Stiga PRO 18 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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 and
down, and from down to the top.
The machine, equipped with original
accessories, must not be driven on
slopes greater than 10° in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
moving the machine in sharp bend-like
patterns to prevent the machine from
turning over or you losing control over
the machine.
NOTE! Before using a trailer, contact your insur-
ance company.
NOTE! This machine is not designed to be driven
on public roads.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving in top gear and with
full throttle as the machine can easily
topple over.
Keep hands and feet well away from the
articulated steering joint and seat
bracket to avoid having them squeezed.
Never operate the machine without the
engine casing.
When in operation always run the engine at full
throttle.
MAINTENANCE
No service should be carried out on the
machine unless:
- the engine has been stopped
- the ignition key has been removed
- the spark plug cable has been removed
from the sparking plug
- the parking brake is applied
- the power take-off is disengaged
CLEANING
To reduce the risk of fire:
- keep the engine, silencer, battery and
fuel tank free from grass, leaves and oil.
- regularly check the machine for oil
and/or fuel leakage.
NOTE! When washing the machine with water un-
der high pressure, do not point the jet directly at the
transmission.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Classic-President:
Change the oil for the first time after 5 hours run-
ning and then after every 50 hours running or once
a year. Change oil when the engine is warm.
Always use a good grade of oil (service grade SE,
SF or SG).
Pro16-Pro18:
Change the oil for the first time after 8 hours run-
ning and then after every 50 hours of running or
once a month. Change oil when the engine is
warm.
Always use a good grade of oil (service grade SE,
SF or SG).
Classic-President-Pro16-Pro18:
Change the oil after every 25 hours of running, or
once a week if the motor has to operate under de-
manding conditions or if the ambient temperature
is high.
The engine oil may be very warm 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. Screw out the oil drain plug C (fig 12 - 13). Let
the oil run out into a collection vessel. Do not al-
low oil to get on the v-belts.
2. Screw in the plug again.
3. Remove the dipstick and fill up with new oil.
Oil Capacity:
Classic - 1,4 litres
President - 1,4 litres
Pro16, Pro18 - 1,4 litres, when the oil filter is not
replaced. 1,7 litres, when the filter is replaced.
Oil type summer: SAE-30
(SAE 10W-30 can also be used. However, oil con-
sumption may increase somewhat if 10W-30 is
used. Therefore check the oil level more regularly
if you use this type of oil).
Oil type winter: SAE 5W-30
(if this oil is not available, use SAE 10W-30).
Use oil without any additives.
Do not fill too much oil as this can result in over-
heating of the engine.