Stiga PRESIDENT Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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1 GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. Per-
sonal injury and/or damage to property
may result if the instructions are not
followed carefully.
You must read these instructions and
the accompanying pamphlet “SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” carefully, before the
assembly begin.
2 ASSEMBLY
To avoid injury and damage to people
and property, do not use the machine
until all the measures in this instruction
have been carried out..
2.1 Accessories bag
The machine is supplied with a plastic bag contain-
ing components which shall be used during the as-
sembly. The bag contains (fig. 1):
Pos. No. Designation Dimension
A 1 Drawing plate
B 2 Screw 8 x 20
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D 1 Tension pin 6 x 36
E 1 Shim washer 16 x 38 x 0.5
F 1 Shim washer 16 x 38 x 1.0
G 2 Shoulder washer
H 2 Screw 8 x 20
I 2 Knob
J 4 Washer 8.4 x 22 x 1.5
K 2 Screw, Comfort, President,
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L 2 Ignition key
2.2 Engine casing
To inspect and maintain the engine and battery, re-
move the engine casing. Dismantling:
1. Unscrew the fuel cap/fuel gauge.
2. Pull up the rubber strap at the front edge of the
casing (fig. 2).
3. Carefully lift off the engine casing (fig. 3).
Assembly:
1. Place the casing over the lip on each side.
2. Make sure that the pins on the rear edge of the
casing go down into the respective holes (fig. 4).
3. Secure the front edge of the casing with the rub-
ber strap (fig. 2).
4. Finally, screw in the fuel cap/fuel gauge.
The machine may not be operated un-
less the engine casing is closed and
locked. Risk of burns and crushing in-
juries.
2.3 Battery
Do not short circuit the battery’s termi-
nals. Sparks occur which can result in
fire. Do not wear metal jewellery which
can come into contact with the battery
terminals.
In the event of damage to the battery
casing, cover, terminals or damage to
the strip covering the valves, the bat-
tery should be replaced.
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.
After charging the battery must be stored in a cool
place.
The battery must be fully charged be-
fore being used for the first time. The
battery must always be stored fully
charged. If the battery is stored while
discharged, serious damage will occur.
2.3.1 Charging with the engine
The battery can be charged using the engine’s gen-
erator as follows:
1. Install the battery in the machine as shown be-
low.
2. Place the machine outdoors or install an extrac-
tion device for the exhaust fumes.
3. Start the engine according to the instructions in
the user guide.
4. Allow the engine to run continuously for 45
minutes.
5. Stop the engine. The battery will now be fully
charged.
2.3.2 Charging using battery charger
When charging using a battery charger, a battery
charger with constant voltage must be used.
Contact your dealer to purchase a battery charger
with constant voltage.
The battery can be damaged if a standard type bat-
tery charger is used.
2.3.3 Installing the battery
1. Open the engine casing and position the battery
in the appropriate place. See fig. 5.
2. Secure the battery in position.
3. First connect the red cable to the battery’s posi-
tive terminal (+).
4. Connect the black cable to the battery’s
negative terminal (-).