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5. Turn the ignition key and start the engine. The
engine does not need to be preheated.
6. When starting from cold, do not make the ma-
chine work under load immediately, but let the en-
gine run for a few minutes first. This will allow the
oil to warm up.
When in use, always operate the engine at full
throttle.
STOPPING
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
If the machine is left unattended, re-
move the ignition key.
The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
cylinder or cooling fins. This can cause
burn injuries.
STEERING AID
Built-in function in order to facilitate steering. The
operator only has to turn the steering wheel gently.
An hydraulic torque amplifier creates the remain-
ing force.
As opposed to normal servo steering (e.g. in a car),
the steering aid has a limited capacity. This means
that it has some characteristics that might be con-
sidered negative:
- at low engine revs or in situations where extra
steering force is needed, steering can be consid-
ered “jumpy“.
- the machine should always be moving when the
steering
is used. Avoid turning the steering wheel when
the machine is standing completely still and the
accessory is in the lowered working position.
The steering is adapted in order to produce better
results at a normal working speed. This produces
major benefits.
Even when the engine is not running, the steering
works. However, it is harder to turn in this case, if
the machine is to be manoeuvred manually.
MOWING TIPS
Make sure that there is the correct quantity of oil in
the engine when driving on slopes (oil level on
“MAX”).
Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when mov-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Move from the top down,
and from the bottom to the top.
The machine, equipped with original
accessories, may not be driven on slopes
greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns to prevent the ma-
chine from tipping over or you losing
control of the machine.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving in top gear and at full
throttle. The machine can easily topple
over.
Keep hands and fingers well away from
articulated steering joint and seat
bracket. Risk of crushing injuries. Nev-
er operate the machine without the en-
gine casing.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICE PROGRAM
In order to keep the machine in good condition, as
regards reliability and operational safety as well as
from an environmental perspective, STIGA’s serv-
ice program should be followed.
The service programme comprises a Basic Service
once a year or every 200 hours of operation,
whichever comes first, and an Intermediate Serv-
ice every 50 hours of operation. The content of
these programmes can be found in the attached
service log.
We recommend that an authorised workshop car-
ries out every Basic Service. This guarantees that
the work is performed by trained personnel and
with genuine spare parts.
At every Basic Service, the service log should be
stamped. A “fully stamped“ service log is a valua-
ble document that improves the machine’s second-
hand value.
PREPARATIONS
Unless otherwise stated, all service and mainte-
nance must be carried out on a stationary machine
when the engine is turned off and the ignition key