Stiga PARK 8211-0276-08 - Manual (Page 13)

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5. Assemble in the reverse order.
Petroleum-based solvents such as kerosene may
not be used for cleaning the paper filter insert.
These solvents can destroy the filter.
Do not use compressed air for cleaning the paper
filter insert. The paper filter insert must not be
oiled.
AIR FILTER – CATALYTIC
CONVERTER (Pro20 Cat)
Clean the catalytic converter’s air filter every 3
months or after every 25 hours of operation,
whichever comes first.
1. Remove the cover by pressing in the locking
mechanism with a screwdriver etc. (fig. 18).
2. Remove the foam filter and wash it in liquid
detergent and water. Squeeze dry. Do not oil the
filter.
3. Replace the filter and snap the cover into place.
SPARK PLUG
Only use a Briggs & Stratton sparking tester to
check the spark in the sparking plug(s) (fig. 19).
Clean the spark plug after every 100 hours of
operation or once a season. For replacing a spark
plug, a spark plug sleeve A and a torsion pin B are
provided in the accessories bag.
The engine manufacturer recommends:
Royal: NGK BPR5ES or DENSO W16EPR-U
President-Comfort-Pro16-Pro20 - Excellent:
Champion RC12YC
Correct spark gap: 0.75 mm.
COOLING AIR INTAKE - ENGINE
The engine is air-cooled. A blocked cooling
system can damage the engine. The engine should
be cleaned at least once a year or every 100 hours
of operation.
Remove the fan casing. Clean the cooling fins on
the cylinder, the fan and the rotating protective
grille. Clean more frequently if mowing dry grass.
BATTERY
The battery is a valve-regulated battery with 12 V
nominal voltage. The battery is completely
maintenance free. You don’t have to check or top
up the electrolyte level.
On delivery, the battery is in the accessories box.
The battery must be fully charged
before being used for the first time. The
battery should always be stored fully
charged. If the battery is stored while
totally flat it could sustain permanent
damage.
If the machine is not going to be used for an
extended period (more than 1 month), the battery
should be charged, disconnected and then stored in
a cool, safe place. Charge the battery completely
before reinstalling.
The battery can be charged in two ways:
1. Via a battery charger (recommended). This must
be a charger with constant voltage. The battery
can be damaged if a standard type battery
charger (for acid batteries) is used.
Stiga recommends battery charger with item no.
1136-0602-01 which may be ordered by an
authorised dealer.
2. You can also allow the engine to charge the
battery. In this case it is very important, above
all when starting the machine for the first time
and when it has not been used for a long time,
to allow the engine to run continuously for at
least 45 minutes.
Do not short circuit the battery’s
terminals. Sparks occur which can
result in fire. Do not wear metal
jewellery which can come into contact
with the battery terminals.
In the event of damage to the battery
casing, cover, terminals or interference
to the strip covering the valves, the
battery should be replaced.
If the battery terminals are coated with oxide, they
should be cleaned. Clean the battery terminals with
a wire brush and grease them.
LUBRICATION
The machine’s articulated steering joint has four
grease nipples that should be lubricated with
universal grease after every 25 hours of operation
(fig. 20).
Note: The fourth grease nipple is not shown on the
picture. It is located on the underside, on the
flexible axle’s front bearing.
Comfort-President-Royal:
Lubricate the steering chain with chain spray a
couple of times per season.
Pro16-Pro20:
Lubricate the steering chains with chain spray a
couple of times per season. If the steering chains
are really dirty, dismantle them, wash them and
then grease them once more.
Comfort-President-Royal:
The front wheel hub has grease nipples that should
be lubricated after every 50 hours of operation (fig.
24).
Apply universal grease to all the plastic bearings a
couple of times per season.
Apply a coating of engine oil to the tension arm
joints a couple of times each season.