Stiga 51 SE Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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2. Release Start/Stop-loop G to stop the engine
(fig. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18). This loop must not
be disengaged (e.g. through fixing it in the de-
pressed position against the steering), as the en-
gine cannot be stopped.
3. If the lawn mower is left unattended to, remove
the lead from the spark plug.
Multiclip 51SE: Also remove the starter key.
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 cut the grass too short. Not more than 1/
3rd of the length should be cut off.
3. Always keep it clean under the mower casing.
4. Always use a well sharpened blade.
5. Avoid mowing when the grass is wet. The grass
then sticks to the underside of the casing, giving
poor mowing results.
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 mower has single-lever control for adjusting
the mowing height. Pull the lever outwards and
then set the mowing height to a position suitable
for the state of the lawn (fig. 19).
MAINTENANCE
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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 lawn mower needs to be tilted it
should be tilted so that the spark plug
face upwards. Tilt the lawn mower when
the fuel tank is empty.
COOLING SYSTEM
Before using the lawn mower, the engine's cooling
system must be cleaned. Clean the cylinder's cool-
ing flanges and air inlet to make sure they are free
from grass, dirt, etc.
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.
Note! High pressure washing units should not be
used. If grass has dried on to the cutterhead casing
it can be removed by scraping.
Clean the silencer and the surrounding
area regularly to remove grass, dirt and
flammable waste products.
Multiclip 51S/51SE/PRO 51S: Note! Cleaning
should be done under the transmission cover (fig.
20) once or twice during the mowing season. Re-
move the transmission casing and clean with a
brush or blow with compressed air.
CHANGING OIL
Replace the oil when the engine is warm
and the fuel tank is empty. Take care
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prevent burns.
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.