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Stop the engine.
Prevent unintentional starting of the
engine by disconnecting the spark plug
cable(s) from the spark plug(s) and re-
moving the ignition key.
14.3 Tyre pressure
Adjust the air pressure in the tyres as follows:
Front: 0.6 bar (9 psi).
Rear: 0.4 bar (6 psi).
14.4 Changing engine oil
This section contains tables covering the different
engines that are included in STIGA’s range. To fa-
cilitate reading, mark the data that applies to the
relevant machine/engine.
14.4.1Change intervals
The table below states hours of operation and cal-
endar months. Carry out the relevant action at
whichever occurs first.
Change the oil more frequently if the engine has to
operate in demanding conditions or if the ambient
temperature is high.
14.4.2Engine Oil
Use oil according to the table below.
Use oil without any additives.
Do not fill with too much oil. This can cause the
engine to overheat.
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. Therefore allow the engine to
cool a few minutes before draining the
oil.
1. Attach the clamp on the oil drainage hose. Use
a polygrip or similar. See fig. 15-17:Y.
2. Move the clamp up 3-4 cm on the oil drainage
hose and pull out the plug.
3. Collect the oil in a collection vessel.
NOTE! Do not spill any oil on the drive belts.
4. Hand in the oil for disposal in accordance with
local provisions.
5. Install the oil drainage plug and move the clamp
back so that it clamps above the plug.
6. Remove the dipstick and fill with new oil.
Oil quantity: 0,9 l
7. After filling up the oil, start the engine and idle
for 30 seconds.
8. Check to see if there is any oil leakage.
9. Stop the engine. Wait for 30 seconds and then
check the oil level in accordance with “13.2”.
14.5Fuel filter
Replace the fuel filter after 1,500 hours of opera-
tion.
Check for fuel leaks once the new filter has been
installed.
14.6Belt transmissions
After 5 hours of operation, check that all the belts
are intact and undamaged.
14.7Steering
The steering must be checked/adjusted after 5
hours of operation and thereafter after 100 hours of
operation.
14.7.1Checks
Briefly turn the steering wheel back and forth.
There must be no mechanical clearance in the
steering chains.
14.7.2Adjustment
Adjust the steering chains if required as follows:
1. Put the machine in the straight-ahead position.
2. Adjust the steering chains with the two nuts, lo-
cated under the central point. See fig. 20.
3. Adjust both nuts by the same amount until there
is no clearance.
4. Test drive the machine straight forwards and
check that the steering wheel is not off centre.
5. If the steering wheel is off centre, undo one nut
and tighten the other.
Do not over-tighten the steering chains. This will
cause the steering to become heavy and will in-
crease wear on the steering chains.
14.8 Battery
If acid comes into contact with the eyes
or skin, this can cause serious injuries.
If any part of the body has come into
contact with acid, rinse immediately
with copious amounts of water and seek
medical assistance as soon as possible.
The battery is a valve-regulated battery with 12 V
nominal voltage. The battery fluid does not need to
and cannot be checked or topped up. The only
maintenance that is required is charging, for exam-
ple after extended storage.
Machine
1st time
Then at
intervals of
Silent
Hours of operation/Cal-
endar months
Changing the oil
20 hours/
1 month
100 hours/
6 months
Oil
SAE 10W-30
Service class
SJ or higher