Belt Transmissions Check; Steering; Checks; Adjustment - Stiga Villa 320 HST Gebrauchsanweisung

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Use oil with no additives.
Change the oil when the engine is warm.
The oil may be very hot just after the
engine has been switched off. Conse-
quently allow the engine to cool down
for a few minutes before proceeding to
drain off the oil.
Proceed as follows:
1 . Place the machine on a flat surface.
2 . Apply the parking brake.
3 . Open the bonnet.
4 . Grab the clamp on the oil drain hose (9:E).
Use polygrip pliers or similar.
5 . Move the clamp 3-4 cm up the oil drain hose
and pull out the plug.
6 . Collect the oil in a suitable vessel.
7 . Hand the spent oil over to a disposal facility
in accordance with local provisions.
8 . Replace the oil drain plug and move the
clamp back over the plug.
9 . Clean up any spills.
10 . Remove the dipstick and fill with fresh oil. For
the quantities of oil required, please refer to
"0 TECHNICAL DATA TABLE".
11 . After filling up the oil, start the engine and
leave it to idle for 30 seconds.
12 . Turn off the engine. Wait for 30 seconds and
then check the oil level again as indicated in
heading 9.5.1.
9 .6

BELT TRANSMISSIONS CHECK

check that all belts are intact.
For the frequency of this intervention
see chapter 13 .
9 .7

STEERING

For the frequency of this intervention
see chapter 13 .

9 .7 .1 Checks

Gently turn the steering wheel back and forth.
There must be no mechanical play in the steering
chains.

9 .7 .2 Adjustment (21)

Adjust the steering chains if required as follows:
1 . Put the machine in the straight-ahead posi-
tion.
2 . Adjust the steering chains by means of the
two nuts, located under the central point
(21:A).
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3 . Adjust both nuts by the same amount until
there is no play.
4 . Test drive the machine, moving it forward in
a straight line and checking that the steering
wheel is not off centre.
5 . If the steering wheel is off centre, slacken
one nut and tighten the other.
Do not over tension the steering chains .
This would make the steering too stiff
and increase wear on the chains.
9 .8

BATTERY

For the type of battery installed on the machine,
please refer to "0 TECHNICAL DATA TABLE"
Acid can cause serious injuries if it
comes into contact with eyes or skin. If
any part of the body comes into contact
with acid, rinse immediately with co-
pious amounts of water and seek medi-
cal attention immediately .
The battery fluid does not need checking or top-
ping up. The only maintenance operation required
is charging, for example after extended storage.
The battery can be charged:
- by the engine,
- by a battery charger "GGP".

9 .8 .1 Charging by the engine

This method is only an option if there is still
enough charge in the battery to be able to start the
engine.
• Take the machine outside. Alternatively, con-
nect an exhaust extraction device to the engi-
ne's exhaust pipe to remove toxic fumes.
• Start the engine by following the instructions
provided in this manual.
• Leave the engine running continuously for 45
minutes (the time needed to fully charge the
battery).
• Turn off the engine.

9 .8 .2 Charging with a battery charger "GGP"

Use a constant voltage battery charger .
Use of a standard charger may damage
the battery .
For further information, please contact
your dealer .
To charge the battery connect the battery char-
ger to the side socket (8:F).
(Translation of the Original Instructions)