Stiga VILLA 107M - Manual (Page 5)

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ENGLISH GB
Note. The given mowing heights apply when the
machine is standing on a firm surface.
MOWING TIPS
Follow these tips for the best “Multi-mowing effect”:
- mow frequently.
- use the engine at full throttle.
- keep the underside of the mower deck clean.
- use sharp blades.
- do not mow wet grass.
- mow twice (with different mowing heights)
if the grass is long.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
PREPARATIONS
Unless otherwise stated, all service and mainte-
nance should be performed when the machine is
stationary and with the engine switched off.
Always apply the parking brake to pre-
vent the machine from rolling.
To prevent starting the engine involun-
tarily, always release the spark plug lead
from the spark plug and earth it. Re-
move the minus lead from the battery.
LUBRICATION
The mower deck arms are equipped with grease
nipples (fig. 8).
Lubricate these after every 25 hours of operation
(or at least once per season) with universal grease.
MAINTENANCE TIPS
To simplify cleaning and maintenance the mower
deck can be lifted up:
1. Adjust the mowing height setting to the maxi-
mum mowing height.
2. Lift the rear end of the deck with one hand (fig. 9).
3. Poke up the catch and release down the rear edge
of the deck (fig. 9).
4. Repeat this procedure on the other side.
5. Unhook the tensioning pulley spring (fig. 3).
6. Work off the belt from the machine pulley.
7. Lift up the deck to vertical position (fig. 10).
When the deck is lowered to working position,
make sure that the catch drops into position when
the rear end of the deck has been lifted up (fig. 4).
CLEANING
The underside of the mower deck should be rinsed
down each time it has been used.
Scrape the underside clean if dry grass has stuck to it.
If necessary, touch-up the underside with paint to
prevent rust.
BLADES
Use protective gloves when replacing
the blades to avoid injury.
Make sure that the blades are always sharp. This
gives the best mowing results.
Always check the blades after mowing. If the blade
system is damaged, replace defective blades.
Always use original spare parts. Non-
original spare parts can result in dam-
age even if they fit on the machine.
The blades rotate in opposite directions.
This implies that there is a right blade
and a left blade. When replacing the
blades, make sure that they are fitted
correctly.
Fit the blades according to diagram 11, where the
blade edges are marked. The raised edge of the
blade must be positioned facing inwards to the
blade attachment.
The mowing system consists of two blade mem-
bers with two replaceable blades Y (fig. 12). Both
blades must be replaced at the same time to avoid
imbalance.
Fit the new blades. Tighten the bolts V and W well.
Tightening torque: V - 9.8 Nm, W - 24 Nm.
A powerful collision can bend out the blades. Re-
lease the locking nut X and bend back the blade.
Fit a new original bolt V. Tighten the locking nuts
X and Z.
POSITIVE DRIVE BELT
The two blades inside the deck are driven by a pos-
itive drive belt.