Maintenance; General Information; Refuelling; Check/Top-Up Engine Oil - Stiga ST 526 A Gebrauchsanweisung

7. MAINTENANCE

7.1

GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT The safety regulations to follow
during machine use are described in par. 2.4.
All service and all maintenance checks
must be carried out on a stationary machine
with the engine switched o昀昀. Before cleaning
or doing maintenance work, take out the
ignition key and read the relevant instructions.
Wear adequate clothing, gloves and
goggles before carrying out any maintenance.
• The frequency and types of maintenance are
summarised in the "Maintenance Table". The
table will help you maintain your machine's
safety and performance. It summarises
the main interventions to be made and the
frequency applicable to each of them. Carry
out the relevant intervention according to the
昀椀rst deadline.
• The use of non-genuine spare parts and
accessories could adversely a昀昀ect machine
operation and safety. The manufacturer shall
decline all liability in the event of injuries or
damages caused by such parts.
• Genuine spare parts are supplied by authorized
assistance workshops and dealers.
IMPORTANT All
adjustment operations not described herein
must be carried out by your dealer or Authorised
Service Centre.

7.2 REFUELLING

To refuel:
1. Unscrew the tank closure cap and remove it
(昀椀g. 13.E).
2. Insert the funnel (昀椀g. 13.I).
3. Refuel and remove the funnel (昀椀g. 13.I).
4. Close the fuel cap securely after refuelling and
clean away any spills (昀椀g. 13.E).
NOTE Do not 昀椀ll the fuel tank right to the top.
NOTE Only use the fuel indicated in the data
table. Do not use other types of fuel. It is possible
to use ecological fuels, i.e. alkylate petrol. The
composition of this petrol is less harmful to people
and the environment. No negative e昀昀ects linked
to use of the same have been reported. However,
there are types of alkylate-based petrol available
on the market for which it is not possible to give
the maintenance
precise indications regarding their use. For
further information it is advisable to consult the
instructions and data provided by the producer of
the alkylate-based petrol.
NOTE Fuel is perishable and should not remain
in the tank for more than 30 days. Before storing
for a long period, 昀椀ll the tank with a su昀케cient
amount of fuel to reach 昀椀nal destination (chap. 8).

7.3 CHECK/TOP-UP ENGINE OIL

Always check the oil level before use.
NOTE The machine is delivered to the client
without engine oil.
7.3.1 Check/top-up
Procedure:
• Position the machine on a level surface for the
check.
• Wipe around the dipstick. Unscrew it and pull it
out. Clean the dipstick (昀椀g.13.F).
• Push the dipstick down completely without
screwing it into place.
• Now pull the dipstick up again. Read o昀昀 the oil
level.
• Unscrew the oil loading plug (昀椀g. 13.K).
• Top up if the level is lower than the "MAX" mark
(昀椀g.15 )
• For the correct replacement procedure, see
par. 7.3.2
and
Do not over昀椀ll as this could cause the
engine to overheat. If the oil level exceeds the
"MAX" mark, the oil must be drained until the
correct level is achieved.
NOTE For the type of oil to use, see the
"Technical Data Table".
7.3.2 Replacement
The oil may be very hot if removed just
after the engine has been switched o昀昀.
Consequently allow the engine to cool down
for a few minutes before proceeding to drain
o昀昀 the oil.
Replace the engine oil based on the frequency
indicated in the "Maintenance Table". Change the
oil more frequently if the engine has to operate in
demanding conditions.
Proceed as follows:
1. Place the machine on a 昀氀at surface.
2. Place a suitable container under the drain
plug.
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