Stiga 46 S EURO manual Storage, Servicing

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battery is ‘dead’. Connect the battery charger to the terminal on the battery and charge for 24 hours (fig. 4). On completion of charging, connect the battery terminal to the terminal on the engine.

NOTE! The battery charger must not be connected directly to the engine terminal. It is not possible to start the engine with the charger as the power source and the charger could be damaged.

WINTER STORAGE

Store the lawnmower for the winter with the bat- tery well-charged in a dry and cool place (between 0°C and +15°C). The battery should be mainte- nance-charged at least once during the winter stor- age period. Before the start of the season, the battery should be charged once again for 24 hours.

ADJUSTING CLUTCH CABLE

If the drive does not engage when the clutch loop is pressed against the handle, or if the lawnmower feels cumbersome or slow, this may be because the clutch in the transmission is slipping. To rectify this situation adjust the clutch cable.

Adjust as follows:

1.When the clutch loop is released, it should be possible to push the mower without any resist- ance. If this is not the case, screw in the nipple T until the mower can be pushed (fig. 21).

2. When the clutch loop is pressed in approx. 2 cm (posi- tion 1), there should be some resistance when pushing the lawnmower. With the clutch loop fully pressed in (position 2) it should not be possible to push the mower. Unscrew the nipple T until this position is achieved.

CHANGING BLADES

Use protective gloves when changing blade to avoid cutting yourself.

Blunt and damaged blades tear up the grass and make the lawn unsightly after mowing. New well- sharpened blades cut off the grass. This gives a green and fresh appearance after mowing.

Always check the blade after an impact. First dis- connect the spark plug cable. If the blade system has been damaged, defective parts should be re- placed. Always use genuine spare parts.

To replace the blade, slacken the screw. Fit the new blade so that the stamped STIGA logo is facing the blade holder (not facing the grass). Reinstall the washer and screw. Tighten the screw properly. Tightening torque 40 Nm (fig. 22).

When replacing the blade, the blade screw should also be replaced.

The guarantee does not cover damage to the blade, blade holder or engine caused by running into ob- stacles.

When replacing the blade, blade holder and blade screw, always use genuine spare parts. Non-genu- ine spare parts can entail a risk of injury or dam- age, even if they fit the machine.

SHARPENING THE BLADES

Sharpening of the blades must be performed by wet grinding, using a whetstone or a grindstone.

For safety reasons, the blades should not be sharp- ened on an emery wheel. Too high temperature could cause the blade to become brittle.

Once the blade has been sharpened, it must then be balanced to avoid vibra- tion damage.

STORAGE

WINTER STORAGE

Empty the fuel tank. Start the engine and let it run until it stops. The same petrol must not remain in the tank for more than one month.

Tip up the mower and unscrew the spark plug. Pour a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Pull out the starter handle slowly so that the oil is distributed in the cylinder. Screw in the spark plug.

Thoroughly clean the mower and store it indoors in a dry place.

SERVICING

Genuine spare parts are supplied by service work- shops and by many dealers.

A list of these can be found on STIGA’s Internet website at: www.stiga.com.