Stiga MULTICLIP 8211-0223-06 - Manual (Page 7)

ENGLISH GB
If the start/stop loop no longer works,
stop the engine by removing the lead
from the spark plug. Immediately take
the lawn mower to an authorised work-
shop for repairs.
MOWING TIPS
Before mowing the lawn, take care to remove any
stones toys and other hard objects.
A machine with MULCHER system cuts the grass,
chops it finely and then blows it down in the lawn.
The grass clippings need not to be collected.
The following rules should be observed to give
best MULCHER effect:
1. Use a high engine speed (full throttle).
2. Do not mowe when the grass is wet.
3. Do not cut the grass too short. Not more than 1/
3rd of the length should be cut off.
4. Always keep it clean under the mower casing.
5. Always use a well sharpened blade.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Shut off the motor before adjusting the
cutting height.
Do not set the cutting height so low that
the blade/blades can hit uneven ground.
The cutting height can be adjusted to three posi-
tions by moving the wheel axles (fig. 14).
MAINTENANCE
No service is to be made on the motor or
grass cutter unit without first switching
off the motor and removing the spark
plug cable from the spark plug.
Stop the motor and remove the spark
plug cable if the mower is to be lifted,
e.g. with transportation.
If the machine is to be tilted the fuel tank
must be emptied and the sparking plug
of the engine kept upwards.
CLEANING
After each time it is used the mower should be
cleaned. This is particularly important on the un-
derside of the mower casing. Wash out with the
garden hose. The mower will then last longer and
function better.
The paint under the mower casing will wear after
some time. To prevent corrosion paint with rust
preventive.
Clean the silencer and the surrounding
area regularly to remove grass, dirt and
flammable waste products.
COOLING SYSTEM
Before use, the engine's cooling system should be
cleaned. Clean the cylinder's cooling fins and the
air intake, removing any grass cuttings, dirt and the
like.
CHANGING OIL
Change the oil when the engine is warm
and the petrol tank is empty. Hot oil will
run out of the engine better. Use caution
when draining the hot oil, as it could
cause burn injuries.
Change the oil the first time after 5 hours of oper-
ation, and subsequently after every 50 hours of op-
eration or once a season. Remove the dip stick, tilt
the mower and let the oil run out into a container.
Be careful not to let any oil run on to the grass.
Fill with new oil: use oil of SAE 30 or SAE 10W-
30 quality. The crankcase holds approx. 0.6 litre.
Fill until the oil reaches the “FULL/MAX” mark
on the dip stick.
AIR FILTER
A dirty and blocked air filter reduces the engine
output and increases engine wear.
Briggs & Stratton: Carefully remove the air
cleaner so that no dirt falls down into the carburet-
tor (fig. 15). Take out the foam plastic filter ele-
ment and wash it in liquid detergent and water. Dry
the filter element. Pour a little oil on the filter ele-
ment and squeeze it in. Refit the air cleaner.Wash
the filter every three months or every 25 hours run-
ning, whichever comes first, or more frequently if
used in dusty conditions.