
EN
1
A
A = 30 mm
A = 10 mm
A = 20 mm
A = 0 mm

Stiga sd98-108 Specifications

General

Brand	Stiga
Model	sd98-108
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English