Stiga SILEX 500-G - Manual (Page 9)

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3. Wash the pre-filter (foam rubber) in liquid de-
tergent and water. Then carefully twist the filter
out and allow to dry.
4. When the pre-filter is dry, reinstall the filter in
reverse order.
The filters must be replaced if very dirty or defec-
tive.
7.3 Spark plug
See the accompanying engine manual.
The sparkplug must be replaced in the following
cases.
• When the electrodes are burnt.
• If the porcelain insulator indicates damage.
• If the rotary cultivator is difficult to start.
The electrode gap should be 0.7-0.8 mm.
Use sparkplug Champion QC12YC or similar.
7.4 Changing the oil
Change the oil the first time after 2 hours of oper-
ation, and subsequently every 25 hours of opera-
tion or at least once a season. 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. So allow the engine to cool a few
minutes before draining the oil.
1. Unscrew the cap for oil filling/oil draining. See
“4.8”.
2. Place a container on the floor.
3. Tilt the machine so that the hole is above the
container. See fig. 8.
3. Let the oil run out into the container.
5. Fill with new oil: See “5.2”.
7.5 Cleaning
Never use high-pressure washing equip-
ment when cleaning. This can cause wa-
ter to penetrate between the seals and
cause machine damage.
First brush off all dirt. Then wipe down the rotary
cultivator using a damp cloth. The underside can
be washed with water.
7.6 Fault-tracing
Fault: Difficult to start
Cause: The fuel is too old.
Action: Drain the tank and fill with fresh petrol.
Cause: Sparkplug fault.
Action: Replace spark plug.
Fault: Engine runs unevenly
Cause: Contaminated fuel.
Action: Clean the petrol tank and carburettor.
Cause: Sparkplug fault.
Action: Replace spark plug.
Fault: Weak engine, does not run at full throttle
Cause: Blocked air filter
Corrective action: Clean or replace the air filter.
Fault: Stops during operation
Cause: No fuel.
Action: Fill with petrol
8 SERVICE
Authorised service stations carry out repairs and
servicing. They always use genuine spare parts.
Under no circumstances may parts oth-
er than genuine spare parts be used.
This is a requirement stipulated by the
Testing Authority. The machine is ap-
proved and tested with these parts.
If the machine requires servicing, repair
or maintenance that entails dismantling
of the cover, this must be performed by
an authorised service station.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make alter-
ations to the product without prior notification.
9 PURCHASE TERMS
A full warranty is issued against manufacturing
and material defects. The user must carefully fol-
low the instructions given in the enclosed docu-
mentation.
Warranty period
According to relevant laws.
Exceptions
The warranty does not cover damage due to:
- Neglect by users to acquaint themselves with
accompanying documentation
- Carelessness
- Incorrect and non-permitted use or assembly
- The use of non-genuine spare parts
- The use of accessories not supplied or approved
Neither does the warranty cover:
- Wear parts
- Normal wear
The purchaser is covered the national laws of each
country. The rights to which the purchaser is enti-
tled with the support of these laws are not restrict-
ed by this warranty.
GGP reserves the right to make alterations to the
product without prior notification.