Spark Plug - Stiga PARK COMPACT Gebrauchsanweisung

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Do not fill with too much oil. This can cause the
engine to overheat.
After filling up the oil, start the engine and idle for
30 seconds. Stop the engine. Wait for 30 seconds
and then check the oil level.
Check to see if there is any oil leakage. If neces-
sary, fill up the oil up to the "FULL" mark.
AIR FILTER - ENGINE
Change the pre-filter once a year or every 25 hours
of operation.
Clean the paper filter insert once a year or after
every 100 hours of operation, whichever comes
first.
NOTE! Both filters should be replaced/cleaned
more often if the machine operates on dusty
ground.
1. Remove the protective cover on the air filter
(fig. 10).
2. Dismantle the paper filter insert and the foam
pre-filter. Make sure that no dirt gets into the car-
burettor. Clean the air filter housing.
3. Replace the pre-filter.
4. Clean the paper filter insert as follows: Knock it
lightly against a flat surface. If the filter is very
dirty, change it.
5. Assemble in the reverse order.
Petroleum-based solvents such as kerosene may
not be used for cleaning the paper filter insert.
These solvents can destroy the filter.
Do not use compressed air for cleaning the paper
filter insert. The paper filter insert must not be
oiled.

SPARK PLUG

Clean the spark plug after every 100 hours of oper-
ation or once a season. For replacing a spark plug,
a spark plug sleeve A and a torsion pin B are pro-
vided in the accessories bag.
The engine manufacturer recommends:
Champion RC12YC.
Correct spark gap: 0.7 - 0.8 mm (fig. 11).
COOLING AIR INTAKE - ENGINE
The engine is air-cooled. A blocked cooling sys-
tem can damage the engine. The engine should be
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cleaned at least once a year or every 100 hours of
operation.
Remove the fan casing. Clean the cooling fins on
the cylinder, the fan and the rotating protective
grille. Clean more frequently if mowing dry grass.
BATTERY
The battery is a valve-regulated battery with 12 V
nominal voltage. The battery is completely main-
tenance free. You don't have to check or top up the
electrolyte level (fig. 12).
On delivery, the battery is in the accessories box.
The battery must be fully charged be-
fore being used for the first time. The
battery should always be stored fully
charged. If the battery is stored while
totally flat it could sustain permanent
damage.
If the machine is not going to be used for an ex-
tended period (more than 1 month), the battery
should be charged, disconnected and then stored in
a cool, safe place. Charge the battery completely
before reinstalling.
The battery can be charged in two ways:
1. Via a battery charger (recommended). This must
be a charger with constant voltage. The battery
can be damaged if a standard type battery
charger (for acid batteries) is used.
Stiga recommends battery charger with item no.
1136-0602-01 which may be ordered by an au-
thorised dealer.
2. You can also allow the engine to charge the bat-
tery. In this case it is very important, above all
when starting the machine for the first time and
when it has not been used for a long time, to al-
low the engine to run continuously for at least
45 minutes.
Do not short circuit the battery's termi-
nals. Sparks occur which can result in
fire. Do not wear metal jewellery which
can come into contact with the battery
terminals.
In the event of damage to the battery casing,
cover, terminals or interference to the strip cov-
ering the valves, the battery should be replaced.
If the battery terminals are coated with oxide, they
should be cleaned. Clean the battery terminals with
a wire brush and grease them.