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5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in
the choke position. Starting warm engine – put the
throttle control at full throttle (approx. 1 cm behind
the choke position).
6. Depress the brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8. Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle if the choke has
been used.
9. When starting from cold, do not make the
machine work under load immediately, but let the
engine run for a few minutes first. This will allow
the oil to warm up.
When in use, always operate the engine at full
throttle.
4.6 STOPPING
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
Allow the engine to idle 1 - 2 mins. Stop the engine
by turning off the starter key.
Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly
important if the machine is to be transported on a
trailer for example.
If the machine is left unattended,
remove the ignition key. Also remove
the spark plug cable from the spark
plug.
The engine may be very warm
immediately after it is shut off. Do not
touch the silencer, cylinder or cooling
fins. This can cause burn injuries.
4.7 DRIVING TIPS
Make sure that there is the correct quantity of oil in
the engine when driving on slopes (oil level on
“FULL”).
Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when
moving up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Move from the top down,
and from the bottom to the top.
The machine, equipped with original
accessories, may not be driven on slopes
greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns to prevent the
machine from tipping over or you
losing control of the machine.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving in top gear and at full
throttle. The machine can easily topple
over.
Keep hands and fingers well away from
the seat bracket. Risk of crushing
injuries. Never drive with the engine
casing open.
Never drive with the cutting deck in the
raised position. This damages the deck
drive belt.
5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 SERVICE PROGRAM
In order to keep the machine in good condition, as
regards reliability and operational safety as well as
from an environmental perspective, STIGA’s
service program should be followed.
We recommend that all service work is carried out
by an authorised workshop. This guarantees that
the work is performed by trained personnel and
with genuine spare parts.
5.2 PREPARATIONS
Unless otherwise stated, all service and
maintenance must be carried out on a stationary
machine when the engine is not running.
Prevent the machine from rolling by
always applying the parking brake.
Prevent unintentional starting of the
motor by disengaging the drive,
shutting off the engine and
disconnecting the spark plug cable or
removing the starter key.
5.3 CLEANING
To reduce the risk of fire, keep the
engine, silencer, battery and fuel tank
free from grass, leaves and oil.
To reduce the risk of fire, regularly
check the machine for oil and/or fuel
leakage.
When washing the machine with water under high
pressure, do not point the jet directly at the
transmission.
Do not point jets of water directly at the engine.
Use a brush or compressed air in order to clean it.
5.4 ENGINE OIL
Change engine oil the first time after 5 hours of
operation, and subsequently after every 50 hours
of operation or once a season.
Change the oil more often (after 25 hours of
operation or at least once a season) if the engine
has to operate under demanding conditions or if
the ambient temperature is high.
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