Stiga 55 S ROLLER Using the Mower, Variator Control, Grass Collector, Battery, Before Starting

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VARIATOR CONTROL

When the mower is delivered, the variator cable is set so that the transmission cannot be damaged. The cable may need tightening, see under heading “ADJUSTING VARIATOR CABLE“ in the section “MAINTENANCE“.

GRASS COLLECTOR

Fit the fabric bag over the steel frame and then snap the bag onto the plastic lid (fig. 11).

Open the flap on the machine and attach the grass collector to the brackets (fig. 12).

NOTE! The lawnmower can be operated without the grass collector. The grass is then left in a line behind the machine.

BATTERY (*)

The electrolyte in the battery is toxic and corrosive. It can cause serious corrosion damage etc. Avoid all contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Before starting for the first time, the battery should be charged for 24 hours, see further information under the heading MAINTENANCE, BATTERY.

Insert ignition key (*) into the ignition lock.

USING THE MOWER

When mowing, the grass is collected in the collector. Empty the grass onto the compost heap or spread it over borders as fertiliser. The machine is also ideal for collecting up leaves in the autumn.

BEFORE STARTING

FILL THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL

The lawnmower is delivered without any oil in the engine crankcase. The crankcase must be filled with oil before the engine is started for the first time.

Remove the oil dipstick (fig. 13, 14). Fill the engine’s crankcase with 0.55 litres of good quality oil (service class SE, SF or SG). Use SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 oil.

Slowly fill to ‘FULL/MAX’. Do not overfill.

CHECK THE OIL LEVEL

Check before using the machine that the oil level is between ‘FULL/MAX’ and ‘ADD/MIN’ on the dipstick.

Remove and wipe off the dipstick (fig. 13, 14). Slide it down completely and tighten it. Unscrew and pull it up again. Read off the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill with oil up to the ‘FULL/MAX’ mark.

FILL UP THE PETROL TANK

Never remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine is running or still warm.

Never completely fill the petrol tank. Allow a little room for the petrol to expand if necessary.

Preferably use environmentally friendly petrol, i.e. alkylate petrol. This type of petrol has a composition that is less harmful to people and nature. It has e.g. no lead additives, no oxygenators (alcohols and ethers), no alkenes and no benzene.

NOTE! If you change to environmentally friendly petrol in an engine previously run on ordinary lead- free petrol (95), the petrol manufacturer’s recommendations must be followed carefully.

Ordinary lead-free 95 octane petrol can also be used. You must never use 2-stroke petrol mixed with oil. NOTE! Bear in mind that ordinary lead- free petrol is a perishable; do not purchase more petrol than can be used within thirty days.

STARTING THE MOTOR (Briggs & Stratton)

1.Place the lawnmower on flat, firm ground. Do not start in long grass.

2.Make sure the spark plug cable is connected to the spark plug.

3.When starting a cold engine: Press down the primer fully 6 times (fig. 15).

When starting a warm engine, the primer does not need to be used. If the engine stops due to a lack of fuel, refill and press down the primer 3 times.

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