Stiga 8221-0034-80 - Manual (Page 16)

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Petrol is highly inflammable. Always
store fuel in containers that are made
especially for this purpose.
Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors,
and never smoke when filling or top-
ping up. Fill up with fuel before starting
the engine. Never remove the filler cap
or fill with petrol while the engine is
running or still warm.
Never completely fill the petrol tank. Leave an
empty space (= at least the entire filler tube plus 1
- 2 cm at the top of the tank) to allow the petrol to
expand when it warms up without overflowing.
See fig. 6.
4.2 Checking the engine oil level
On delivery, the crankcase is filled with SAE 10W-
30 oil.
See fig. 9.
Check the oil level every time before using to
ensure it is correct. The machine should be
standing on level ground.
Wipe clean around the oil dipstick. Un-
screw and pull it up. Wipe off the dipstick.
Slide the dipstick down completely and tighten it.
Pull up the dipstick again. Read off the oil level.
Top up with oil to the “FULL” mark, if the level
comes below this mark (7).
The oil level must never exceed the “FULL” mark.
This results in the engine overheating. If the oil
level exceeds the “FULL” mark, the oil must be
drained until the correct level is achieved.
4.3 Safety checks
Check that the results of the safety checks below
are achieved when testing the machine in question.
The safety checks must always be car-
ried out every time before use.
If any of the results below is not
achieved, the machine must not be
used! Take the machine to a service
workshop for repair.
4.3.1 General safety check
4.3.2 Electrical safety check
The operation of the safety system
should always be checked every time
before use.
4.4 Start
1. See fig. 8. Open the fuel cock located inside the
cover on the rear left-hand side.
2. Check that the spark plug cable(s) is/are in-
stalled on the spark plug(s).
3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is
disengaged.
4. Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.
5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in
the choke position.
Starting warm engine – put the throttle control
at full throttle (approx. 2 cm behind the choke
position).
6. Depress the clutch-brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8 Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle (approx. 2 cm
behind the choke position) if the choke has been
used.
9. When starting from cold, do not make the ma-
chine work under load immediately, but let the
engine run for a few minutes first. This will al-
low the oil to warm up.
When the machine is in operation, full throttle
should always be used.
4.5 Operating tips
Always check that there is the correct volume of
oil in the engine. This is particularly important
when operating on slopes. See 4.2.
Object Result
Fuel lines and connec-
tions.
No leaks.
Electrical cables. All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
Exhaust system. No leaks at connections.
All screws tightened.
HST; Drive the
machine forwards/
backwards and release
the driving-service
brake pedal.
The machine will stop.
Test driving No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
Status Action Result
The clutch-brake
pedal is not
depressed.
The power take-off
is not activated.
Try to start. The engine
will not start.
The clutch-brake
pedal is depressed.
The power take-off
is activated.
Try to start. The engine
will not start.
Engine running.
The power take-off
is activated.
The driver gets up
from the seat.
The power
take-off will
be disen-
gaged.
Engine running. Remove fuse 10
A.
The engine
will stop.