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7.6.3 Mowing advice
In order to achieve optimum mowing results, fol-
low the advice below:
• Cut frequently.
• Run the engine at full throttle.
• The grass should be dry.
• Use sharp blades.
• Keep the underside of the cutting deck clean.
7.7 STOP
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
If the machine is left unattended, re-
move the ignition key.
The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling fins. This
can cause burn injuries.
7.8 CLEANING
To reduce the risk of fire, regularly
check the machine for oil and/or fuel
leakage.
Never use high-pressure water. This can
damage shaft seals or electrical compo-
nents
Clean the machine after each use. The following
instructions apply for cleaning:
• Clean the engine's cooling air intake (12:D).
• After cleaning with water, start the machine and
any cutting deck to remove the water that may
otherwise penetrate bearings and cause damage.
8 MAINTENANCE
8.1 SERVICE PROGRAMME
In order to keep the machine in good condition as
regards reliability and operational safety as well as
from an environmental perspective, STIGA's Serv-
ice programme should be followed.
All services should be carried out by an authorised
workshop.
Service carried out at an authorised workshop
guarantees professional work using genuine spare
parts.
8.2 PREPARATION
All service and all maintenance must be carried out
on a stationary machine with the engine switched
off.
Prevent the machine from rolling by al-
ways applying the parking brake.
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Stop the engine.
Prevent unintentional starting of the
engine by removing the ignition key.
8.3 TYRE PRESSURE
Adjust the air pressure in the tyres as follows:
Front: 1 bar (15 psi).
Rear: 1 bar (15 psi).
8.4 CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Change engine oil for 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 oper-
ation or at least once a season) if the engine has to
operate under demanding conditions or if the am-
bient temperature is high.
Use oil according to the table below.
Oil
Service class
Use oil without any additives.
Do not fill with too much oil. This can cause the
engine to overheat.
Change oil when the engine is warm.
The engine oil may be very hot if it is
drained off directly after the engine is
shut off. Therefore allow the engine to
cool a few minutes before draining the
oil.
1. Attach the clamp on the oil drainage hose (5:Q).
Use a polygrip or similar.
2. Move the clamp up 3-4 cm on the oil drainage
hose and pull out the plug.
3. Collect the oil in a collection vessel.
NOTE! Do not spill any oil on the drive belts.
4. Hand in the oil for disposal in accordance with
local provisions.
5. Install the oil drainage plug and move the clamp
back so that it clamps above the plug.
6. Remove the dipstick and fill up with new oil.
Oil volume: 1.4 litres.
7. After filling up the oil, start the engine and idle
for 30 seconds.
8. Check to see if there is any oil leakage.
9. Stop the engine. Wait for 30 seconds and then
check the oil level in accordance with 7.2.
8.5 STEERING
The steering must be checked regularly and
adjusted if necessary. This should be done at least
after every 50 hours of operation/once a season.
Original instructions for use
SAE 10W-30
SJ or higher